LeBron James apparently wants to share some shine with Carmelo Anthony. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar wants his team to acquire the Houston Rockets forward, The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported Thursday, citing an NBA source. James reportedly still considers Anthony, his good friend, to be a valuable contributor on an NBA court and doesn’t want his career to end with a whimper. James also believes his young Lakers teammates might benefit from another veteran presence. However, James hasn’t pushed the Lakers to sign Anthony yet, according to Vardon. ” … sources said there had been no request made by James to Lakers president Magic Joh... NESN.com
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Carmelo Anthony Reveals Biggest Regret About His Thunder Stint
Carmelo Anthony heads to his next NBA destination with a tinge of regret. The Houston Rockets forward published a farewell letter to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in The Oklahoman, in which he thanked the community for their support and also revealed why he’s remorseful over his one-season tenure on the team. “IN LIFE, I’ve learned that things don’t always turn out how you want,” Anthony wrote. “I wanted nothing more than to make it work here & help bring this city a championship. I’m sorry it didn’t work out while I was here.” Anthony arrived in OKC with hopes of teaming up
NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Blocking Kyrie Irving’s Path To Knicks
Kyrie Irving would like to “come home,” that much as been made clear. But Carmelo Anthony could be keeping the star guard from his desired destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers star reportedly requested to be traded in order to get out of LeBron James’ shadow, and one of his preferred destinations is the New York Knicks. But any deal with the Knicks almost certainly would involve Anthony, and the 33-year-old star has another idea in mind. ESPN’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday, citing league sources, that Irving being sent to the Knicks is “unlikely” because Anthony is set on joining the Houston Rockets instead of the Cavs. “He... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Rockets ‘Turning Full Attention’ To Carmelo Anthony Trade
The Houston Rockets sure have been busy this offseason. The Rockets already have acquired Chris Paul and signed superstar guard James Harden to an extension, which reportedly is the biggest in NBA history, but they reportedly have their sights set on even more. Houston is “turning full attention” to adding Carmelo Anthony to its roster in a trade with the New York Knicks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst. It appears the Rockets are going all in trying to find the right mix that can compete for an NBA title in the age of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James. But there are no guarantees the Knicks would... NESN.com
Carmelo Anthony Responds To George Karl’s Personal Attacks With Grace, Class
George Karl hasn’t dragged Carmelo Anthony into the verbal mud, at least not yet. The New York Knicks star responded Thursday to criticisms Karl makes against him in his upcoming book, “Furious George: My Forty Years Surviving NBA Divas, Clueless GMs, and Poor Shot Selection,” sending his former coach his best wishes via ESPN’s Ian Begley. Many expected to Anthony to fire back at Karl, who questioned the nine-time NBA All-Star’s commitment, sense of teamwork and upbringing. Anthony’s reaction contrasts with those of three other former Denver Nuggets players, whom Karl coached. J.R. Smith and Reggie Evans described Karl as “sad... NESN.com
Craig Sager Returns From Illness To Interview Carmelo Anthony (Video)
Craig Sager’s back, and it’s like he never left. The colorful NBA sideline reporter did his first interview since being diagnosed with leukemia Sunday before the NBA All-Star Game. Sager interviewed Carmelo Anthony via satellite from Orlando, Fla., and even showed off his, well, interesting short suit. Sager said he hopes to be back full-time by March 1, and he’s been recovering thanks to support from the NBA community. Even Kevin Garnett, who famously told Sager to burn one of his crazy suits, checked in on the reporter every now and again. And even though Sager is itching to get back on the court, he’s still living life t...