Jeff Hornacek was asked directly whether or not he'd like Carmelo Anthony on the roster next season. Hornacek seemed to sidestep the question, calling it a management issue. "Carmelo's a great player. The guy can really score the ball. So that's a management decision that comes and us coaches, we coach who they give us," he said. Anthony's camp, per ESPN's Marc Stein, requested a buyout from NYK that was not granted. Anthony's estranged wife, La La, said that Anthony's priority is to remain close to his son, Kiyan. Under Phil Jackson, the Knicks preferred to trade Anthony but Anthony has a no-trade clause. Jackson was fired Wednesday. It is unclear if the Knicks still prefer to trade Anthony.