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Pierce's 30 help Celtics rally by Knicks (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. Kevin Garnett finished with 15 points and eight boards for the Celtics, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Carmelo Anthony scored 26, Tyson Chandler had 20 with 11 rebounds and Amare Stoudemire had 16 with 11...

Rose scores 32 points, Bulls beat Knicks (AP)

Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony are both All-Star starters. Only Rose is the reigning MVP, and he was the one who owned Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Rose had 32 points, 13 assists and a basket seemingly every time the Knicks were poised to rally in the Bulls' 105-102 victory. "Every time I step on the court, they're coming at me," Rose said.

Rose outduels Melo as Bulls add to Knicks' woes
Derrick Rose scored 32 points to outduel fellow All-Star starter Carmelo Anthony, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 105-102 Thursday night.

Rose scores 15 of his 32 in fourth
Derrick Rose scored 32 points to outduel fellow All-Star starter Carmelo Anthony, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 105-102 Thursday night.

Melo might play; Davis on hold until next week
Carmelo Anthony took part in a morning workout and the New York Knicks will decide on his availability shortly before their game against Detroit.

Carmelo scores 25, fuels Knicks' rout of Pistons
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

Anthony scores 25 in return, Knicks roll (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Tyson Chandler had 17 points and Amare Stoudemire 15 for the Knicks, whose slumbering offense awoke in just their second victory in 11 games.

Carmelo back; Davis on hold until next week
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony returned to the court on Tuesday against the Pistons.

Melo will return; Davis on hold until next week
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will return to the court on Tuesday against the Pistons.

Anthony: Knicks support D'Antoni '100 percent'
According to Carmelo Anthony, Mike D'Antoni's job security isn't an issue inside the Knicks' locker room.



Billups' 32 help Clippers cool Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups' homecoming couldn't have gone better. He scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-105 victory that snapped the Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak Sunday night. It was Billups' first game at the Pepsi Center since the Nuggets included him in the Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade...

Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle
Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade's sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.

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Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade's sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup. Anthony is being shut down for a few days because of wrist, thumb and ankle injuries. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni also says point guard Baron Davis is still not ready for his season-debut.

Wade in, Carmelo out for Knicks-Heat battle
Dwyane Wade has recovered from his sprained right ankle and will play Friday night (8 ET, ESPN) against the New York Knicks, who will be without All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony.

Knicks' Anthony out; Heat's Wade ready?
Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade's sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.

Anthony has 1 point but Knicks end skid (AP)

If you think this has been a crazy NBA season already, try this one on for size: Carmelo Anthony was held to a career-low one point and the New York Knicks won by 33. Yep, that's crazy. And yet that's exactly what happened Tuesday night as the Knicks routed the Charlotte Bobcats 111-78 to snap a six-game losing streak.

Nuggets outlast Knicks in double OT
Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night.

Gallinari bests 'Melo, Knicks in 2OT win (AP)

Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night. Al Harrington, another former Knicks forward, scored 22 of his 24 points after halftime for the Nuggets, allowing them to withstand Anthony's attempt to...

Gallinari, Nuggets outlast Knicks in double OT
Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night.

Melo misses Knicks practice with family issue
Carmelo Anthony will not attend Thursday's practice due to an unspecified family issue, according to the Knicks.

Suns beat Knicks to end 5-game skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 26 points and 11 assists, Shannon Brown hit a crucial 3-pointer that was as ugly as this game, and the Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak with a 91-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Brown and Grant Hill each scored 14 points for the Suns, who bounced back from an embarrassing 118-97 loss to a Chicago team without Derrick Rose a night earlier.

Banged-up Melo back in Knicks starting five
Carmelo Anthony has been cleared to play and will start Monday against Orlando after testing his sprained left ankle and being evaluated by trainers.

Will 'Melo be back to face Magic?
The New York Knicks are taking it day by day with superstar Carmelo Anthony's injured ankle.

Carmelo says ankle good, but wrist bothersome
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said that his sprained right ankle felt good during Monday's game against Orlando.

