knicks roster shake up

The New York Knicks have decided to cut ties with two players that were once believed to be key components of the teams future.

New Jersey native J.R Smith and Iman Shumpert were both traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade that included the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Following the worst start in franchise history, New York is officially in rebuild mode.

At this point starting from scratch with a center piece such as Carmelo Anthony is definitely New York's best option.  The Knicks are currently in the midst of a 13 game losing streak, the longest in franchise history.

The Detroit Pistons recently released veteran forward Josh Smith.  Since Smith's departure Detroit has collected seven consecutive victories.  By All-Star Weekend the Pistons could be competing for a playoff position.  The Knicks are not equipped to pull off a mid season turnaround of this magnitude.  The roster is sullied with players that will be playing elsewhere next season.  At this point players on the Knicks roster are auditioning for 2016.

Carmelo will turn 31 years old this spring.  Paul Pierce was the same age when the Boston Celtics acquired Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to form one of the most Infamous trios in NBA history.

The clock is ticking on Carmelo Anthony and the New York knicks.