The Los Angeles Lakers signing Carmelo Anthony is reportedly an “unlikely option,” according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Lakers have one roster spot available and had some interest in signing Anthony last season after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls.

However, barring something unforeseen happening, it doesn't appear Anthony will join his pal LeBron James on the Purple and Gold.

The Lakers discussed the signing of Anthony last season and now have one roster spot open, but appear to be an unlikely option.

Kurt Rambis, who is now a significant part of the Lakers’ front office, was part of the Knicks’ Phil Jackson regime that had a tumultuous final stretch with Anthony. The Lakers have James and Kyle Kuzma as high-minute forwards and signed Jared Dudley. They also have a bevy of wing players in Danny Green, Avery Bradley and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who could provide versatility in the lineup. Does Anthony make sense on the roster as a spot player?

Carmelo Anthony played in just 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season before the franchise exiled and traded him to the Bulls. The future Hall of Famer averaged 13.4 points and 5.4 rebounds with the Rockets.

If the Lakers don't have interest in signing Melo, does that mean his NBA career is over? Only time will tell.