Melo still hurting, worried Knicks 'not having fun'
Injured forward Carmelo Anthony is worried about his New York Knicks and is also questionable for Monday's game.

Anthony not expected to face Thunder (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is expected to miss the New York Knicks' game at Oklahoma City on Saturday night because of a sprained right ankle. Coach Mike D'Antoni gave the update before the morning shootaround. Anthony is the league's fourth-leading scorer, averaging 25.5 points. He was hurt early in the second half of New York's loss at Memphis on Thursday night.

Knicks without Anthony (ankle) so Walker starts
A sprained right ankle kept New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony out of Saturday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Knicks without Melo (ankle) so Walker will start
A sprained right ankle will keep New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony out of Saturday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Carmelo Anthony will miss game against Oklahoma City Thunder


Anthony in doubt against Thunder
There may no longer be a body part left for Carmelo Anthony to injure during this lockout-rushed regular season.

Melo (ankle) sits practice, doubtful for Thunder
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony sat out of practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced.

Anthony hurt as Knicks fall to Grizzlies (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat New York 94-83 on Thursday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at four games. The Knicks played most of the second half without scoring leader Carmelo Anthony after he sprained his right ankle early in the third period. He didn't return and X-rays were negative.

Knicks snap 76ers' streak as Melo pours in 27
Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night.

Knicks snap 76ers' 6-game winning streak (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and the nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Josh Harrellson contributed 13 desperately needed points from the bench as the Knicks won their fourth in a row and improved to two games over .500 for the...

Knicks keep rolling with win over Sixers
Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and the nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night.

Carmelo key as Knicks avenge loss to Bobcats
Carmelo Anthony shook off a poor shooting night to make the tiebreaking basket with 2:39 remaining and score 22 points, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing loss to the Bobcats with a 91-87 victory on Monday night.



'Melo lifts Knicks despite poor shooting (AP)

Carmelo Anthony shook off a poor shooting night to make the tiebreaking basket with 2:39 remaining and score 22 points, and the New York Knicks avenged an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats with a 91-87 victory on Monday night. Amare Stoudemire also shot poorly but had 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyson Chandler finished with 20 points and 13 boards.

Knicks roll past shorthanded Pistons (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and Mike Bibby added 16 to lead the New York Knicks to an easy 103-80 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 13 points in three quarters for New York, which led 64-42 at halftime and by 29 after three. The Detroit fans had little to cheer about -- except when highlights of Lions touchdowns from their playoff game in New Orleans...

'Melo has 37, Knicks drop Wizards to 0-7 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless. Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 boards in the Knicks' seventh straight victory over the Wizards.

Knicks keep Wizards winless
Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless.

Knicks keep Wizards winless as Melo caps rally
Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless.

Knicks roll by Kings without Stoudemire (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night. The Knicks didn't miss starting forward Amare Stoudemire, their leading rebounder and second-leading scorer who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Knicks run past Kings quickly, cruise to victory
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night.

Lakers win ninth straight against Knicks (AP)

After the Lakers roared away from the Knicks in the fourth quarter without even a point from Kobe Bryant, he put his long-standing friendly rivalry with Carmelo Anthony in perspective. "I enjoy going against Melo, because I always win," Bryant said with a grin. Although Bryant was exaggerating about his head-to-head advantage over Anthony, he's absolutely right about Los Angeles'...

Melo takes over in fourth as Knicks edge Celtics
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Celtics 106-104.

Anthony lifts Knicks by Celts in opener (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Boston Celtics 106-104. Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and Toney Douglas had 19 for the Knicks, who led by 17 in the first half, trailed by 10 in the fourth quarter, then pulled out a thrilling Christmas victory in...

Quirks galore in compressed schedule (AP)
Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver is delayed for another year. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won't be visiting Sacramento anytime soon. Fans in Chicago will only be seeing Kobe Bryant on television this season. The NBA sought competitive balance. What it got was schedule imbalance. One of the many consequences of the lockout, besides hundreds of lost games and hundreds of millions of lost...

