Carmelo Anthony Sister - Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony missed his second straight game Saturday night after leaving the team to be with his family following the death of his sister.

Denver coach George Karl said before the Nuggets' Christmas Day game at Oklahoma City that he had no update on Anthony's status. Karl says he doesn't expect Anthony to return for a home game Sunday against Philadelphia.

The team said Wednesday night that Anthony's sister, Michelle Anthony, died of a pre-existing medical condition Tuesday in Baltimore. She had four children.

Anthony missed the Nuggets' game Wednesday night in San Antonio.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is dealing with the untimely death of his sister, Michelle Anthony, 36.

Carmelo Anthony left the Nuggets game Wednesday after learning of his sister’s death. He was in San Antonio; his sister resides in Baltimore. We know that Michelle Anthony did have a medical condition, but the specifics have not yet been released.

Anthony’s sister was only 36 – far too young to die. This must be an extremely devastating time for Carmelo. Don’t expect him to play ball anytime soon.

Sadly, Michelle Anthony leaves behind four children – just terrible, only days before Christmas.

The Nuggets released the following statement regarding Carmelo Anthony and his sister: “Our entire organization supports Carmelo during this difficult time for him and his family. It is heartbreaking news, particularly during the holiday season.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carmelo Anthony’s family and especially his sister’s children. Sometimes life is simply not fair.