Knicks F Anthony to have shoulder examined

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will have his sore left shoulder examined by team doctors, the New York Daily News reported Monday.

The team is hoping that the injury is not serious and will not need surgery.

Anthony played much of the postseason in pain and it got worse during Game 5 of the first-round series against the Boston Celtics when Kevin Garnett pulled on his arm while setting a screen.

Anthony also had fluid drained from his right knee in March but will not require surgery.

Anthony shot 43.3 percent in the playoffs.