The Daily News first reported on Wednesday, according to a close friend of Anthony's, that the star forward "believes in Phil" and was committed to re-signing with the Knicks. The Bulls reentered the picture to cause Anthony to delay that decision, but without a sign-and-trade involving Carlos Boozer, Chicago only could offer him around $75 million over four years and instead have agreed to terms with former Lakers big man Pau Gasol.

-- NY Daily News