Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The deal — one of several made by the Lakers on Tuesday — is for one season. Anthony, who moved up to No. 10 on the NBA’s career scoring list last season, rehabbed his career in two seasons in Portland after being out of the league for a year following an ill-fated stint with the Houston Rockets. The 18-year veteran flourished in a bench role with the Blazers last season, averaging 13.4 points in 24.5 minutes per game while shooting a career-best 40.9% from 3. The Chicago Bulls, meanwhile, have acquired high-scoring small forward DeMar DeRozan a day after adding point guard Lonzo Ball. A person familiar with the deal says the Bulls agreed to a three-year, $85 million contract with DeRozan as part of a sign-and-trade with San Antonio.
Melo joining Lakers, Bulls add DeRozan
Aug 4, 2021