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Carmelo Anthony made his highly-anticipated debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and as expected, it didn’t take long before the 10-time All-Star got off the mark for his new team. For his first-ever basket as a member of the Lakers, Melo drained a classic fadeaway jumper over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting along famously so far in training camp. But, according to comments from head coach Frank Vogel, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook over the past two days, the level of competition has been extremely high in 5-on-5 scrimmages. On Friday, we may have seen our first physical indicator of the […]

At 37 years young, it’s no secret that Carmelo Anthony is already at the tail end of his career. At this point, whispers are slowly growing louder with regards to the Los Angeles Lakers veteran’s impending retirement. If you ask him, however, this is the last thing on Melo’s mind right now. Anthony even had […]

Seeing Carmelo Anthony in Los Angeles Lakers colors is a sight to behold. After donning several uniforms over the years, the 10-time All-Star is set to don purple and gold. The newest Lakers star spoke effusively about moving from New York to Los Angeles, from difference in market to the color change itself. A change […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is one of the most decorated players in USA Basketball history. He’s been to four Olympic tournaments, bagging the gold medal in three of them. The single instance Anthony tasted defeat while wearing Team USA’s colors was at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. As it turns out, Anthony […]

It’s clear that it’s all systems go for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are they are set to open training camp in the next few days. The Lakers are hellbent on returning to the NBA Finals after a mediocre stint last season, largely due to a string of injuries to LeBron and Anthony […]

The star-studded Los Angeles Lakers enter 2021-22 as prohibitive favorites in the Western Conference, with as good a chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy come June as any team in basketball outside the juggernaut Brooklyn Nets. But just because LeBron James and Anthony Davis are surrounded by notable reinforcements after a disappointing finish to […]

Even before the spread of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony was already a leading voice in the NBA when it comes to social justice. Anthony, who has released a memoir entitled “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,” grew up in Baltimore. At an early age, he witnessed abuses […]

Carmelo Anthony’s quest for his first NBA championship has taken him to Hollywood. Despite being a shadow of his old self, the future Hall of Famer remains an essential addition to the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka discussed Anthony’s role alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, as well as an […]

There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, now a teammate of LeBron James, has made some polarizing remarks in the past, but for the most part, he’s been straight with his thoughts, even though they’re not popular. Anthony recently sat down with the boys of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to talk about a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have embraced the NBA’s version of senior living: they currently have 10 players on their roster who are 32 or older. While it’s natural to doubt whether this roster can get the Purple and Gold back to the NBA Finals, the concerns surrounding head coach Frank Vogel’s team from an age […]

Carmelo Anthony finally teamed up with his good friend LeBron James this offseason on the Los Angeles Lakers after a two-year stint in Portland. Melo recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and discussed the whole process of joining LA and revealed a hilarious reason for the decision to play for the Lakers: “I almost […]

At this point, if you’re still not aware that Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are good buddies, then perhaps you’re living in a prehistoric era. Or you’re probably a kid. While Anthony recently clarified that he was not on the actual banana boat in the now infamous Banana Boat Ride, he’s […]

It isn’t only LeBron James who’s hoping his son, Bronny, gets in the NBA someday. New Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony is also on the same boat, and a recent video of Melo coaching his son, Kiyan, is giving us all the feels. Here’s a look at Melo teaching his 14-year-old son some of […]

It cannot be denied that new Los Angeles Lakers recruit Carmelo Anthony is one of the most gifted scorers this game has ever seen. As it turns out, one of the main propellers behind his unbridled ability to get buckets is none other than the great Michael Jordan. Melo recently opened up about how MJ […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers has been making the media rounds of late, appearing on various programs and podcast while dishing on everything Melo. The Lakers star’s latest appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast was eye-opening in that Melo revealed an ominous threat made against him by former NBA commissioner […]

Carmelo Anthony may no longer be the superstar he once was at this point in his career, but his presence on the Los Angeles Lakers may prove to be invaluable. In the latest episode of Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, Melo recently dished on the fated phone call between him and LeBron James to […]

Neil Olshey clearly took it as a source of pride. Carmelo Anthony, without a job for more than a year when the injury-ravaged Portland Trail Blazers signed him in November 2019, re-upped before last season despite knowing he’d be moved to the bench—the same gut-check demotion that previously left him out of the league in […]

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 […]