Carmelo Anthony Reportedly Seen as 'Detrimental' Influence on Kristaps Porzingis

Despite Phil Jackson's ouster, the New York Knicks' public degradation of Carmelo Anthony does not appear to be ceasing any time soon.

Marc Berman of the New York Post reported Thursday that some Knicks officials believe Anthony is "detrimental" to the development of Kristaps Porzingis. Jackson reportedly believed Anthony was actively trying to "sabotage" the budding Knicks star.

A source told Berman that Porzingis' public support of the triangle offense was a point of tension between the two. Anthony reportedly "lit into" Porzingis after he made comments in March saying he liked the triangle and wished the Knicks had been using it since the beginning of the season.

The triangle is the preferred offense of Jackson, who was ousted as Knicks president after three years Wednesday. Jackson and Anthony had a publicly frayed relationship, with both trading barbs in the media throughout the former's tenure—especially over the last two years.

Their relationship had become so toxic that it had likely reached a point of no return, with one of the other having to move on this offseason. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported the Knicks would still prefer to move Anthony via trade rather than buy him out.

However, an Anthony trade is a near-pipe dream, as Jackson's ill-advised decision to give Anthony a no-trade clause leaves the Knicks with no leverage. Anthony has long preferred to stay close to his son in New York. On paper, the only team that would feasibly consider trading for his contract is the Houston Rockets, who are likely too far away for Anthony to consider.

If the Knicks are determined to move on from Anthony, they'll reach a buyout and eat the last two years of his contract. It's become a circus of nonsense in the front office, and the correct move is to build around Porzingis and young talent.

There's no reason to poison the well more than it already has been.