Carmelo Anthony has notified the Oklahoma City Thunder that he has opted into his deal for 2018/19 by not exercising his early termination option.
REPORT: Paul George to 'strongly consider' staying with Thunder
Anthony, 34, who is owed $27.9 million next season, will team up with Russell Westbrook once more in the daunting Western Conference..
Sources: Carmelo Anthony has informed the Oklahoma City Thunder that he has opted into $27.9M deal for 2018-19 by not exercising his early termination option.
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Oklahoma City is awaiting the decision of free agent Paul George, who is reportedly interested in joining the Lakers, potentially leaving an them with a core of Anthony, Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams.
If the Thunder feel George's absence leaves them short on talent in the tough Western Conference, they could try to trade Anthony. But moving the former No. 3 overall pick could prove challenging after he averaged just 16.2 points (a career-low) while shooting 40 percent from the field last season.
The Thunder acquired Anthony from the Knicks in September 2017, the two will now remain together next season.