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The Australian National Men’s Basketball team has never won a medal in Olympic basketball. They’ve also never started any tournament undefeated through the first two games, until this year that is. In their third game Wednesday, they fought their way to a 54-49 halftime lead against Team USA, making it the American team’s first halftime deficit […]

The high and mighty U.S. men’s basketball team was tested in a big way on Wednesday evening in Rio. The Australian squad, led by the likes of Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, and Matthew Dellavedova, led by five at halftime and kept close to the Americans throughout. In the end, the heroics of Carmelo Anthony and […]

DeMarcus Cousins only played eight minutes, due to foul trouble, in the 44-point destruction by Team USA of the Venezuelan national team but the U.S. team took care of business regardless. They won 113-69 and a shining star in that game was Olympic veteran Carmelo Anthony, who scored 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, while also […]

Due to the intensifying atmosphere among black communities and the police force across the United States, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has stood up to promote communication. His social activism doesn’t end with the ESPYs speech alongside fellow NBA superstars; Anthony has spoken against gun violence, marched in protest of the wrongful killing of […]

Carmelo Anthony is enjoying the fruits of victory. Prior to the Olympics, Anthony spoke about his desire to feel what it’s like to win again. Not surprisingly, he’s doing so in a big way with Team USA. Despite a slow start against Venezuela, the Americans ending up running away with a dominant 113-69 victory. They […]

It was a special night for Carmelo Anthony, who helped lead the the U.S. Men’s Olympic basketball team in another blowout win, defeating Venezuela 113-69. In the process of winning its second straight game in the Olympic tournament, Anthony celebrated a victory within a victory Monday night. After sinking a baseline three-pointer in the second quarter, Anthony […]

Team USA’s masterful 119-62 romp over China in their Olympic debut is exactly how the Americans envisioned it to be. They were clicking on both ends and everyone checked out healthy after the final buzzer. For Carmelo Anthony, it wasn’t just a perfect start for the team, but also a historic evening for himself. The […]

Carmelo Anthony was holding out on us. He just joined Snapchat and didn’t wast any time making fun of his Olympic teammates on the photo and video sharing platform. Highlights include calling Team USA teammate DeMarcus Cousins “Othella Harrington” and referring to DeAndre Jordan as “Jimi Hendrix in the face.” Watch below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a__jLwe46Xw

Carmelo Anthony publicly apologized to Vanessa Carlton, after showing up completely unimpressed with his teammates sing along rendition of her hit song ‘A Thousand Miles’. Multiple videos were posted by different players, one where Demarcus Cousins was not impressed by his teammates vocals, and two with Anthony not moved by the singing or the music. After the […]

Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire called it a day on his career last week, sparking an influx of tributes from fans and personalities that appreciate his contribution towards the game. Since his NBA retirement, the big man has agreed to play for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Isreali Basketball Premier League, continuing his basketball career overseas. Using The Player’s Tribune as […]

Despite being comprised of players from multiple rival NBA teams, Team USA seems to be meshing quite well. In a video posted by DeMar DeRozan, the whole squad is singing along together to Vanessa Carlton. Well, almost the whole squad. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIfcB_MhAaM/ Carmelo Anthony just doesn’t seem into it. Spot him having absolutely no fun yet […]

Carmelo Anthony feels that the New York Knicks have enough storylines around them to be featured on the Christmas day schedule next season. NBA schedule makers search for the most intriguing match ups, placing the best and most interesting teams in featured games throughout the season. Anthony believes that the league will deliberately schedule the Knicks against the […]

No player’s name has been more synonymous with a franchise in the 21st century than Dwyane Wade‘s with the Miami Heat. For 13 years, Wade was the face of the Heat, even as superstars like Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James rolled through. He was assumed to be a “Heat lifer.” As we all know, that’s […]

Carmelo Anthony has been one of the best players from the US in international competition since the Redeem Team was formed in 2008. Team USA faced off against China in Oakland, at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night. Late in the first quarter, Anthony matched up with defender in an isolation situation. The result was a sick crossover dribble […]

With the final roster set for Team USA and the Rio Olympics drawing closer by the day, every opportunity to develop chemistry is important for this team. Although a lot of big names like Lebron James, Stephen Curry, and James Harden have opted out of playing in this year’s Olympics, there is still quite the star studded […]

On Monday, NBA legend Michael Jordan issued a statement on recent police violence in the United States and donated $2 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Current New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, who himself has recently been very vocal about tension throughout the country, is happy that […]

Carmelo Anthony was asked to give a speech to the USA Basketball men’s team, being one of the most experienced players on the roster. The New York Knicks superstar broke down the goals for the team, and what it would take to bring home a gold medal. It won’t be a cakewalk, and players will have […]

USA Basketball will have the spotlight at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics. Players such as Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, and Kyrie Irving are just a few players on the team who are popular worldwide. There are many racial and social issues taking place in the United States today, and this team can make noise both on, and […]

Whilst the twenty-five year old DeMarcus Cousins is fully concentrated on winning an Olympic gold medal in Rio alongside his teammate Carmelo Anthony, a much younger Cousins would have been elated just to be on the court with him. The former Kentucky big man grew up as a huge fan of Anthony, who has now […]

