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Houston Rockets: A New Team is Interested in Carmelo Anthony

By Michael Knight

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 12: A close up shot of Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 12, 2015 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 12: A close up shot of Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 12, 2015 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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A team originally rumored to help the Rockets acquire Carmelo Anthony now has their eyes set on him.

The Portland Trail Blazers are a team that now has their eyes set on Carmelo Anthony. While it is unlikely that he will waive his no-trade clause for Portland, that option is still there for Anthony and we will have to see what he ends up doing.

The Blazers were rumored to be a part of the massive trade that would send Melo to Houston a week or so ago, but now it seems like they are interested in having the All-Star for themselves.

Why Carmelo Anthony Would Choose Houston

Carmelo Anthony has been the main topic of the month of July for the Houston Rockets. After acquiring Chris Paul in a massive trade, the Rockets set their eyes on Melo to pair with him and Harden.

It would make more sense for Melo to choose Houston over Portland. One of his best friends, CP3, is now in town and he has always wanted to play with him. Also, Melo has openly stated that he wants to be in Houston and that he would waive his no-trade clause for the Rockets.

Sources on ESPN: As Knicks pursue Carmelo Anthony meeting, 'Melo counting on Houston trade talks to resume. https://t.co/TqXI61Wcnx

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 16, 2017

If Melo were to buy into the D’Antoni system, the Rockets could do some serious damage even in the stacked Western Conference. With Melo, Paul, and Harden, the Rockets could challenge Golden State and that should be attractive to Anthony.

Why Carmelo Anthony Would Choose Portland

The Blazers have a superstar in Damian Lillard and a budding star in C.J. McCollum. They are a team on the rise, and maybe Melo would want to join that. The team itself has more assets to give to New York than the Rockets, so a deal with Portland would be better for the Knicks. McCollum certainly likes the idea of Melo potentially being in Portland:

CJ McCollum wants to see Melo play in Rip City ?

(via 3jmccollum/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/fBRhga1Wcc

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) July 16, 2017

How ’bout no. Hopefully, the Knicks and Carmelo make the right decision and he makes his way to Houston. This whole situation is dragging out far longer than it should and people just want it to be over. Maybe, the Carmelo drama will be over soon.

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