Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Targeting Thabo Sefolosha

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Dec 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) looks to pass while guarded by Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Spat With ‘Melo

The most obvious reason to avoid a trade for Thabo Sefolosha is what recently transpired. Carmelo Anthony was ejected for allegedly punching Sefolosha in the face and head coach Jeff Hornacek accused the Atlanta Hawks swingman of embellishing.

If the two sides can look past that, then this marriage could work—it’s simply fair to believe that they won’t be able to look past that.

For those unfamiliar, Anthony and the Knicks took on Sefolosha and the Hawks on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Anthony and Sefolosha were whistled for double technical fouls when the two became tangled up in the second quarter.

Anthony thrust his arm towards Sefolosha to get free of what he felt was an illegal hold and the referees responded by ejecting him for a perceived punch.

Anthony and Sefolosha continued to talk trash to one another following the whistle. It could have been a matter of two passionate players standing their ground, but it may not be easy for either player to forget.

If Anthony and Sefolosha can’t move past the incident, then it makes no sense to disrupt the flow of the locker room by making a trade.

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