Anthony's 21 and 8 lift Knicks by Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 21 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks tuned up for the NBA season opener by beating the New Jersey Nets 88-82 on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 15 points, and Tyson Chandler added eight points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who host the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the 2011-12 season.

Knicks top Nets in Chandler's New York debut
Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points in three quarters, rookie Iman Shumpert added 16, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 92-83 on Saturday in the preseason opener for both teams.

Anthony lifts Knicks as Chandler debuts (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points in three quarters, rookie Iman Shumpert added 16, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 92-83 on Saturday in the preseason opener for both teams. Renaldo Balkman had 20 points for the Knicks, who got only 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting from Amare Stoudemire.

Melo back at Knicks practice, to play Saturday
Carmelo Anthony participated in practice Wednesday after sitting out a day with a hyperextended knee, suffered Monday when he became entangled with a teammate.

Knicks' Carmelo Anthony injures knee
Carmelo Anthony hyperextended his left knee during practice Monday and the Knicks say his return is day to day.

Knicks' Melo hyperextends knee, is day to day
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony hyperextended his left knee during practice Monday and is listed as day to day, the team said.

Source: Paul knows Knicks lack trade assets
Chris Paul may love the idea of playing with his good friend, Carmelo Anthony, in New York, but a source familiar with Paul's thinking said the New Orleans Hornets point guard knows being dealt to the Knicks is not a realistic possibility.

Owners open doors to facilities (AP)
Exactly a month after the NBA's scheduled season opener, players are back to work. Owners opened the doors of their facilities Thursday for the first time since locking players out July 1. Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were among the superstars who hit the floor on the first day allowed -- and promptly faced questions about the chances of playing together in New York.

Report: Nets to make offer for Howard
The New Jersey Nets see the cross-town rival Knicks holding Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire and are hoping to raise the stakes with Deron Williams and Dwight Howard.

James happy NBA set to return soon (AP)
LeBron James says he's thankful the NBA is set to return soon and "the fans can get back to watching the game that they love." James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul distributed meals to Brooklyn families Tuesday through Anthony's foundation. Paul didn't want to talk about how the new labor deal might affect his future in New Orleans -- or with another team.

Charity game featuring James canceled (AP)
The University of Akron says the charity game featuring LeBron James and other NBA stars has been canceled. A school spokesman said Sunday that the "Homecoming Tour" game with James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony scheduled for Dec. 1 at Rhodes Arena will not take place. He expects the tour sponsor, Google Plus, to send out an official release later.

LeBron, Wade, Melo, Paul to lead 4-game tour
With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, an All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in LeBron James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1.

NBA stars to lead 4-game Homecoming Tour (AP)

LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them. With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, the All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1, followed by a Dec.

James, Wade, Anthony, Paul set up tour
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home - and bringing friends with them.

NBA stars to play in Obama fundraiser (AP)
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign is bringing together more than two dozen NBA stars for a fundraising basketball game next month. Obama's campaign says Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat and many others will headline the "Obama Classic Basketball Game" on Dec.

Kobe joins players' meeting to discuss proposal
Joined by superstars such as Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, player representatives from NBA teams are meeting to discuss the league's proposal for a new labor deal.

NBA players meeting over proposed deal
Joined by superstars such as Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, player representatives from NBA teams are meeting to discuss the league's proposal for a new labor deal.

World All-Star Classic game in Puerto Rico a go
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul have decided not to play in the World All-Star Classic, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Sources: LeBron, Melo, Paul out of global tour
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul have decided not to play in the World All-Star Classic, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Durant, LeBron beat Melo, Paul in charity game
Kevin Durant had 42 points, 26 rebounds and 11 assists for a triple-double in his charity basketball game Saturday night, leading his team to a 176-171 victory in overtime.

Melo would love to have Hornets' Paul on Knicks
Carmelo Anthony said he would love to see New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul in a Knicks uniform.

Report: Carmelo says owners lead PR war
Carmelo Anthony is not happy the NBA owners and commissioner David Stern seem to be wiping the floor with the players' union in the public relations battle over the lockout.

