CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls' sale pitch to Carmelo Anthony is underway as the team meets with the New York Knicks free agent on Tuesday at the United Center.
ESPNChicago.com's Nick Friedell is there and will post updates throughout the day here.
Rose did not speak to the media on his way out. He walked out with Randy Brown. pic.twitter.com/BeGJB0yVij
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Derrick Rose just walked out of the United Center.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
The more time Thibs can spend with Melo the better for the Bulls. Very smart move to have him in van that picked up Anthony.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
The other person in the van that picked up Melo? That would be Thibs. He was talking to him on the whole ride into the United Center.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
John McDonough just walked in and out of UC: "We are not in the Carmelo sweepstakes."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Taj Gibson has entered the United Center. pic.twitter.com/xfP9KTz5Pe
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
.@USSoccer good luck in today's match #Brasil2014
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) July 1, 2014
Melo signs, with championship trophies, wrapped all around the United Center. pic.twitter.com/uxlv8MEiDS
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Cameramen say that Melo's van had a police escort in front and behind it on the way into the United Center.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Fans were a little shocked to see Melo walk out. The van he was in could barley make it past the security gate at the United Center.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Carmelo didn't make any comments on the way in. Just hopped out of a big van with a couple associates. pic.twitter.com/DC2oIdBVPY
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Carmelo walking into the United Center. pic.twitter.com/1SXPYtXoqZ
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Carmelo received some scattered applause from various fans and politely said "Thank you. Thank you" as he walked into the building.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Carmelo, in a full Bulls uniform, is on some of the other video boards around the United Center. pic.twitter.com/WeKY3OJWUK
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Bulls officials feeling confident about pitch as they head into United Center. They've always believed Chicago offers best place to win.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Noah declined comment but had a big smile on his face as he posed for pictures with fans. Bulls' personnel know how big this day is.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
Joakim Noah has entered the United Center. He is in very good spirits.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014
The Bulls' recruiting pitch to Carmelo is already underway. This is the message on the side of the United Center. pic.twitter.com/7vsu4kCpuL
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) July 1, 2014