Yardbarker: Carmelo Anthony

NBA Betting: Nuggets vs Bulls

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47:00 -0500

The Denver Nuggets and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center. Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 2-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Nuggets were defeated 125-100 by the Hawks last time out as 3-point underdogs. That game's 225 points sailed OVER the posted total of 210.5. Carmelo Anthony collected a game-high 30 points, and Chauncey Billups added 27 in a l...

800th win puts Jim Boeheim in elite company

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:09 -0500

He has been around Jim Boeheim long enough that some of these numbers can start to run together. "I was there in 1989," Mike Hopkins said. "Now it seems like I've gone through four or five of these moments." There is accomplishment in every coaching milestone, from a coach's first victory to all the nice, round numbers that might follow. In college basketball, though, 800 is one stands apart from the rest. Hopkins played for Boeheim in 1993, when he earned his 4...

VIDEO: Hill believes in 'Melo, Nuggets

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:49:13 -0500

Never a big believer in the Nuggets, Randy Hill is changing his mind. Or, more accurately, Carmelo Anthony is changing it for him.

VIDEO: Hill believes in Nuggets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:55:32 -0500

Never a big believer in the Nuggets, Randy Hill is changing his mind. Or, more accurately, Carmelo Anthony is changing it for him.

Mile High motivation moves 'Melo to be more vocal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:00 -0500

All the talk about Denver standing still this offseason fueled the fast start by Carmelo Anthony and Co. That's right: Slights are, well, nuggets of motivation for 'Melo, Ken Berger says.

Melo's average drops as Nuggets win again

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:59:08 -0500

By Chris Sheridan EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Another 2.5 points dropped off Carmelo Anthony’s scoring average Wednesday night, but if you think he cared much about it, you don’t understand the new Carmelo Anthony. Anthony made his first shot, missed his next 12, made six of his next eight and then finished his night with two airballs in the early part of the fourth quarter after the Nuggets had broken open what was a tight game at halftime and rolled over the hapless and winless N...

Week 1 observations

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:21:52 -0500

Here are five things worth noting in week one 1) Carmelo Anthony is playing like the MVP: Melo leads the NBA in scoring with 37.7 points per game and has scored at least 40 points in two straight games. He also has attempted 41 free throws and averaging 7 rebounds per game. The Nuggets are 3-0 [...]

'Melo's 42 upstages Mayo

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:07:00 -0500

Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

'Melo's 42 upstages Mayo, lift Nuggets in shootout

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:07:00 -0500

Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

The Starting Blocks power rankings: Here comes Carmelo Anthony

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:09:52 -0500

Tracy Boulian/The Plain DealerLook out below! Shaquille O'Neal torments the rim at The Q. The biggest surprise at the start of the season is that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been slow out of the gate. Not only have they...

Carmelo Anthony Annihilates Utah’s Paul Millsap

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:20:51 -0500

If you went to bed early or had other things to do besides watch the Denver-Utah game on ESPN last night, you made the wrong decision. One, because the NBA is awesome and this is its strongest iteration since about, oh, 1996; and two, because you missed Carmelo Anthony’s enormous dunk over Paul Millsap, who [...]

Carmelo Anthony charity event TOMORROW...

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:37:00 -0500

Fellow Stiffs...

If you're based in Denver and are looking for something fun to do tomorrow night, come join me and other Nuggets fans at the grand opening of Carmelo Anthony's new barber shop. The details are below or you can click on the image or visit the site for more information. If you decide to make it and want to meet me, email me beforehand and let me know. Hope to see you there!

"MELO OUT at STUDIO 15"

6-11pm

Carmelo Anthony will be signing autographs from 7-8pm

Join Lead Alliance, Carmelo Anthony, Denver Magazine, The Beat Show and Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver at Studio 15 for a night of haircuts, community, networking, live music, prizes, and FREE drinks and food.

Mingle with local socialites, celebrities and professional athletes.

Raffle with autographed merchandise from Carmelo Anthony.

You MUST RSVP at meloout@lamgworldwide.com. To RSVP and enter the raffle you MUST BOOK AN APPOINTMENT by calling Studio 15 at 303-295-1880 and mentioning "Melo Out" for a 25% discount.

Carmelo Anthony's Workout Routine

Fri, 29 May 2009 20:15:58 -0500

It's a couple minutes until tip-off for game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, and Carmelo Anthony just turned 25, my age in a couple of months. Although I'm pulling for the Lakers, Melo is one of my favorite players partially because he's a Maryland dude like myself, and the other reason besides his ability to get to the paint, draw fouls, shoot threes, and kill you with the mid-range game, is because he's also gritty and is willing to stand up for his teammates, unfortunat...