Melo steals spotlight at Cuse Midnight Madness
The Syracuse team was already on the court when Orange coach Jim Boeheim gave the crowd of 20,000 in the Carrier Dome some great news.

Anthony doesn't want return to Denver canceled
The first big night of the NBA season, barring further cancellations, would feature Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver.

Durant vs. Griffin in OK City exhibition (AP)
It might be as close as Oklahoma City ever gets to hosting an All-Star game. Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week at the Cox Convention Center, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

All-Stars to play in Okla. City exhibition
Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week in Oklahoma City, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

Anthony wants to play game in Denver
The first big night of the NBA season, barring further cancellations, would feature Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver.

After charity game, players meet to talk lockout
Carmelo Anthony fully expects the NBA to cancel some regular-season games soon, and said players around the league have been bracing to hear that grim news.

NBA players preparing for canceled games
With NBA commissioner David Stern saying the first two weeks of the regular season will be canceled if no deal is reached by Monday to end the lockout, the New York forward Carmelo Anthony fully expects that will happen.

Anthony expects league to cancel games (AP)
Carmelo Anthony does not believe anything significant will happen in the NBA labor dispute before Monday and is expecting the league to cancel regular-season games. The New York Knicks forward played in the South Florida All-Star Classic hosted by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami on Saturday night.

Wade-Stern spat as NBA talks stall in New York
Not even the presence of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony could move the sides closer to an NBA labor agreement, the New York Post reported Saturday.

NBA players, owners arrive for crucial talks
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and other NBA players have arrived for meetings with owners that could determine if the season starts on time.

Melo reveals offseason knee, elbow surgeries
Carmelo Anthony revealed he had knee and elbow surgeries this offseason.

Melo reveals he had offseason surgery
Knicks All-Star Carmelo Anthony went under the knife during the offseason to treat problems with his right elbow and left knee, The Record reported Monday.

Melo says are players sticking by union chief
Even with NBA labor negotiations at a standstill and news coming Friday that the league canceled the start of preseason camps, Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony is sticking by NBPA executive director Billy Hunter.

LeBron, Team Melo fall short in Philly exhibition
LeBron James had the superstar teammates with him and the crowd against him.

James, Anthony, Paul lose exhibition (AP)
LeBron James had the superstar trio with him and the crowd against him. September felt like June all over again, especially when another Big Three came up short. James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul couldn't lead their team back from a dreadful start, as Team Philly beat Melo's stars of Baltimore 131-122 on Sunday night at the Palestra.

SI.com to stream star-studded exhibition (AP)
The exhibition game featuring LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul as teammates will be streamed online by Sports Illustrated. The game between Melo's All-Stars and Team Philly on Sunday night in Philadelphia is being called the "Battle of I-95." The four NBA stars will play for the Melo team, based in Baltimore.

'Team Melo' set for game vs. Philly-based team
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul are expected to participate in a game later this month between Baltimore-based "Team Melo" and a team of players representing Philadephia.

Knicks' Anthony has 2 phones stolen
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony had two cell phones stolen by an unidentified attendee after an all-star charity game in Baltimore last week, the New York Post reported Wednesday, citing a source.

Carmelo offers up solution to settle NBA lockout
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has a solution -- albeit an unrealistic one -- to settle the NBA's labor dispute.

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Philly native Warrick eyes game vs. Melo's team
After watching Carmelo Anthony host some of the game's biggest names for a glitzy summer-league game in his hometown, Phoenix Suns forward and Philadelphia native Hakim Warrick is trying to arrange a Philly-versus-Baltimore showdown.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore.

Melo, James, Durant among stars at exhibition
NBA stars played to a packed house during an exhibition game Tuesday.

James, Anthony pack house for exhibition (AP)
Even during a lockout, the NBA still packs plenty of drawing power. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul starred in a hastily arranged summer league game Tuesday night that drew an overflow crowd at Morgan State University. The big question is: Will these stars and their peers get the opportunity to perform in the NBA this year?

LeBron to join trio of stars for game
LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday.

