NBA Rumors: How the Los Angeles Lakers can land Carmelo Anthony

Mar 25, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) battles Los Angeles Lakers forward Ryan Kelly (4) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kent Bazemore (6) for rebounding position during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to add another star (or two) to help Kobe Bryant win at least one more title in the twilight of his career.

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Several pundits have associated current New York Knicks’ forward Carmelo Anthony with the Lakers. Although some believe the Lakers aren’t a true contender to land Anthony, they have a more realistic chance than many believe.

Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders breaks it down.

"The Lakers look like they’ll have something in the neighborhood of $24.8 million in maximum salary cap space. They would have the chance to make a run at Anthony, but even if he shaved a little cash of the deal to be a Laker, landing Anthony at even $18 million a year (a $16 million total contract discount), leaves the Lakers married to Bryant and Anthony as their core players with little else to work with in free agency. It all but removes the Lakers from free agency in 2015 unless the salary cap goes way up next year.The Lakers’ stance on Anthony all year has been that he is not a primary free agent target and that the idea of blowing all their free agent money on him is not the goal. If he shows up on their door step willing to talk $14-$15 per year they’d absolutely sign him, but getting Anthony a deal anywhere close to what he can and likely will get offered from the Knicks may be too rich for the Lakers’ taste, especially as they look towards life without Bryant."

Anthony averaged 27.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last season.

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