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Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony is a retired American professional basketball player celebrated for his scoring prowess and decorated career. A ten-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA Team selection, he led Syracuse University to a national championship in 2003, earning the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. After 19 seasons in the NBA, Anthony was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame twice in 2025, both individually and as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.

May 29, 1984: Carmelo Anthony's Birth

On May 29, 1984, Carmelo Kyam Anthony was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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1985: Nuggets Conference Finals Appearance

In 1985, the Denver Nuggets made their first conference finals appearance.

1989: Last Rookie to Lead Playoff Team in Scoring

In 1989-90, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs led a playoff team in scoring, making Carmelo Anthony the first NBA rookie to lead a playoff team in scoring since David Robinson in 2004.

1999: Growth Spurt

During the summer of 1999, Carmelo Anthony grew 5 inches, reaching a height of 6-foot-5-inch.

December 21, 2000: Bryant records high field goal percentage

On December 21, 2000, Kobe Bryant recorded a .769 field goal percentage on a 20-of-26 shooting effort, in a 99–94 road victory over the Houston Rockets. This was mentioned as the highest in the last 13 years for a player who took 25 or more shots in a game.

2000: Transfer Considerations

In 2000, Carmelo Anthony's mother considered transferring him to a different school due to his dropping grades.

2001: AAU Tournament and Transfer to Oak Hill Academy

During the summer of 2001, Carmelo Anthony led an AAU Baltimore Select team to the Final Four of the Adidas Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, he transferred to Oak Hill Academy for his senior year.

2001: Baltimore Sun's 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.

2001: Oak Hill Academy Campaign

In 2001, Oak Hill Academy started the 2001-02 campaign boasting a 42-game winning streak.

2002: Season at Syracuse University

During the 2002-03 season, Carmelo Anthony played one season at Syracuse University.

2002: McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic

In 2002, Carmelo Anthony played in the Jordan Brand Classic, scoring a game-high 27 points, and the 2002 McDonald's All-American Game, where he 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 Debut

On October 29, 2003, Carmelo Anthony made his NBA regular season debut in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.

2003: NCAA Tournament Title and Most Outstanding Player Award

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony helped guide the Syracuse Orangemen to their first ever NCAA tournament title and earned the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Award.

2003: 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: Drafted by Denver Nuggets

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony was drafted by the Denver Nuggets, who had a 17-65 record the season before.

2003: National Championship with Syracuse Orange

In 2003, Carmelo Anthony, as a freshman playing for the Syracuse Orange, won the NCAA national championship and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

2003: Declared for NBA Draft

In 2003, after accomplishing his goals at Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.

2003: Selected by Denver Nuggets in NBA Draft

In 2003, after one season at Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony entered the NBA draft and was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets.

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 at All-Star Weekend

On February 13, 2004, Carmelo Anthony participated in the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge at All-Star Weekend.

March 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week

From March 10, 2004 to March 14, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.

March 14, 2004: NBA Player of the Week

From March 10, 2004 to 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, setting 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 to April 10, 2004, Carmelo Anthony was named NBA Player of the Week.

April 10, 2004: NBA Player of the Week

From April 6, 2004 to 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: Stop Snitchin' Video Appearance

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony appeared in a video entitled "Stop Snitchin'" which warned against collaborating with the police. He later distanced himself from the video.

2004: Engagement to La La Vazquez

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony became engaged to Alani "La La" Vazquez.

2004: Donation After Tsunami

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony donated $35,000 to relief efforts after the tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake.

2004: Won bronze medal at the Olympics

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was a member of the USA Olympic basketball team that won the bronze medal at the Olympics.

2004: Marijuana Citation

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession; however, the charges were later dropped.

2004: Release of First Signature Shoe

In 2004, Carmelo Anthony's first signature shoe, the Jordan Carmelo 1.5, was released.

Nike Jordan Carmelo 1.5 Low
Nike Jordan Carmelo 1.5 Low

2004: Playoff Appearance and Loss to Timberwolves

In the 2004 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets faced the top-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round, where they were eventually eliminated in five games.

2004: Playoff Appearance with Denver Nuggets

Starting in 2004, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year until 2010.