LeBron to join Durant, Melo in lockout exhibition
LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Scheyer's NBA dreams detour to Holy Land (AP)
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (STATS) - Deron Williams may be headed to Turkey. China sounds good to Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. Kobe Bryant? He says he'll play anywhere. But regardless of whether the NBA lockout ends before the scheduled start of its season - and that's looking more and more unlikely - one transaction is certain: Jon Scheyer is taking his talents to the Holy Land.

Wade, 'Melo, Paul considering options
NBA players Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will consider all options if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Wade, Paul, Melo: Overseas options still open
NBA players Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will consider all options if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Paul, Anthony would consider China (AP)
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout. Both players are on a promotional tour of China while monitoring news from home about the NBA's labor impasse. With Kobe Bryant reportedly negotiating a deal to play in Turkey, New Orleans Hornets' Paul and New York Knicks forward Anthony said...

Anthony to take part in US Open kids day (AP)
The NBA lockout isn't keeping Carmelo Anthony from bouncing a ball on a New York court. The New York Knick is slated to take part in the annual Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the U.S. Open in Queens. The Aug. 27 tennis and music event will be held on the eve of the two-week tennis championships. Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters (KLY'-sturz) are scheduled to appear there, as...

Paul, Anthony latest to consider foreign options
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Report: 'Melo secretly rehabbing elbow
Carmelo Anthony has been secretly rehabbing a bum right elbow at the New York Knicks' practice facility, and has been prohibited from lifting weights and shooting since the season ended in late April, the New York Post reported Thursday.

Watch Rockets' cocky new draftees poke fun at Howard, 'Melo
Watch Rockets' cocky new draftees poke fun at Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony.

Wade, Anthony attend Milan fashion show (AP)

Dwyane Wade's trip to Italy is off to a fashionable start. On the fifth anniversary of being the 2006 NBA finals MVP, the Miami Heat guard was one of the front-row spectators Monday at a Versace fashion show in Milan. Wade arrived in the Italian city hours earlier. Also at the show: New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, sitting with Wade, his longtime friend.

'Melo, Amare want input on building team (AP)

Carmelo Anthony sees the Knicks as a 50-win team that competes for the Eastern Conference title. Amare Stoudemire believes there is similar potential, viewing New York as a rising team after so many years of dormancy. There's still building to be done. Though nobody knows for sure who will be doing it, the two All-Stars know of a couple of guys willing -- maybe expecting -- to help: themselves.

Carmelo, Amare want to find more help
Carmelo Anthony sees the Knicks as a 50-win team that competes for the Eastern Conference title.

Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony support New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni
Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony praised the work of coach Mike D'Antoni on Monday.

KG nails winner as Celtics fend off Melo, Knicks
Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series on Tuesday night.

Celtics go up 2-0 on banged-up Knicks (AP)

Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series on Tuesday night. The Knicks played the entire second half without Amare Stoudemire, who had back spasms.

Allen's late 3 gets Celtics past Knicks (AP)

Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener on Sunday night. New York led 85-84 before Anthony was called for an offensive foul for pushing Pierce with 21 seconds remaining.

Nuggets surging, but limp into playoffs (AP)
The Denver Nuggets cast aside conventional wisdom and actually played better without All-Star Carmelo Anthony after trading him to the New York Knicks in February. They were 32-25 with the best player in their history, 18-7 without him. They improved in just about every offensive and defensive statistical category following the blockbuster deal.

Knicks win seventh straight behind 'Melo (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Chauncey Billups had 21 points and seven assists, and Toney Douglas scored 14 for the Knicks (42-38), who moved a game ahead of idle Philadelphia for the No.

Anthony hits winner with 4.9 left
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.

Anthony powers Knicks to seventh straight win
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the Knicks beat the Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night.

Lawson hits 10 3s as Nuggets cruise (AP)

Ty Lawson made his first 10 3-pointers Saturday night and scored a career-high 37 points in leading the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 130-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lawson, who was banged up from Denver's rough-and-tumble loss at Oklahoma City one night before, didn't score until sinking a pair of free throws at the 6-minute mark of the second quarter.

