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Los Angeles Lakers: The positive impacts Carmelo could have

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 27: Former New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2019 in New York City.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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 27: Former New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2019 in New York City.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 Elsa/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers
(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers don’t have many more buyout options outside of Carmelo Anthony, who could have some surprising positive impacts.

TheLos Angeles Lakersfreed up a roster spot after trading bothIvica ZubacandMichael Beasleyto the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange forMike Muscala. While the deal was perplexing to many fans, it was not perplexing to see what the Lakers had just done.

While it was not the only reason for the trade, the Los Angeles Lakers opened a roster spot by making this trade. With it officially being buyout season in the NBA, the Lakers had plenty of apples to pick from the tree to fill out the roster.

The only problem is that most of the options that the Lakers had are no longer realistic targets.Markieff Morriswas the option with the strongest tied and he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Enes Kantersigned with the Portland Trailblazers andWayne Ellingtonsigned with the Detroit Pistons.

Now the only option that remains isCarmelo Anthony, barring there being a late buyout option that the team is waiting for (which is possible).

However, it is safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers will probably bring in Anthony, especially after the other options signed with other teams.

Most think Anthony is a negative acquisition for the Lakers. And while that might be what ends up happening, there could be some positives in signing Anthony.

Here are the potential impacts that Carmelo Anthony could bring to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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