Recent transactions suggest teams around the league are putting the squeeze on the OKC Thunder. With no leverage, minimal assets and Sam Presti’s resistance to being swindled, a buy-out of Carmelo Anthony’s contract is near.
It appears a Carmelo Anthony buy-out is the end result after all. After ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed that an OKC Thunder – Anthony divorce would take place this offseason, Oklahoma City’s quest to find a trade partner has been fruitless. While its curious that Presti has been unable to gain traction on discussions, the proceeding deals by cap-rich teams evokes even more curiosity.