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[February 19, 2015]  Feb 18 (The Sports Xchange) - The New York Knicks officially shut down forward Carmelo Anthony for the rest of the season and he could be out for four to six months, team president Phil Jackson said Wednesday.

Anthony will undergo surgery on his ailing left knee. The procedure is a patellar tendon debridement and repair, which will remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue that is causing pain and discomfort.

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The Dallas Mavericks waived swingman Ricky Ledo on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for forward/center Amar'e Stoudemire.

Stoudemire, whose contract was bought out by the New York Knicks on Monday, officially signed with Dallas after clearing waivers for a prorated veteran minimum of approximately $460,000.

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New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will remain out for at least three more weeks after he aggravated a stress reaction in his right leg, the team said Wednesday.

The leg has been an issue for Holiday since last year, when he had surgery and missed 48 games. This season, he has missed 16 games, not playing since Jan. 12.

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The Phoenix Suns continue to discuss moving Goran Dragic before Thursday's trade deadline after his agent informed the team that the All-Star point guard does not plan to re-sign this summer.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Suns are exploring all options to try to strike a deal before the 3 p.m. ET deadline to avoid losing Dragic in July without compensation.

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The Toronto Raptors reassigned forward Bruno Caboclo to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League on Wednesday.

Caboclo will continue to be included on the Raptors' roster and will remain on the team's inactive list.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers recalled guard Joe Harris from the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League on Wednesday.

Harris has played in seven games for the Charge this season, averaging 17 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 32.3 minutes per game. He has played in 38 games (one start) for the Cavs, averaging 2.8 points in 10.4 minutes. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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