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Damian Lillard knows he’s being part of something special, witnessing the return of Carmelo Anthony after a one-year absence from the NBA. Melo is coming off back-to-back standout performances since signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, and Lillard is soaking in every moment. “I told him, when we look back on our careers, everybody won’t […]

Carmelo Anthony had another great game for the Portland Trail Blazers as he finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists to help the team win against the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-119 on Wednesday night. Melo made 81.8 percent of his shots (9-11) against OKC, and believe it or not, that is the highest […]

It’s been a great couple of days for Carmelo Anthony. He’s been an impact player for the Portland Trail Blazers, helping the team get some much-needed wins to get out of the terrible rut they found themselves at the start of the NBA season. Blazers fans have openly accepted Melo into their lives as the […]

Carmelo Anthony has been the feel-good story of the season. Fans have been more than welcoming about his return to the NBA, and the Portland Trail Blazers fans have showered the forward with all the love in the world. Melo made his debut at the Rose Garden tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the […]

Damian Lillard inquired about Carmelo Anthony’s recent history, specifically his last two stops with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets in the last two years before landing with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this month. Lillard asked Melo upfront and was impressed with his forthcoming response: “I asked him what these last two […]

Carmelo Anthony was signed by the Portland Trail Blazers to provide the spark the team so badly needed after a 5-9 start to the 2019-20 season. Yet it was surprising to see him take a leadership initiative after being out of the NBA for a full calendar year. Damian Lillard still remembers his first time […]

Count Scottie Pippen as another NBA legend who is happy to see Carmelo Anthony back in the NBA. Melo signed with the Portland Trail Blazers last week, ending his more than one year exile from the NBA. Anthony had a vintage performance for the Blazers on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He put up 25 points […]

Hall of Fame point guard Allen Iverson was extremely critical of perceptions surrounding current Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, who signed with the Western Conference franchise team two weeks ago after close to over a year away from an active roster spot. Iverson, 44, was Anthony’s teammate together with the Denver Nuggets and he […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum wants somebody to sign Jamal Crawford now that Carmelo Anthony is “free.” Crawford is still on the open market. The Blazers ended Anthony’s exile from the NBA last week after they signed the 10-time All-Star to a non-guaranteed deal: Tuesday thoughts…. Melo free , now its time @JCrossover […]

Carmelo Anthony had many NBA friends hoping he would return to the court, including some powerful ones in LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor the Miami Heat ever came close to signing him before the Portland Trail Blazers snagged him two weeks ago. The perennial scorer revealed he never […]

Carmelo Anthony found himself withstanding the horrors of being without an NBA team for a full calendar year, with some of his friends in the league already employed by a team and playing. One player that shared the same internal problem when the phone wasn’t ringing was Jamal Crawford, who Melo leaned on through a […]

Carmelo Anthony’s return to the NBA after a full year absence was largely seen as one last opportunity to play in the league after signing with the Portland Trail Blazers two weeks ago. Yet the perennial scorer wouldn’t go as far as to call this 2019-20 season his swan song, hoping to play until his […]

Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard had high praise for Carmelo Anthony’s breakout performance in Monday night’s 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Anthony had been out of the NBA for roughly one year. However, the Blazers decided to sign the former Syracuse standout earlier this month. Portland needed some help at the power forward position, and […]

Carmelo Anthony had easily his best game with his new team on Monday, as he led the Portland Trail Blazers to a blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls, 117-94. Vintage Melo was on full display on the evening, as the 10-time All-Star logged a season-high 25 points (on 10-of-20 shooting), four 3-pointers, eight rebounds, a […]

Monday night’s blowout victory against a hapless Chicago Bulls side was an excellent preview of a best-case scenario in terms of Carmelo Anthony’s fit with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star was in vintage form, putting up 25 points (on 10-of-20 shooting), four 3-pointers, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and two turnovers in […]

Carmelo Anthony endured an odd chain of events in the past two years, first being traded to the Atlanta Hawks after an unsuccessful stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder and then being dealt to the Chicago Bulls after a 10-game cup of tea with the Houston Rockets. Some wondered if the Bulls would make a […]

Despite being pummeled by the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is still in awe of Carmelo Anthony, calling him ‘one of the best players ever.’ In his fourth game back, Anthony put on a vintage performance with 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. He was 10-of-20 from the field, […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock on Monday night, scoring a season-best 25 points, eight rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes to lead his team to a 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Not only did Melo help the struggling Blazers snap an ugly four-game slide, he also passed Alex […]

