History of Carmelo Anthony in Timeline
Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player, renowned as one of the NBA's greatest scorers. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 19 seasons in the league. He began his career at Syracuse University, where he led the Orange to a national championship in 2003 and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. In 2021, Anthony's decorated career was further recognized with his inclusion in the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
1976: Nuggets Join NBA
In 1976, the Denver Nuggets officially joined the NBA.
1977: George Gervin Sets Record
In 1977, George Gervin set the record when he was competing against David Thompson for the scoring title on the last day of the 1977-78 season.
1983: NBA Playoff Format
In 1983, the NBA went to a 16-team playoff format.
May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth
On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
1985: Nuggets Start 3-0
Before 2009, the last time the Nuggets started 3-0 was in 1985.
1985: Conference Finals
In 1985 was the last time the Denver Nuggets advanced to the Conference Finals.
1985: Nuggets Last Conference Finals Appearance
In 1985, prior to Carmelo Anthony's leadership in 2009, the Denver Nuggets had last appeared in the conference finals.
1987: 50 Wins
Before 2008, the last time the Nuggets had at least 50 wins was the 1987-88 NBA season.
1987: Nuggets Start 2-0
In 1987 was the last time the Nuggets started the season 2-0 prior to 2009.
1988: Alex English Scoring Record
In 1988, Alex English had the second most points through two games to start the season for the Nuggets.
1989: David Robinson Led Spurs in Scoring
In the 1989–90 NBA season, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs was the last NBA rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring before Carmelo Anthony.
1990: Michael Adams Season Ranking
In the 1990-91 season, Nuggets guard Michael Adams finished the season sixth in NBA scoring. His ranking was the highest for a Denver player before Carmelo Anthony.
1999: Growth Spurt
During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches, transforming into a 6-foot-5-inch swingman.
December 21, 2000: Kobe Bryant's Shooting Percentage
On December 21, 2000, Kobe Bryant had a higher field goal percentage than Carmelo Anthony had on February 8, 2008.
2000: Oak Hill Academy
Before the 2000-01 high school championship, Carmelo Anthony transfered to Oak Hill Academy for his senior campaign.
2001: Oak Hill Academy Season
During the 2001-02 campaign, Carmelo Anthony played at Oak Hill Academy and won the tournament MVP at The Les Schwab Invitational.
2001: Antonio McDyess All-Star
In 2001, Antonio McDyess was the last Denver Nugget to be named an All-Star before Carmelo Anthony.
2001: Metro Player of the Year
In 2001, Carmelo Anthony was named The Baltimore Sun's metro player of the year, as well as Baltimore Catholic League player of the year.
2002: Season at Syracuse University
During the 2002-03 season, Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University, where he averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game
In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played in the McDonald's All-American Game and scored 19 points and won the Sprite Slam Jam dunk contest.
June 26, 2003: Drafted by Denver Nuggets
On June 26, 2003, Carmelo Anthony's NBA career began when he was chosen third overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
October 29, 2003: NBA Regular Season Debut
On October 29, 2003, Carmelo Anthony made his NBA regular season debut in a win against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
2003: Drafted by the Denver Nuggets
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony entered the NBA draft and was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets.
2003: NCAA Tournament Title
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title. He also earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.
2003: Signed Shoe Deal with Jordan Brand
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony signed his first shoe deal with Jordan Brand for $3.5 million per year for six years.
2003: Nuggets Draft Carmelo Anthony
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony was drafted by the Denver Nuggets, who had previously finished with one of the worst records in the NBA.
2003: Syracuse National Championship
In 2003, Carmelo Anthony won a national championship as a freshman with the Syracuse Orange and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
2003: Declared for the NBA Draft
In 2003, after accomplishing his goals at Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
February 9, 2004: Reaches 1,000 Career Points
On February 9, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player to reach the 1,000-point plateau in NBA history.
February 13, 2004: Rookie Challenge
On February 13, 2004, Anthony participated in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend.
March 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
March 14, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From March 10, 2004 – March 14, 2004 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
March 30, 2004: Sets Nuggets Rookie Scoring Record
On March 30, 2004, Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points against the Seattle SuperSonics to set a new Denver Nuggets franchise record for most points in a game by a rookie.
