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Anthony Signs With Rockets

am800-sports-basketball-nba-thunder-carmelo-anthony-1.5766570 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 15: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Jae Crowder #99 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 J Pat Carter/Getty Images) (Carmelo Anthony of the Thunder during Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on April 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images))

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Carmelo Anthony has signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Houston Rockets.

Anthony was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks last month before the Hawks released him.

Houston general manager Daryl Morey announced the signing Monday and the Rockets posted a picture on social media of Anthony signing his contract.

The 34-year-old joins a team led by MVP James Harden and star point guard Chris Paul.

The Rockets hope the addition of Anthony will help them contend for their first title since 1995.

They lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals last season.