Knicks’ Anthony considering sitting out for rest of season

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) sits on the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 109-95. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) makes a three point basket during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) takes a breather during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after injuring himself during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 109-95. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dribbles the ball against Miami Heat forward Luol Deng (9) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 9, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts to an apparent injury during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. (Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports)

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, frustrated after tweaking his ailing left knee Monday, said he will consider shutting down for the season to be fully healthy for next season.

There is little to gain for the Knicks (10-42) in 2014-15 and Anthony, who is averaging 24.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, does not feel healthy. He sat out Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards before playing Monday night in a 109-95 loss to the Miami Heat.

“I think he’ll be fine,” Knicks coach Derek Fisher said after Anthony left the game with 7:30 left in the fourth quarter. “Just kinda irritated it a little bit.”

Anthony was not quite as positive and is anything but certain to play Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He said sitting out for the remainder of the season is under consideration.

“I’m restricted, I’m not getting that power or that bounce, and then to do something like I did today, I think I’m getting closer to that point,” Anthony said. “I think due to the lack of movement, the lack of explosiveness I have right now … I’m just trying to compensate and try to figure it out as it goes along.”