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Carmelo Anthony making a comeback in New York? Toronto Raptors confident in Durant poker

Day 3 of free agency was overshadowed by Kevin Durant. The NBA seems to be waiting for that important domino before the free agency chaos picks up steam again. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, is hoping for KD poker, and Carmelo Anthony is poised to return to New York.

Wie Ian Begley (SNY.tv) reports that a return of the 38-year-old to Madison Square Garden is quite possible. The unrestricted free agent was active for the Knicks from 2011 to 2017.

“When Carmelo comes back and his last year in the NBA is here [bei den Knicks] wants to play… that option has been on the table before. And I haven’t heard that it’s off the table,” Begley said. Should there actually be a Melo return to the Knicks, he would play alongside Jalen Brunson, who took to Twitter on Saturday night and Instagram officially adopted by the Mavs fans with an emotional statement.

Kevin Durant is not that far yet, the league is still waiting for the blockbuster trade of the two-time Finals MVP. The Suns and Heat are known to be high on the superstar’s wish list, but inside the Toronto Raptors “lurks” for info from Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN) a third team on his shot at Durant.

Michael Grange reports something similar Sportsnet. Accordingly, Toronto even have the feeling that they can put together the best package. In addition, there is said to be confidence within the organization that KD would also be open to involvement with the Raptors.

NBA: Harden negotiations start in the Hamptons

There were few firm deals to report on Day 3 of free agency, aside from Cody Martin renewing with the Hornets (4 years, $32m) and Bismack Biyombo staying with the Suns (details not yet known). In addition, the Cavaliers all-star Darius Garland equipped with a fat payday, the guard gets one early contract extension for up to 5 years and 231 million dollars – franchise record!

As for James Harden, it is already known that The Beard will give up money to stay in Philadelphia. According to information from Chris Haynes (Yahoo Sports) Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract are scheduled to start on Saturday, with the Sixers and Harden meeting in the Hamptons.

At the same time, Philly is said to continue working on a trade for Rockets guard Eric Gordon. Trade speculation about Donovan Mitchell continues, but there are still conflicting reports. While Brian Windhorst (ESPN) explained in his podcast that the league assumes that the jazz star will be traded soon, according to other sources (including Woj and Tony Jones from The Athletic) that Utah wants to build the new team around Mitchell.

NBA Free Agency: Day 3 contract extensions

  • Darius Garland renews early for 5 years and at least $193 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Cody Martin signs 4-year, $32M extension with the Charlotte Hornets
  • Bismack Biyombo extends contract with the Phoenix Suns (details unknown)

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