Timeline of NBA in 2000s as league celebrates 75th season
Timeline of the National Basketball Association during the 2000s to the NBA’s 75th seasonMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARMELO ANTHONY
NBA at 75: 2000s saw MJ-LBJ shift, 'Malice at the Palace'
Michael Jordan gave way to LeBron James in the NBA of the 2000s, just as traditional forms of communication began to yield to the birth and growth of new mediaMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 13 points in return Anthony produced 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and four rebounds across 23 minutes during Saturday's 127-119 loss to the Wizards.
Impact Anthony missed the Lakers' previous contest due to a non-COVID illness, but the issue cost him only one game. The veteran forward led the team's bench with 13 points Saturday and knocked down half of his six three-point attempts, though Los Angeles was unable to pull out a win. Anthony has been the Lakers' top reserve this season with per-game averages of 13.7 points, 4.2 boards and 2.3 three-pointers.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not on injury report Anthony (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Anthony missed Friday's game against the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness, but he should be back in action against Washington. He's averaged 13.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game across his last five appearances.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James scores 35, Lakers beat Raptors in OT, snap 3-game skid
LeBron James scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Russell Westbrook had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three...MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with illness Anthony has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
Impact Anthony wasn't initially listed on the Lakers' injury report Friday, but he'll be unavailable against Toronto. Whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday against Washington remains to be seen. Stanley Johnson and Trevor Ariza should see additional run Friday.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 16 points in loss Anthony provided 16 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 124-104 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Anthony did his thing, scoring in double-digits for the 10th time in his last 11 games. Unfortunately, his peripheral production left a lot to be desired, as is par for the course for the veteran. Until Anthony Davis returns to the court, there is a pretty clear path to minutes for Anthony, making him a viable 12-team asset, albeit one with almost no upside.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Towns, Timberwolves pull away to beat reeling Lakers 124-104
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-104 on Wednesday nightMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Stephen Curry to Carmelo Anthony: Ranking current NBA players' most memorable March Madness runs in NCAA tournament ' Sporting News Which current NBA players left the biggest mark on March Madness with electrifying NCAA Tournament runs before turning pro?
MARCH 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Barnes, Raptors all over Lakers early in 114-103 win
Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors held off a late rally by the Los Angeles Lakers for a 114-103 victoryMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Lakers miss playoffs? Loss to Rockets sparks debate
The Lakers just lost to the worst team in the West. Is L.A. in danger of missing the playoffs?MARCH 10, 2022
Jalen Green says Rockets hunted Carmelo Anthony as a defender Jalen Green on Houston’s overtime win versus the Lakers: “When it came down to it, we were just looking for Melo (as a defender), and I was...
MARCH 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Rookie Green has 32 as Rockets down Lakers in OT, 139-130
Rookie Jalen Green scored a career-high 32 points, including 10 in overtime, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the slumping Los Angeles Lakers for a 139-130 win Wednesday nightMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing well since return Anthony put up 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 30 minutes off the bench Monday in the Lakers' 117-110 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Though Anthony's ability to overcome hamstring injury following the All-Star break has given the Lakers a much-needed secondary scorer while Anthony Davis (foot) remains out of the lineup, the future Hall of Famer's return hasn't meant much from a wins-and-losses perspective. Still, in his six games since returning, Anthony has reached double figures in the scoring column each time out, averaging 15.8 points per game. However, it's been his efficiency (52.3 percent from the field and 94.1 percent from the free-throw line) that's been a nice surprise, and his defensive numbers (1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals per game) are an added bonus. The consistent blocks production actually might be somewhat sustainable, given that the Lakers haven't leaned heavily on Dwight Howard or other traditional centers while Davis has been out and are instead comfortable with turning to Anthony and LeBron James (knee) as the last line of defense at the rim.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' James will sit out against Spurs with sore left knee
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will not play against the San Antonio Spurs after experiencing soreness in his left knee following a 56-point effort against the Golden Stat...MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeBron James isn't a pure scorer? Lakers' Carmelo Anthony explains why. With the good vibes from LeBron James' 56-point game still filling the back rooms of Crypto.com Arena, Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony smile...
MARCH 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
LeBron James isn't a pure scorer? Lakers' Carmelo Anthony explains why. With the good vibes from LeBron James' 56-point game still filling the back rooms of Crypto.com Arena, Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony smile...
MARCH 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
LeBron James isn't a pure scorer? Lakers' Carmelo Anthony explains why LeBron James likely will become the NBA's all-time leading scorer someday, but Carmelo Anthony explains why he shouldn't be labeled as just...
MARCH 6, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
James scores 56 points, Lakers beat Warriors to end skid
LeBron James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streakMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts 20 points in reserve role Anthony supplied 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact If Anthony can stay healthy, he could prove to be the Lakers'missing link for success. The team is tinkering with several starting lineups since the departure of Anthony Davis, and it may only be a matter of time before Frank Vogel asks the veteran to turn it up down the stretch. He could be a valuable sleeper add off the waiver wire as the team enters a critical period in the season.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mavericks blow big lead, rally to hold off Lakers 109-104
The Dallas Mavericks blew a big early lead and then rallied for a 109-104 victory over the Los Angeles LakersMARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Analysis: After 60 years, Wilt's 100 remains untouchable
There’s irony in the fact that no video is known to exist of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game for the Philadelphia Warriors on March 2, 1962MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 13 points in blowout loss Anthony scored 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and added five rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes Sunday in the Lakers' 123-95 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact After closing the Lakers' first-half schedule with five straight absences due to a hamstring injury, Anthony was cleared to return to action coming out of the All-Star break. He's proceeded to deliver averages of 15.5 points (on 47.8 percent shooting from the field), 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers over 29.0 minutes in his first two games back, and those numbers should be relatively sustainable over the next few weeks. With Anthony Davis (foot) likely sidelined until at least late March and none of the Lakers' other frontcourt options brimming with upside, Anthony should get every opportunity to provide secondary offense behind LeBron James and Russell Westbrook.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
