Updated: January 16, 2012, 5:45 pm ET

Knicks F Carmelo Anthony cleared to play

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has been cleared to play and will start Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Anthony sat out Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sprained ankle and ailing wrist.

He sustained both injuries in Thursday’s setback to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Anthony is averaging 25.5 points and 6.2 rebounds in his first full season with the Knicks.

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