NBA Rumors: 8 big names that could be moved before the NBA Trade Deadline

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SAN ANTONIO,TX – NOVEMBER 17: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after he thought he hit a three to tie the game against the San Antonio Spurs but it was ruled a two at AT&T Center on November 17, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX – NOVEMBER 17: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after he thought he hit a three to tie the game against the San Antonio Spurs but it was ruled a two at AT&T Center on November 17, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

Carmelo Anthony, Oklahoma City Thunder

No one really knows what Carmelo Anthony is going to do next summer – he has the ability to opt into nearly $28 million for next season if he wants to. Although, he could test the free agent market for just the second time in his career – and for the first time alongside LeBron James and Chris Paul.

If the Thunder continue to struggle to play to their ceiling, they could elect to keep Paul George, and trade Carmelo Anthony. Or trade both. We’ve seen stranger things.

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Either way, there’s no question that the Oklahoma City Thunder are one team to watch as the NBA Trade Deadline draws closer. They have some big time pieces that would be highly sought after if they hit the trade market.