NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony hasn’t told any teams anything
By Mike Dyce
All of NBA free agency is waiting for the first domino to fall, whether it be LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony. It appears Anthony is closer to deciding than LeBron, who has a meeting with the Heat and Pat Riley later this week./
As of Sunday night, every team that met with Carmelo Anthony was still in the running to sign him.
When will Melo make it official? Obviously it could happen at any time, but Monday has been loosely mentioned as a day for some clarity
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 6, 2014
While reports have suggested that it has become a two-horse race between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, every team is reportedly still in play. That list for Anthony includes the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls.
As of 6 PM EST Sunday, ESPN sources say NONE of Melo's suitors (Rockets, Bulls, Mavs or Lakers) have been told they are out of contention
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 6, 2014
Everyone is technically still alive ... though there is a rising sense around the league that Melo likely to choose between Knicks & Lakers
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 6, 2014
That still holds true as of Monday morning according to TNT’s David Aldridge.
Still waiting for Carmelo decision. Teams involved in sweepstakes have not heard anything yet this morning.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 7, 2014