Thunder get best of Nuggets again (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 104-89 Friday night for their second win this week over their potential first-round playoff opponent. The Thunder handed Denver its only home loss since the Carmelo Anthony trade on Tuesday night and now has the two biggest wins against the new-look Nuggets.

Knicks defeat Nets, clinch at least .500 record
Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks ended a franchise-worst streak of nine straight losing seasons by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-93 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Knicks end skid of losing seasons at 9 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony grinned widely at the roar that followed after he pulled up for another deep 3-pointer. The New Jersey crowd wasn't tough on Anthony, and neither were the Nets. Anthony had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the New York Knicks ended a franchise-worst streak of nine straight losing seasons by beating New Jersey 116-93 on Friday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Knicks beat 76ers to move into 6th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Wednesday night to move into sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Toney Douglas bailed out the Knicks after they blew a 19-point lead and trailed by one late in the fourth.

Knicks pull closer to 6th in East (AP)

Toney Douglas scored 28 points, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire each added 23, and the New York Knicks closed within a half-game of sixth place in the Eastern Conference by routing the Toronto Raptors 131-118 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Chauncey Billups had 13 points and nine assists for the Knicks, who can move ahead of the 76ers for the No.

Nuggets improve to 14-4 since 'Melo deal (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 14 of his 17 points in the final quarter, and the Denver Nuggets won their fourth straight game with a 99-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Nuggets used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the cold-shooting Kings. The Nuggets have gone 14-4 since the trade of Carmelo Anthony on Feb.

Amare Stoudemire: 'Room for a few superstars' on New York Knicks
Amare Stoudemire says he has no problem sharing the bright spotlight of the Big Apple with Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony has mixed feelings about Nets' move to Brooklyn
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony said the New Jersey Nets would discover a "sports-fanatic borough" in Brooklyn but that he was still unsure if the franchise could make its mark there after relocating in 2012, the New York Post reported Thursday.

'Melo again has 39, Knicks rally by Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points for the second straight game, including the tiebreaking jumper with 1:08 left, and the New York Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 120-116 on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups added 33 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points for the Knicks, who have won two in a row after a six-game losing streak...

Melo's 39 help Knicks rally for win against Nets
Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points for the second straight game, including the tiebreaking jumper with 1:08 left, and the Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Nets 120-116 on Wednesday night.



Carmelo Anthony: New York Knicks must see Orlando Magic game as must win
Carmelo Anthony said the Knicks have to treat Monday's game against the Magic like a "must-win."

'Melo: Knicks-Magic 'almost a must win' (AP)
With the New York Knicks in a terrible late-season slump, Carmelo Anthony said Monday their game against the Orlando Magic was "almost a must win for us." The Knicks have lost six straight, tying their worst skid of the season, and nine of 10 to fall to 35-38. New York has gone 7-12 since acquiring Anthony in February, including a loss to the Magic last Wednesday.

'Melo: Next game almost a 'must win'
With the New York Knicks in a terrible late-season slump, Carmelo Anthony said Monday their game against the Orlando Magic was 'almost a must win for us.'

Anthony scores 39, Knicks end skid at 6 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Hours after saying the game was "almost a must win" for the Knicks, Anthony added 10 rebounds, and the Knicks got some help when Dwight Howard fouled out in the extra session, then picked...

Knicks survive Magic in OT to snap 6-game slide
Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Knicks snap skid with OT win over Magic
Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Bobcats extend Knicks' slide to 6 (AP)

Boris Diaw scored 20 points, Stephen Jackson added 19 despite a sore hamstring, and the Charlotte Bobcats provided more misery for the slumping New York Knicks with a 114-106 victory Saturday night to complete an impressive two-day stretch. A night after a stunning comeback win in Boston, the Bobcats sent the Knicks to their sixth straight loss despite 36 points from Carmelo Anthony to remain in...

Jerry West: Too early to judge Carmelo Anthony trade to New York Knicks
Jerry West believes the Carmelo Anthony trade was good for the Knicks and Nuggets, though neither may know how beneficial for a while.

