Lakers part ways with Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the decision to cut ties with Carmelo Anthony as part of their roster moves on July 9, 2026. This follows a financially driven strategy aimed at restructuring the team for the upcoming season. Anthony, a seven-time All-Star and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, joined the Lakers in 2021 but didn't make a postseason appearance in his single season with the team, averaging 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds. This decision gives the Lakers more flexibility as they approach the 2026-27 season.
- •Lakers officially renounced free agent rights to Carmelo Anthony
- •Anthony joined the Lakers after the 2020-21 championship
- •He averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds during his time in LA
- •The Lakers pursue financial flexibility for the upcoming season
- •Anthony is a seven-time All-Star and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers officially cut ties with 6-foot-7 ex-Knicks superstar, Hall of Famer
"The Los Angeles Lakers are parting ways with a former New York Knicks phenomenon.
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