The New York Knicks continue to remain hopeful they will be able to find a trade of Carmelo Anthony. Anthony has a full no trade clause.

Anthony has interest in securing a buyout from the Knicks as the franchise prefers to rebuild.

Anthony would like to remain near New York due to his family situation, though he has also been linked to the Houston Rockets following their trade for Chris Paul. The Rockets approached the Knicks about trading Ryan Anderson for Anthony, but New York wasn't interested.

A buyout of Anthony would benefit both sides the sooner they agree upon one because it would allow him to recoup more money as a free agent while teams still have cap space.