November 23, 2005: Anthony hauls down 1,000th career rebound

On November 23, 2005, while playing against the Detroit Pistons, Carmelo Anthony secured his 1,000th career rebound.

2005: Music Video Appearance

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the music video for Common's song "Be" from the album Be.

2005: MVP of Rookie Challenge

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony became the MVP of the Got Milk? Rookie Challenge, scoring 31 points.

2005: Charitable Donations

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony donated $1,000 per point scored against San Antonio and Houston. He also committed $3 million to Syracuse University for a basketball practice facility.

2005: Clutch Performer in the NBA

In 2005, Carmelo Anthony established himself as one of the premier clutch performers in the NBA, making five game-winning shots in the last five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime during the 2005-06 season.

January 8, 2006: Anthony makes game-winning shot at Houston

On January 8, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning jump shot in the last five seconds against Houston.

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 following his performance at the FIBA World Championship.

January 18, 2006: Anthony gives Nuggets lead vs Cavaliers in final 22 seconds.

On January 18, 2006, Carmelo Anthony made a shot in the final 22 seconds against the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the Nuggets a lead that they maintained to win.

March 13, 2006: Anthony wins NBA Player of the Week

From March 13, 2006 to March 19, 2006, Carmelo Anthony won NBA Player of the Week honors.

March 17, 2006: Anthony surpasses 5,000 career points

On March 17, 2006, Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, surpassing 5,000 career points and becoming the second-youngest player to achieve this milestone.

March 19, 2006: Anthony wins NBA Player of the Week

From March 13, 2006 to March 19, 2006, Carmelo Anthony won NBA Player of the Week honors.

August 23, 2006: Set U.S. scoring record against Italy in FIBA tournament

On August 23, 2006, Carmelo Anthony set the U.S. scoring record in a game with 35 points against Italy during the FIBA World Championship. He was later named to the FIBA World Championship All-Tournament Team.

December 14, 2006: Opening of Youth Development Center

On December 14, 2006, Carmelo Anthony opened "The Carmelo Anthony Youth Development Center" in Baltimore.

December 16, 2006: Knicks-Nuggets Brawl

On December 16, 2006, Carmelo Anthony was involved in the Knicks-Nuggets brawl at Madison Square Garden, resulting in a 15-game suspension.

2006: Partnership with Hemelgarn Racing

In 2006, Carmelo Anthony partnered with Hemelgarn Racing in the IndyCar Series season. Two cars qualified for the 2006 Indianapolis 500 under the moniker "Car-Melo," but the team dismantled after a crash.

2006: Listed 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", with charitable contributions totaling $4,282,000.

February 2, 2007: Anthony involved in a car accident with teammate

On February 2, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and teammate J.R. Smith were involved in a minor car accident where neither player was injured; the car driven by Smith belonged to Anthony.

March 7, 2007: Birth of Son Kiyan

On March 7, 2007, Carmelo Anthony and La La Vazquez welcomed their son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony.

2007: Member of Team USA during the FIBA Americas Championship

In 2007, Carmelo Anthony was a member of Team USA during the FIBA Americas Championship, where the team went undefeated with a 10-0 record.

January 24, 2008: Anthony named to NBA All-Star Game as starter

On January 24, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was named a starter for the NBA All-Star Game, leading Western Conference forwards in votes.

April 14, 2008: Arrested for DUI

On April 14, 2008, Carmelo Anthony was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, leading to a two-game suspension by the Nuggets.

December 10, 2008: Anthony ties NBA record for points in one quarter

On December 10, 2008, Carmelo Anthony tied George Gervin's record for most points scored in one quarter in NBA history, scoring 33 points in the third quarter against the Timberwolves.

2008: Member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

Carmelo Anthony was a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.

2008: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Award

In 2008, Carmelo Anthony was selected as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's professional athlete of the year.

2008: Won gold medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics

In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal at the Beijing Summer Olympics as part of Team USA, contributing an average of 11.5 points per game.

2008: Gold Medal at the Olympics

In 2008, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.

2008: Nuggets make playoffs as eighth seed

In 2008, the Denver Nuggets finished as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with 50 wins, which was the highest win total for an eighth seed in NBA history at the time.

