Knicks president Donnie Walsh spent time with his family in Indiana during the All-Star break as the team neared a deal for superstar Carmelo Anthony, two sources told Marc Berman of The New York Post.

One source said Walsh packed up and left because he was irritated and felt it was a waste of time being in New York since trade negotiations were taking place in Los Angeles without him.

It has been reported that Knicks owner James Dolan was being advised by Isiah Thomas, which a source said irked Walsh.

If New York is going to retain Walsh they have to exercise the option on his contract by April 30.

The Knicks released an extremely rare joint statement Sunday from Dolan, Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni, saying they are all on the "same page" and indirectly stating Thomas was not involved in Anthony talks.