April 6, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
April 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week
From April 6, 2004 – April 10, 2004 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
December 4, 2004: Reaches 2,000 Career Points
On December 4, 2004, Carmelo Anthony became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career points.
2004: Playoff Losses
From 2004-2008, Carmelo Anthony had lost in five straight playoff appearances.
2004: Engagement to Alani "La La" Vazquez
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony became engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez.
2004: Led the Nuggets to the Playoffs
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony began leading the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year, a streak that would last until 2010.
2004: Donation After Tsunami
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts following the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
2004: Playoff Appearance with Nuggets
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony helped the Denver Nuggets qualify for the playoffs as the eighth seed, marking a significant turnaround for the team.
2004: Cited for Marijuana Possession
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession at Denver International Airport. Charges were later dropped when a friend took responsibility. Also in 2004, Anthony appeared in a video entitled Stop Snitchin'.
2004: Member of 2004 USA Olympic Basketball Team
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was selected, along with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, to be part of the USA Olympic basketball team that won the bronze medal at the Olympics.
2004: Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony won a bronze medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
2004: First Signature Shoe Released
In 2004, Carmelo Anthony's first signature shoe, the Jordan Carmelo 1.5, was released.
November 23, 2005: 1,000th Career Rebound
On November 23, 2005, Carmelo Anthony hauled down his 1,000th career rebound while playing against the Detroit Pistons.
2005: Appeared in Common's "Be" Music Video
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be".
2005: $1,000 Donated Per Point Scored
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston on January 8 and 9.
2005: Rookie Challenge MVP
In 2005, Carmelo Anthony played in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge and became the MVP of the game, scoring a game-high 31 points.
January 8, 2006: Game-Winning Shot Against Houston
On January 8, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning jump shot in the last five seconds against the Houston Rockets.
January 16, 2006: Named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
On January 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was chosen as the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year for his performance at the FIBA World Championship.
January 18, 2006: Late Game Shot Against Cavaliers
On January 18, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a shot in the final 22 seconds against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing a lead that the Nuggets did not relinquish.
March 13, 2006: NBA Player of the Week
From March 13, 2006 – March 19, 2006 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
March 17, 2006: 5,000 Career Points
On March 17, 2006, Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points against the Memphis Grizzlies to push his career point total over the 5,000 mark, becoming the second youngest player to accomplish that feat.
March 19, 2006: NBA Player of the Week
From March 13, 2006 – March 19, 2006 Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.
August 23, 2006: Set U.S. Scoring Record at FIBA Tournament
On August 23, 2006, Carmelo Anthony set the U.S. scoring record with 35 points against Italy at the FIBA World Championship.
December 14, 2006: Opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center"
On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore, contributing to community development and youth support.
2006: Partnered with Hemelgarn Racing
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing in the IndyCar Series season; the team dismantled after a crash at the Indy 500.
2006: Ranked in "The Giving Back 30 List"
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony was listed as number eight in "The Giving Back 30 List of Largest Charitable Donations by Celebrities" for charitable contributions totaling $4,282,000.
2006: Friend Cited for Marijuana Possession in Anthony's Vehicle
In 2006, Carmelo Anthony's friend was cited for marijuana possession and traffic violations while driving Anthony's vehicle. Later in 2006, Anthony was involved in the Knicks-Nuggets brawl and suspended for 15 games.
February 2, 2007: Car Accident
On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J.R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident, with no injuries reported.
March 7, 2007: Birth of Son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony
On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, was born.
2007: Regular Season
In the 2007-08 season, the Nuggets finished with 50 wins.
January 24, 2008: NBA All-Star Selection
On January 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was named to his second consecutive NBA All-Star Game, his first as a starter, leading in votes among Western Conference forwards.
April 14, 2008: Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
On April 14, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Denver. He was later released to a sober party and the Nuggets suspended him for two games.
June 24, 2008: Pleaded Guilty to Driving While Ability-Impaired
On June 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while ability-impaired; the original DUI charge was dropped. He received a sentence of probation, community service, and fines.