January 4, 2009: Anthony breaks a bone in his hand

On January 4, 2009, Carmelo Anthony broke a bone in his hand during a game against the Indiana Pacers and opted for a splint instead of surgery.

January 2009: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Award

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: Anthony returns to Nuggets lineup after injury

On January 30, 2009, Carmelo Anthony returned to the Nuggets' starting lineup after recovering from a hand injury, scoring 19 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

April 14, 2009: Induction Banquet Headliner

On April 14, 2009, Carmelo Anthony and Henry Cejudo were chosen to be the special award headliners for the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet.

April 2009: Named to ESPN RISE's all-decade team

In April 2009, Carmelo Anthony was named to the ESPN RISE's all-decade team.

April 29, 2009: Anthony wins first playoff series

On April 29, 2009, Carmelo Anthony won his first playoff series as the Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-86, where Anthony finished with a playoff career-high 34 points and four steals.

2009: Led Nuggets to Conference Finals

In 2009, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to their first conference finals appearance since 1985.

January 21, 2010: Anthony named All-Star starter

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, marking his third All-Star appearance and second as a starter.

March 26, 2010: Anthony makes game-winning shot against Raptors

On March 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning shot at the buzzer, after missing his first attempt, against the Toronto Raptors.

July 10, 2010: Marriage to La La Vazquez

On July 10, 2010, Carmelo Anthony married La La Vazquez in New York City. The VH1 network filmed the ceremony for a reality series called "La La's Full Court Wedding."

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November 15, 2010: Anthony records first 20-20 game

On November 15, 2010, Carmelo Anthony achieved his first 20-20 game, scoring 20 points and grabbing a career-high 22 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns.

November 26, 2010: Anthony hits game-winning jumper against Bulls

On November 26, 2010, Carmelo Anthony made a game-winning jumper at the buzzer against the Chicago Bulls.

2010: Playoff Appearance with Denver Nuggets

From 2004 to 2010, Carmelo Anthony led the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year.

2010: Sister Michelle's Death

In 2010, Carmelo Anthony's sister, Michelle, passed away.

February 22, 2011: Anthony traded to New York Knicks

On February 22, 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks along with Chauncey Billups, also involving the Minnesota Timberwolves. He signed a three-year, $65 million extension and chose to wear number 7.

2011: Wore Jersey Number 7

From 2011 to 2017, Carmelo Anthony wore jersey number 7 for the New York Knicks, which he named his production company after.

2011: Traded to the New York Knicks

In 2011, Carmelo Anthony was traded from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks just before the NBA trade deadline.

January 2012: Honored as one of the Greatest McDonald's All-Americans

In January 2012, Carmelo Anthony was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans.

December 2, 2012: End of Eastern Conference Player of the Week Period

On December 2, 2012, Carmelo Anthony finished the week that would result in him being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period November 26 to December 2, 2012.

December 3, 2012: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On December 3, 2012, Carmelo Anthony was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the period November 26 to December 2, 2012.

2012: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Appearance

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the Amazing Adventures spin-off comics to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV series.

2012: Gold Medal at the Olympics

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony won a gold medal with the US national team at the Olympics.

2012: Guest Star on Nurse Jackie

In spring 2012, Carmelo Anthony guest starred in several episodes of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie as a professional baseball player going through drug rehab.

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December 31, 2012: Start of Player of the Week Period

On December 31, 2012, Carmelo Anthony started the week that would result in him receiving his second Player of the Week award.

January 6, 2013: End of Player of the Week Period

On January 6, 2013, Carmelo Anthony finished the week that would result in him receiving his second Player of the Week award.

January 7, 2013: Received Second Player of the Week Award, Confrontation with Kevin Garnett

On January 7, 2013, Carmelo Anthony received his second Player of the Week award and had a confrontation with Kevin Garnett after a game.

January 9, 2013: Suspended for Confronting Kevin Garnett

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: Set Knicks' Team Record

On January 30, 2013, in a game against the Orlando Magic, Carmelo Anthony set the Knicks' team record with 30 straight 20-point games, breaking the old record set by Richie Guerin (29 games).

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: Win Against Boston 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. The Knicks won the season series against the Celtics (3–1) for the first time since the 2003–04 season.

