Knicks remain committed to moving Carmelo Anthony this offseason?

The season of the Knicks ended once again without the NBA Playoffs. James Dolan and Phil Jackson quietly picked up the two year option and the former coach will remain as president of the organization. The first decision will be about Carmelo Anthony and his future. Considering that Melo has a no-trade clause in his contract.

Per ESPN, Barring something unforeseen -- such as a highly unlikely scenario in which Jackson and Anthony find common ground during their exit meeting on Thursday -- the Knicks remain committed to moving Anthony this offseason, according to league sources.

If they do execute a trade for Anthony, it will be one of the most important transactions in Jackson's presidency. Some executives around the league believe that Anthony's trade value would be higher if Jackson hadn't endorsed a column that was critical of Anthony in February.

"That one was surprising," said an executive of a team who spoke to the Knicks about an Anthony trade. "I think [Jackson] really hurt himself there."