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Muhammad Ali’s reach into other lives is still being discovered even after his death. Portland Trail Blazers veteran forward Carmelo Anthony has declined in the past couple of years; this has been well-documented. For some, it is easy to forget how the 10-time All-Star, now with the Blazers, was once one of the biggest names […]

After Boston Celtics wingman Jayson Tatum finalized a deal with Jordan Brand last June, he said the fact that Michael Jordan reached out to him was a unique honor. “Nobody signs with Jordan without getting his approval so just having that honor of having him reaching out, wanting me to be a part of the […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony recently revealed that he and Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James were not the happiest bunch when they did not start for Team USA in the 2004 Olympics. Instead, veteran NBA forwards Richard Jefferson and Shawn Marion got the start, which Melo didn’t seem to like too much. […]

Coming out of a single collegiate season at Syracuse and winning the national championship in the NCAA tournament, NBA star forward Carmelo Anthony was essentially the second most-talked-about prospect in the 2003 draft after high school phenom LeBron James. Before eventually forging a friendship with James, Anthony, 35, had bragging rights over the former first-overall […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony opened up about his time in limbo Prior to finding a home in Portland with the Blazers, the 6-foot-8 forward spent nearly a year in basketball purgatory. He played in just 10 games in 2018-19 before the Houston Rockets traded him to the Chicago Bulls, who subsequently waived him. […]

Portland Trail Blazers veteran forward Carmelo Anthony recently went on a video interview on Uninterrupted and had a lengthy discussion about a number of interesting subjects. One of the topics that stood out, however, was the pact he and LeBron James made during their stint with Team USA for the 2004 Olympics. Both Anthony and James […]

NBA basketball in the 2000s has its share of detractors because of the style of play, but it deserves appreciation because there was still greatness every single night. The studs who played within the era speak for themselves, from Kobe Bryant to Kevin Garnett to Tim Duncan to LeBron James to a host of others […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is the latest NBA star to participate in the #AllInChallenge. The 12-time All-Star is offering up a “Very Melo Weekend,” which includes a luxurious weekend in New York, a private hoops lesson with Anthony, and dinner with Anthony and friends, among other items. “The reason why I want to […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is the proud owner of one of the most notable 3-point celebrations in the basketball world. However, as it turns out, he may not be the original inventor of the move. Iman Shumpert, who played with Anthony with the New York Knicks, chatted with Sham Charania of The Athletic […]

Honorable Mentions Willie Naulls averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds over seven seasons (1956-62) for putrid squads. Larry Johnson hit maybe the biggest shot in Madison Square Garden history, but his prime came in Charlotte. He played his final four years in New York, averaging 12.3 points and 5.5 boards per game. Harry “The Horse” […]

At the beginning of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, Carmelo Anthony was out of a job, and it was unclear whether or not he would ever play in the league again. But in November, the Portland Trail Blazers decided to give him a shot. Little did Anthony know that he might not be playing basketball for […]

In a recent online interview, retired NBA All-Star Chauncey Billups claimed that if the Pistons drafted Carmelo Anthony as second overall back in 2003, they would have had three championships. https://twitter.com/Awesemo_Com/status/1248810118185201666 A few years prior, Detroit came off the 2002-03 season solid. However, the team was still able to make a selection for the No. […]

The Detroit Pistons’ decision to select Darko Milicic with the No. 2 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft is one of the great “What If” questions in NBA history. Detroit opted for Milicic over then-Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony, fresh off a dominant NCAA championship run with the Orange. The Pistons would go on to win […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony has no clue if the 2019-20 season is going to start up again. But just in case it does, the Blazers star is “keeping up to speed” with workouts at home. “We done turned the house into a gym,” Carmelo Anthony told Chris Paul on IG live, via […]

Carmelo Anthony recently waxed about what would have happened had he been drafted by the Detroit Pistons back in 2003 instead of Darko Milicic, saying he would have had at least a couple of rings. But former Pistons big man Ben Wallace sees it just a bit differently. Wallace, who was a member of the […]

While having a fun chat on IG live, NBA All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Jimmy Butler briefly discussed the time when Melo’s son met Butler for the first time in Puerto Rico. Butler recalled Anthony’s son calling him “doo-doo” at NBA 2K literally five minutes after meeting him (clip starts around 16:35): Kiyan Anthony is pretty […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler was in Paris with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in June 2017. Butler was “hurt” by the trade, but his pals Anthony and Wade were there for him and told him everything was going to be fine: […]

NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler was with Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade in Paris when the Chicago Bulls traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves back in the summer of 2017. Butler, Wade and Anthony were playing spades with Wade’s wife, Gabrielle Union. It was Butler and Anthony versus Wade and Gabby. During the game, Butler got […]

The NBA season is at a stand-still and fans are losing their minds. Will it come back or not? With the regular season in heavy doubt, the playoffs are still a possibility. But if nothing happens, then teams and players will head into the offseason with tons of questions. What will happen during the free […]

