Carmelo Anthony rumors: Money not a factor in decision between Knicks, Lakers and Bulls

By Jack Crosby | Jul 8, 2014

Mar 26, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) high fives teammates as a timeout is called during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s quickly coming down to decision time for Carmelo Anthony –that’s if he hasn’t made it already– and there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what he will ultimately end up doing as he decides between the Knicks, Lakers and Bulls, reportedly.

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There is a lot to consider with each team, however, money might not have anything to do with it, believe it or not.

According to the New York Daily News, the amount of money that each team is offering really isn’t weighing on his mind as much. If it was, then we would already know where he’s playing.

“If it was just about money he would have made a decision days ago,” said a person close to Anthony. “It’s not that simple.”

Some people might not believe that sentiment, but it’s completely possible. At this point in his career, Anthony wants that first NBA Championship more than anything. That’s why, for the longest time, the Bulls were considered the front runners to land Anthony’s services, seeing as they’re viewed as the team most ready to contend right now.

This has been one of the more eventful free agency periods in quite some time in the NBA, but it’s all quickly coming to an end. And part of that end, apparently, is Anthony deciding which place gives him the best chance to win–not who pays him to most.