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Despite getting back key cogs like Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, the Portland Trail Blazers were going to need a motivated Carmelo Anthony to have any chance in the NBA restart. Even after a long layoff after the coronavirus pandemic hit, “Skinny Melo” has earned his keep thus far, delivering vital performances for his team […]

It is no secret that Damian Lillard has long been requesting the Portland Trail Blazers’ front office get him more help in order to take that next step as a team to legitimate championship contender. What Lillard recently revealed, however, is that Carmelo Anthony has actually been on his personal radar for a long time. […]

Carmelo Anthony had a great showing on Tuesday night as he helped the Portland Trail Blazers secure a win over the surging Houston Rockets, 110-102. Following the victory, Damian Lillard could not help but call out anyone and everyone who continue to doubt Anthony’s credentials as a future Hall of Famer — a notion that […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony hit two clutch 3-pointers to help the team pull off a huge comeback victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. BUBBLE MELO 👌 pic.twitter.com/wYHlWUrpX4 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 31, 2020 This game between the Blazers and Grizzlies wouldn’t have gone into overtime had Anthony not hit those two […]

There’s no keeping a lid on Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony when he goes to grab a rebound, highlighting one particular concern for the NBA regarding how it might control audio in an empty arena. Naturally, players get heated and sometimes use profane language in the heat of the battle, though the league would prefer […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is taking the gloves off and tackling any and every conversation that involves enacting social justice. The Blazers forward has made use of his platform as an athlete to speak for those who don’t have a voice: “My thing is just to make sure people feel comfortable with speaking […]

Three of the four members of the NBA’s renowned Banana Boat Crew have launched the Social Change Fund. The fund, spearheaded by Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, and retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, aims to invest in and help organizations that support communities of color with policy […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony used the NBA hiatus to work on his body, and the hard work paid off. Anthony looks noticeably skinnier down in Orlando, Florida. In fact, the Blazers wing is now being called “skinny Melo.” During a conference call with Blazers reporters on Friday, Anthony said he lost fat and […]

During the latest episode of “What’s In Your Glass” with comedian and actor Mike Epps, Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony spoke about how the NBA hiatus benefited him, both mentally and physically. Anthony mentioned that having a four-month layoff due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has him feeling “fresh” for the bubble games. […]

It appears Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony used the NBA hiatus to work on his body. Anthony, who has a history of being a little overweight, came to Orlando looking extra slim. The Blazers veteran has gone from “Hoodie Melo” to “Slim Melo.” Hoodie Melo? How about Skinny Melo 👀 pic.twitter.com/fa0nQ68FcX — ClutchPoints […]

The NBA’s scheduled restart is fast approaching. But as we draw closer and closer to the date, the list of players who will be sitting out is growing by the minute. We already had a few big-name stars who weren’t going to be playing due to injury in Brooklyn Nets players Kyrie Irving and Kevin […]

Before 2015, it could be said that not a whole lot of people knew what a banana boat was. But once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul popularized it, it became something of a cultural phenomenon. Well, in a funny, stupid kind of way. It all began five years ago when James, Wade, Paul […]

Since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, Carmelo Anthony, then from Syracuse University eventually shot up to the ranks of NBA icons as one of the most feared scorers in the league. Back in 2003, Lebron James was the first pick overall, Melo was the third. Today, however, we’re going to talk about […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a gaping hole at the three spot. They just so happened to have signed one of the best small forwards of the past era, Carmelo Anthony. Melo has primarily played a stretch 4 role for the Blazers so far. But with the announced absence of their last small forward starter […]

As professional athletes in all sports, such as Carmelo Anthony, continue to use their platform to address racial injustice, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson penned a book on his own life experiences, titled “Pass It On: Work Hard, Serve Others, Repeat.” The book is set to be released on September 8. Watson recently made an […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony knows the NBA is making a bold move by resuming play in Orlando amidst a global pandemic, an economic recession, and an ongoing movement for racial equality—and he understands the pressure the league will be under. “If we don’t get this right, this puts a dent in sports in […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony served as a guest Editor in Chief for a special edition of SLAM Magazine released on Saturday. As part of the project, Anthony also penned an editor’s letter in which he discussed pressing matters of racial injustice and implored the general public to embrace the fight against inequality. An […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has consistently been among the most vocal athletes with respect to advocating for racial equality and social justice. Anthony joined LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade at the start of the 2016 ESPY Awards, delivering a genuine message about the need for change in America. In the wake […]

