Let's say that Carmelo Anthony ultimately decides to spurn the New York Knicks, terminating his contract a year early and seeking a new location in free agency. Not only does he opt out, but he actually ends up signing with a different team, whether it's the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat or someone else entirely.
All of a sudden, the Knicks' future would look a lot darker.
Not just during the 2014-15 season when they'd be unable to replace Melo's contributions by virtue of having no financial flexibility or draft picks as a means to fill the void he left behind, but also during the 2015 offseason.
Everything has been gearing up for that summer.
In addition to the assurance that a number of stars are set to hit the open market the offseason after this one, New York has the luxury of basically clearing its books. According to ShamSports.com, not a single player has a guaranteed contract for the 2015-16 season.
J.R. Smith and Raymond Felton have player options, Pablo Prigioni's salary is guaranteed for only $290,000 (unless the Knicks make the sec ...
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Carmelo Anthony’s Decision Will Determine New York’s Ability to Lure Stars
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