LeBron skipping Rio; Anthony poised to make history

With LeBron James taking a pass on Rio, Carmelo Anthony will have a chance to become the most decorated Olympian in men's basketball history.

The New York Knicks forward has agreed to chase a fourth Olympic medal, a source with knowledge of the details said on Thursday.

Anthony and James both have two gold medals and a bronze, but James informed USA Basketball that he has withdrawn from consideration, agent Rich Paul told Associated Press on Thursday night.