Unburdened by the leadership role that he doesn't have to fill, surrounded by players who complement him and thriving in an offense that is built around his immense talent, Carmelo Anthony has arrived at a career crossroads. ...more

With an assist from Jason Kidd and his calming, winning influence, Carmelo Anthony has the Knicks off to a 4-0 start for the first time in almost two decades. ...more

WASHINGTON -- On the eve of their deadline to match the Rockets' three-year, $25.1 million offer sheet for Jeremy Lin, the Knicks have yet to tip their hand. But there was a school of thought in league circles Monday that the Knicks matching the massively back-loaded offer should not be ruled out. ...more

NEW YORK -- Faced with a poisonous offer sheet from the Houston Rockets for Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks took a step that strongly signals they won't match by acquiring point guard Raymond Felton from the Portland Trail Blazers in a sign-and-trade deal Saturday night, league sources confirmed. ...more

Four rival executives and a fifth person familiar with Deron Williams' thinking told CBSSports.com Tuesday that the Mavericks are becoming increasingly worried that the All-Star point guard will stay with the Nets when the free-agent floodgates open Sunday. ...more