Jerry West: Too early to judge Carmelo Anthony trade to New York Knicks
Jerry West believes the Carmelo Anthony trade was good for the Knicks and Nuggets, though neither may know how beneficial for a while.

Carmelo Anthony says New York Knicks can turn it around in playoffs
When it comes to the New York Knicks, star acquisition Carmelo Anthony has changed his tune from "wait 'til next year" to "wait a few more weeks."

Carmelo says Knight might not improve this season
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony admitted for the first time that his blockbuster trade could worsen the sliding team's hopes of mounting a strong playoff challenge, the New York Post reported Monday.

Nuggets PG Felton won't face Raptors (AP)
Nuggets guard Raymond Felton says he won't play against the Toronto Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Denver also will be without guard Arron Afflalo (left hamstring) on Monday against Toronto. Felton, who was acquired in the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks last month, tweaked his ankle at Orlando last Friday and sat out the next night in Miami.

Delfino's 30 help Bucks hold off Knicks (AP)

Carlos Delfino scored a career-high 30 points and Brandon Jennings finished an assist short of a triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 100-95 victory over the struggling New York Knicks on Sunday. Jennings had 14 points and 11 rebounds to go with nine assists and Milwaukee built a 23-point first quarter lead only to watch it evaporate in a half-court struggle.

Carmelo Anthony on New York Knicks' play: 'It'll just take some time'
Carmelo Anthony tried to put an end Sunday to the latest MeloDrama surrounding the Knicks, saying his frustration boiled over Friday night in a loss at Detroit.

Down 11 in 4th, Pistons rally by Knicks (AP)

Chris Wilcox threw down a one-handed dunk off a missed shot with 53 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons rallied from an 11-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 99-95 on Friday night. After Wilcox's dunk gave Detroit a two-point lead, Carmelo Anthony drove past Tayshaun Prince, but Wilcox was there defensively to force a missed shot.

Knicks hit club-record 20 3s in victory (AP)

Toney Douglas tied a franchise record by making nine of the New York Knicks' franchise-record 20 3-pointers, scoring 29 points in a 120-99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night that snapped a three-game losing streak. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and Chauncey Billups added 18 for the Knicks, who were 20 of 36 (55.6 percent) from behind the arc and moved back ahead of...

Nets coach doesn't regret not getting 'Melo
Nets coach Avery Johnson, riding a five-game winning streak and a victory over the Celtics, said Wednesday he likes his team just the way it is: with Deron Williams and without Carmelo Anthony.

Smith's 31 help Nuggets blow by Pistons (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the second half, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 131-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Smith was 9 of 15 from 3-point range for Denver, 7-2 since the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York on Feb. 22.

New York Knicks season-ticket prices to spike next season
If you want to purchase season tickets to watch Carmelo Anthony and the new-look Knicks play next season, you're going to have to pony up.

'Melo caps 31-point effort with winner
Carmelo Anthony knew he had his first game-winning shot with the New York Knicks as soon as the ball left his hand.

Anthony's last-second shot lifts Knicks (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a 16-footer with less than a second left as the New York Knicks withstood a late Memphis rally and beat the Grizzlies 110-108 on Wednesday night. The winning shot by Anthony, who finished with 31 points, came over Tony Allen after Zach Randolph's three-point play with 14 seconds remaining pulled Memphis even at 108.

Melo nails winner; Knicks survive Grizzlies rally
Carmelo Anthony made a 16-footer with less than a second left as the New York Knicks withstood a late Memphis rally and beat the Grizzlies 110-108 on Wednesday night.

Karl locks up future with Nuggets
Two weeks after Carmelo Anthony punched his ticket out of town, Nuggets coach George Karl signed his own long-term extension to stay in Denver.

Melo, Amare team to lead Knicks' rout of Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling, beating the Utah Jazz 131-109 on Monday night.

Anthony has 34, Knicks rip Jazz 131-109 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling, beating the Utah Jazz 131-109 on Monday night. Anthony and Stoudemire combined to make 24 of 31 shots, then were on the bench for the entire final period.

