Carmelo Anthony’s Denver chapter remains a defining cliff in his career, shadowed by a 2011 trade demand toward the Knicks and a furnace-hot era that Nikola Jokic later turned into an MVP dynasty. Denver’s No. 15 jersey switch to Jokic sealed a generational shift and closed the door on Melo’s Denver tenure, but whispers of reconciliation persist as Anthony’s Hall of Fame speech acknowledged the Mile High City’s role in his rise. The piece argues a mature, public burying of the beef could unlock a cleaner legacy for both sides and sharpen Denver’s long-term title window.

In the aftermath, Jokic’s ascent reframes Melo’s exit as a pivotal pivot rather than a pure rupture, while Denver’s playoff runs and Jokic’s MVP-era dominance underscore a franchise that values evolution. The debate centers on legacy, pride, and whether fresh, cordial optics can coexist with two of the franchise’s most consequential eras.

ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101 lays out a fast lane into fantasy hoops: pick a league that fits your vibe, master draft prep, and stay active all season with smart waivers, trades, and lineups. It spotlights the era’s big names—Wembanyama, Edwards, SGA—alongside Jokic and Giannis anchoring the top, while Luka reshapes his role with the Lakers. The guide stresses customizing settings, using mock drafts, and valuing etiquette to keep fun and competition balanced.

Beyond the basics, it dives into draft prep, autopick strategies, and in-season moves—from weekly to daily lineup tweaks and the waiver wire—so even newcomers can build a winning roster. The message is clear: have fun, stay engaged, and let the league become your nightly obsession.

Luka Doncic carried Slovenia to a EuroBasket run that ended in a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to Germany, 99-91, as Franz Wagner lit up the floor with 23 and Dennis Schroder added 20. Jokic and Giannis were among the stars in a field loaded with NBA elites, but Germany’s depth sunk Slovenia’s standout effort. Doncic finished with 39 for Slovenia, proving his EuroBasket volume remains elite even as Slovenia’s overall scoring support lagged. With a Lakers extension in hand, his NBA value stays sky-high as Germany’s depth and Olympic momentum hint at stronger international ceilings for fantasy rosters.