Anthony is currently nursing thumb, wrist and ankle ailments. The Knicks could certainly use him when they take on the Miami Heat tonight, but indications are that he will sit the game out. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida SunSentinel, Carmelo won't be suiting up on Friday night.In addition to that, Howard Beck of the New York Times is reporting that Anthony will also miss the Knicks' game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, according to comments made by under-fire head coach Mike D'Antoni.Being without its star player is the last thing New York needs at this point, but it is abundantly clear that Carmelo is not himself right now. Perhaps a little rest will go a long way and ultimately be a good thing for the Knicks over the long run.

Anthony has been trying to fight through the pain, but it has ultimately become too much for the four-time NBA All Star, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.Continue to check this article in the coming days for updates on Anthony's injuries and whether he will be able to return on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.

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UPDATE: Monday, Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. EST by Richard Langford

Earlier in the day it was reported that Melo was doubtful for the Knicks game on Tuesday against the Bulls. It now appears as if someone forgot to tell that to Mr. Anthony. 

Just because it is his goal to play on Tuesday it certainly doesn't mean he will play. It is a good sign though that he is healthy enough to contemplate it. 

UPDATE: Monday, Jan. 30 at 1:40 p.m. EST by Richard Langford

Anthony's immediate paying future is not looking good. Knicks beat writer for the New York Times Howard Beck revealed Anthony's less than promising chances for availability on Tuesday when the Knicks host the Detroit Pistons. 

New York will then have a day off before hosting the Bulls on Thursday. 

Anthony is currently nursing thumb, wrist and ankle ailments. The Knicks could certainly use him when they take on the Miami Heat tonight, but indications are that he will sit the game out. According to Ira Winderman of the South Florida SunSentinel, Carmelo won't be suiting up on Friday night.In addition to that, Howard Beck of the New York Times is reporting that Anthony will also miss the Knicks' game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, according to comments made by under-fire head coach Mike D'Antoni.Being without its star player is the last thing New York needs at this point, but it is abundantly clear that Carmelo is not himself right now. Perhaps a little rest will go a long way and ultimately be a good thing for the Knicks over the long run.

Anthony has been trying to fight through the pain, but it has ultimately become too much for the four-time NBA All Star, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.Continue to check this article in the coming days for updates on Anthony's injuries and whether he will be able to return on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.

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Anthony has been dealing with these injuries virtually all season and it has affected his performance on the court. 

This news would not be that bad if Anthony's injuries were the only problem facing the Knicks right now. Even his comments to Marc Berman of the New York Post could be psychoanalyzed as a sign of something deeper. 

The Knicks have spent a lot of money in the last two years trying to build a consistent winner in the eastern conference, yet they are sitting at 7-11 right now. They are showing no signs of turning things around. 

The offense, which was supposed to be the team's specialty, is averaging just 94.5 points per game. They lost by 10 points to Cleveland on Wednesday by scoring just 81 points. It was another pathetic outing for this team in a season that has been filled with sad efforts. 

The roster has no depth to speak of, which puts more pressure on Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire, Iman Shumpert and Tyson Chandler. If any of those players struggles, the team is not going to win. 

All of these problems could end up costing Mike D'Antoni his job, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports. If that happens, the team would have to learn a new system in mid-season while they are trying to get back into playoff contention. 

There is no hope for this team right now. Anthony's injury woes aside, they are just not very good. They backed themselves into a corner by putting so much stock in Anthony, Stoudemire and Chandler, that they forgot to put together a team. 

It is going to be a another long, cold summer for the Knicks as they sit at home during the playoffs. 

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Whilst this isn't exactly headline news, the struggling Knicks can use as much help as they can get from their two young prospects.

With injuries taking their toll early in the season, the pair could certainly find themselves featuring heavily in the rotation in the coming weeks, and I'm going to take a look at exactly how they will do so...

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Without Anthony in the game the New York Knicks struggled and were essentially blown out by the Memphis Grizzlies. 

So this of course leaves Knicks fans wanting to know, when does their MVP candidate come back? The answer isn't likely to be next game if that's what you want to hear. According to Anthony, 

"We will see [today],’’ Anthony said. “Right now I’m real sore. I’m more concerned with getting my ankle right. I can deal with my wrist. I can wrap the wrist and play through that. A sore ankle is a bit more deal with."

That's a cloud that could have a silver lining though. While Anthony's play has been outstanding, the rest of the Knicks roster, including Amar'e Stoudemire, have been struggling out of the gate. 

Stoudemire has only been scoring 19.2 points per game, down six form last year's average. With Anthony out it could give him a chance to step up his scoring and find his groove.

In fact, the entire offense, with the exception of Anthony has sputtered this year. While their defense is much improved, with the seventh rated defensive rating, their offense is only 21st. 

If they can find a way to get their offense going with Anthony out, once he returns the Knicks could be hitting on both cylinders. If they can get their offense and defense playing together the Knicks could start looking like the team fans had hoped to see when Tyson Chandler was singed this summer. 

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Nate Robinson's name had been tossed around after his recent departure from Oklahoma 
City, but knowing his tenuous relationship with Coach D'Antoni, it didn't seem like a good fit.  

The Knicks have guards Mike Bibby and Baron Davis on the roster, with Davis still expected to be out for several weeks with the herniated disk in his back and Bibby hoping to return Wednesday night.  