December 10, 2008: Tied NBA Record for Points in a Quarter
On December 10, 2008, Carmelo Anthony tied George Gervin's record for most points scored in a single quarter, with 33 points in the third quarter, during a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2008: Playoff Losses
From 2004-2008, Carmelo Anthony had lost in five straight playoff appearances.
2008: Member of 2008 Summer Olympics Team
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was a member of the USA Olympic team in Beijing that won the gold medal.
2008: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Professional Athlete of the Year
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was named Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Professional Athlete of the Year.
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
January 4, 2009: Hand Injury
On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers.
January 2009: Selected as Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Professional Athlete of the Year
In January 2009, Carmelo Anthony was selected as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's professional athlete of the year for 2008.
January 30, 2009: Return from Injury
On January 30, 2009, Carmelo Anthony returned to the Nuggets' starting lineup after recovering from a broken bone in his hand, scoring 19 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.
April 14, 2009: Headliner for Induction Banquet
On April 14, 2009, Carmelo Anthony was a special award headliner for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet.
April 2009: ESPN RISE All-Decade Team
In April 2009, Carmelo Anthony was named to the ESPN RISE's all-decade team, recognizing his achievements over the past decade.
April 29, 2009: First Playoff Series Win
On April 29, 2009, Carmelo Anthony secured his first playoff series win as the Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-86, with Anthony scoring a playoff career-high 34 points.
2009: Led Nuggets to Conference Finals
In 2009, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to their first conference finals appearance since 1985, marking a significant achievement for the team.
2009: Start of the Season
In 2009, Carmelo Anthony totaled 71 points in the opening two games, scoring 30 points in the home opener and 41 the next night.
January 21, 2010: NBA All-Star Game Selection
On January 21, 2010, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, leading the Western Conference ballots in votes for forwards.
March 26, 2010: Game-Winning Shot Against Raptors
On March 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Toronto Raptors.
July 10, 2010: Married Alani "La La" Vazquez
On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married Alani "La La" Vazquez in New York City, with the ceremony filmed for a reality series.
November 15, 2010: Career High Rebounds
On November 15, 2010, Carmelo Anthony had 20 points and a career-high 22 rebounds for the first 20-20 game of his career against the Phoenix Suns.
November 26, 2010: Game Winning Jumper
On November 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer against the Bulls.
2010: Playoff Streak with Nuggets Continues
From 2004 to 2010, Carmelo Anthony continued to lead the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs, achieving consistent success during this period.
2010: Death of Sister Michelle
In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's sister, Michelle, passed away.
February 22, 2011: Traded to Knicks
On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony, along with Chauncey Billups, was traded to the New York Knicks in a multi-player deal.
2011: Started Wearing Number 7
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony started wearing number 7 which he wore until 2017.
2011: Traded to New York Knicks
In 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks before the NBA trade deadline.
2011: First Full Season as a Knick
The 2011-12 season brought new expectations, as the season would be Carmelo Anthony's first full season as a Knick.
January 2012: Greatest McDonald's All-Americans
In January 2012, Carmelo Anthony was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans, celebrating his high school achievements.
December 3, 2012: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On December 3, 2012, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for November 26 to December 2, 2012.
2012: Guest Appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony had guest appearances in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise.
2012: Second Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, Carmelo Anthony secured a second gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.
2012: Guest Starred in "Nurse Jackie"
In spring 2012, Carmelo Anthony guest starred in several episodes of the Showtime series "Nurse Jackie".
January 7, 2013: Second Player of the Week Award
On January 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony received his second Player of the Week award for games played from December 31, 2012, to January 6, 2013, after leading the team to a 2–1 record, averaging a league-best 36.0 points per game.
January 9, 2013: Suspension for Confrontation
On January 9, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was suspended for one game without pay for confronting Kevin Garnett after a game on January 7.
January 30, 2013: Knicks Team Record
On January 30, 2013, Carmelo Anthony set the Knicks' team record with 30 straight 20-point games, breaking the old record set by Richie Guerin.
March 29, 2013: Victory Over the Charlotte Bobcats
On March 29, 2013, Carmelo Anthony recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 111–102 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.
March 31, 2013: Double-Double Against Celtics
On March 31, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win against the Boston Celtics, recording a double-double in consecutive games.
