After two seasons synonymous with rebirth at the Blazers, Carmelo Anthony will have the opportunity to test the market again this summer. Could he finally give in to the advances of LeBron James and the Lakers? A recent rumor goes in any case in this direction.
For now, his summer does not appear to be the happiest of his life. Eliminated in the first round of the playoffs with Portland, Carmelo Anthony sees bad news pouring in these days. And not just from a sporting point of view. Indeed, his sentimental life, extremely stable and solid for years, just suffered a huge backlash.
The sequence of events did not help his case, since in addition to these sad news about his marriage, the veteran winger of the Blazers subsequently had to face sordid rumors. It is therefore not difficult to say that his mind has not yet been captured by the free agency to come, and in which he could have a certain role to play.
After opting for a second season in Oregon last year, Melo will once again be able to pack up in the coming weeks. Faced with the upheaval in his current franchise, this idea is likely to cross his mind. And according to Evan Massey, the trail leading him to the Lakers could heat up yet again.
NBA Analysis Network was able to chat with a source, who said the Lakers should pursue Anthony during the free agency.
The hopes born a few days ago regarding this eventuality could well become reality in Los Angeles.
At 37, and in the absence of champion rings in his record, the ten-time All-Star would certainly not be against a final adventure in a team posing as a serious contender for the title. This is good for the Angelinos, since they should retain this status with the assured presence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis next year.
The mutual affection between Carmelo and LeBron is no longer a secret to anyone, which could facilitate negotiations between the two parties. Finally, with his averages of 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 40.9% at 3 points off the bench this year, the former Knick would serve as a nice replacement if Kyle Kuzma’s departure became clearer.
In search of reinforcements to replay the leading roles in the league, the Lakers would be ready to set their sights on Carmelo Anthony. The player’s intentions remain to be determined.
