The New York Knicks are expected to remain committed to trading star forward Carmelo Anthony in the offseason, according to ESPN's Ian Begley. A season that started with plenty of promise with a vast difference in the composition of the roster and two very important signings coming from Chicago, turned into a burning kite, descending into the ground as it torched everything that came near it.

The Knicks' dysfunctional approach to basketball operations was in full display for the entire league to see — going from verbal spats between executives and players to a complete fundamental disagreement in offensive and defensive play-calling.

President Phil Jackson will likely continue his tireless pursuit of a trade partner that can accommodate Anthony and his no-trade clause, as well as looking for a replacement for point guard Derrick Rose among other roster selections in order to mend his failed hunch.

Melo had previously stated that the he'd consider breaking his no-trade clause if the team chose to go in a rebuilding phase, opening the door just slightly to move him to a contender, while potentially getting key pieces around which to build the team.

Jackson has done well in the draft with the selections of Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez, but has swung and missed in player acquisitions and trades. This, along with his unrelenting obsession to play a triangle offensive system in an era that departs more from inside scoring and branches into deep-range artillery, has stifled New York's success.

Owner James Dolan declared he would honor the last two years of Jackson's contract, but sources told ESPN he might consider making a change in recent months if there isn't signs of progress.

“This is what I was hired to do,” Jackson told ESPN's Jackie MacMullan. “I'm going to follow the plan, and if it doesn't work out, it will be evident.”