April 2, 2013: Tied Career High

On April 2, 2013, Carmelo Anthony tied his career high by scoring 50 points in a 102–90 win over the Miami Heat and became the first player in NBA history to record 50+ points with no baskets in the paint.

April 7, 2013: Knicks Tallied Their 12th Straight Win

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. He overtook Kevin Durant in the scoring race.

April 8, 2013: Named 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. He led the Knicks to a 4–0 record during their 12-game winning streak, averaging 41.8 points per game.

April 11, 2013: End of Winning Streak, Franchise Record Set

On April 11, 2013, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended with a loss to the Bulls. Despite the loss, Anthony scored 36 points and set a franchise record with six straight games with at least 35 points.

April 15, 2013: Won Eastern Conference Player of the Week, NBA 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: Named to All-NBA Second Team

On May 23, 2013, Carmelo Anthony was named to the All-NBA Second Team, marking the second time in his career he received this honor.

2013: Appearance 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 Against Bobcats

On January 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 62 points in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, setting a Knicks' single-game scoring record and a Madison Square Garden single-game scoring record.

June 23, 2014: Opted Out of 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-signed with the Knicks

On July 13, 2014, Carmelo Anthony re-signed with the Knicks to a five-year, $124 million contract.

2014: Sons of Anarchy Cameo

In 2014, Carmelo Anthony made a cameo appearance in an episode of the FX series Sons of Anarchy.

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January 22, 2015: Named 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 North American Soccer League expansion club Puerto Rico FC.

January 20, 2016: Passed 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: Passed Clyde Drexler in Career Scoring List

On March 9, 2016, in the team's 128–97 victory against the Phoenix Suns, Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points with 7 rebounds as he passed Clyde Drexler in the career scoring list moving up to No. 29.

April 2016: US Olympic Team All-Time 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: Reached 23,000 Point Mark

On December 9, 2016, in a game against the Sacramento Kings, Carmelo Anthony became the fifth active player to eclipse the 23,000 point mark and the 29th player in NBA history to hit the scoring milestone.

December 25, 2016: Moved Past Elgin Baylor on NBA Career Scoring List

On December 25, 2016, in a Christmas Day game against the Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony moved past Elgin Baylor into 28th place on the NBA career scoring list when he scored 29 points upping his total to 23,156 compared to Baylor's 23,149.

2016: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Appearance

In 2016, Carmelo Anthony appeared in the action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and as a comic character in the Amazing Adventures spin-off comics to the 2012 TV series.

2016: Won third gold medal at Rio Olympics

In 2016, Carmelo Anthony secured his third gold medal at the Rio Olympic Games, setting records for a US male basketball player with his fourth straight Olympic appearance. He became the USA's all-time leading scorer and rebounder in Olympic history and was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

2016: Separation from La La

Shortly after the end of the 2016-17 regular season, it was reported that La La had moved out and the couple was living separately.

January 11, 2017: Moved Past Robert Parish in NBA Career Scoring

In a January 11, 2017, 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: Scored Knicks-Record 25 Points in Second Quarter

On January 19, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a Knicks-record 25 points in the second quarter, breaking the old record of 24 points shared by Willis Reed and Allan Houston.

January 29, 2017: Scored Season-High 45 Points

On January 29, 2017, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 45 points, his first 40-point game of the season, in a quadruple-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

February 12, 2017: Moved Past Charles Barkley in Career Scoring

In the February 12, 2017, game against the San Antonio Spurs, Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 25 points to move past Charles Barkley into 25th position in the NBA career scoring list.

February 15, 2017: Announced as 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, earning his tenth All-Star appearance.

February 25, 2017: Last time Anthony scored over 30 points before February 23, 2020

On February 25, 2017, Carmelo Anthony, playing for the New York Knicks, last scored over 30 points before his 32-point game on February 23, 2020.

March 12, 2017: Scored 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 the 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: Passed Allen Iverson on NBA all-time scoring list

On November 9, 2017, Carmelo Anthony passed Allen Iverson on the NBA all-time scoring list, moving to the 24th spot, with 28 points scored during the game.

November 26, 2017: Passed Ray Allen on NBA all-time scoring list

On November 26, 2017, Carmelo Anthony surpassed Ray Allen on the NBA all-time scoring list, advancing to 23rd place.

