A source tells ESPN that Carmelo Anthony has notified the Denver Nuggets that he will only sign a contract extension if he is traded to the New York Knicks.

The source is privy to private discussions among Anthony, his representatives and the Nuggets front office.  Anthony has apparently ruled out agreeing to the nearly $65 million extension with Denver, and apparently any other club except New York.

Anthony said after the game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday that he does not think the Nuggets will trade him to a team with which he does not wish to sign the extension.

"I don't think so. I don't think that will happen," Anthony said.  He declined to elaborate.

"Everybody's yelling out the windows: 'Melo we need you in New York.' Of course that feels good when you know someone out there wants you to come and represent their team and represent their city. That's what I took from that," Anthony said.

Of signing the extension this season, Anthony said, "Whatever decision I make, that is going to be the first thing that gets done."