April 2, 2013: Career High 50 Points
On April 2, 2013, Carmelo Anthony tied his career high by scoring 50 points in a 102–90 win over the Miami Heat, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 50+ points with no baskets in the paint.
April 7, 2013: Victory Over Oklahoma City Thunder
On April 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points and 12 rebounds, as the Knicks tallied their 12th straight win in a 125–120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
April 8, 2013: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On April 8, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period April 1–7, 2013, after leading the Knicks to a 4–0 record and averaging 41.8 points per game.
April 11, 2013: Knicks' Winning Streak Ends
On April 11, 2013, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Bulls, despite Anthony scoring 36 points and setting a franchise record with six straight games with at least 35 points.
April 15, 2013: Eastern Conference Player of the Week and Scoring Champion
On April 15, 2013, Carmelo Anthony won his second straight Eastern Conference Player of the Week award and became the 2013 NBA scoring champion with 28.7 points per game.
May 23, 2013: All-NBA Second Team Selection
On May 23, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second time in his career.
2013: Appeared in Chinese Film "Amazing"
In 2013, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the Chinese film "Amazing" along with Dwight Howard and Scottie Pippen.
January 24, 2014: Career-High 62 Points
On January 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 62 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, setting a Knicks' single-game scoring record and a Madison Square Garden single-game scoring record.
February 16, 2014: Seventh All-Star Game
On February 16, 2014, Carmelo Anthony played in his seventh All-Star Game as a starter for the East All-Stars.
March 10, 2014: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On March 10, 2014, Carmelo Anthony won his second Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for games played March 3–9, after averaging 29.0 points per game.
June 23, 2014: Opt-Out of Knicks Contract
On June 23, 2014, Carmelo Anthony informed the Knicks that he would opt out of his contract and become a free agent.
July 13, 2014: Re-Signing with the Knicks
On July 13, 2014, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Knicks to a five-year, $124 million contract.
2014: Made Cameo Appearance in Sons of Anarchy
In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of Sons of Anarchy.
January 2015: Klay Thompson Breaks Record
In January 2015, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors broke Carmelo Anthony's record for points scored in a quarter.
January 22, 2015: All-Star Game Starter
On January 22, 2015, Carmelo Anthony was named as a starter in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, his seventh consecutive start and eighth overall.
2015: Founded Puerto Rico FC
In 2015, Carmelo Anthony founded the North American Soccer League expansion club, Puerto Rico FC, as a community outreach and long-term investment.
January 20, 2016: Passing Larry Bird in Career Points
On January 20, 2016, in the Knicks' 118–111 overtime win against the Jazz, Carmelo Anthony recorded 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, while passing Larry Bird for 31st place in career points scored.
March 9, 2016: Passing Clyde Drexler in Career Scoring
On March 9, 2016, Carmelo Anthony passed Clyde Drexler in the career scoring list, moving up to No. 29, during the team's victory against the Phoenix Suns.
April 2016: US Olympic Team Leader
As of April 2016, Carmelo Anthony was the US Olympic team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and games played.
December 9, 2016: Eclipse 23,000 Point Mark
On December 9, 2016, Carmelo Anthony became the fifth active player to eclipse the 23,000 point mark, also becoming the 29th player in NBA history to reach this scoring milestone.
December 25, 2016: Passing Elgin Baylor on Christmas Day
On December 25, 2016, during a Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony moved past Elgin Baylor into 28th place on the NBA career scoring list.
2016: Guest Appearance in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Film
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony had a guest appearance in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action film.
2016: Won Third Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Carmelo Anthony won his third Olympic gold medal with Team USA, becoming the first player in US men's basketball history to achieve this feat. He was also named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
January 11, 2017: Passing Robert Parish in Career Scoring
On January 11, 2017, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to move past Robert Parish into 26th place in the NBA career scoring ladder.
January 19, 2017: Knicks Record
On January 19, 2017, Anthony scored a Knicks-record 25 points in the second quarter.
January 29, 2017: Season High 45 Points
On January 29, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points in a quadruple-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
February 12, 2017: Passing Charles Barkley in Career Scoring
On February 12, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 25 points to move past Charles Barkley into 25th position in the NBA career scoring list in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
February 15, 2017: All-Star Game Replacement
On February 15, 2017, Carmelo Anthony was announced as the replacement for Kevin Love on the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, gaining his tenth All-Star appearance.
