There is a lot of talk about Carmelo Anthony's unrestricted free agency in 2011. Right now, a lot of the focus is on the Knicks, where Amare Stoudemire is publicly recruiting Carmelo to join him. Though this appears unlikely, due to Denver's unwillingness to trade and continued efforts to extend Anthony's contract, there is a sigificant chance that Carmelo will be free next July, and the Magic could be in a position to sign him.

If Amare Stoudemire in New York is any kind of draw for Carmelo, one would have to think playing with Dwight Howard on a championship caliber Magic team (in a place with no state income tax) would be a far more attractive option.

Discuss.