Lakers Rumors: Carmelo Anthony, LA ‘Pausing’ Contract Talks amid Team’s Slump

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The “will they or won’t they” of the Los Angeles Lakers and Carmelo Anthony has apparently landed on the latter.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Lakers and Melo have paused their negotiations, barring L.A. getting back into playoff contention. The Lakers had been “leaning toward” signing Anthony, but a stretch of four losses in five games caused both sides to re-evaluate.

Los Angeles is currently 4.5 games behind the No. 8 seed San Antonio Spurs.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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