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Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony fittingly picked Dwyane Wade to present him into the Hall. He also picked Allen Iverson; however, Anthony’s connection with Wade dates back to the draft class of 2003 as two of three standouts, behind the No. 1 pick, LeBron James. Carmelo addressed the significance of that era and the […]

A lot of NBA fans will feel old when they watch the enshrinement ceremony for the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, especially when two of the best players of the mid-2000s to mid-2010s in Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard will be immortalized in the very exclusive club consisting of the most esteemed […]

New York Knicks fans have seen some of the best, most entertaining players in NBA history. They’ve all played at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and thrilled Madison Square Garden crowds. But who are the best and greatest Knicks players in history? We’ll try to figure that out here with the all-time top-10 Knicks player […]

They played against each other plenty of times, most notably in the 2008 Western Conference Finals and the Olympics, but Pau Gasol and Carmelo Anthony’s careers are uniquely linked, thanks to an unfortunate injury and the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony and Gasol’s NBA careers overlapped quite a bit; Gasol entered the league in 2001 as […]

As Carmelo Anthony becomes enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, he has time to look back on his career. A career filled with successes, setbacks, and surreal moments. Possibly the most surreal was denying the chance to play with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. In 2006, Anthony […]

Former teammates and NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James are buddies, and the former wants to see his friend join him in retirement as he heads into the Hall of Fame. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Anthony discussed his friendship with James. Firstly, he praised James for continuing to […]

Check out the first entry in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank.  A question for you the reader: Does being a role player on an NBA championship team mean a ton to your legacy at this level? Did winning a second ring as a role player in […]

Carmelo Anthony is set for immortality in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as he will receive enshrinement on his first year on the ballot. No one can dispute his worthiness to enter the Hall in his first year of eligibility; he may not have won an NBA championship during his heyday with the […]

NBA players are arguably the cream of the crop when it comes to basketball players worldwide. As a result, it’s only natural that their play gets heightened in FIBA play. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who thrived in international play. Check out the gallery. Neemias Queta Neemias Queta is known in the […]

La La Anthony is moving on. The Chi actress shared how her journey began after her 2021 divorce from NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. In a conversation with Angie Martinez on her IRL Podcast, she shared how it wasn’t an easy transition. “I’m sure there’s moments after everything that happened that you probably didn’t want to […]

During his playing days, Carmelo Anthony was known as one of the coolest players in the NBA. He rarely got rattled during high-pressure moments. But he also wasn’t afraid to rough it up against opponents, sometimes even bullying them to submission. However, when Anthony gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he admitted […]

Syracuse men’s basketball had another rough season last year. The program has not been the same since Jim Boeheim handed the head coaching job over to Adrian Autry. However, the university is optimistic that the 2025-26 season will be different. A lot of that is because of Kiyan Anthony. Carmelo Anthony’s son is ready to […]

Carmelo Anthony revealed he was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2010-11 NBA season, a move that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol fresh off the Lakers’ 2010 championship run. The recently inducted 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer shared the story during a conversation with Dwyane […]

Carmelo Anthony has selected fellow NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Allen Iverson to present him at his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction. The official Hall of Fame account announced the news Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers in league history, […]

The new NBA 2K26 game is generating plenty of buzz before its official release on September 5. Part of it had to do with who was on the cover. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is featured alongside WNBA star Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. For 2K spokesperson Ronnie Singh […]

Former NBA forward Michael Beasley reignited his ongoing one-on-one challenge to Carmelo Anthony with a profanity-laced rant, escalating tensions between the two former stars. Beasley’s latest comments came during a Big3 event and directly targeted the New York Knicks legend and newly elected 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. “Melo said he’ll never […]

The wait is over. After weeks of speculation, NBC has unveiled its full team for the highly anticipated return of NBA coverage, and the roster is as stacked as fans hoped, per AwfulAnnouncing. Six more talented names have joined the NBA on NBC and Peacock! Austin Rivers, Derek Fisher, Brian Scalabrine, Robbie Hummel, and Brad […]

Michael Beasley, the versatile, bucket-getting forward who played in the NBA for 11 seasons after he was drafted second overall in the 2008 NBA Draft, has to be one of the most polarizing figures in the sport. On the one hand, his peers have so much respect for him, calling him an unstoppable offensive force. […]

Hall of Fame forward Tracy McGrady surprised many with a strong take on why former Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony should have won Rookie of the Year over LeBron James. Anthony landed a new gig for 2025-26 but is still the host of 7PM in Brooklyn, where McGrady was a guest, and reflected on 2003’s […]

