Anthony underwent an MRI that revealed he's been suffering from a small left shoulder tear that may require surgery, the New York Daily News reports.

Anthony will have an MRI performed on his ailing left shoulder in the near future, not Tuesday as GM Glen Grunwald stated Monday, the Bergen Record reports.

Anthony's injured left shoulder will be examined by team doctors in the near future to discover the extent of the ailment and the best course of treatment, the New York Daily News reports.

Anthony had a great regular season for the Knicks as he averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 0.8 steals over 67 games. He was strong in the playoffs as well as he averaged 28.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.1 steals a game.

Anthony scored 39 points (15-29 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT) but they were not enough to avoid a Game 6 elimination loss to the Pacers. He added seven rebounds and two assists in 42 minutes of action.

Anthony scored 28 points (12-28 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go with six rebounds and one steal in a Game 5 victory against the Pacers.

Anthony scored just 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT) to go with five rebounds and one assist in a Game 3 loss to the Pacers.

Anthony (shoulder) scored a team-high 27 points (10-28 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT) to go with 11 boards, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes Sunday in the Knicks' Game 1 loss to the Pacers.

Anthony said he will play Sunday's Game 1 against Indiana, despite his arm popping "in and out" of his left shoulder Friday, ESPN New York reports.

Anthony scored 21 points (7-23 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT) with seven rebounds and five assists Friday in the win over the Celtics. He appeared to hurt his shoulder in the fourth quarter, but stayed in the game.