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The 2003 NBA draft will never be forgotten by Carmelo Anthony or Darko Milicic, for very different reasons which relate to the Detroit Pistons. Carmelo Anthony enters his 19th season in the NBA still without a ring. After re-establishing himself as a worthwhile rotation player over the last two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and Darko Milicic’s names will forever be brought up in “what if” conversations together. Milicic was the surprise draft pick by the Detroit Pistons in 2003, leaving Anthony with the Denver Nuggets at No. 3. Being the competitor that he is, Anthony sought workouts with Milicic heading into the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers rocked the basketball world after it was revealed that they had struck a deal with 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony as the latest addition to their star-studded squad. As it turns out, however, Melo also had other considerations before deciding to join LeBron James in Hollywood. One of them happened to be […]

Carmelo Anthony and the Los Angeles Lakers have heard all the hate (and some concerns) about their age. In fact, they expected it. However, contrary to what the critics say, Melo thinks their old age will benefit them more. In an interview with Ebony to promote his memoir, Anthony spoke out about the criticisms the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly had the best offseason among the 30 NBA teams. After all, not only did they acquire Russell Westbrook to form their own Big 3, but they also got the likes of Carmelo Anthony, DeAndre Jordan, Kendrick Nunn and Trevor Ariza to name a few. For Stephen A. Smith, though, the […]

No team will enter the 2021-22 NBA season with as much pressure as the Los Angeles Lakers. Their massive summer haul has the critics and the naysayers betting against them in what they believe will be a failed experiment for the 2020 NBA champs. Carmelo Anthony happens to be one of the Lakers’ high-profile recruits, […]

Carmelo Anthony did not expect his good friend LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to come calling. Once they did, his reason for signing with the Lakers (on the veteran’s minimum) boiled down to one simple notion: “Winning.” Anthony discussed his offseason decision on Yahoo’s Chris Haynes’ “Posted Up” podcast. Anthony revealed to Haynes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the upcoming season with a vastly different roster than they had a few months ago. They brought on board Carmelo Anthony, who finally gets to team up with LeBron James. Carmelo spoke with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports and gave a ton of insightful information. Among the meaningful […]

After two seasons alongside Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, Carmelo Anthony left the Portland Trail Blazers this summer to join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Free Agency, During his time with the team, Melo proved to be a key piece in their success and recently spoke on why he ended up leaving […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of changes this offseason, with the trade for Russell Westbrook the most notable move. In addition to the Westbrook trade, the Lakers brought in a bunch of veterans (with perhaps more coming), making them the oldest team in the NBA and the butt of many AARP jokes. One […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis shared a touching tribute for Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, whom he idolized and used to play with when they were still with the New York Knicks. On Instagram, Porzingis recalled how he was inspired by the now Lakers star growing up. In fact, he even shared photos of […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward and former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony crossed over into another sport on Monday in order to show his support for his Baltimore Ravens. Melo can be heard as the narrator for the team’s week 1 hype video ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. “When you’re a […]

It’s been over half a decade since we last saw Chris Bosh play in an NBA game. Nevertheless, this fact hasn’t stopped the soon-to-be Hall of Famer from envisioning himself still playing in the league. As a matter of fact, Bosh admitted that he sees himself taking a similar role as that of new Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ sixth highest paid player coming into this season hasn’t played a game for the Purple & Gold in the last four years. No, it’s not a returning ex-star trying to chase a ring—it’s Luol Deng. Deng, who signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Lakers in 2016, is set to […]

A wise philosopher once said: We not double-teaming in open gym. That wise philosopher, of course, is Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. He made the memorable remark in 2019 during an offseason pickup game. The video of it quickly went viral, with some NBA players even roasting Booker for it. Now, it seems he’s going […]

Carmelo Anthony needs no introduction. The Los Angeles Lakers forward has become a household name and a beloved figure amongst sports fans. But for Melo, it wasn’t always like that. Once upon a time, the Lakers star wanted to go by the name ‘Tyrone Johnson’. Anthony made an appearance on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and […]

If a Los Angeles Lakers fan woke up today after an eight-year coma, his or her jaw would immediately drop after seeing the Tinseltown team’s lineup. But when that particular fan reads George Karl’s recent tweet, he or she would give out the Nick Young reaction without knowing about its virality. Karl joined the throngs […]

Much has been said about the Los Angeles Lakers and the fact that their roster is older than sliced bread. LeBron James is hoping his squad filled with veteran-laden talent can sync up to win another title. But when a man that’s 70 years old is clowning your club for being too old, you know […]

Carmelo Anthony recently went through his first official workout session in the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility. It was also the first time Melo donned the Purple and Gold, which led to an honest admission from the 10-time NBA All-Star after this momentous occasion. According to Anthony, the fact that he’s now with the Lakers […]

