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Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has joined the team in Los Angeles after missing Monday’s victory over the Lakers due to “health and safety” protocols. NBC Sports Northwest’s Jamie Hudson reported the news, with an assist from Blazers guard CJ McCollum.
CJ McCollum says Carmelo Anthony is with the team in LA now and practiced with the team today
— Jamie Hudson (@JamieHudsonNBCS) December 29, 2020
Hudson followed up with a quote from coach Terry Stotts concerning Anthony’s availability for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.
Coach Stotts says Melo will "most likely" play vs. Clippers Wednesday
— Jamie Hudson (@JamieHudsonNBCS) December 29, 2020
Anthony is 7-21 from the field over two games this season, averaging 10 points over 22.5 minutes of action.