Knicks, Rockets exploring four-team trade involving Carmelo Anthony

The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets have expanded the scope of a possible Carmelo Anthony trade to include four-team scenarios.

No deal was imminent Wednesday, but the Knicks and Rockets are confident that they have a willing third-team trade partner.

The fourth team was needed to move a particular player contract that neither the Knicks nor Rockets could or would accept in the deal.

Anthony, 33, has two years and $54 million left on his contract.