NBA News Roundup - Friday, September 6th: Carmelo Anthony could be an option for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers want Cedi Osman to stay and more

The 2019-20 NBA season will get underway next month and the new campaign is gearing up to be among the most competitive in recent memory. The Los Angeles Clippers have recruited two of the league’s best two-way players in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, while the Lakers have finally found a second star for LeBron James in Anthony Davis.

While the bulk of offseason moves have now been completed, the likes of Carmelo Anthony remain available as free agents and big names such as Kevin Love or Chris Paul could be traded ahead of the new season. So with plenty going on around the league, here is all the latest news and rumours you need to know for September 6th.

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Cleveland Cavaliers interested in extending Cedi Osman's contract

Cedi Osman has spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers hoped to remain in contention following the departure of LeBron James last summer, although the team quickly entered rebuild mode after making a disastrous start to the 18-19 season. Nevertheless, Cedi Osman's development has been promising and Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com is reporting that the Cavs are keen to sign the 24-year-old to a new deal:

Osman is extension eligible and there have been conversations between Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman and Osman's agent Jeff Schwartz. It's no secret: The Cavs like Osman, they want to keep him. They've been watching him since he was a teenager and is coming off a breakout season.

Osman was drafted 31st overall back in the 2015 NBA draft but didn't make his debut until 2017. He averaged just 11 minutes over 62 appearances during his rookie season, although Osman started 75 times last year: averaging 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers suggested as potential destinations for Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony has not played since last November

Carmelo Anthony is still on the search for a new team ahead of the new season and David Aldridge of The Athletic recently spoke to several executives around the league regarding Melo's future. While most agreed that Anthony's game hadn't aged well, one unnamed Western Conference executive stated that he sees the veteran as a good fit for the Heat or Trail Blazers:

Miami, if he is willing to work with (Pat) Riley hard on conditioning. He can replace D-Wade's scoring. Or, Portland. They play a lot of isolation basketball and they need another scorer.

Anthony has recently been linked with the Brooklyn Nets, with some sources claiming that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were pushing for his arrival. However, both the Trail Blazers and Heat could use Melo's production from the bench.

Boston Celtics sign Kaiser Gates to compete for roster spot

Kaiser Gates is set to get his chance to impress for the Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics roster has seen plenty of change this offseason with Kemba Walker, Enes Kanter among the arrivals. The likes of Al Horford, Kyrie Irving, and Aron Baynes have also departed and they currently have 14 players under guaranteed contracts for the 2019/20 season.

Boston's 15th roster spot is still up for grabs, and Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Kaiser Gates will compete for the final spot.

The Boston Celtics are signing former Xavier forward Kaiser Gates to a training camp contract to compete for the 15th roster spot along with Tacko Fall and others, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 5, 2019

Gates spent three years at Xavier but went undrafted after forgoing his senior season last summer. The 22-year-old spent the 18/19 campaign with the Chicago Bulls G-League affiliate the Windy City Bulls, but will now have his chance to compete with Tacko Fall, Tremont Waters, Max Strus and Javonte Green for a place in Brad Stevens' rotation.