Carmelo Anthony set to return to Knicks lineup By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony grimaces as he leaves the court after injuring himself when falling at midcourt during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland March 4, 2013. (REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk)

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony planned to return to action Wednesday night against Orlando after missing six of the past eight games with a knee injury.

Anthony told reporters after a morning shootaround that he was experiencing no pain in his right knee. He had fluid drained from it last Thursday. A sore hamstring also has been an issue.

“I feel good as of right now, so I’ll be ready to play tonight,” Anthony said.

Anthony’s return will be a welcome addition to a team that’s without Tyson Chandler (neck) and Kurt Thomas (foot).

Anthony is averaging 22.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this season.