NBA trade rumours: Warriors, Knicks among teams that could sign free agent Carmelo Anthony

One year and counting - amount of time that has passed since 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony last played in NBA. former Knicks power forward has t played for an NBA team since he was let go by Houston Rockets last season. Carmelo Anthony has admitted that he was surprised NBA team snapped him up for 2019-20 season. However, a number of NBA teams will want to take a look at  2013 NBA scoring champion. Carmelo Anthony was in attendance at 25th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards Benefit by ALS Association Greater New York Chapter earlier this month. When asked if he was open to getting back on court, Anthony replied by saying, "2000 percent. Make that headline". Here's a look at five teams that could look towards signing former Knicks star. 

5. New York Knicks

If Carmelo Anthony wants to make a headline, Knicks could do well to give him one. Anthony was made as a scapegoat for team's troubles even though Knicks had been struggling for decades. This season too, Knicks haven't started too well. A return for Carmelo Anthony, refore, would earn m props both, on and off field. 

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4. Golden State Warriors

With state-of--art Chase Center at ir disposal, Warriors were expected to kick on and dominate NBA this season. Warriors are likely to be without Steph Curry and Klay Thompson for months owing to injuries. While signing Carmelo Anthony won't go a long way in fixing ir defensive woes, he could ease scoring burden on D’Angelo Russell. 

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3. Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers made it all way to Western Conference Finals last year. This year, however, Blazers have flattered to deceive. y even went on to lose a game in which Damian Lillard scored a career-high of 60 points. It is clear that Blazers are lacking a scoring option alongside Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Who better to turn to than a player who was 2013 NBA scoring champion?

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2. Miami Heat

A 7-3 record so far means that Miami Heat are currently doing well in Eastern Conference. y do, however, lack scoring options from bench. Enter Carmelo Anthony. Miami Heat offence could clearly use some work, and pairing Carmelo Anthony with free-nt acquisition Jimmy Butler could go some way in solving Miami Heat's offensive problems. 

1. Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks are likely to be without Khris Middleton for over a month due to a leg injury. Having allowed Malcolm Brogdon to leave for Indiana Pacers, Bucks look like y may be a little short on firepower. Adding Carmelo Anthony to ir ranks could help m in long run. It does, however, remain an unlikely prospect. 

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