The New York Knicks agreed with Carmelo Anthony about not discussing the forward's contract situation during the season.

“Carmelo and I, the first day of training camp, we both agreed we wouldn’t have any more conversations about his ability to opt out or us negotiating an extension,’’ Steve Mills said. “I’ll stick to what I had agreed to and not talk about his contract status.’’

Mills was hired partly to ensure Anthony will stay beyond this season.

Mills has a strong relationship with CAA, which represents Anthony.

Andrea Bargnani heard some boos in his home debut with the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Bargnani finished the Knicks' season opening win six points and shooting 3-for-9 in 17 minutes of play.

Bargnani's teammates believe the former No. 1 overall pick will get adjusted to the environment at Madison Square Garden and perform well.

"This is New York. It's the Garden. And it's the show," center Tyson Chandler said. "Once he gets past all of that he'll be fine. All of his teammates love him and we think he's going to be the key. He's going to be huge for us."

James Dolan met with Mike Woodson and his coach staff in early October and told them that he believes they have enough talent in place to win the 2014 NBA Championship, according to sources.

“In terms of an edict, we try to win every year,” Steve Mills said on Wednesday. “And our goal is to try to win a championship and try to be as competitive as we can possibly be.”

Woodson is signed with the Knicks through the 14-15 season.

Kobe Bryant was asked on Tuesday whether he has spoken to Carmelo Anthony about the New York Knicks star's upcoming free agency next offseason.

"He's in New York. I'm in L.A.," Bryant said. "I have no idea what he is going to do or what he is thinking about."

Bryant and Anthony are good friends.

Anthony has jokingly talked about the Los Angeles Lakers' name in questions surrounding his free agency.

While Carmelo Anthony could become a free agent and sign elsewhere in the offseason, he spoke on Tuesday about recruiting free agents to come to the New York Knicks.

The Knicks could have significant cap space in 2015 for a free agent class that could include Kevin Love, Rajon Rondo and LaMarcus Aldridge.

Anthony was criticized this week by Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith when he talked about leaving the Knicks.

“I haven’t had a complaint yet in 10, 11 years in the NBA about playing with me,’’ Anthony said. “People would love to come to play in New York. When that comes, we’ll be working on that. I have a big black book, a big Rolodex. People talk about what’s going on with me in the offseason, [that] I should be getting people to come here. I am. I’m trying.’’

The New York Knicks have exercised the fourth-year contract option on Iman Shumpert.

Shumpert averaged 6.8 points and three rebounds last season.

Shumpert suffered a torn ACL near the end of his rookie season, when he averaged 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

The New York Knicks have waived forwards Ike Diogu, C.J. Leslie, Josh Powell and Jeremy Tyler and guard Chris Douglas-Roberts.

Diogu, 6-8, 255-pounds, averaged 7.2 points, on 56.7-percent shooting, and 4.0 rebounds over 16.2 minutes in six preseason games after signing as a free agent on Sep. 27.

Leslie, 6-9, 210-pounds, recorded 12 points and seven rebounds over 36 minutes in five preseason games after signing as an undrafted free agent on Jul. 8.

Powell, 6-9, 240-pounds, averaged 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 18.6 minutes in five preseason games after signing as a free agent on Sep. 30.

Tyler, 6-10, 250-pounds, signed as a free agent on Aug. 6, but did not appear in the preseason due to injury.

Douglas-Roberts, 6-7, 210-pounds, recorded seven points and three assists over 24 minutes in two preseason games after signing as a free agent on Oct. 2.

Mike Woodson said on Wednesday that Chris Smith being J.R. Smith's brother increases his chances of making the New York Knicks.

"Sure it does," Woodson said.

Smith was invited to the Knicks' training camp under a non-guaranteed deal.

Smith missed last season due to knee surgery.

J.R. Smith signed a new contract with the Knicks in the offseason.

Amar'e Stoudemire does not believe the certainty of Carmel Anthony's future with the New York Knicks will be an issue this season.

Anthony can become an unrestricted free agent in the 2014 offseason.

“I dealt with it before,” Stoudemire said. “What I did was I kept it quiet until the actual summer. I think it won’t be a distraction. We understand what we’re trying to do as a team. We’re trying to win a championship. We’re trying to improve on what we built on last year. So it shouldn’t be a distraction for us as players. We should be okay with it.”

Anthony is expected to be pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers.

“We know this league is based upon business decisions, how you feel and how your family feels, and what’s best for your family,” Stoudemire said. “I’m sure he’s well-educated. He knows what it takes, the best opportunity for him and his family. So we’ll see how it goes.”

Amar'e Stoudemire has been cleared for contact in practice and said he hopes to play on opening night for the New York Knicks.

Mike Woodson also said the Knicks hope Stoudemire is available to play on Oct. 30, when New York hosts the Milwaukee Bucks to start the season.

Stoudemire underwent a knee procedure in July.

Stoudemire missed a large part of last season due to lingering knee issues.