Carmelo Anthony misses practice with a family issue, uncertain for Friday?

by Seth on Jan 19, 2012 11:27 AM EST in News

Folks were probably waiting to hear Carmelo Anthony's comments after he shot 5-22 against the Suns, but a few reporters mentioned late last night that Anthony was not available for post-game interviews because he had departed to attend to a "family issue". This morning, it came out that Anthony was excused from practice today because of whatever's going on. And now Howard Beck isn't even sure that Anthony will be ready in time for Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks:

It's unclear whether Carmelo will play Friday night. Hope to know more later.

So, here's hoping that Melo is ready for Friday (if anything, a day off practice might give him a little time to heal. The wrist still isn't right, and he keeps stepping on that ankle funny), but here's mostly hoping that everything's okay with the Anthonys. I'll add to this post if I come across any updates regarding Melo's status.

Update: Alan Hahn says Melo is expected to play tomorrow.

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he's a star, they're all basketball stars

but they’re also human. As you said Seth, hope everything is alright with the Anthonys. thats more important than the game itself.

by blackhova on Jan 19, 2012 12:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions

better he doesn't play. Might as well rest that ankle and wrist and come back blazing against the red-hot Nuggets on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.

by bababooey2 on Jan 19, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

I think this team should do whatever they can to cash-in the games that seem winnable

We shouldn’t go up and down with the competition. The Knicks need to put all of their eggs in the bad teams’ baskets so that we can at least be .500 by the time Baron Davis is ready.

by BJabs on Jan 19, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

The way this team is playing we can't put our eggs in any baskets

Do we even have any eggs?

by flossy on Jan 19, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions

I'd say last night Amar'e and Carmelo laid a bunch of them!

Zing!

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by WSD on Jan 19, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

unrelated

but anybody notice the frequency at which Jared Zwerling posts on espnny? Don’t get me wrong, alot of his stuff is good, but he reaches too. For example, today he posted an article called “what to do if you have time warner cable” that cites specific illegal online streams!! Dude!!! who’s side are you on!!! Absolute FAIL.

by total hermination on Jan 19, 2012 1:39 PM EST reply actions

Tough season for Melo

by lololol on Jan 19, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions

To say the least

by Guess Who's Back? on Jan 19, 2012 3:34 PM EST up reply actions

Glad Melo's family stuff is well enough that he can probably play

but I still wish he’d sit. I agree with BJabs that we should put our eggs in bad teams’ baskets to capitalize and keep our record respectable, but we have (virtually) all our eggs in one basket with Carmelo too, and he needs to get physically healthy above all. Along with that, as we’ve all entertained, the team needs to learn to play without him. He should be ON crutches, not acting as one for several other men. He’s not strong enough.

by mp987987 on Jan 19, 2012 2:40 PM EST reply actions

I don't think that's the right link, Seth

Unless you really want us to read more about how much everything with the Jets sucks right now

by Joamiq on Jan 19, 2012 3:06 PM EST reply actions

Fixed

thanks!

Posting and Toasting: DWTDD.

by Seth on Jan 19, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions

I LOVE reading that!

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jan 19, 2012 6:46 PM EST up reply actions

But it makes me muy triste

by Joamiq on Jan 19, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

Glad that it seems the problems arent too bad

and that Melo may play tomorrow…

If he does please can we get him a bigger headband, as in that picture it looks like it’s been digging in a bit too much (which may explain the poor shooting)

by Bertilad on Jan 19, 2012 3:47 PM EST reply actions

When god measure a man he puts the tape measure around his heart

Not his head.

by I know smart people on Jan 19, 2012 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

Ha!

Good catch. Though, shouldn’t the impression be a bit thicker? I wonder if it’s something else… maybe Melo wears a headband to hide like lobotomy scars or something??

by Joamiq on Jan 19, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions

Let the tantrums begin...

Big money, big expectations, big responsibility. Is he up to the task? Maybe he is waiting like the rest of us for Baron Davis to come back.

by I know smart people on Jan 19, 2012 5:49 PM EST reply actions

I know its early and all but this makes me real sad

http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Cnf.html

Beard of Baron

by Dual on Jan 19, 2012 6:19 PM EST reply actions

With all the millions Melo is making, family should not interfere with
his work schedule and responsibilities.

Both Melo and Amare are big disappointments here in NY. Just
imagine how bad this team would be if Chandler wasn’t back there
covering up for everyone’s mistakes on defense.

by frankiec on Jan 19, 2012 10:57 PM EST reply actions