Toney Douglas is a scoring point guard first and foremost and his playmaking skills were questionable last season and the aging Mike Bibby is no longer the player he was in his youth.  

Recently-cut guard Jeremy Lin, formerly of the Golden State Warriors, has officially signed with the Knicks after being released last month by the Warriors to make space for their large offer sheet to DeAndre Jordan, who chose to re-sign with the Clippers.  

Lin barely saw the court his rookie season thanks to the backcourt pairing of Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis, but showed off his versatility in the D-League, averaging 18 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

His athleticism and playmaking ability would complement the scoring prowess of Douglas and would fit well as a facilitator in the high-tempo offense that D'Antoni is famous for.  

The Knicks are about to embark on a three game west coast road trip and added point guard depth will be crucial in keeping legs fresh until Baron Davis is healthy and back from injury.  

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Unfortunately, as he was making his charge to clean up the glass, a falling Chris Wilcox collided with his legs after being knocked down by Amar’e Stoudemire.

The Celtics ended up with the rebound and eventually scored on an open Brandon Bass jumper, while Shumpert writhed on the floor in pain.

Coach Mike D’Antoni called a timeout immediately after, and players helped their teammate off the floor.

Craig Sager, reporting on the sidelines during the TNT broadcast, later found that it was a sprained MCL and he would be expected to miss at least two weeks.

This is a huge blow for a Knicks team that is already woefully thin at point guard and employed Tony Douglas, Landry Fields and Billy Walker in the backcourt for most of the game.

Mike Bibby and Baron Davis are both injured right now and are expected to miss more time before they are ready to start contributing.

While Shumpert wasn’t spectacular, going for just 11 points on 3-13 shooting with four rebounds and two assists, the fact that he can play the point makes him an asset to this Knicks team.

They barely escaped with a win against the Celtics without Paul Pierce, and going forward, Douglas is going to have to log a ton of minutes per game at point guard until Shumpert is back and Bibby and Baron Davis are ready.

Coach D’Antoni is going to have to get crafty with his lineups to weather this latest storm and plug holes until the injuries are healed up and the Knicks are back to full strength. 

He's extremely lucky his rookie PG didn't suffer a more serious injury, which would have been a major setback to this franchise. 

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Hey, Amare, I think D-Will has the hops to get above the rim, but I am sure he appreciated the help.

All joking aside, I desperately want to know what Williams was thinking, as Amare appeared to be getting ready to contest this dunk.

The whole thing happened after the whistle because Williams was fouled, but still, Stoudemire still could have contested the dunk and tried to block it like Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett probably would have.

Some players usually take exception to guys shooting or dunking after the whistle, and sometimes, these incidents can get physical.

Thankfully, Amare took a situation that too many players take seriously and made it a humorous one for everyone. It's only the preseason; it's not like these games actually mean anything. Why not have some fun and laughs?

In this video uploaded by the NBA on its YouTube page, you can see Williams smile when he's in the air a bit, because he probably never expected Stoudemire to give him a friendly boost to the rim.

Well, either way, Deron Williams has a new poster to add to his wall at home, and this one might be the best one yet.

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Martin, according to his agent, Andy Miller, is flying back to the U.S. for Christmas, but he is ineligible to play until after his team's season in the Chinese Basketball Association is over—likely in mid-March.

A source familiar with the Knicks' thinking said it is "possible" the Knicks would have interest in signing Martin later in the season if they need a jolt up front and they will pocket their $2.5 million exception. A source said the 33-year-old former Nets star would be amenable to joining the Knicks.

My first impression on this is that it's not a great move, but after a bit of thought, it makes sense. 

The reason I'm hesitant is the Knicks are already essentially adding a starting point guard two months in the season. That's going to effect chemistry and continuity. 

Adding another key rotation player at the same time only exacerbates the problem. 

After giving it some thought, though, I think it makes sense. Yes, it's going to mean adding two key players to the rotation deep into the season, but it's better than not adding them at all, and frankly, there's just no one better to use their exception on out there. 

Martin brings a defensive presence that can play alongside Tyson Chandler when they need him to. Defense wins championships, and having the ability to put a stout defensive frontcourt on the floor could be big (no pun intended) in the postseason. 

If there were better moves out there, I'd question the decision, but given that there aren't any, it makes sense. 

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Marc Berman of the New York Post says that according to Martin's agent,

"(Martin) is flying back to the U.S. for Christmas, but he is ineligible to play until after his team's season in the Chinese Basketball Association is over -- likely in mid-March."

He'll need to get clearance after the Chinese season is over, but don't be surprised to see the Knicks play the waiting game and bring him in to help them with their postseason push.

The Knicks know they aren't going to be getting Martin in his prime even if all of the pieces fall into place, but they certainly can't be faulted for pursuing the low-risk veteran.

Their star-laden lineup is jam-packed with talent, but they are sorely lacking in areas that will bar them from making a deep run in the East.

If they're going to take down teams like the Bulls and Heat, making non-blockbuster moves like this one are a great way to beef up their team and bring them one step closer to contention.

There is no chance that Martin becomes an All-Star, but he could have a huge impact. Even playing a shortened season in an already shortened season, Martin would be coming in at just the right time and if the Knicks still need him when he's eligible to be had, why not go for it?

Check back for more updates regarding Kenyon Martin's status

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