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The 2019 offseason is now coming to a close, although NBA fans have already been treated to plenty of noteworthy moves. Superstars such as Paul George and Russell Westbrook split ways and were both traded to title-contending teams in the LA Clippers and Houston Rockets respectively as the duo moved on from OKC Thunder.
Anthony Davis was finally granted his wish of wanting to play for the LA Lakers whereas several other superstars tested gauged the free agency market for a new challenge. As a result, the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant will all be featuring for new teams in the coming season.
The 2019-20 campaign is bound to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, and additional trades could still happen in the coming weeks. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here are all the latest news and rumors you need to know for August 5th.
#1 Carmelo Anthony could be an option for the Miami Heat
Carmelo Anthony has not played since departing the Houston Rockets back in November, although the veteran continues to be among the NBA's most talked-about players. As a free agent likely to command a minimal salary, Anthony has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, and Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinal is reporting that the Miami Heat could also be a potential destination for the veteran:
At one point, I would have thought Carmelo to the post-Dwyane Wade Heat was a preposterous notion. Now I'm not quite as skeptical. It comes down to whose minutes he would be taking.
Following an underwhelming season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Melo headed to Houston last summer hoping to rebuild his reputation. However, the 10-time All-Star made just 10 appearances under Mike D'Antoni before being instructed to find a new team. Yet, Anthony is determined to play for at least one more season and has expressed his willingness to take on a smaller role.
#2 Patrick Patterson gave up millions to exit the Oklahoma City Thunder
Back in June, Patrick Patterson opted into the final year of his three-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, following the departures of Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and Jerami Grant, Patterson agreed to a buyout with the Thunder last week.
While details of the early termination were not initially reported, Bobby Marks of The Athletic is reporting that the 30-year-old gave up more than $3.5 million to exit Oklahoma City:
Patterson joined the Thunder back in 2017, following an impressive spell with the Toronto Raptors. Nevertheless, Patterson's two-year spell with the franchise was underwhelming, and the veteran struggled for form and fitness.
During the 18-19 season, the power forward averaged less than 15 minutes per game during the regular season, and barely featured after the Thunder signed Markieff Morris.
#3 John Wall wants to spend his entire career with the Washington Wizards
John Wall was drafted as the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2010 NBA Draft, and the point guard has since become a five-time All-Star. Wall is currently signed to a four-year, $170 million contract, and despite the franchise's recent troubles, Wall has reiterated his desire to spend his entire career in Washington:
"I’m not one of those guys that wants to play for multiple teams. I want to play for one organization. If it comes down to it, where you have to move around and it don't work, they're giving me the opportunity to come back, not this year but next year after."
Wall has played just 73 times over the past two seasons and is expected to miss the entire 19-20 campaign with a ruptured left Achilles tendon.
