The final decision is over, Carmelo Anthony is returning to the New York Knicks. Anthony reportedly told the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers to move on. The only question now is will he take the max contract or take less money in order to help the Knicks.
Representatives for Carmelo Anthony are presently in negotiations on a contract that will bring him back to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.
The Chicago Bulls and the Houston Rockets have been told by Anthony’s representatives to move on, the sources said.
Knicks president Phil Jackson said the Knicks have made five different contract offers to Anthony, one of which is believed to be a maximum deal of $129 million over five years.
The Knicks maximum offer to Anthony would have a first-year salary of $22.5 million.
