Carmelo Anthony is currently being paid not to play for the Houston Rockets. Carmelo Anthony, who has not played since being exiled from the Houston Rockets after a 1-for-11 shooting performance on Nov. 8, "has multiple options available," per The Athletic's Sam Amick. According to Amick, the 10-time All-Star will make his choice before the Feb. 7 trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Lakers "continue to be tied to Anthony more than any other team," all of which comes with some obstacles.