A few of the greatest players in NBA history were selected in the 2003 NBA Draft. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Carmelo Anthony are all future NBA Hall of Famers with accomplished track records. While the former three became NBA title winners over the course of their career, it was the latter that […]

Former NBA loterry pick Darko Milicic has had enough of the disrespect. Milicic was one of the top picks of the 2003 NBA Draft. In fact, the European forward was drafted with the second overall pick in one of the greatest drafts ever. That’s right — Milicic was taken right behind LeBron James and just […]

In an Instagram Live interview, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers reminisced about his early basketball years. The story of when Melo gained Kobe Bryant’s respect especially warmed every fan’s heart. Talking to Dwyane Wade, the Blazers veteran recounted a night against the Los Angeles Lakers, back on his rookie year with the Denver […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony still believes he could have had at least one NBA title by now. Speaking to his good friend Dwyane Wade in a live Instagram video on Friday, Melo shared his belief that his 2009 Denver Nuggets team could have (and should have) beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

The infamous “Banana Boat Crew” of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul do have plenty of interesting stories to tell both on and off the court. With the entire NBA on pause right now due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Wade and Anthony entertained their millions of fans through a live Instagram […]

There were only two people picked first before Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during the legendary 2003 NBA Draft Class. The top pick, of course, is the league’s premier superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, while the man who went second went on to become one of the biggest busts in NBA history. […]

One of possibly the biggest blunders in Detroit Pistons history was passing over then-Syracuse standout forward Carmelo Anthony in the 2003 NBA Draft. The Motor City team, instead, selected Serbian product in center Darko Milicic. The current Portland Trail Blazers power forward, while speaking to fellow 2003 draftmate and pal in retired Miami Heat shooting […]

Portland Trail Blazers star small forward Carmelo Anthony is using his NBA hiatus to enjoy his favorite wine. By signing with the Blazers in November, Anthony was able to end his exile from the NBA, but he was also able to get closer to Pinot Noir, according to his latest video: “This is a place […]

Iman Shumpert says former New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony doesn’t get enough credit for being a good leader and teammate. Most pundits have labeled Anthony as a ball hog and selfish teammate. Shumpert, who played with Anthony on the Knicks, has a story involving Steve Nash which proves that Anthony is not the bad […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony would certainly rather be playing basketball, helping his team chase the Memphis Grizzlies for the final spot in the Western Conference playoff picture, than be on lockdown with everybody else. In the meantime, though, the 10-time All-Star is trying to make the most of the NBA’s hiatus, visiting the […]

Former NBA head coach George Karl revealed on Twitter the top-five starters he has ever coached. Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) and Gary Payton (Sonics) cracked this list, as well as Shawn Kemp (Sonics), Chauncey Billups (Nuggets), and Ray Allen (Bucks). Karl also gave an honorable mention to Joe Barry Carroll (Warriors) and World B. Free (Cavs). […]

Carmelo Anthony will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players in NBA history and a definitive player of an entire era. But Anthony’s career has taken a series of weird twists and turns in recent years. He was out of the league for a full year after his release from the Houston Rockets. […]

Before they get to the NBA, many of today’s superstars had a chance to show out in the annual NCAA Tournament. With this year’s tournament canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best March Madness performances that helped launch the careers of some of the […]

One of the many prevalent talking points across sports is what players will end up in the Hall of Fame. Here’s a question: which active NBA players would make the Hall of Fame if they retired today? LeBron James Career accolades: four-time NBA MVP, 16-time All Star, 15-time All-NBA, six-time All Defensive team, three-time NBA […]

George Karl coached Carmelo Anthony on the Denver Nuggets from 2005 to Feb. of 2011. When the Nuggets traded Anthony to the New York Knicks, Karl said it “is a sweet release for the coach and the team, like popping a blister.” That was just the beginning of Karl’s shade toward Anthony. The former Nuggets […]

Carmelo Anthony’s one-plus year exile from the NBA ended in November when he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a non-guaranteed deal. Anthony turned heads right away with the Blazers and got his contract guaranteed by the team, a move which made everyone in NBA circles happy since he is one of the most […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony was in a dark place from a professional standpoint. Anthony had not played in the NBA in over a year after being cut by the Houston Rockets in November of 2018. And he began to question his skills. Melo Makes Shocking Revelation The 35-year-old was the latest guest on […]

Carmelo Anthony spoke with Damian Lillard before officially signing with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier in the season. Anthony’s conversation with Lillard was short and quick to the point: Melo called Dame before signing with the Blazers. And that, as they say, was that! 🌹🌹🌹@CJMcCollum @PullUpPod @carmeloanthony @Dame_Lillard @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/001PRlycHk — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March […]

Carmelo Anthony was a man without a country to start the season. After a failed stretch with the Houston Rockets early in the 2018-19 NBA campaign, Anthony was out of basketball for a year before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers this past November. While Anthony is clearly not the dominant scorer he once was, […]

Portland Trail Blazers stars CJ McCollum and Carmelo Anthony were recording a podcast when they found out the NBA was suspending the season. Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, with his teammate Donovan Mitchell getting the bad news on Thursday. As a result, the NBA has suspended the […]