December 11, 2017: Passed Vince Carter on NBA all-time scoring list

On December 11, 2017, Carmelo Anthony moved past Vince Carter to take 22nd place on the NBA all-time scoring list.

2017: Wore Jersey Number 7

From 2011 to 2017, Carmelo Anthony wore jersey number 7 for the New York Knicks, which he named his production company after.

2017: Demanded a trade from Knicks due to conflicts with Phil Jackson

In 2017, after facing multiple conflicts with team president Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony demanded a trade from the New York Knicks. Initially, he was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, but later expanded his list to include the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

January 27, 2018: Scored 25,000 career points

On January 27, 2018, Carmelo Anthony became the 21st NBA player to score 25,000 career points.

March 19, 2018: Moved past Reggie Miller on NBA career scoring ladder

On March 19, 2018, during a victory over the Toronto Raptors, Carmelo Anthony scored 15 points, bringing his career total to 25,289 and surpassing Reggie Miller for 19th place on the NBA career scoring ladder.

July 25, 2018: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks

On July 25, 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Carmelo Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade, acquiring Dennis Schröder from the Hawks and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot from the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade aimed to reduce luxury tax payments.

August 13, 2018: Signed with the Houston Rockets

On August 13, 2018, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year, $2.4 million veterans minimum contract with the Houston Rockets, coached by his former Knicks coach, Mike D'Antoni.

November 8, 2018: Last NBA game before signing with Trail Blazers

November 8, 2018 marks Carmelo Anthony's last NBA game before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers on November 19, 2019.

December 2018: Reconciliation with La La

In December 2018, Carmelo Anthony and La La reconciled.

2018: Thirteen Shoes Released in Melo Line

As of 2018, thirteen shoes have been released in the Carmelo Anthony "Melo" line.

2018: Second-round pick traded to Knicks

In 2018, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded a second-round pick to the New York Knicks as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade completed September 25, 2017.

January 22, 2019: Traded to the Chicago Bulls

On January 22, 2019, the Houston Rockets traded Carmelo Anthony, the draft rights to Jon Diebler, and undisclosed cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević. This move helped the Rockets reduce luxury-tax penalties.

November 19, 2019: Signed by the Portland Trail Blazers and made debut

On November 19, 2019, Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Trail Blazers and debuted in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 10 points with 4 rebounds and 1 block in 24 minutes.

2019: Received the Maurice Lucas Award

Carmelo Anthony received the 2019-20 Maurice Lucas Award on August 13, 2020.

January 1, 2020: Scored a season-high 26 points against Knicks

On January 1, 2020, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high of 26 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.

August 1, 2020: Scored 21 points in NBA restart game

On August 1, 2020, in the Trail Blazers' first game of the NBA restart against the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points.

August 10, 2020: Passed John Havlicek and Paul Pierce on NBA career scoring ladder

On August 10, 2020, during the Trail Blazers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony scored 20 points, passing John Havlicek for 16th place and ultimately Paul Pierce for 15th place on the NBA career scoring ladder, with a then-total of 26,411 points.

August 13, 2020: Received the Maurice Lucas Award

On August 13, 2020, before the Trail Blazers' final game in the NBA restart against the Brooklyn Nets, Carmelo Anthony was named the recipient of the 2019–20 Maurice Lucas Award.

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: Sells 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, in the first game of Portland's back-to-back series against the Golden State Warriors, Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 18 points to surpass Tim Duncan and move 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: Divorce Filing

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.

January 28, 2022: Reached 28,000 career 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: Played final NBA game

On April 5, 2022, Carmelo Anthony played his final NBA game, contributing ten points and six rebounds in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

May 22, 2023: Announced NBA retirement

On May 22, 2023, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA.

November 2023: Launched 7PM in Brooklyn Podcast

In November 2023, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero launched a weekly podcast called 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & the Kid Mero.

2025: Eligible for Basketball Hall of Fame induction

In 2025, Carmelo Anthony became eligible for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame and was announced as a member of that year's induction class.

2025: Induction into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2025, Carmelo Anthony is scheduled to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, both as an individual player and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.