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Carmelo Anthony says he’s never thought about having a farewell tour like his pal Dwyane Wade and would be at peace with retiring from the NBA if no team shows interest in signing him. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since November of 2018. The future Hall of Famer played in just 10 games […]

Carmelo Anthony’s recent short-lived tenure with the Houston Rockets forced him into a state of re-evaluation, one that made him question if he would really ever play in the NBA again. The perennial scoring threat spoke to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on the set of First Take, conveying the deepest of insecurities during a rough […]

NBA free agency has essentially wrapped up as we hit August, but one player in particular is yet to find a home. Where will Carmelo Anthony end up? Last season, Anthony joined the Houston Rockets and proved he still can put the ball in the basket. But the fit wasn’t right as the team struggled […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan took a puzzling decision in the midst of the 2013-14 season. Besides the trade that brought in Italian export Andrea Bargnani and an injury to a then-reigning Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler, who missed nearly 30 games due to injury — the hiring of a consulting firm […]

Dave Hopla, a former assistant coach under Mike Woodson, who led the New York Knicks to the playoffs in 2012-13, still remembers Carmelo Anthony fondly and like many others, thinks he should still have a chance to play in the NBA. “He should be playing. But, you know, he’s got to also accept a lesser […]

10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony joined the set of ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday morning to discuss his decision to re-sign with the Knicks on a five-year deal in 2014. During his appearance, Melo noted he had plans of joining the Chicago Bulls at that time, but “whispers behind the scenes” led him back to New […]

Carmelo Anthony took no umbrage to former Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks teammate Chauncey Billups’ recent comments about his mentality, though he did have an issue with the timing in which they came. The 10-time All-Star sat down with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” to air out his grievances after going throughout […]

While many believe that his time in the NBA is all but done, 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony is having none of this. As a matter of fact, the unrestricted free agent very openly admitted he has reached out to teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the hopes of signing […]

Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in a Friday interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take.” This was one of the first times the 10-time All-Star spoke so openly about his past, and one of the points of discussion centered around his time with the New York Knicks. Anthony spent six-plus seasons in […]

After nearly a year since setting foot on an NBA court, Carmelo Anthony went on camera for the first time since his 10th game with the Houston Rockets, explaining the fallout that ensued in Clutch City during an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” Friday: “I’m here to help the team, let me know what I […]

10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony recently sat down with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” program, where the 35-year-old former superstar opened up about the tumultuous time he had last season. Among other things, Anthony talked about his future in the league, as he made a very simple and straight-forward statement. According to the former […]

NBA trainer Chris Brickley clarified that his recent comments on his client Carmelo Anthony were purely his own opinions and not a way to speak for the 10-time All-Star. Brickley, who helped organize the Black Ops runs at Life Time Athletic at Sky in New York, took to Instagram to clear the air after going […]

A few NBA coaches and executives have been eyeing Carmelo Anthony and wondering if he can still play at the highest level after missing most of the 2018-19 season after spending 10 games with the Houston Rockets. Wednesday was all about vintage Melo during a Black Ops run, organized by his longtime trainer Chris Brickley. […]

Carmelo Anthony has yet to find a new home, but a league executive believes that there is still hope for the former All-Star forward. However, if Anthony wants to play in the NBA again, he might have to settle for a new role. Anthony has been a perennial All-Star and primary scoring option for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signing Carmelo Anthony is reportedly an “unlikely option,” according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Lakers have one roster spot available and had some interest in signing Anthony last season after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls. However, barring something unforeseen happening, it doesn’t appear Anthony will join his […]

Several people have called for teams to give Carmelo Anthony one last chance — a farewell season — including Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. However, for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Melo does not deserve to be given that kind of treatment. Stephen A.’s main argument as to why Melo doesn’t deserve a farewell tour […]

An anonymous NBA player says Carmelo Anthony would have to join a “team trying to win with strong vets around him” if the 10-time All-Star wants to play again in the league. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since Nov. 8, 2018. The future Hall of Famer played in just 10 games with the […]

Carmelo Anthony never wanted to leave the Houston Rockets last season, and one Rockets source believes the 10-time All-Star was “the scapegoat” for the team’s poor start, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anthony played in just 10 games with the Rockets before the franchise exiled him. Houston waited almost two and a half […]

Carmelo Anthony is still without a team, and with most NBA rosters almost set, it seems highly unlikely that he will find a new home next season. One possible option for the former scoring champion is to play overseas, and according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, he already received an offer from one of […]

Carmelo Anthony could wind up signing a one-day contract with the New York Knicks to retire with the franchise if he doesn’t receive interest from another team, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anthony has been a free agent since February. The Houston Rockets traded him to the Chicago Bulls and then the Bulls […]

Since Carmelo Anthony is still left without a team four months after free agency opened, fans have been calling for him to suit up for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which will be held in China from August 31-September 15. Some big-name players like Anthony Davis, James Harden, and Damian Lillard decided […]

