The Oklahoma City Thunder is working through scenarios to part ways with Carmelo Anthony as they seek as much as $100 million in cost savings.

Anthony is due $27.9 million for the 18-19 season.

Anthony's agent, Leon Rose of CAA Sports, has a strong relationship and history with Thunder general manager Sam Presti, and they'll work together on Anthony's exit through trade, the NBA's stretch provision, or a combined buyout and stretch.

Anthony still holds trade veto power, but it's likely that any proposed deal would be with a team wanting simply to waive Anthony and allow him into free agency.

Marc Stein of the New York Times reports the Houston Rockets will pursue Anthony if he's bought out.