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Carmelo Anthony to Lakers Rumor on April 1: No Comeback, Just Classic April Fools Prank

Summary by IBTimes Australia
Social media erupted Wednesday with reports that 41-year-old Carmelo Anthony was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers for a playoff push, but the buzz proved to be nothing more than an April Fools' Day prank as the former NBA scoring star remains firmly retired since 2023.
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Carmelo Anthony to Lakers Rumor on April 1: No Comeback, Just Classic April Fools Prank

Social media erupted Wednesday with reports that 41-year-old Carmelo Anthony was coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers for a playoff push, but the buzz proved to be nothing more than an April Fools' Day prank as the former NBA scoring star remains firmly retired since 2023.

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IBTimes Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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