On the heels of news that Kevin Durant will participate in this week’s practices with Team USA comes another encouraging piece of news about one of the biggest stars in basketball. ESPN.com’s Marc Stein reports that Carmelo Anthony, who has been out since the All-Star break after undergoing knee surgery, will also practice in addition to attending the meeting in Las Vegas.
ESPN sources say Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony is expected to join Kevin Durant on USA Basketball practice floor Tuesday in Las Vegas
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 11, 2015
Melo & KD originally earmarked to be in Vegas solely to meet mandatory attendance requirement to stay eligible for 2016 Olympic team but ...
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 11, 2015
But both Melo and KD are apparently far enough along in their recoveries to practice. @sam_amick first reported Durant's participation
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 11, 2015
Whether or not Anthony plays for Team USA in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, this is a good sign. Given how much time he missed last year, it would have made sense for Anthony to remain cautious with his Team USA participation, even if these practices aren’t exactly intensive. As with Durant, the fact that he’s practicing bodes well for his health come training camp.
