Ex-Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony Returns To NBA W/ New Team Signing

NBA free agent Carmelo Anthony is taking his talent to the Portland Trailblazers. New reports claim the veteran small forward has agreed to a team contract with the star-studded West Coast squad.

According to reports, Melo is on a non-guaranteed contact with the Blazers.

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony reportedly agreed to terms on a new deal with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the news. The deal is non-guaranteed. Despite the long layoff, Portland can use the firepower Anthony potentially offers more than most. (Bleacher Report)

Additional reporting claims Melo will bank just under $15,000 until his contract is guaranteed in 2020.

Carmelo Anthony will earn $14,490 while on the roster in Portland. The contract becomes fully guaranteed if he is not waived by Jan. 7.

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) November 15, 2019

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

Blazers star Damian Lillard reportedly played a role in Melo joining the squad.

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

Anthony previously played at the start of last season and is most known for his scoring ability.

One of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, Anthony has averaged 24 points per game over his career and is best known for his years with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. The 6-foot-8 forward will join a Trail Blazers team which has struggled out of the gate in the 2019-20 season with a 4-8 record. This after earning the No. 3 seed last season in the Western Conference and making it to the conference finals.