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Carmelo Anthony signs one-year deal with Lakers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 8/3/21

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have been talking about the possibility of playing together for years, and that is finally going to become a reality.

Anthony announced on social media Tuesday that he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) August 3, 2021

Anthony’s agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the contract is a one-year deal.

The Lakers have been viewed as the favorite to sign Anthony, so the news is not a surprise. Carmelo is still chasing his first NBA title, and L.A. recently acquired Russell Westbrook in a blockbuster deal. The Lakers should be the favorites to win the Western Conference.

Anthony, who is 37, averaged 13.4 points while playing 24.5 minutes per game with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season. He’s still a solid scorer who should be able to help the Lakers off the bench.

At least one other team was interested in Carmelo, but him signing with the Lakers made the most sense.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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