The OKC Thunder have officially cut ties with Carmelo Anthony, rather than paying him to go away OKC dealt Melo to Atlanta in a cost-cutting move. The deal does not come without risk as OKC takes back Dennis Schroder in the deal. The other Atlanta player included (Mike Muscala) was immediately sent to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot. Thunderous Intentions detailed specifics of the three-team deal here.
Does the risk outweigh the reward?
The reason Atlanta was ready to move on from Schroder are vast. In February, 2017 Schroder vacationed in his native Germany during the All-Star Break.