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Team: New York Knicks
Age / DOB:  (28) / 5/29/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'8' / 235
College: Syracuse
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Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) will undergo an MRI exam.
Previously scheduled for Tuesday, the Knicks have clarified the date of the MRI to be "some time soon." Melo wants to rule out any potential structural damage, so the MRI is the first step in doing that. Previously, Anthony has described the shoulder as "stable," but the MRI will give us a much better idea of exactly what he's dealing with and what kind of recovery he'll face. May 21 - 11:19 AM
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter

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Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony said it's "too early" to think about whether or not he'll opt out of his contract after the 2013/14 season.

Anthony can opt out and become an unrestricted free agent, but the expectation is that if he does do that, it will be in order for him to sign a long-term deal with the Knicks. "I'm going to be here for many years," Carmelo said. "I can't even think about that right now. That would be selfish on my part to even sit back and think about the situation like that."
Source: New York Post
May 21 - 8:24 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony confirmed that his left shoulder will be re-examined this week.

Team doctors told Melo that the shoulder is "stable" but it's been bothering him since April 15th and he wisely wants to rule out any structural damage. "It got to the point where you just try not to think about [the pain]," said Melo. Without any Team USA commitments this summer, he should be rested and healthy for training camp.
Source: Frank Isola on Twitter
May 20 - 6:27 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony will have his left shoulder examined by team doctors in order to determine the best course of treatment.

Anthony has been playing with minor discomfort since originally injuring his shoulder on April 14 when Anthony said his left arm "popped in and out," and he aggravated it against the Celtics in Round 1 when Kevin Garnett yanked his arm on a screen. It's not clear what Anthony will have to do with his shoulder to improve it. The team also revealed Anthony will not need surgery on his right knee after dealing with a fluid buildup earlier in the season, so hopefully the shoulder issue can be resolved with rest and rehab.
Source: New York Daily News
May 20 - 8:06 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony poured in a game-high 39 points in a futile effort on Saturday, as the Knicks' season ended with a physical Game 6 loss to the Pacers.

Melo came in shooting 41.3 percent in the series. He finished tonight's game 15-of-29 from the field and 8-of-8 from the FT line, but he couldn't win the game by himself. The reigning scoring champ is likely to have a familiar supporting cast next season -- mid-season pickup Kenyon Martin is New York's biggest unrestricted free agent, while J.R. Smith has a $2.9 million player option, Chris Copeland will likely be a restricted free agent, and Pablo Prigioni has an affordable qualifying offer.
Related: Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Pablo Prigioni, Chris Copeland
May 18 - 11:50 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony shot 12-of-28 from the field for 28 points with six boards, one steal and one 3-pointer during an 85-75 victory over the Pacers on Thursday.

The Knicks weren't exactly spectacular in this game, making 41.0 percent of their shots and only handing out 12 assists on their 32 field goals. They kept their turnovers down and really just allowed the Pacers to keep shooting themselves in the foot. Anthony used his normal attack with a litany of jumpers, but unlike the last two games, they were falling for him. The Knicks will try and tie the series in Indiana on Saturday.
May 16 - 11:08 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony hit 9-of-23 shots and two 3-pointers for 24 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in Tuesday's ugly Game 4 loss at Indiana.

The Pacers lead the series 3-1 and need to win just one more game to send the Knicks packing. Melo hasn't hit a field goal in the fourth quarter of the last two games, which will have to change if they have any hope of coming back and winning three straight games against the defensive-minded Pacers.
May 14 - 9:41 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony reiterated that he'll "continue to take those shots" he feels he should be taking.

Anthony also brushed aside any "controversy" regarding Tyson Chandler's comments about the Knicks moving the ball and not getting into a stagnant flow on offense, but the key takeaway here is that Anthony won't let criticism deter him from playing his usual style of basketball.
Source: New York Post
May 14 - 8:51 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

There are "no signs" of the Knicks utilizing a bigger lineup for Game 4 vs. the Pacers, according to the New York Post.

