Carmelo Anthony’s successful season with the Trial Blazers has everyone wondering if the 36-year-old forward will return to Portland for another run. Since the Blazers’ Game 5 loss to the Lakers on Saturday, Melo has expressed that he hopes to return to Rip City for another season.
Intentions and hopes aside, ESPN’s Bobby Marks detailed the tools that President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has at his disposal when pursuing Melo (with the current roster construction in mind).
Because he was on a one-year contract, Portland can offer Anthony a starting salary of $3.