Carmelo Anthony: (Knee) Out Wednesday

Anthony (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

Analysis:

A report came out earlier in the day that suggested Anthony may need surgery at some point, but he says he wants to explore all possibilities before going that route. He has been playing through pain all season, and with the team effectively out of contention already, it may be prudent to have the surgery sooner than later. Consider him day-to-day right now, but things certainly aren't trending in the right direction. Look for Tim Hardaway and J.R. Smith to see more time in Anthony's absence.