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The New Orleans Pelicans won’t have any interest in Carmelo Anthony if/when he becomes available, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic. The Houston Rockets are widely expected to part ways with Anthony soon. After talking to a few people around the team, I can report the #Pelicans won't have any interest in Carmelo Anthony if/when […]

Ten-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony is reportedly on the outs with the Houston Rockets and could be released soon. After pulling off a stunner with the Jimmy Butler trade, there are rumors saying the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in Anthony if he indeed leaves the Rockets. Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports wrote on this news: […]

The Houston Rockets were always the likely destination for Carmelo Anthony once it was clear his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder was over. The Rockets wanted him the previous offseason, but no trade could be worked out. He ended up in Oklahoma City, which did not go well, as the team had an early […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George stood up for former teammate Carmelo Anthony, dispelling the narrative of a cancer-like effect of his inclusion on the Houston Rockets’ roster after a subpar 5-7 start to the season. “Honestly, the reason the Rockets aren’t succeeding is not because of Melo,” said George on Monday morning. “It has […]

The Houston Rockets darted their best shot at Carmelo Anthony after lobbying to trade for him and missing out on bringing him aboard during the summer of 2017, but players and members of the organization were keenly aware that the Melo experiment was one that had to function quickly before decisions had to be made. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James backed up Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony amid criticisms pointed at Melo’s chemistry issues with his new team. The two may have been pitted as rivals when they were still young, but the two veteran All-Stars have become buddies ever since. Through his official Twitter account, James quote tweeted […]

Amidst all the mystery surrounding Carmelo Anthony’s future with the Houston Rockets, teammate and close friend Chris Paul has come to the defense of his embattled buddy. However, the veteran point guard admitted that he too was uncertain about what lies ahead for Anthony in the upcoming days/weeks. Paul spoke highly about Anthony and the […]

While many have been puzzled at the Houston Rockets’ reported decision to cut Carmelo Anthony after a dubious start to the season, it could be an undrafted rookie who takes over his minutes in this rotation, after forward Gary Clark has done all the right things to impress head coach Mike D’Antoni. According to ESPN’s […]

The Houston Rockets envisioned a seamless transformation for Carmelo Anthony, one that would morph his previous 14 seasons as a perennial scorer in the league and erase the doubts emanating from a disappointing one with the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon described it best, saying the Rockets hoped Anthony could be like Showtime Los […]

As the Houston Rockets continue to decide whether to keep Carmelo Anthony on the roster moving forward, the veteran small forward will not join the team when they head to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Tuesday, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets defeated the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday to […]

Carmelo Anthony of the Houston Rockets may be on his way out of the team, based on the common belief among Houston’s players and coaches. As reported by Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Sources: Rockets players and coaches believe that Carmelo Anthony has played his final game for the franchise. — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 12, […]

Count a former New York Knicks executive/scout as not being surprised by what is happening to Carmelo Anthony with the Houston Rockets. Clarence Gaines Jr., who was part of the Knicks’ brass which gave Carmelo Anthony a lucrative five-year max contract with the Knicks during the summer of 2014, believes the Melo situation in Houston […]

Miami shooting guard Dwyane Wade is coming to the defense of his close friend, Houston Rockets small forward Carmelo Anthony. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Rockets are leaning toward parting ways with Carmelo Anthony after just 10 games. Anthony signed a one-year deal with the Rockets in the summer after […]

The Houston Rockets have started the season 4-7, and general manager Daryl Morey says the team is evaluating everything and that it’s unfair for the critics to single out small forward Carmelo Anthony. The Rockets enter Sunday with the second-worst offense in the NBA, as the team is only averaging 101.5 points per game. Houston had […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has refuted a report which claimed the Rockets are going to part ways with veteran power forward Carmelo Anthony. Daryl Morey met with local reporters Sunday after the report surfaced. The Rockets are off to a 4-7 start after having the best record in the NBA last season and […]

The Carmelo Anthony era with the Houston Rockets is reportedly coming to an end. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Carmelo Anthony has been informed that his brief time with the team will soon be ending. The Rockets have denied they are waiving Carmelo Anthony, but two sources close to the situation […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony didn’t play in Saturday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and the veteran has also been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Carmelo Anthony (illness) and Gerald Green (sprained right ankle) ruled out for Rockets against Pacers tonight. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November 11, 2018 While the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey have offered no comments on reports that team officials sat down with Carmelo Anthony to discuss his role and future with the team. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported about this meeting, but the Rockets have yet to give an official statement on it. Houston Chronicle’s […]

Rumors are swirling around Carmelo Anthony’s meeting with the Houston Rockets’ front office and coaching staff regarding his role and future with the team. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that the return of Eric Gordon from injury and the emergence of Gary Clark are playing important roles in these Anthony discussions. Two individuals […]

Despite an all-important meeting reported to have occurred, the Houston Rockets are reportedly not going to let Carmelo Anthony go despite his poor play, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Anthony sat out Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs due to an illness. Melo reportedly practiced fully with the team on […]

Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets are discussing the veteran scorer’s role and how the two sides might still be able to proceed together for the rest of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Anthony signed a one-year deal with the Rockets in the summer after getting traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Houston Rockets small forward Carmelo Anthony made his return to Oklahoma City Thursday night, and the veteran scorer received cheers from the Thunder crowd. Anthony played last season with the Thunder, but it wasn’t the right fit on the court. Melo averaged a career-low 16.2 points per game during the regular season and shot only […]

The Houston Rockets notched a much-needed victory on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. The James Harden-less Rockets got their second win in seven games to start the new campaign following the 119-111 victory in Brooklyn. One pivotal moment in the ballgame was when veteran point guard Chris Paul asked the team coaches to step […]

After missing three games in a row, Houston Rockets forward James Ennis is set to return to action Friday against the Brooklyn Nets on the road. With Ennis back, forward Carmelo Anthony will revert back to a bench role, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. James Ennis will make his return tonight, and is […]

For Carmelo Anthony, the NBA players’ perception of the New York Knicks might have affected the team’s chances of acquiring good players from the free agency market. As reported by Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Anthony reflected on his days as a member of the Knicks, where he spent six and a […]

When Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks in February 2011, the prevailing thought was he was going to retire with the franchise and contend for a championship year after year. Unfortunately for Melo, his tenure with the Knicks was filled with drama and disappointment. Carmelo Anthony is the seventh all-time scorer in […]

The Houston Rockets, the NBA’s best team last season, has started off with a poor 1-5 record. For Carmelo Anthony, the team’s newest member, it would take just one win to turn things around. As reported by Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic, Anthony acknowledged that the upcoming five-game road trip is going to be critical: […]

The Houston Rockets are off to an ugly start in the 2018-19 NBA season, but Carmelo Anthony believes their issues appear only worse because of the huge expectations on the team. Houston is considered as the only legitimate threat to the Golden State Warriors’ reign in the NBA. They reached the Western Conference Finals last […]

With losses piling up for them early into this season, Houston Rockets star forward Carmelo Anthony says that the team needs to find identity amid their obvious defensive struggles. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweeted out this statement from the 34-year old forward. “We’ve just got to figure out how exactly we want to play defensively. … […]

It’s the moment Carmelo Anthony has been waiting for. With star shooting guard James Harden and small forward James Ennis out with injuries, Anthony will start for the Houston Rockets Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. For the first time in his career, Anthony came off the bench on opening night and […]

Carmelo Anthony could make his first start of the young season on Friday against the L.A. Clippers after the recent injuries to reigning MVP James Harden and James Ennis could put the Houston Rockets in need for extra firepower. Head coach Mike D’Antoni hinted at the potential nod due to the recent personnel sidelined, according […]

Another nominee for a Shaqtin’ A Fool appearance this season has surfaced in Houston. Rockets star Carmelo Anthony had a failed attempt at a rebound after confidently yelling, “F–k outta here I got it.” Here’s the video of Anthony’s laughable defensive sequence through the official Instagram account of Bleacher Report. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVwFLggoBQ/?taken-by=bleacherreport We could see that […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony has racked up loads of prestigious accolades over the course of his career in the NBA, including 10 All-Star nods, six All-NBA Team selections, and one scoring title (2003). However, what some hoops fans may not be aware of is the fact that he has the second-most consecutive starts to […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony was surprised teammate and longtime friend Chris Paul only received a two-game suspension following Saturday’s punch-flinging brawl against the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Martin Rogers of USA TODAY Sports: “I’m actually a little shocked at the number of games that they are missing,” said Anthony after Houston took a 115-112 […]

Suspensions are imminent for those involved in the brawl between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. Carmelo Anthony won’t be suspended for his role in this altercation. He mainly played the role of peacemaker. But Anthony has a history with NBA brawls. Melo was suspended for 15 games in his part in the infamous […]

There has been a lot of attention put on how Carmelo Anthony’s situation with the Houston Rockets will turn out. In a way, the Rockets season hinges on how Anthony will be able to integrate himself in the Rockets’ system especially if he’s asked to play off the bench on most nights. He made his […]

LeBron James makes his regular-season home debut with the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, and Carmelo Anthony will be one of the close friends he has to face. The Lakers host the Houston Rockets at Staples Center, which means James is going up against Chris Paul and Anthony, two people James considers his brothers. After the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has spoken out about the whole controversy behind the sudden retirement of assistant coach Jeff Bzedlik over the summer. According to the 67-year-old veteran coach, Bzdelik’s abrupt departure had nothing to do with the recent arrival of Carmelo Anthony. The full story behind Bzdelik’s exit is still currently clouded in mystery. The […]

Carmelo Anthony came off the bench for the Houston Rockets in the team’s season-opening loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a big change for him after all the years he has played as one of the top stars in the NBA. Despite the big change, Anthony is willing to do what it takes […]