Potential trade involving Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony, shot down

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January 25, 2017 9:33 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned down the New York Knicks' trade offer of Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers turned down the New York Knicks trade offer of

Stein and Haynes report that the Knicks tried to gauge the Cavaliers' interest in a swap, but the Cavs shot them down.

The move comes after weeks of speculation about Anthony's future with the 20-26 Knicks. The team has lost 13 of its last 17 games, and Anthony's relationship with team president Phil Jackson has reportedly corroded.

Anthony still has two years and over $52 million remaining on his deal. He also has a no-trade clause, meaning he can turn down any potential trade, a hold-up if the Knicks were looking to move him.

On Wednesday, Anthony was asked about the idea of playing with LeBron James after James ranted about the need to improve the Cavs' roster, specifically with another playmaker.

With less than a month remaining until the NBA's trade deadline, it doesn't sound like this will be the last we hear of either of these teams.

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