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An updated injury status revealed that new Boston Celtics signee Danilo Gallinari suffered an ACL tear in his left knee. The Celtics should be scouring the market for replacements, and future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony might just fit the bill for that spot. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Bally Sports, the Celtics’ free […]

In an unfortunate turn of events, Danilo Gallinari’s injury status has changed for the worst. The new Boston Celtics signee has now been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee that will sideline him from anywhere between six to 12 months. The Celtics and Gallinari worked together this week on a complete, thorough […]

Will we see Carmelo Anthony change his colors from the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers to the iconic green and white of the Boston Celtics, two historic rivals? It’s possible, especially after reports came out that Carmelo Anthony was unlikely to return to the Lakers after signing wings Juan Toscano-Anderson and Troy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some question marks when it comes to their point guard situation after recently acquiring Patrick Beverley and forcing him to co-exist with Russell Westbrook. But Westbrook’s not the only remnant from the previous year having his place on the team in question going into next season. Carmelo Anthony, who played […]

After failing to secure a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers — at least not yet — Carmelo Anthony is now being linked to a potential reunion with one of his former teams, the New York Knicks. Melo added more fuel to that flame after he made a surprise appearance in New York with […]

Carmelo Anthony is one of the few free agents left on the market. After a single season with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, no team has tried to pick up the veteran forward yet. Could the New York Knicks possibly be a suitor for a Melo reunion? Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, […]

The Brooklyn Nets officially have the band back together. Kevin Durant is returning after rescinding his trade request, which means Kyrie Irving will also be staying put. While their roster is relatively strong already, there is still one area where they could use a reinforcement: The five. Per HoopsHype, the Nets are eyeing a veteran […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty with the Brooklyn Nets right now as they try and find a resolution to the Kevin Durant trade saga. Be that as it may, the front office still needs to prepare for any and all eventualities as the new season fast approaches. Right now, a couple of Los Angeles Lakers […]

Fresh off his fourth NBA title with the Golden State Warriors, Andre Iguodala is riding high after another historic run with the team where he was named NBA Finals MVP back in 2015. After several deep playoff runs and a series of clutch plays made on both ends of the floor, Iguodala’s ability to lead […]

To say that Carmelo Anthony has had a colorful career would be a bit of an understatement. The 10-time All-Star has been through quite a lot in what has been a decorated 19-year career in the NBA. Basketball fans everywhere will now get an opportunity to take a closer look into the path he took […]

At this point in the offseason, Carmelo Anthony’s future in the NBA remains uncertain. The 38-year-old has yet to secure a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it seems that LA isn’t all too interested in extending Melo’s one-year tenure in Hollywood. Be that as it may, there still appears to be some […]

Young kids almost always have the best reactions when meeting NBA superstars. Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony had such encounter recently when he made a surprise appearance at a basketball event in Harlem. The said fan was caught in video showing his disbelief over meeting Melo. He had to ask Anthony first if […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not on to pull punches. Since he launched his own podcast, The Draymond Green Show, it has taken off. Well on his most recent episode, Green was asked who he believed was the better scorer in their prime, Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Durant. The Warriors superstar took a […]

At the moment, Carmelo Anthony is still a free agent. His deal with the Los Angeles Lakers came to an end at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, and the 10-time All-Star is now out there trying to look for his new team. Melo caught fire in a recent pick-up game with a few other […]

Does it make sense for the Los Angeles Lakers to run it back with 38-year-old Carmelo Anthony? The Lakers have clearly intended to get younger this summer. Their free agent signings show that they succeeded in that goal. This approach, however, may not have necessarily addressed their weaknesses last season. One of their main problems […]

Carmelo Anthony did not exactly have a very impactful year with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Then again, you could say that Melo’s contributions were overshadowed by all the negativity that surrounded the squad for pretty much the entire year. At this point, however, without a contract extension offer on the table, it seems […]

At this point, it seems that Carmelo Anthony’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers will come to an end after just one season. The 10-time All-Star remains to be a free agent at the moment, as he has yet to secure a new deal with LA. Right now, a few teams might be circling on […]

Carmelo Anthony has put together quite the second act in his NBA career. After being out of the league for most of the 2018-19 season, Anthony latched on with the Portland Trail Blazers and found a new role for himself as a secondary scorer who usually comes off the bench. Everyone thought Anthony was done […]

NBA Free Agency has been wild with many teams making moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. There have been stars on the move via trades and free agency, with more potentially on the move. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade, which has led to discussions of Kyrie Irving also […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins has warned Russell Westbrook to be more careful navigating his career moving forward or he might end up like his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony. Perkins’ message comes in the wake of Westbrook parting ways with his longtime agent Thad Foucher, who cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason […]

