History of De'Anthony Melton in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 17, 2026

De'Anthony Melton, also known as 'Mr. Do Something', is an American professional basketball player currently with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He played college basketball at USC but was sidelined for the 2017-18 season due to the NCAA basketball corruption scandal.

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May 28, 1998: De'Anthony Melton Born

On May 28, 1998, De'Anthony Melton, nicknamed "Mr. Do Something", was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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July 7, 2019: Traded to the Memphis Grizzlies

On July 7, 2019, De'Anthony Melton, along with Josh Jackson and two second-round picks, was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jevon Carter and Kyle Korver.

November 22, 2020: Re-signed with the Grizzlies

On November 22, 2020, De'Anthony Melton re-signed with the Memphis Grizzlies on a 4-year, $34.6 million contract.

April 19, 2021: Season-High 25 points

On April 19, 2021, De'Anthony Melton scored a season-high 25 points, along with eight rebounds, six assists, and five steals in a 139–137 double overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.

May 23, 2021: Playoff Debut

On May 23, 2021, De'Anthony Melton made his playoff debut, recording two rebounds and two assists in a 112–109 Game 1 win against the Utah Jazz.

March 26, 2022: Season-High 24 points

On March 26, 2022, De'Anthony Melton scored a season-high 24 points, alongside three rebounds, two assists, and three steals, in a 127–102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

June 24, 2022: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers

On June 24, 2022, De'Anthony Melton was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Danny Green and the draft rights to David Roddy.

July 8, 2024: Signed with the Golden State Warriors

On July 8, 2024, De'Anthony Melton signed with the Golden State Warriors.

December 15, 2024: Traded to the Brooklyn Nets

On December 15, 2024, De'Anthony Melton, along with Reece Beekman and three unprotected second-round draft picks, was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dennis Schröder and a 2025 second-round draft pick.