The Utah Jazz may have found their future cornerstone in Ace Bailey. NBA legend Dwyane Wade is already making bold proclamations about the Bailey’s potential. During a recent episode of his Wy Network podcast, Wade, who is a minority owner of the Jazz, spoke glowingly about Bailey, who was selected fifth overall in the 2025 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced as the cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26, which is set to release this fall. And he’ll be joined by NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and WNBA star Angel Reese. The former Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks forward as well as the Chicago Sky’s two-time […]

Kiyan Anthony and Bronny James are following in their father’s footsteps by pursuing basketball, but it doesn’t come at an easy price, according to Kiyan. Kiyan is the son of Carmelo Anthony and actress Lala Anthony and shared that there are certain expectations people have burdened him with because he is the son of an […]

Dylan Harper’s workout with Giannis Antetokounmpo may have lasted just one day—but it could shape the San Antonio Spurs rookie’s entire NBA career. Before even setting foot on an NBA court, Harper experienced the kind of intensity and precision that defines greatness, thanks to a grueling offseason session with the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. The story […]

Michael Beasley has been calling out NBA players recently and bragging about how good he is at playing one-on-one. Beasley recently beat Lance Stephenson in a one-on-one match, 31-21, winning $100,000. He has only gotten bolder, recently calling out Carmelo Anthony on a live stream with Adin Ross. That call-out prompted Anthony to respond. On […]

The New York Knicks made their deepest playoff run in 25 years this season as they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before losing to the Indiana Pacers. It was a good season, but the Knicks decided to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after the team was eliminated. Thibodeau was with […]

Former NBA forward Michael Beasley continues to draw attention with bold statements about his one-on-one abilities, this time taking aim at 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony. During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, the 2008 No. 2 overall pick was asked about Anthony after Ross mentioned the former New York Knicks star as one of his […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, NBA teams picking in the lottery are penciled to select the best talent available to upgrade their respective rosters. Although the NBA Draft lottery has been an annual event since 1985, believe it or not, there are still a handful of franchises who have yet to […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

Russell Wilson never thought love would arrive when it did. After finalizing his 2014 divorce from Ashton Meem, the quarterback had every intention of staying single for the next 10 years, per NYPost. That plan lasted about three days. On a recent episode of Carmelo Anthony’s “7 PM in Brooklyn,” Wilson explained how meeting Ciara […]

One of the biggest trades in NBA history went down this season when the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA, and he wanted to spend his entire career in Dallas. He just took the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last year. […]

Most of the talk surrounding the NBA Draft is around Duke star Cooper Flagg and how well he will do in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to take him as the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and many see him as a no-brainer and a future star in the making. However, […]

Carmelo Anthony told the Denver Nuggets he wanted a trade during his eighth season in the NBA. He had his eyes set on joining the New York Knicks and guiding the team back to the former glory they enjoyed in the 1990s. He has said that if he had won a title for New York, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the NBA since the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs. With the team not having a clear vision of what to expect for the future, Antetokounmpo will be the main key to what happens, as it seems like he’s open to exploring other options outside of the […]

Since they were drafted two picks apart back in 2003, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James were constantly compared to one another throughout their careers. The perennial All-Stars had their fair share of clashes when they played for the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively, in the 2010s. They were rivals on the court, but […]

The New York Knicks were one of the NBA’s most exciting teams when they added Carmelo Anthony in 2011. He, along with J.R. Smith, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Iman Shumpert were on the team for a few years. That group is the subject of the “Knickstape,” a highlight reel of the 2012-2013 team. More recent editions […]

NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony found the next path of his destination to continue involving himself with the league. This time, it’s going to be in the broadcasting area with NBC Sports. Starting this fall, Anthony will join NBC Sports’ NBA coverage for the 2025-26 season as a studio analyst, insider Marc Stein reported. […]

As both Colorado football stars, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, will be in the 2025 NFL Draft, they caught the attention of Carmelo Anthony. After Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, Sanders was also in the running. The quarterback-wide receiver duo was one of the most elite in the country. Conversations have rolled in about […]

Carmelo Anthony has been thinking about legacy, and that includes J. Cole’s. On a recent episode of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the NBA star-turned-media personality made a bold claim: the Dreamville rapper deserves top-10 all-time status. But what got fans buzzing just as much was Melo’s take on what Cole might do next, especially […]

The Denver Nuggets’ decision to fire Mike Malone caught everyone off guard. Carmelo Anthony, a former Nuggets star, was in the middle of recording an episode of his 7 PM In Brooklyn podcast when he got the news. Positioned perfectly to dissect the firing, Melo quickly began breaking down its implications. “This had to be […]