A big reason why the Portland Trail Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony earlier this season was because their frontcourt was decimated by injuries. But with Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins expected back by the time things resume later this month, the Blazers’ frontline may suddenly feel crowded. However, that doesn’t mean Anthony’s playing time will be […]

Throughout the team’s history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been involved in a number of trade deals that were of the landscape-altering variety. Perhaps the most relevant in recent memory is the blockbuster trade deal of 2017 that sent away point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. In line with this, the Cavs have likewise […]

Having joined the NBA in 1976, the Denver Nuggets do not have the storied history of the Boston Celtics or the New York Knicks. Nevertheless, this proud franchise has had a colorful history, which includes more than a few memorable moments. Today we take a look at five of the greatest moments in Denver Nuggets […]

During his 20-year career in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to pair Kobe Bryant with the right talent in order to put the team in title contention. Kobe may have won three straight titles alongside Shaquille O’Neal and then went on to win back-to-back championships with Pau Gasol, but there are plenty of […]

Mike Woodson is one of the candidates for the New York Knicks head coaching post. In light of this development, Woodson looked back on his first stint in New York, sharing his insights on why Carmelo Anthony thrived as a power forward. Woodson was named head coach of the Knicks in the second half of […]

Everyone loves to ponder on the what-ifs of life. This is particularly the case when two superstars were so close to suiting up for one team. With a superstar the caliber of Paul George, it’s a great disappointment that these what-ifs never came to be. Nevertheless, it’s still worth taking a look at what could […]

The Portland Trailblazers are already facing an uphill battle in trying to make the NBA Playoffs this year. Their odds aren’t getting any better with the news that Trevor Ariza will opt-out from playing once the NBA restarts in Orlando. Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza is opting-out of participation in the NBA’s Orlando restart […]

The NBA has always been a league of stars, with legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and many others making a massive impact both on and off the court thanks to their popularity and cultural impact. While these iconic names will forever be celebrated, there are a few legendary […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been blessed with a chance to make one last run at the postseason before the 2019-20 season ends thanks to being one of the 22 teams invited for the restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando. However, they will have to navigate a series of questions upon taking the floor […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets before the start of the 2011-12 lockout season and became instant title contenders. The team had a lethal Big Three of Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Unfortunately, the Lob City Clippers never got past the second round of the playoffs during the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Carmelo Anthony are aware of this: After a near five-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA will resume with the 2019-20 season this July. The league approved a 22-team format to determine the final lineup for the 2020 playoffs. The NBA has implemented health and safety protocols for […]

Donovan Mitchell, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard could sit out the NBA return at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Mitchell was one of the few players in the NBA that contracted COVID-19: Donovan Mitchell, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among others spoke out about possibly sitting out […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the 22 teams heading to Orlando for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. Whether veteran forward Carmelo Anthony joins the team remains to be seen. Anthony told Ernie Johnson he was not “100 percent” sold on the idea of playing in the “bubble,” citing a lack of […]

The New York Knicks’ 2019-20 season is over. While the franchise is currently focused on its coaching search, that focus will soon change to the 2020 NBA Draft and the ensuing free agency, expected to take place only three days after the aforementioned in mid-October. In a new mailbag, SNY’s Ian Begley says the Knicks will be […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

Portland Trail Blazers 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been quite vocal of late with regards to the social injustices that have mired the nation. The 36-year-old has now come out with a new proposition pertaining to top NBA prospects potentially joining HBCU’s or Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to Anthony, all this movement needs […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is all for the Black Lives Matter movement, but he made it clear that people still have a lot of misconceptions about it. Sitting down with Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony on his YouTube Live show “What’s In Your Glass,” the 24-year-old third-year player said that others still […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony has “mixed feelings” about resuming the 2019-20 season at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. “As far as basketball goes, I’m ready for it and excited to get back to work,” Anthony said during a discussion with Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. “But to be honest with you, […]

Over Denver Nuggets history, they’ve acquired most of their top talent—e.g. David Thompson, Carmelo Anthony, Alex English, Dan Issel, Fat Lever, Dikembe Mutombo, Nikola Jokic—via trades or the draft. They’ve typically been modest free agent spenders—rarely producing splashes or massive misfires. With that in mind, let’s look at the five worst signings in Nuggets history. […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have quite a rich history that includes more than a few headline-grabbing narratives. What we will be focusing on, however, are a number of potentially franchise-altering trade deals that the Knicks allegedly came close to, but for one reason or […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. With over seven decades of existence and over 40 playoff appearances, the team is bound to have had some pretty remarkable talent. While players like Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier may come to mind first when you think of all-time greats, […]