In the online piece for FanRag, Charley Rosen, a long-time writer and former assistant coach under Jackson, wrote: "The only sure thing is that Carmelo Anthony has outlived his usefulness in New York."
When asked to respond to that particular line the article, Anthony said: "If that's the case than that's what's coming from that side I guess it's a conversation we should have. If they feel like my time in New York is over I guess that's a conversation we should have.
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Anthony was informed twice that the article was not written by Jackson but instead a close friend. Anthony, though, had no trouble connecting the dots, suggesting that it is a more than a coincidence that the writer who criticized him in the piece has a relationship with the Knicks team president.
"Listen," Anthony said, "if that's what they feel ... if that's what's coming from that side that's what's coming from that side. I haven't thought once about that to be honest with you. I hear it. I hear all the rhetoric that's going on out there and I still come to work every day and play and bust my ass and try not to worry about it."
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When a reporter told Anthony about the increasing speculation among fans and media that he would waive his no-trade clause, Anthony replied: "They want me out?"
"I've never even thought about that," he added. "I guess people are talking about it but it's not something I've thought about so far."
Anthony also confirmed that he is committed to the team.
"People can have their own opinions but I haven't mentioned it once. But that seems to be the trend when you start losing, people want to start searching."
