Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has not played in the NBA since early last season.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers are signing free agent forward Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal is non-guaranteed, Wojnarowski reported.
Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has not played in the NBA since last season. He played in 10 games for the Houston Rockets before being traded to the Chicago Bulls, who waived him.
Portland is signing Carmelo Anthony, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2019
Anthony, 35, could theoretically fill a hole at power forward for the Blazers, who lack depth at the position. Starting power forward Zach Collins is out until February at the earliest after having surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder.
Anthony will join the Blazers on their upcoming six-game road trip, Wojnarowski reported.
Anthony will join the Blazers on upcoming road trip, per source. Power forward was the position that Blazers were most vulnerable and injury to Zach Collins only amplified void there. ‘Melo comes for a specific role and need.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2019
Chris Haynes, an NBA reporter with Yahoo Sports, says Damian Lillard gave his stamp of approval for the move Wednesday night.
Damian Lillard was notified on the potential of adding Carmelo Anthony last night and he made it clear that he’s always been supportive of bringing in the future Hall-of-Famer, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Portland searching for a boost to what has been a slow start.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 15, 2019