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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate NEWS NOW NBA Knicks' Anthony says he won't drop no-trade clause Comment By Newsday MailTribune.com By Newsday Posted Dec. 13, 2014 at 12:01 AM By Newsday Posted Dec. 13, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News BOSTON — Carmelo Anthony denied a published report on Friday that said he was willing to waive his no-trade clause to escape the 4-20 Knicks. Anthony visited the Bulls, Rockets, Mavericks and Lakers during the free-agency period over the summer, but decided to re-sign with the Knicks for five years and $124 million. The deal included a no-trade clause. “I don’t really know what to say to that,” Anthony said during the morning shoot around as the Knicks prepared for Friday night’s game against the Celtics in Boston. “I guess it’s just what happens when you hit the wall of adversity and everything is a snowball effect. I guess it comes with the territory. Whether it’s fair or not, it comes with the territory. You know the cure to all of this is winning, and that’s what we have to do, win some basketball games. I’ve been here before, I’ve lost some games and had all types of things written about me, written about the team. It’s going to happen.” “Come on, man. After all the work I did to get here and get back here, if I was to get up and want to leave now, that would just make me weak, make me have a weak mind. I’ve never been the person to try to run from any adversity or anything like that. So I’m not going to pick today to do that.” The Knicks had lost 10 games in a row entering Friday night and Anthony was doubtful for the game against the Celtics with a sore left knee. Under NBA rules, players who signed this offseason can be traded starting on Monday. It’s highly unlikely Anthony will be one of them. Anthony’s agent, Leon Rose, called the report “utter nonsense.” “Carmelo, as always, is committed to the Knicks,” Rose said in a statement. “There have never been discussions about trades or wanting to leave New York. Any story, rumor, report to the contrary is utter nonsense.” By Newsday MailTribune.com By Newsday Posted Dec. 13, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501