The Clippers and New York Knicks have engaged in trade talks recently involving forward Carmelo Anthony, but the Clippers told the Knicks that the big three of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan would not be a part of any deal, The Times has confirmed. From the Clippers’ side, that means no deal is imminent after the Knicks initiated the call but were apparently looking for more talent than the Clippers were initially willing to offer. Clippers reserve guard Jamal Crawford, who makes $13 million this season, also was a name tossed around by the two teams. One league executive said Clippers rookie Brice Johnson was a trade piece they could send to the Knicks in order to meet the salary requirements for a trade of that financial magnitude. The Clippers were left with the impression that the Knicks, who reportedly were rebuffed in their attempts to trade Anthony for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, are trying to see what value Anthony has around the league, one executive said.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 26, 2017 23:11 UTC