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Friday marked a special occasion for Los Angeles Lakers teammates Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James. On this same day 18 years ago, the pair both made NBA debuts for their respective teams, and for those who were lucky enough to witness that moment, it was clear that it was going to be a significant part […]

Carmelo Anthony made history on Sunday night after he surpassed Moses Malone for the ninth spot in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. It was an undeniably momentous occasion for the 10-time All-Star. For Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the moment presented itself as an opportunity to sound off on Melo’s haters. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Sunday’s contest vs. the Memphis Grizzlies 0-2 on the 2021-22 season, 0-2 at the Staples Center, 0-8 including the preseason, and 0-12 since this ordeal. As much as they’ve preached patience, tensions boiled over in Friday’s frustrating loss to the Phoenix Suns. In other words: the home matchup with the Grizz […]

The entire Staples Center was transported back to the early 2000s on Sunday as Carmelo Anthony lit it up for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony came off the bench and exploded for 28 points in 26 minutes. He shot 10-of-15 from the field, including 6-of-8 from long distance in clearly his […]

It’s been 19 years, but Carmelo Anthony is still a certified bucket-getter. The veteran forward put forth a monster display for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 28 points to help them get their first win of the season. After the game, Carmelo spoke with Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell about his thoughts on their huge […]

Carmelo Anthony has long been regarded as one of the league’s greatest scorers. The Los Angeles Lakers forward’s latest breakthrough will only further cement this legacy of his. Anthony has surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, moving to 9th overall on the list. Interestingly enough, Anthony’s 9th placement means that […]

Carmelo Anthony is finally getting the recognition he deserves. The Los Angeles Lakers forward was named as part of the NBA’s Greatest 75 Players list released these past few days, alongside fellow Banana Boat buddies Chris Paul, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. Melo was understandably ecstatic at the news. The Lakers forward took to Twitter […]

In his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Carmelo Anthony confused his teammates, the Golden State Warriors, and just about everybody at the Staples Center and watching at home when he made the curious choice to pump-fake on a free throw attempt. On his second shot of that trip to the line with […]

There’s an alternate universe where Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony saved the Los Angeles Lakers from losing to the Golden State Warriors in the opening game of the 2021-22 NBA season. It’s just that this is not that realm. Both Lakers newcomers did not have the smoothest of debuts for the Lakers, as their negatives […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have started out guns blazing against the Golden State Warriors, with 51 points combined through three quarters. But not everyone on the Los Angeles Lakers is in midseason form just yet. Just ask Carmelo Anthony. Melo hilariously faked out Warriors and Lakers teammates alike on his second attempt at the […]

Considering the mileage and resumés of the future Hall of Famers on the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers roster, there’s going to be some statistical benchmark passed nearly every game by somebody wearing purple-and-gold. “Yeah, the support is there. I try to give people their flowers, you have to,” Carmelo Anthony said after practice on Sunday, […]

Carmelo Anthony is entering his 19th year in the league this season, suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the ripe age of 37, when most NBA players are well past their basketball expiration date, the Lakers star claims he’s still not considering hanging it up just yet. Melo was vocal on his thoughts […]

Newly acquired veteran Carmelo Anthony offered up a surprising take amid the Los Angeles Lakers having a winless preseason. The Lakers are no stranger to losing season-opening games but ending up as NBA champions, rising above the league’s tough competition along the way. During the 2019-2020 season, the Lakers lost to the Clippers on opening night […]

Carmelo Anthony just dropped a truth bomb, comparing Russell Westbrook’s stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his newfound role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Not long ago, the pair joined sides to form the “OK3” trio with Paul George in Oklahoma City. However, despite the high expectations given to the three All-Stars, their time […]

Nothing comes in between a foul-mouthed Carmelo Anthony and his rebounds. Everyone knows it but Russell Westbrook had to be reminded the hard way in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Westbrook is notorious for taking away rebounds that are well on their way towards his teammates. This […]

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 […]