NBA Rumors: Latest on Free Agents Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce and More

July 8th, 2014 by Sean Hojnacki Leave a reply »

At some point in his cerebral wanderings, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson has probably read the absurdist tragicomedy Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. In that play, Godot never shows up. Currently, New York's Zen Master is waiting as well, waiting for Melo.

In a free-agency period loaded with multiple max-contract talents, Carmelo Anthony could cash in with a five-year deal from the Knicks or bolt for sunnier options while leaving his hometown team bereft of scoring. Such are the vicissitudes of the NBA offseason. 

Beyond Melo, Paul Pierce no longer merits a max deal, but the veteran still seeks a bigger payday than the Brooklyn Nets want to provide. Beyond New York City, the reigning Eastern Conference champs have actually entertained the idea of adding skilled basket case Lance Stephenson. Amid a swirl of rumors, here are the latest updates on all the absurdist drama surrounding Melo, Pierce and Sir Lancelot.

 

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo claimed the NBA scoring title in 2012-13, besting Kevin Durant and proving the full breadth of his worth on the offensive end. In ...

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