Tuesday 15 July 2014

Carmelo Anthony deal less than max.

Carmelo Anthony's new five-year contract with the New york Knicks is worth $124 million, $5 million less than the maximum, according to ESPN New york sources.

Anthony's contract also includes a rare no-trade clause and has an early termination option after the fourth year, according to league sources.

Anthony first mentioned in February the possibility that he would accept a contract worth less than the maximum in free agency.

The Knicks hope to be able to attract top-level talent to New york in the summer of 2015, when players such as Rajon Rondo, Marc Gasol and Roy Hibbert may test the market.http://www.nflok.com/