USA Today is reporting that LeBron James has some interest in being a teammate of old friend Carmelo Anthony via free agency.
Yet according to two people with knowledge of the situation, Anthony’s part in this fluid free agency situation is worth monitoring as James is known to be interested in eventually playing with his close friend. Anthony also has a player option on his deal for next season (worth $23.5 million), and his connection to James has teams like the Lakers, Knicks and even the Heat wondering whether he may be able to join the four-time NBA MVP. The people requested anonymity because of sensitive nature of free agency talk.
This is a rumor that has floated around NBA circles for years. Unless Carmelo is going to take a steep discount to join the Heat, I’m not sure how the duo can ever play together.