Kala Hayes (Photo via Facebook)
Karmelo Anthony’s mother has denied claims that her family is using the funds raised for his legal defense to upgrade their lives.

Anthony’s family got a significant break in the murd3r case, with a judge slashing his $1 million bond to $250,000. The family also received close to, if not more than, $500,000 in donations.

It’s said that they’ve used that money to get a new car while also spending lavishly. The Daily Mail also reports that the family has been living in a $900K residence in a gated community that costs them $3,500 in monthly rent.

The outlet also revealed having gone to the Texas location themselves and having seen Amazon packages arriving throughout the day. They were also told that the family is not poor, despite their claims of financial hardship in court.

Karmelo is out on bail and under house arrest following charges for the sta::bbing d3ath of Austin Metcalf earlier this month. The teenagers, both 17, had gotten into a fight during a track meet between their schools when Anthony pulled a knife from his bag and sta::bbed Metcalf, who di3d on the scene.

Karmelo Anthony’s Mother Decries False Accusations

Kala Hayes, the mother of Karmelo Anthony (Photo via YouTube)

The teenager’s mother, Kala Hayes, spoke to the press this week, claiming her family is being endangered by all the lies being told about them.

“Whatever you think about what happened between Karmelo and the Metcalf boys, my three younger children, my husband and I didn’t do anything to deserve to be threatened, harassed, and lied about,” she said. “The lies and false accusations that have been said about us, especially over the past week, have been overwhelming. The lies and their amplification put my family in danger.”

There was also quite a scene at the press conference, which took place on Thursday, as Austin’s father had to be removed by police following an outburst.

“To the family who experienced the loss, my heart truly goes out to you,” Kala said, crying. “To those who have supported my family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

Karmelo Anthony’s family insists he’s being judged unfairly and was not at fault for the altercation, although no one denies he st@bbed Austin Metcalf, but he will have an opportunity to prove his self-defense argument to a jury.

“We believe in the Constitution, we believe in the laws of this state, but those laws must apply to all of us, not just some of us,” his mother added. “There’s an active investigation that everyone involved wants to be full and f@ir. We believe in the legal process and that is where the truth will come out.”

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.