The Knicks are confident that they can acquire a first-round pick in a trade, which could eventually lead to the acquisition of Carmelo Anthony.

"I could probably get more than one, but I'm not going to say how many," team president Donnie Walsh said. "But I'm confident I can get a first-round pick."

New York remains Anthony's preferred destination, but Denver would prefer to trade him to New Jersey because of the assets the Nets possess.

Walsh did not comment on Anthony specifically.

ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reported over the weekend that the Knicks may be able to trade forward Anthony Randolph for a first-round pick.

"He's a great talent, he's very young -- he's 21 and that's never put in the equation," Walsh said. "Obviously he needs to learn how to use his talent in an NBA game in an efficient way. Nobody's got a crystal ball how good he'll be and all that. We think he'll be good."