UPDATE: Melo has NOT decided to sign with New York. That story was FALSE and retracted! ESPN news services | July 9, 2014 Carmelo Anthony remained a free agent Wednesday night, the day before players can start signing contracts with NBA teams. Anthonys agent, Leon Rose, told ESPN that his client hasnt made a decision yet as of Wednesday afternoon. No decision yet, another source said. Still up in air. Newsday reported that New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher hadnt been told that Anthony had decided to re-sign with the team, despite a report saying he had. Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that a number of rival teams increasingly believe that Anthony was holding off on announcing any decision about his future until LeBron James revealed where hell be playing next season. Sources said that Anthony -- whose decision was widely expected before a resolution to James situation when free agency began -- has kept the Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and other suitors waiting as he waits for James. Sources said earlier this week that the Knicks thought theyd know by Monday if Anthony was prepared to commit to new team president Phil Jackson for the long term or sign with the Lakers instead. The Knicks can offer Anthony a five-year maximum deal valued at $129 million, with the Lakers max offer topping out at $96 million over four years. Anthony has gone as silent as James with free agency now more than a week old, sparking the belief that hes waiting to see if there is a viable opportunity for the two stars to team up. He wants to see what LeBron does, one source with knowledge of Anthonys thinking told ESPN. But he cant wait forever. The Knicks have tried to maintain their long-held confidence that Anthony will stay in New York. Anthony held meetings last week with Chicago, Houston, Dallas and the Lakers before granting last word to the Knicks on his interview tour. Information from ESPNs Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein and ESPNNewYorks Ian Begley is included in this report.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:50:14 +0000
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