NBA News Roundup, Wednesday, May 29th: Update on Carmelo Anthony's future, Reggie Bullock could return to the Pistons and more

With the NBA Finals now upon us, the playoffs are the talk of the basketball world, although there is no shortage of other stories emerging from around the league.

The 2019 draft is just weeks away, and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, and a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kemba Walker are about to hit free agency.

So, with plenty happening around the NBA, here are the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for May 29th.

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Kevin Durant makes the trip to Toronto

Kevin Durant is traveling with the Golden State Warriors to Toronto

While Kevin Durant's participation in the NBA Finals remains in doubt, ESPN is reporting that the former MVP will travel with the Warriors to Toronto:

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant traveled on the team's charter to Toronto on Tuesday ahead of Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, even though he has been officially ruled out of Game 1 with a strained right calf.

The All-Star forward has been shooting on his own but has yet to do any on-court work with his teammates as he continues the rehab process, coach Steve Kerr said. The Warriors said Friday that they were hopeful that Durant could return at some point in the series.

Durant hasn't played since injuring his calf in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors have won five consecutive games in his absence, although Steve Kerr was keen to have his leading scorer return ahead of a potentially tough series against the Toronto Raptors.

Carmelo Anthony not joining New Zealand Breakers

Carmelo Anthony has been linked with a move to the NBL with the New Zeland Breakers

Over the past week, multiple reports have suggested that Carmelo Anthony could link up with the New Zealand Breakers of Australia's NBL. However, Adam Zagoria is reporting that the General Manager of the National Basketball League has ruled out the prospect of Melo heading to the Australian league:

Carmelo is a little beyond the Next Stars programe sadly. Not sure where those rumors started but as far as I’m aware, they’re just that, rumours.

Anthony is a 10-time All-Star, although he hasn't played since November. Melo's stint with the Houston Rockets lasted just 10 games, as the team deemed his defensive skills inadequate. This setback came after a disappointing 17/18 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, although the 35-year-old is believed to be still keen on a return to the NBA.

Reggie Bullock could return to the Pistons

Reggie Bullock spent the final months of the 18/19 season with the Lakers

The Detroit Pistons traded Reggie Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers back in February, although James Edwards of The Athletic is reporting that Bullock could return to Detroit this summer:

Following the trade, the source said that Bullock understood the business aspect of the decision and would still be willing to return to the Pistons as a free agent if, again, the finances were in order. Bullock has been in the league since 2013 and hasn’t made more than $2.5 million in a season.

Bullock made more than 150 appearances for the Pistons between 2015 and 2019, and he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. After moving to Los Angeles, Bullock played 19 times, averaging 9.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game - shooting 34% from beyond the arc.