There had been some talk about Carmelo Anthony moving to small forward so Kenyon Martin could slide into the starting lineup at power forward in an effort to better matchup with Indy, but it doesn't sound like it's going to happen. The Knicks will stick with the same starting lineup for now, but if they go down 3-1, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team get desperate and experiment in Game 5.
Related: Kenyon Martin
Source: New York Post
May 13 - 7:57 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony described his injured shoulder as just "alright" said and he's "living with it" for now.

Anthony said he'll continue to wear a pad on the area, which apparently didn't bother him enough to stop Tuesday's 32-point, nine-rebound performance in Game 2. Unless the injury suddenly worsens over time or through contact, we expect Melo will be in the lineup and playing major minutes on a nightly basis.
Source: Jared Zwerling on Twitter
May 9 - 4:16 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony hit 13-of-26 shots and two 3-pointers on his way to 32 points, nine boards, three assists and two steals as the Knicks blitzed the Pacers 33-13 in the fourth quarter to even the series at 1-1 with the 105-79 win.

Melo was great tonight as the Pacers weren't as physical with him in Game 2. Raymond Felton had 14 points, Iman Shumpert scored 15, Kenyon Martin added 10, while Pablo Prigioni was perfect, hitting 4-of-4 shots and 2-of-2 3-pointers for 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Knicks will look to reclaim homecourt advantage on Saturday in Indy for Game 3.
Related: Kenyon Martin, Raymond Felton, Iman Shumpert, Pablo Prigioni
May 7 - 9:33 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony said that he feels he's been taking good shots during the last four games.

Melo is 35-of-110 over his last four games, good for 31.8 percent, but that doesn't seem to be bothering him. "I feel the shots I'm taking I should take," he said. "I'm going to keep shooting." We really didn't expect Anthony to say anything beyond that, and he'll remain at power forward for Game 2 vs. the Pacers.
Source: New York Post
May 7 - 8:17 AM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Raymond Felton suggested that the Pacers intentionally targeted Carmelo Anthony's injured shoulder during Game 1, though Melo downplayed the injury.

"[The shoulder] is not something I'll constantly talk about," said Melo. "I'll deal with it, probably get some treatment for it, and get through it." His status for Game 2 isn't in doubt, but he's shooting just 37.8 percent in the playoffs and needs to improve to even the series at 1-1.
Source: ESPN New York
May 6 - 2:42 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony shot 10-of-28 from the field for 27 points with 11 boards, one assist, one steal and one 3-pointer in 35 minutes against the Pacers on Sunday.

His shooting was a disaster in the last three games against the Celtics, as he made just 30.5 percent from the field and 5.5 percent of attempts from downtown. Melo shot 41.4 percent in NY's losses this year compared to 46.5 percent in wins, which doesn't seem too bad considering his sub-par play lately. His shoulder is a nagging concern but it won't threaten his status for Game 2 on Tuesday.
May 5 - 6:31 PM
Carmelo Anthony - F - Knicks

Carmelo Anthony (shoulder) reiterated that he'll be fine for the Knicks' Game 1 matinee vs. the Pacers on Sunday.

"Only time I really feel it is when it's getting hit extremely hard, getting yanked on or something like that," Melo said. "I'll be ready to rock at 3:30." The Pacers' elite defense held the Knicks to 91.8 points in four games this season, and Melo himself shot under 40 percent. We're likely to see some brutal low-scoring games, and Melo's individual matchup with Paul George could be the deciding factor in the series.
Source: New York Post
May 5 - 9:33 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Raymond Felton
2Pablo Prigioni
SG1Jason Kidd
2J.R. Smith
3James White
SF1Iman Shumpert
2Steve Novak
3Quentin Richardson
PF1Carmelo Anthony
2Amare Stoudemire
3Chris Copeland
4Kenyon Martin
C1Tyson Chandler
2Marcus Camby
3Earl Barron