With the looming possibility of Carmelo Anthony departing New York as a free agent this summer, New York Knicks officials have discussed proposing a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers for Blake Griffin, according to league sources.

Could Carmelo Anthony and Blake Griffin be switching uniforms? The teams each have talked internally about a potential deal, sources said. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images

Sources say Clippers management also has had internal discussions about such a deal but that the clubs have not yet spoken to one another about a potential trade.

As of now, neither team is certain it would make an Anthony-for-Griffin trade, the sources said.

The Clippers appear to be the more apprehensive of the two teams because Griffin is having a terrific season, especially of late. The 24-year-old power forward has averaged 26 points and nearly 11 rebounds in his past 10 games.

One source close to the situation said the Clippers' latest internal discussion ended in favor of keeping Griffin.

New York's top priority, meanwhile, appears to be re-signing Anthony to a long-term deal this offseason.