When the OKC Thunder re-signed Jerami Grant to a multi-year deal, the writing was on the wall for Carmelo Anthony. After weeks of speculation, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that OKC are working with Melo’s agent to free the former All Star.
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. Story: https://t.co/mJbxINv2Cd
General consensus is Oklahoma City will either buy him out or stretch his contract.