Is Carmelo Anthony joining Lakers after coming out of retirement?

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It was back in 2023 that Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA, after a final stop in a future Hall of Fame career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

But... is he coming out of retirement to rejoin the Lakers, who could be making a run in the NBA playoffs if they keep up the hot play as of late? There's a tweet from Clutch Points about it: "BREAKING: Carmelo Anthony is COMING BACK from retirement and signing with the Lakers for the remainder of the season, per Shams."

Is it true?

I'd advise you to look at your calendar and remember what day it is. Sorry, folks. It's an April Fools Day joke from the site.

BREAKING: Carmelo Anthony is COMING BACK from retirement and signing with the Lakers for the remainder of the season, per Shams.

Melo is back to reunite with LeBron James and secure the one thing missing from his legendary resume: a championship ring.

Here's what he said in… pic.twitter.com/W4ozZfLevZ

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 1, 2026

Good try, friends!

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