Rajon Rondo is officially back with the Los Angeles Lakers. The high-IQ point guard answered a number of questions during his introductory press conference – including which player he’s excited to play alongside. Rondo was quick to the trigger when posed the question. “Carmelo,” the Lakers guard responded. Rajon Rondo and Carmelo Anthony have grown […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are catching a lot of flak for being a roster filled with old heads. From Carmelo Anthony to Rajon Rondo, their players heydays were arguably a decade ago or more. But just how old are they in comparison to everyone else? Well, the list of oldest players in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Carmelo Anthony is back in the lab as starts his offseason training ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season proudly wearing the Purple & Gold. The 37-year-old vet signed a one-year deal with the team this summer and is looking to add some firepower as he enters his 19th season in the […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets showed us a glimpse of what we will see if these two juggernauts meet on the hardcourt. Anthony and Irving, two scoring machines, recently traded buckets against each other in a pick-up game. In the video posted by Overtime on Twitter, […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James was the man responsible for recruiting Carmelo Anthony to the Los Angeles Lakers. These two go way back, and it feels like they were destined to be teammates at some point in their decorated careers. The paths they took to where they are today are totally different, though. Melo […]

Everyone and their mama knows the iconic Substitute Teacher sketch from Key & Peele. Even Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers knows the line – “You done messed up, A-Aron!” That’s why Melo couldn’t hold back the laughter during his latest appearance in The Shop: Uninterrupted which featured the Lakers forward, as well as funny men Keegan-Michael […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows Carmelo Anthony’s struggles before he was able to come back to the NBA, which is why he is so proud and ecstatic that his good friend and brother didn’t give up. On Twitter, LeBron quote-tweeted a video of Anthony talking about his motivation to play again in the […]

During the offseason, NBA players often play pick-up games with fellow players and sometimes celebrities. In a recent star-studded pick-up game, Carmelo Anthony, Trae Young, and Bradley Beal were seen balling with an unexpected guest, rapper 2 Chainz. via Taylor Rooks Trae + Melo + Bradley Beal on the same team at Drew Hanlen’s run […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted LeBron James first overall back in 2003, the Denver Nuggets immediately grabbed Carmelo Anthony with their third overall pick as soon as he was passed on by the Detroit Pistons. The 2003 NBA Draft was very special given the presence of future Hall of Famers in LeBron, Anthony, Dwyane Wade, […]

Before Carmelo Anthony landed on the New York Knicks in 2011, the Denver Nuggets explored trading the NBA All-Star scorer to the New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) and the Utah Jazz. When Anthony reflected on the said trade saga during the 2010-11 season, he couldn’t help but laugh off the thought that he could […]

In a recent interview with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson’s “All The Smoke” podcast, Carmelo Anthony reveals exactly what happened between him and the Denver Nuggets that forced him to request for a trade to the New York Knicks. Anthony explained in detail that he never really wanted to leave the Nuggets, but had no […]

Carmelo Anthony is still looking for the much-elusive first NBA title. He has a golden chance to finally claim it with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his good buddy LeBron James and fellow All-Stars Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and Dwight Howard. With the Lakers roster as deep as the Marianas Trench, Anthony is expected to […]

August 23rd is always a special day across the NBA, especially since Kobe Bryant passed away. In celebration of his birthday, Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, who played against the Black Mamba for many years in the Association, paid tribute to his good friend as he turned 43 on Monday. pic.twitter.com/esDT1iRovR — Carmelo Anthony […]

Carmelo Anthony undoubtedly has his best chance at a title this season, but had it not been for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, he might not be on the Los Angeles Lakers right now, or in the NBA at all for that matter. That sobering fact was not lost on Melo, who was […]

Now that Carmelo Anthony has joined the Los Angeles Lakers, the 10-time All-Star has the opportunity to build on the legacy Kobe Bryant created with the storied franchise. Melo and Kobe are brothers, but in a recent revelation, Anthony described how Bryant totally got on his nerves with his “disrespectful sh-t.” Melo was a guest […]

Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James go a long way back, and luckily for Los Angeles Lakers fans, they’ll be able to see the chemistry that the two share in the upcoming 2021-22 season. In his recent appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast of Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Anthony opened up about his friendship […]

After two resurgent seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony called time on his stint playing alongside Damian Lillard. Now with the Los Angeles Lakers, Melo took some time to reflect on his memorable spell with the Blazers and what type of relationship he has with Lillard. Anthony is truly appreciative of how Lillard, […]

Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson were supposed to do great things for the New York Knicks. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was at the peak of his powers in the Big Apple. As an executive, Jackson was looking to weave his magic in New York after building dynasties in Chicago and Tinseltown. Unfortunately, things went […]

Carmelo Anthony has pretty much done it all in what has been a decorated 18-year career in the league. After recently agreeing to join the Los Angeles Lakers to team up with long-time friend LeBron James, Melo came to an admission about the one thing he never thought would happen in his time in the […]

When the Detroit Pistons had the second overall draft pick back in 2003, they infamously chose Darko Milicic over Carmelo Anthony. Of course, the Pistons won the NBA championship against the starstudded Los Angeles Lakers on that very same season thanks to Rip Hamilton carrying much of the scoring burden. In a recent interview, Anthony […]