Carmelo Anthony just led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 117-94 win against the Chicago Bulls. The 10-time All-Star and former NBA scoring champion finished with a season-high 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. During the process, he also passed Alex English for 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. It was undoubtedly a […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony passed Alex English on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Anthony entered Monday with 25,590 career points, good for 19th place in NBA history. He passed English, who scored 25,613 during his career. Carmelo Anthony has passed Alex English for 18th on the All-Time […]

Carmelo Anthony is trying to rehabilitate his career with the Portland Trail Blazers in his what might be his final season in the NBA. However, he still provides enough flashes that his offseason workout videos continue to intrigue NBA fans and front offices alike. In the Blazers’ Monday night game against the Chicago Bulls, Melo […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the most disappointing teams this season. After reaching the Western Conference Finals during their 2018-19 campaign, they are just 5-13 right now. They are set to face the Chicago Bulls, another cellar-dwelling team on Monday night, and fans are hoping that they will be able to turn things […]

One of the biggest non-NBA storylines during the offseason was the rap battle between Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The two threw diss tracks at each other, dividing fans as to who roasted who. One month after they decided to call it quits, O’Neal reflected on his rap […]

Damian Lillard praised Zach LaVine’s recent game-winner against the Charlotte Hornets, a case of real recognizing real ahead of Monday’s matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. In the midst of true havoc in the lane, LaVine found the ball with only seconds left and scooted behind the 3-point line, letting go […]

Hassan Whiteside is expecting to suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with right hip tendinosis, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. The Portland Trail Blazers center is averaging a strong 14.9 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this season and his presence on the boards could […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is probable for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after missing the two games due to a hip injury, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic: Blazers say Hassan Whiteside (hip) is probable and Gary Trent Jr. (Right hamstring strain) is questionable for Monday’s game at Chicago — Jason […]

The Portland Trail Blazers decided to bring aboard veteran Carmelo Anthony, primarily for his scoring ability. During Saturday’s defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony went for 11 points on 5-for-15 shooting, and he shot 0-for-8 from 3-point range. The majority of those looks were wide open, and Melo knows he missed an opportunity for a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA thus far. Just one year after making to to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, the Trail Blazers have slumped to a 5-12 start. Portland currently sits in 14th in the Western Conference after falling to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals last season. They entered the 2019-20 campaign with lofty expectations, yet sit at 5-12 after a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. One person not hitting the panic button? Star point guard Damian Lillard, who’s pleading with everybody to “just watch” […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard will play on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Lillard has missed the last two games due to back spasms. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard — who sat out last two games with back spasms — will return to action […]

Carmelo Anthony and Damian Lillard could take the floor for the first time as teammates on Saturday when the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lillard has missed Anthony’s first two games with the Blazers due to back spasms. The superstar point guard will be a game-time decision on Saturday. If Lillard plays, […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard says he will be a game-time decision for his team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Lillard says his back tightened up during a lifting session on Thursday. “Might be a thing I just have to play through. We’ll see,” […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a splash when they announced the signing of 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony. For a team that made it to the doorstep of the NBA Finals last season, the addition of Anthony is the equivalent of hoping to catch lightning in a bottle after a 5-11 start to the season. On […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard was unable to play in the past two games, dealing with back spasms, implicitly giving new teammate All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony the green light to start chucking in the former third-overall pick’s first games back after missing a calendar year of basketball. Lillard is expected to return […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is probable to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Lillard has missed the last two games due to back spasms. Blazers announce Damian Lillard (back) is probable for Saturday’s game at Cleveland. Hassan Whiteside (hip) is questionable — Jason Quick (@jwquick) November 22, 2019 The Blazers are […]

Carmelo Anthony had been shunned from returning to the NBA, seemingly in a hole too deep to come back from after the Houston Rockets elected to waive him after 10 games last season. Now that he’s found a home with the Portland Trail Blazers, Melo explained why so many teams with open roster spots and […]

Los Angeles Lakers bench cog Jared Dudley took his share of flak this summer after many media personalities noticed Carmelo Anthony had yet to find a place on an NBA roster. LeBron James had clamored for Melo as a potential help piece in the past, but the Lakers opted to add a veteran spot-up shooter […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo remembers the first time he had to go against Carmelo Anthony. For Melo it was just another day in the office, but the then-New York Knicks star would soon find out the kid from Greece had the right cojones to take him on. Now a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, Melo reminisced […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo still recalls the first time he matched up against Carmelo Anthony. On Thursday night, his Milwaukee Bucks were able to get past the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony’s new team after a year-long absence from the NBA, but back in Dec. 18, 2013, Antetokounmpo was not The Greek Freak, but a talented player trying […]