After a tough season with the Oklahoma City Thunder adjusting to life as a third option in the offense, Carmelo Anthony still exercised his player option for the 2018-19 season. He’s now slated to earn $27.9 million on the year, but according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Royce Young of ESPN, Anthony and the Thunder will look to part ways.
ESPN Sources with @royceyoung: Oklahoma City, Carmelo Anthony will part ways this summer, likely saving team over $100M. Thunder working with 'Melo's reps on exits that include trade, stretch provision.