Carmelo Anthony only played in 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season before the franchise exiled the future Hall of Famer. Anthony shot a woeful 1-for-11 from the field on Nov. 8 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and then was never seen in a Rockets uniform ever again. According to Shams Charania of The […]

The New York Knicks would have considered signing former star Carmelo Anthony for a farewell tour if they had signed two max-level free agents to start their offseason, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: Meanwhile, if the Knicks had acquired two major free agents, such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, this summer, the […]

Many around the NBA are wondering how long it will take for Carmelo Anthony to make his return to the hardwood. For others, it isn’t that cut and clear that he could return, as the thought of making an NBA roster for the sake of a farewell tour isn’t a viable excuse. Teams with a […]

Former All-Star and scoring savant Carmelo Anthony is yet to be signed to an NBA roster, so Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard campaigned for Melo and urged other teams to take a shot at the now 35-year-old forward. #VoteForMeloFareWellSeason #StopPlayinMelo — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 29, 2019 Unfortunately for both Damian Lillard and Carmelo […]

Carmelo Anthony has yet to find an NBA job since he last laced him up on Nov. 2018, but his longtime trainer Chris Brickley still thinks he could start in this league under the right situation. Melo was a perennial starter through his first 15 seasons in the league, only taking a bench role in […]

The month of July is almost gone and perennial All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony is still without a job — a sad, but true reality for what his NBA life has become as he ages into potential retirement. His longtime trainer Chris Brickley went on Power 105’s The Breakfast Club a few days ago, giving DJ […]

Carmelo Anthony is still without a team. Kendrick Perkins had something to say about the matter. It’s been eight months since Melo has played in the NBA. He was shut down by the Houston Rockets in November last year and was later traded to the Chicago Bulls, who have also decided to waive him. But […]

Despite a recent report stated that Carmelo Anthony isn’t on USA Basketball’s radar for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Kendrick Perkins believes the multiple-time NBA All-Star deserves a consideration. Since we’re on the subject, there’s report going around that there wasn’t interest in adding Melo to team USA. Not sure if it’s true but USA […]

November 8, 2018 was the last time we saw Carmelo Anthony on an NBA court. And he hasn’t been on one since. No teams expressed interest in bringing in 10-time All-Star to their roster last season. It seems like that trend will likely continue on into the 2019-20 season. In an article he wrote for […]

NBA Insider Shams Charania claimed that it is unlikely that former NBA star Carmelo Anthony will be invited to the FIBA 2019 World Cup: Where does Team USA stand after several star players withdrew from World Cup? Would Carmelo Anthony receive an invite? NBA Insider @ShamsCharania with the latest. pic.twitter.com/we28ZF0N69 — Stadium (@Stadium) July 26, […]

USA Basketball has had a torrid time fielding talent available to take part in August’s training camp sessions in Las Vegas and consequently form the 12-man squad that Team USA will bring into the FIBA 2019 World Cup. Stars like James Harden, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, and Bradley Beal have declined their invitations to the […]

“Iso” Joe Johnson is one of the many former and current NBA players who think there’s still a place for Carmelo Anthony in the league. The perennial All-Star has seen a massive fall from grace, ending a string of 14 straight years averaging over 20 points per game when he was traded to the Oklahoma […]

New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier never had the opportunity to play with the team’s former star Carmelo Anthony, but the sophomore guard expressed his support for the exiled forward with a tweet that read: “Free Melo @CarmeloAnthony.” It seems obvious that the young scorer believes that Anthony should be on an NBA roster, but […]

The free agency frenzy is over and most of the teams’ rosters for next season are set. However, there’s still one name in the market that has yet to find a franchise that’s willing to sign him; Carmelo Anthony. Much to the dismay of former NBA player and 3-time Slam Dunk contest champion Nate Robinson, […]

Carmelo Anthony hasn’t played in the NBA since November last year, and despite the fact that he’s still a capable scorer, it seems that no NBA team is interested in bringing him in. His reluctance to take a backseat and accept a reserve role is one of the reasons why teams are moving away from […]

Todd Gurley has continued to turn himself into one of the best dual-threat running backs with the Los Angeles Rams. His sports hero growing up may come as a surprise to some Rams fans. Recently, ESPN asked a few NFL players to name their sports idols or heroes growing up. Gurley would name Carmelo Anthony […]

A caller decided to declare that Carmelo Anthony is the one who can save the New York Knicks. Stephen A Smith ripped him apart. On the Stephen A. Smith show, Smith was taking on calls, hoping to generate some discussion regarding the NBA free agency. Someone had the balls to call Smith to remind him […]

Carmelo Anthony was supposed to revive a career many believed was almost finished and compete for a ring with the rebuilt Oklahoma City Thunder. After that expectation proved too much to fulfill, he supposedly found his perfect fit playing third wheel next to a pair of ball-dominant passing maestros with the Houston Rockets. Following the […]