Carmelo Anthony’s days in Houston might already be numbered. The former star is already coming off of the bench, but it appears as if those minutes might be getting cut further.
According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets and Anthony are discussing his role to see how they can proceed together for the rest of the season.
While Carmelo Anthony is absent with an illness tonight against the Spurs, the Rockets and Anthony are discussing his role and how they might still be able to proceed together for the rest of the season, league sources tell ESPN. Talks are fluid.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 11, 2018
If Anthony isn’t willing to take a lesser role than he’s already taken, the Rockets might have to part ways with him.
The Rockets are expected to be a force in the Western Conference, but have stumbled out of the blocks and are currently 12th in the conference.