Top 3 teams to sign Free Agent Carmelo Anthony

Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony entering his 20th season is a free agent with no certainty of where he might up. Melo is a 10x all star, an NBA scoring champion and is part of the 75th Anniversary team. While it is certain with the last few seasons indicate that Melo’s prime is over, that does not mean that he can not play.

Still, a great offensive threat, The past few seasons Melo has provided valuable time off the bench and is still an offensive menace from the team. He has proven himself to be a great role players despite his drastic decline. As the off-season continues, here are 3 teams that Melo could likely sign to.
3. Los Angeles Lakers

Last Season, Melo made the decision to sign a one-year contract with the Lakers, while it was a disappointing season for the Lakers plagued with injuries and inconsistencies. There are still not a lot of players in the league that can put up the numbers that Anthony does even with him coming off the bench, so running it back with the Lakers once more could likely be an outcome for Anthony.
LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are the best of buds, and with LeBron’s connection with the front office and him usually getting his requirements fulfilled. If Melo wanted to join the Lakers, the remaining 15th spot on the roster could very well be his.
2. New York Knicks

New York was where Melo became the icon that he is, with spending 7 seasons playing for the Knicks he made a name for himself and Melo being from New York and where his son lives. Anthony will be looking toward New York as a destination. With two spots open and potentially more if a Donovan Mitchell trade were to happen, the Knicks have expressed interest in bringing Anthony back home.
While Carmelo Anthony will be a liability on defence, he has always been an elite scorer and with more guards than needed on the Knicks, Melo could provide valuable scoring from the wings. With the fans likely to accept Melo back with open arms, New York could be a great spot for Melo to land on, and maybe eventually retire?
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1. Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have been riddled with drama this season because of the Kevin Durant saga, but with that looking like its over, the Nets have come back on the rankings as a stong team. As mentioned before, with Melo being a New York local, the Nets are a team that Melo could see himself playing for.
Both the superstars of Brooklyn, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have expressed interest in playing with Anthony before. The Nets are a team that is the most likely to be a championship contender on this list. And with the Nets looking to fill up their remaining roster spots. They could look to Carmelo Anthony as an option coming off the bench.
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