February 25, 2017: Last 30-Point Game Before February 23, 2020
February 25, 2017, was the last time Carmelo Anthony scored over 30 points in a game before he scored 32 on February 23, 2020.
March 12, 2017: 10,000 points for two franchises
On March 12, 2017, in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony became only the third player to score 10,000 points for two franchises.
September 25, 2017: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On September 25, 2017, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick.
November 9, 2017: Passing Allen Iverson in All-Time Scoring List
On November 9, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list, moving to 24th place.
November 26, 2017: Passing Ray Allen in All-Time Scoring List
On November 26, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Ray Allen on the NBA all-time scoring list and moved to 23rd place.
December 11, 2017: Passing Vince Carter in All-Time Scoring List
On December 11, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Vince Carter for 22nd on the NBA all-time scoring list.
2017: Stopped Wearing Number 7
In 2017, Carmelo Anthony stopped wearing number 7 which he started wearing in 2011.
January 27, 2018: 25,000 Career Points
On January 27, 2018, Carmelo Anthony became the 21st NBA player to score 25,000 career points.
March 19, 2018: Passing Reggie Miller in Career Scoring
On March 19, 2018, Carmelo Anthony passed Reggie Miller into 19th place in the NBA career scoring ladder.
July 25, 2018: Traded to Atlanta Hawks
On July 25, 2018, Carmelo Anthony was traded by the Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade.
August 13, 2018: Signed with the Houston Rockets
On August 13, 2018, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets for $2.4 million, reuniting with his former Knicks coach, Mike D'Antoni.
November 8, 2018: Last NBA Game Before Signing With Trail Blazers
November 8, 2018, marked Carmelo Anthony's last NBA game before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers on November 19, 2019.
December 2018: Reconciled With La La
In December 2018, Carmelo Anthony and La La reconciled after living separately.
2018: Thirteen Shoes Released in Melo Line
As of 2018, thirteen shoes have been released in the Melo line.
January 22, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bulls
On January 22, 2019, Carmelo Anthony was traded by the Houston Rockets to the Chicago Bulls along with draft rights and cash considerations, in exchange for the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević. The trade helped the Rockets alleviate luxury tax penalties.
November 19, 2019: Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers and Debut
On November 19, 2019, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. On the same day, Anthony made his debut for the Trail Blazers in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 10 points.
January 1, 2020: Season-High Points Against the Knicks
On January 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 26 points in a game against the New York Knicks.
August 1, 2020: 21 Points in NBA Restart Game
On August 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' first game of the NBA restart against the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 10, 2020: Passed John Havlicek and Paul Pierce in Career Scoring
On August 10, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, passing John Havlicek and Paul Pierce on the NBA career scoring list.
August 13, 2020: Received the Maurice Lucas Award
On August 13, 2020, Carmelo Anthony was named the recipient of the 2019-20 Maurice Lucas Award just before the team's last game in the NBA restart.
November 2020: Re-signed with the Trail Blazers
In November 2020, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a one-year contract.
2020: Sold New York Property
In 2020, Carmelo Anthony sold his property in New York.
January 1, 2021: Moved Past Tim Duncan on NBA Career Scoring List
On January 1, 2021, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 18 points, moving past Tim Duncan into 14th place on the NBA career scoring list.
April 2021: Launched Production Company Creative 7
In April 2021, Carmelo Anthony launched a production company called Creative 7, named after his New York Knicks jersey number.
June 2021: La La Filed for Divorce
In June 2021, La La filed for divorce from Carmelo Anthony.
August 6, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 6, 2021, Carmelo Anthony signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Carmelo Anthony was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing him as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
January 28, 2022: 9th Player in NBA History to Reach 28,000 Points
On January 28, 2022, Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, becoming the 9th player in NBA history to reach 28,000 points.
April 5, 2022: Final NBA Game
On April 5, 2022, Carmelo Anthony played his final NBA game, scoring 10 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.
May 22, 2023: Announced Retirement from the NBA
On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony officially announced his retirement from the NBA.
November 2023: Launched Podcast 7PM in Brooklyn
In November 2023, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero launched a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn.
