Carmelo Anthony To Join NBC Sports As NBA Analyst In 2025

Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Fame inductee, has joined NBC Sports as a studio analyst for its NBA coverage starting in the 2025-26 season, following his illustrious playing career with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, and Team USA. Anthony's time with the Knicks marked a significant era for the franchise, as his arrival elevated the team from years of mediocrity to playoff contention, although they never advanced past the second round. The Knicks' eventual decision to trade key players J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015 frustrated Anthony, who felt the organization was no longer committed to building a competitive team around him. The trade deeply affected Smith as well, who recalled being heartbroken by his departure from New York, but ultimately found success with the Cavaliers, winning the 2016 NBA title alongside LeBron James. Both Anthony and Smith have since reflected on the media's tendency to pit Anthony against James and the impact of their respective trades on their careers and legacies. Despite the challenges, Anthony's tenure in New York remains a memorable chapter for both the player and fans.