Phil Jackson asked Carmelo Anthony if he would like to remain with the New York Knicks during their meeting on Tuesday.
Anthony reaffirmed his desire to remain with New York.
Several members of the organization believe that it's best for the Knicks and Anthony to part ways at this point, league sources told ESPN's Ian Begley.
Anthony has a full no-trade clause.
One source described the meeting as far more contentious than previous sit-downs between Jackson and Anthony.
No specific trades were discussed, sources said, as both sides left the meeting to take time to process the situation and wait on Anthony's answer as to whether he wants to remain with the Knicks or accept a trade elsewhere.