Los Angeles Lakers Listed As Favorites To Land Carmelo Anthony

Melo odds

The Carmelo Anthony to Los Angeles Lakers rumors have been circulating for months, however now that the veteran ahead has been traded to Chicago, and can quickly grow to be a free agent, it appears extra seemingly than not that Melo shall be donning the purple and gold this season.

In keeping with Bovada, the Lakers are presently the chances on favourite to land Melo as soon as he turns into a free agent. The Portland Path Blazers, Miami Warmth and Philadelphia 76ers are additionally among the many groups listed within the Carmelo sweepstakes. 

Anthony, who has not performed since November eight, was ficially dealt to the Bulls on Tuesday because the Rockets additionally shipped draft rights to Jon Diebler and $1.56 million to Chicago in alternate for draft rights to Tadija Dragicevoc.

Though he’s anticipated to be waived, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski  notes that it’s attainable the Bulls maintain f on waiving him till the NBA commerce deadline on February 7.

The 34-year previous ahead averaged 13.four factors and 5.four rebounds in a career-low 29.four minutes per night time in 10 appearances with Houston this season.

Adrian Wojnarowski stories the Lakers are definitely keen on including Melo, however they don’t need to waive a assured participant to create a roster spot for him. As famous within the odds above, if the Lakers cannot discover a spot for him, different attainable locations embrace Portland, Miami and Philadelphia.