Carmelo Anthony tells TMZ Sports he WILL be back in the NBA this season -- and he's even open to returning to the New York Knicks!
Everyone's been wondering about Melo's basketball future ever since he parted ways with the Houston Rockets back in January.
35-year-old Anthony has previously said he wants to get back in the league -- however, no one has pulled the trigger yet.
But, it sounds like Melo's got something cookin' ... because when we saw the 35-year-old leaving The Henry in L.A. on Wednesday night, he was VERY optimistic about his return.