Carmelo Anthony had eight points and seven rebounds in the Western Conference's 148-143 victory over the Eastern Conference in the 2011 NBA All-Star Game.

While Kobe Bryant was basking in the afterglow of winning the All-Star MVP award on his home floor, the story once again became the future of Anthony.

Anthony has clearly insinuated a preference for an extension and trade to the Knicks. But if Anthony remains on Denver's roster on Friday following the deadline, would he be unhappy?

"I won't be upset at all," said Anthony to RealGM.

Anthony met with the Knicks and Nets over the weekend and described both meetings as "good" and that he mostly did the listening.

The Nuggets continue to seek a more attractive trade package in exchange for Anthony. The offer from the Knicks is already beyond what the team office was initially willing to give and the Nuggets are now insisting on the inclusion of Timofey Mozgov.

"I can't say that I'm mad at Denver for asking for everything and the kitchen sink," said Anthony to RealGM. "I can't be mad at that."

The Nuggets, Knicks, Nets and Anthony have until 3:00 PM EST on Thursday.

"The deadline is Thursday, obviously something has to happen whether I stay in Denver or they trade me."