Report: Knicks' Anthony may need surgery to repair ailing knee

The mysterious knee injury reportedly bothering New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, which has seemingly cropped up out of nowhere, may be both more long-standing and more serious than initially believed.  

According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, Anthony has been playing through soreness in his left knee for the majority of the season, and there is some fear within the organization that he may require surgery. 

Anthony himself said on Wednesday that he'll probably have to miss some time due to the injury, and that he'd have to consult with coaches and trainers about the best course of action. 

"At this point, it’s evaluating and seeing," Anthony said. "Some days are better than others. It’s a matter if I want to continue to play on it and the pain threshold."

Anthony did not play in the team's 109-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

Isola reports that in the event surgery is needed, it's believed that Anthony could postpone the procedure until after the season. 

But premature as it may seem considering the season is only 23 games old, if Anthony does indeed require surgery - or at least an extended period of rest - now would likely be the best time to do it. 

At 4-20, the Knicks have already dug themselves a massive hole. With reports of in-fighting and frustration with the newly-implemented triangle offense leaking out of their locker room, 2014-15 is looking increasingly like a lost season in the Big Apple. 

In related news, the Knicks actually own a 2015 first-round draft pick.