Carmelo Anthony: Needs to be a better late-game shot-maker and positive leader, but plays his butt off every night on both ends. Grade: B
Andrea Bargnani: Despite durability, he’s been inconsistent and fallen short of being Melo’s trusty sidekick and needs to be more confident from 3-point land. Grade: C-
Tyson Chandler: Has missed 34 games due to broken leg and bronchitis and hasn’t seemed same vibrant player since return with club 0-4 since. Grade: D+
Iman Shumpert: Still playing like a demon on defense but, except for the wondrous Texas Triangle trip, can’t find an offensive rhythm, hurting his trade value. Grade: D
Raymond Felton: Even the cocky PG has admitted he’s been playing like “crap.” Injury-prone and inconsistent, has made fans think about Linsanity. Grade: D
J.R. Smith: Karma was bad in missing first five games because of drug suspension. From threatening tweets to shoelace shenanigans, the team’s second-best player last season has been a mess on and off the court. Grade: F
Amar’e Stoudemire: Stayed healthy before last week’s ankle sprain. Kept ego in check even during his lofty run off the bench and has been nothing but a mensch. Grade: B-
Tim Hardaway Jr.: Rookie SG has been one of the bright spots, a nice draft pick at No. 24, with a dangerous 3-point shot and speedy on the fastbreak. But has defensive breakdowns. Grade: B
Beno Udrih: Runs team well but can no longer defend. Disappointed with his playing time when other PGs are healthy, he would like trade. Grade: D+
Pablo Prigioni: Healthy all last season, missed 16 games before Monday return. Had been solid before breaking toe. Grade: C+
Metta World Peace: Injury-prone and too much of a character for coach’s tastes, but could surprise. Grade: D
Kenyon Martin: As feared, his ankle can’t stay right for too long, but in his 30 games, he’s a defensive energizer. Grade: B
Toure’ Murry: Knicks believe he has a future as a versatile two-way combo guard so Udrih is expendable. Grade: C+
Jeremy Tyler: Good locker-room guy and has shown glimpses of scoring ability in his limited action since signing Jan. 1. Grade: Incomplete.
Cole Aldrich: Insurance big man can rebound but not much else as he doesn’t play with the pace they need. Grade: C+
Mike Woodson: Lost too many close games because of late-game offensive malfunctions and the rotations on his defensive system can be exposed. Grade: D+