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Lakers, Heat, Rockets Interested in Carmelo Anthony

On July 6, the news broke that Carmelo Anthony would not be returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder: by any means necessary. Options include a trade, buyout, or using the stretch provision. With the highest luxury tax in NBA history on their books, Oklahoma City could save up to $100 million by moving the veteran.

UPDATE 7/10: With the Houston Rockets losing Trevor Ariza to the Phoenix Suns and Luc Mbah a Moute to the LA Clippers, there's a huge hole at small forward for the team. The Rockets are expected to be the most aggressive for Anthony's services.

Anthony himself is done with the team too, due to some free agency signings pointing towards a more diminished role in the 2018-2019 season. By accepting his player option, he guarantees receiving that money, whether it's from another team or in a buyout agreement with the Thunder.


Just hours after the news broke, three teams have already emerged as suitors: the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers. Interestingly, all three of these teams would pair him with a close friend: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade or Chris Paul, the "banana boat squad." The original dream was to get all four on a team, but Anthony joining any would be an intriguing addition.

The teams prefer to acquire him as a free agent, but with multiple suitors, a potential bidding war could ensue.

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