It’s with a heavy heart that I pass on the news to you that the Carmelo Anthony era in Chicago is officially over, as the Bulls waived the veteran forward on Friday.
Chicago is waiving Carmelo Anthony, league sources tell ESPN. This was part of plan of allowing him to become a free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 1, 2019
So, what’s next for Bulls legend Carmelo Anthony?
Via ESPN.
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The Lakers remain a possibility to sign Anthony, but that wouldn’t happen until the Lakers use their current roster to exhaust trade deadline efforts to acquire New Orleans star Anthony Davis. The Lakers would need to create an open roster spot to sign Anthony, who is a favorite of LeBron James.
The Bulls also made a minor trade with the Thunder, acquiring former first round pick Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot and of course, some cash.
Bulls make trade official, send protected 2020 2nd-round pick to Thunder for Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and cash while waiving Carmelo Anthony. Unlike other two cash deals, Bulls will hold on to Luwawu-Cabarrot, a former 1st-round pick.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 1, 2019
Luwawu-Cabarrot was the 24th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-6 guard has played in 142 games, starting 27 with the 76ers and Thunder in three seasons. He’s averaged 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game in his career.
Can’t be any worse than the last Thunder player the Bulls traded for.
Go Bulls!
