“I know that it was historic in a bunch of ways,” Crawford said of a performance that made him the oldest 50-point scorer in league history, as well as the first to do so as a reserve — and to do it with four franchises (Suns, Warriors, Knicks, Bulls). But I honestly thought more so along the lines of: ‘I’m re-energized. I’m ready for the next chapter.’”
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Crawford typically heads to the gym …
Crawford typically heads to the gym twice daily in Seattle to keep himself sharp while waiting for the kind of call Anthony just got from the Trail Blazers. But some games in mid-November are must-watch — and Blazers at Pelicans suddenly qualifies as worthy of schedule shuffling. “I’m rooting for Melo big time,” Crawford said.
Andrew Bogut open to NBA return
Andrew Bogut has left the door open for another stint in the NBA later this season, but the Sydney Kings star won’t be heading back to the United States “for the sake” of it.
“The NBA? Yeah, possibly,” Bogut told …
“The NBA? Yeah, possibly,” Bogut told RSN radio on Tuesday. “I doubt the Warriors will come calling because I think they’re going to go, obviously, full rebuild mode,” he said of the once-mighty Golden State, who have sensationally plummeted to the bottom of the western conference with a 2-12 record. “But I think it’s definitely feasible if it’s the right situation, but I won’t go back just for the sake of going back.
Andrew Bogut: “An opportunity to try …
Andrew Bogut: “An opportunity to try and win a championship will be the main thing in the NBA. I wouldn’t go back to the NBA just to play in the NBA, it’s more that [trying to win a title] and somewhere that I’m kind of familiar with and somewhere where I feel comfortable for the family as well would be the other priority.”
Albert Nahmad: Carmelo Anthony has …
Albert Nahmad: Carmelo Anthony has officially signed with the Blazers. He’ll earn $14,490 per day (up to $2.2M total, if he makes it through the 1/10 guarantee date), and cost the Blazers a projected $50,715 per day when including luxury taxes (up to $4.8M total).
Melo signing official
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed veteran forward Carmelo Anthony, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.
Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers …
Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers new forward Carmelo Anthony will be activated for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
Shams Charania: Sources: After passing …
Shams Charania: Sources: After passing his physical exam, Carmelo Anthony signed his one-year, non-guaranteed deal with Portland today. It will be worth $2.15M should he remain on roster past guarantee date in January.
Shams Charania: Carmelo Anthony will …
Shams Charania: Carmelo Anthony will wear No. 00 in Portland.