The 2017 NBA All-Star game was supposed to be held in Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, but the league decided to relocate its mid-season spectacle because of a piece of legislation. An official announcement was made by the NBA yesterday in line with House Bill 2, also known as the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act. […]

Sometimes, NBA free agency is about timing more than anything else, and it’s possible that the New York Knicks could have potentially signed free agent Dwyane Wade, had they planned a meeting with him this summer. At this very moment, we would have been imagining Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade suiting up in The Big Apple next season. […]

During what appears to be a scrimmage in Las Vegas, both Carmelo Anthony and DeMarcus Cousins went to throw down a put back dunk. After a moment, they both realized that they were not the only one hanging on the rim, and they shared a playful laugh. Unfortunately, neither of them were able to make […]

It might get a little awkward at practice for Team USA basketball this summer. Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the Warriors shook up the league, from the team he left, teams he never gave a chance, and new teammates he now has. Durant is playing alongside two new future teammates in Draymond Green and Klay […]

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has been one of the more vocal athletes addressing serious social issues, after bouts of violence caught national headlines. He recently encouraged fellow athletes to use their platforms to demand a change, raise awareness, and call for accountability. He also delivered a message along with fellow NBA stars LeBron James, Chris […]

Carmelo Anthony recently spoke with the New York Times, answering questions surrounding his call to action regarding racial tensions, which he has spoken about more frequently lately than basketball. Anthony feels the upcoming Olympics are starting at the perfect time to speak up and send messages that promote healing. He’s just getting started. The Olympic team […]

One of the highlights of the 2011-2012 season was the emergence of a player not known to many, a player who was waived by his previous team and someone who came from a school which was not best known for basketball. We’re talking, of course, about the emergence of Jeremy Lin. Linsanity was at its […]

The Banana Boat Brothers decided it was time to enact some change in the United States. At the beginning of the ESPY Awards, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Lebron James collectively made a statement before the show commenced. “We cannot ignore the realities of the current state of America.” began Anthony in a serious tone. […]

Carmelo Anthony thinks it’s time for change, and he believes the time is now. Some athletes in the present day have been scrutinized for keeping quiet when it comes to political and social issues. Some keep quiet for personal reasons and some keep quiet due to fear of losing endorsements. In response to the recent […]

This week, Joakim Noah penned a letter for the city of Chicago, promising to remain actively involved in community work for the city and thanking the Bulls fans for the best time of his life. This farewell is typical of Noah, who has shown on the court over the years that he wears his heart […]

Startup tech companies in Silicon Valley will have a sudden abundance of potential investors in the form of NBA players. As we know, they have a surplus of cash with the contracts they are being given. Andre Iguodala, VP for the players’ union, has been pushing for a tech summit that will teach his basketball […]

Are the top two threats to the Cavs in the eastern conference in clear view already? The NBA off-season doesn’t last as long as other sports, so the push to improve for organizations starts immediately after the last whistle blows. the Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception. Fresh off of a championship, the Cavs enter the […]

Kevin Durant will not be paying a visit to every team that wants to speak with him. Durant has decided to set up a place where teams can come to meet him, since he is in demand. According to The Vertical’s Woj , he and his team has decided to host his free agent meetings in […]

Now that the 2015-16 NBA season is over, many star players have settled into the relaxing scene they get to enjoy throughout the summer. In the same fashion as last year, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul, have once again joined together to have some on-the-water fun on a banana boat. If you notice the […]

Now that the Team USA roster has been finalized, all players on board can get acclimated with one another. Although their main objective is to bring home a gold medal for their country, these talented player can easily make this a calculated business trip. Klay Thompson has recently commented on his potential attempts to swoon […]

Fox Sports Analyst and former player Corey Maggette might be a little on the optimistic side depending on what you believe. After the Knicks traded for the Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, it instantly became a hot topic in NBA circles. For some, the trade has given them a boost of confidence about the Knicks future. […]

Carmelo Anthony can breathe a sigh of relief today. It was all well that Kristaps Porzingis was a steal in the 2015 NBA Draft, but there was still lingering concern about the future of the team, and whether the rebuilding process was happening a little bit slower than he expected. After speaking with Phil Jackson, Anthony’s doubts […]

Ex-Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been in the limelight ever since his unexpected trade to the New York Knicks. In similar fashion to another elite athlete, Rose gives a personal statement to all his fans regarding his new team status. “Chicago’s a big city, but it’s kinda chill, not fast-paced like New York,” […]

Derrick Rose finally had his chance to speak after being traded from the Chicago Bulls, to the New York Knicks. Rose’s press conference was held on Friday, as he spoke about his career, new expectations and the trade to New York in general.   He mentioned wanting to finish his career in New York, and […]

Carmelo Anthony has previously stated that his biggest motivating factor is winning, something he’s been unable to do lately with the New York Knicks. After three straight playoff appearances from 2010-11 to 2012-13 (a span where Melo also won his second gold medal with Team USA), the Knicks have been dreadful over the last three […]