Phil Jackson Reportedly Told Raymond Felton to Expect a Trade

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Jackson reportedly told Felton he will be dealt over the offseason during the team's exit meetings, according to a source from Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv.

"Raymond has been told he will be moved this offseason," the source said.

Reaching this decision is the easy part for Jackson. Felton, 29, had the wrong kind of career year this season.

Slowed by hamstring and groin injuries that cost him 17 games, Felton set new personal lows in scoring (9.7), player efficiency rating (12.9) and true shooting percentage (47.6), via Basketball-Reference.com. His 111 defensive rating was tied for second-worst among Knicks regulars, a group overflowing with matador defenders.

Off the hardwood, Felton had even bigger problems. In February, he was arrested and arraigned on two felony weapons charges. He's due back in court on June 2.

New York tried to move Felton "on several occasions" before the Feb. 20 trade deadline, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, but nothing ever materialized. It's hard to imagine Felton raised his stock in the 27 games since by posting 9.0 points per game on 38.8 percent shooting.

Short on potential sweeteners to facilitate a trade (young talent, draft considerations), New York's first-time executive may soon discover what failed dieters have known for years: Wanting to trim fat is far easier than doing it.

"Good luck trading Felton—especially without draft picks to convince another team to take him," Dan Feldman of NBC Sports wrote. "The NBA’s other 29 general managers aren’t suckers."

After missing out on his top (that is, only) option to replace Mike Woodson—Steve Kerr—Jackson's return to the Big Apple has gotten off to a rough start. Dangling trade bait that appeals to no one isn't likely to change that. Burning a bridge with what could be this team's starting point guard next season could make things even worse.

Unless, of course, the Zen Master finds a miracle deal for Felton. In that case, the executive would justify every last penny on his $60 million contract.

Phil Jackson Reportedly Told Raymond Felton to Expect a Trade | Bleacher Report

Good luck w/ that shyt Knickstape

 

[OG Talk]

Who's gonna trade for a fat n1gga that's headed to Rikers?

 

[Liquid]

Maybe we can overpay for Lin for 1 year.

We should of never let him go because of Felton

 

[MikelArteta]

You couldn't give felton away

 

[Sampson]

Hopefully that fat fukk gets Lil Wayne's old cell.

 

[Mook]

jail can probably void the contract, would probably be looked at as expiring.

 

[TheGetDown4321]

PHIL'S TRYING TO STEAL THE LAKERS PLAYERZ

 

[Isaiah Bradley]

Props to Phil for letting him know directly, and not via twitter by source having nikkas

 

[yseJ]

jail can probably void the contract, would probably be looked at as expiring.

 

[Mr swag]

Have to trade him for an awful contract with a ton of years on it

 

[Broad Street Bully]

Have to trade him for an awful contract with a ton of years on it

finna be a knickerbocker?

 

[Captain Crunch]

Who's gonna trade for a fat n1gga that's headed to Rikers?

Once Melo leaves, Detroit would take Felton with open arms.
Josh Smith ;Brandon Jennings, and 2016 first rounder(top 5 protected) for Amare and Felton.

Houston would too, assuming they strike out on Melo.
Asik and Franciso Garcia for Bargnani and Felton

 

[FaTaL]

good job knicks

hiring a guy to be a gm when hes never put together a team

 

[Icantspell]

zen master WILL find a sucker to trade him to

 

[ExodusNirvana]

Phil hit him with the straight up