[Guide] According to ESPN Chris Broussard, “Melo” Carmelo Anthony has ended his relationship with the Knicks
interview.
During the interview, the Knicks repeatedly emphasized that they would provide Anthony with a maximum salary of $129 million for five years.
Carmelo Anthony
Prior to this, “Zen Master” Phil Jackson said that he hoped that Anthony would cut his salary and stay on the team.
But it is reported that Zen Master’s tough attitude once provoked Anthony’s dissatisfaction, even though Anthony said he would consider a salary cut.
From a salary point of view, the Knicks’ current maximum salary is very attractive to Anthony.
Because the Bulls only offered him a four-year offer of $64 million, and the Lakers’ maximum salary was only four years and $97 million.
According to ESPN Bulls and team reporter Friedel, if the Bulls keep the core lineup of Rose, Noah and Gibson, they can provide Anthony with a contract with a starting salary of 17 million US dollars at most.
Therefore, in comparison, the Knicks still have a great advantage in terms of salary.
However, Broussard also emphasized that the Knicks have not offered a formal contract for Anthony yet.
At present, they only verbally promised to provide Anthony with a maximum salary of 129 million US dollars for 5 years.
After the meeting with the Knicks ended, Anthony’s interview work this summer also came to an end.
Prior to this, he had interviewed with the Bulls, Rockets, Mavericks, and Lakers.
Anthony has yet to tell the Knicks whether he will stay or when the Knicks will make a decision despite the max offer.
Broussard learned that Anthony will use the weekend to consider whether to stay.
According to the “Wall Street Journal”, Anthony is almost certain to make a decision this week.
Where did Anthony go, perhaps there will be an answer soon.