A debate poll involving Andre Iguodala and Carmelo Anthony has recently gone viral. In it, fans are asked which career they’d rather have between Iggy and Melo. Quite surprisingly, the Golden State Warriors veteran took a bit of a landslide victory over Anthony. Iguodala himself caught wind of the poll in question and he could […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to round out their roster via 2022 NBA free agency. Nuggets GM Calvin Booth has now given head coach Michael Malone a pretty good squad. Denver has a variety of options to mix and match, especially with the acquisition of Bruce Brown. This was an important coup for the Nuggets. […]

Coming off a highly productive year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony continued to reinvent himself in a bench role. He averaged 13.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. He may not be the superstar talent he once was but in the […]

It’s no secret that Carmelo Anthony is now in the twilight of his career. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran just turned 38, and he will be entering his 19th season in the league in 2022-23. At this point, the Lakers forward is already thinking of what’s ahead. One major part of his future is the […]

Just a couple of years ago, it seemed as if Carmelo Anthony’s NBA career was dead in the water. However, Anthony enjoyed a resurgence with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2019-20 and 2020-21 before spending this season with the Los Angeles Lakers. With Melo set to hit free agency again, could a reunion with the […]

It has been 105 days since Brittney Griner was detained in a Russian prison for supposed drug charges. It’s almost unimaginable to think that she still remains jailed for nearly four months now. This is exactly why Los Angeles Lakers veteran Carmelo Anthony is taking a stand here. Melo took to Twitter to share a […]

Carmelo Anthony’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers and in the NBA remains in doubt. After a rather tumultuous 2021-22 season that ended in disappointment, the 37-year-old forward is facing the uncertainty whether he’ll retire or play one more year. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, however, the general belief from around the league is […]

Colin Kaepernick is doing everything he can to get another shot at the NFL. He’s been working extremely hard as he hopes to get a call from a team that’s willing to give him another opportunity since he last played back in 2016. Right now, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback understands that he’s no […]

Things could’ve gone better for Jamahl Mosley in his first season as coach of the Orlando Magic. They finished with a measly 22-60 record, second-worst in the NBA behind the Houston Rockets. Still, Mosley should be proud. He has truly come a long way since being an unknown journeyman player, suiting up for obscure teams […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Carmelo Anthony probably had a very different idea for how his 19th NBA season would go. With LA’s season in the toilet, it’s a fair question to wonder what the future holds for Melo coming into next season. Will he return to the Lakers? Probably not. But it sounds like he’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were mathematically and mercifully eliminated from playoff contention on Tuesday after falling 121-110 to the Phoenix Suns (without LeBron James), not long after the San Antonio Spurs destroyed the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers (31-48) have lost seven straight games and 17 of 21 since the All-Star break. Their weird, awkward, and […]

It’s been a rough year for the Los Angeles Lakers and it could get work if they miss the playoffs entirely. They currently sit out of the play-in game and need to catch San Antonio Spurs if they hope to have a chance to make the postseason. Injuries have been a key issue for this […]

It’s been an embarrassing season for the Los Angeles Lakers as they’re starting to lose their chance of playing in the playoffs this year. They’ve been hit by the injury bug and the superstars just haven’t met expectations either. Anthony Davis weighs in on what could have been for this organization. According to Melissa Rohlin, […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played a prominent role in the Los Angeles Lakers orbit on Sunday — and I don’t mean on episode five of “Winning Time.” The Lakers legend was on-hand at Crypto.com Arena to personally award Carmelo Anthony with the brand-new Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, which honors the NBA’s Social Justice Champion. “It’s an honor for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t escape the nation’s capital with a victory, but LeBron James did come away with yet another big piece of NBA history. The Lakers star took sole possession of second place on the all-time leading scorers list, passing Karl Malone with this quick cut and finish at the rim: Number 6 […]

In his 19th NBA season, LeBron James seems to be breaking records on a nightly basis. The Los Angeles Lakers forward just hooked up a big one on Sunday night against their division rival Phoenix Suns. With his fourth assist to Lakers veteran Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James tallied the 10,000th assist of his career: Assist […]

LeBron James had a chance to deliver the Los Angeles Lakers a crucial victory over the (um…) Houston Rockets on the final possession in the fourth quarter. Instead, the man closing in on the NBA’s all-time scoring record who is perhaps more known for his passing dished to the only other active member of his […]

Jalen Green torched the Los Angeles Lakers in an unexpected 119-110 win on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets rookie wasn’t bashful to share what their game plan was heading into the game – attack Carmelo Anthony. Jalen Green was vocal on the Rockets hunting for the Lakers veteran on the stretch. Via The Athletic: “The […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James put his struggling team on his back on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, dropping 56 points in a thrilling comeback victory to finally give the Lakers a win after the All-Star break. Even amid a disappointing Lakers season, this was just yet another reminder of how special […]