Anthony held to 14 but Knicks beat Hawks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, Landry Fields added 15 and the New York Knicks easily beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-79 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony, who was poked in the eye in the first quarter and later hit in the head in the first half, finished with 14 points, his lowest total since New York acquired him in a Feb.

Afflalo's 3 helps Nuggets hold off Jazz (AP)

Aaron Afflalo shook off a sore ankle to score 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 11.4 seconds to play, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Utah Jazz 103-101 Thursday night. Ty Lawson scored 22 points, and Nene and Chris Andersen each added 13 to give the Nuggets their fifth win in six games the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups to New York.

Nuggets 5-1 since sending Anthony to NY (AP)
George Karl excitedly declared he had his best team in his 51/2 seasons in Denver. These comments came AFTER the Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks that stripped the Nuggets of their star power, leading many to call Karl a wishful thinker, eternal optimist or even delusional. How about prophetic?

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony writes letter of gratitude to Denver Nuggets faithful
Ten days after completing a messy divorce from the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony wrote a letter expressing "gratitude" and "appreciation" to his former team's fan base.

Nuggets rip Bobcats, now 4-1 since trade (AP)

Wilson Chandler had 16 points to lead seven Denver players scoring in double figures and the Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 120-80 on Wednesday night for their biggest win of the season. Nene, Chris Andersen, Ty Lawson and J.R. Smith had 14 points apiece for the Nuggets, who won for the fourth time in five games since completing the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York...

Amare, Melo lead Knicks' rout of fading Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Knicks roll by struggling Hornets 107-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Toney Douglas also scored 24 points in place of an injured Chauncey Billups, outplaying slumping Hornets All-Star Chris Paul in the point guard matchup.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Gallinari out 7-10 days with broken toe
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, acquired in last week's blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks, will be out seven to 10 days after breaking his toe, the Denver Post reported Tuesday.

Revamped Nuggets win again by topping Hawks
Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York.

Newcomers help Nuggets rally past Hawks (AP)

Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York. Felton had 16 points and Chandler added 15 as the Nuggets used a 8-0 surge early in the fourth quarter to pull away from the road-weary Hawks.

Amare's block helps Knicks stun Heat (AP)

With the game on the line, LeBron James got past Carmelo Anthony. Not Amare Stoudemire, however. And just like that, the New York Knicks -- with defense, no less -- knocked off the Miami Heat. Chauncey Billups made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:01 left, Stoudemire blocked James' layup try with 7 seconds remaining to protect a one-point lead, and the Knicks beat the Heat 91-86 on Sunday night.

New-look Knicks battle back to knock off Heat
Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire added 16 points and a huge blocked shot against LeBron James with 7 seconds left, and the New York Knicks stunned the Miami Heat 91-86 on Sunday night.

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (elbow) says he'll play Sunday vs. Miami Heat
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony was limited in practice by a sore right elbow, though he said he would "absolutely" play Sunday night against the Miami Heat.

Anthony says he'll play against Heat
Carmelo Anthony took some easy shots about 12 feet from the basket Saturday afternoon, swishing just about every attempt.

Knicks' Anthony says he'll play vs. Heat (AP)
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony was limited in practice by a sore right elbow, though said he would "absolutely" play Sunday night against the Miami Heat. Anthony participated in the Knicks' Saturday workout in Miami, though only shot with his left hand. He says the injury "flared up" during Friday's loss at Cleveland.

Off Broadway: Melo, Knicks fall in Cleveland
Carmelo Anthony missed a key late free throw and fouled out of his first road game with the Knicks, who may have taken Cleveland too lightly and were beaten 115-109 on Friday night by the fired-up Cavaliers.

Cavs deal Anthony first loss with Knicks (AP)

Off Broadway, New York's new hoops show was no hit. Carmelo Anthony missed a key late free throw and fouled out of his first road game with the Knicks, who took Cleveland too lightly and were embarrassed and beaten 115-109 on Friday night by the fired-up Cavaliers. Anthony, acquired earlier this week from Denver in a blockbuster trade, finished with 27 points but missed a foul shot with 25...

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony fires back at Denver Nuggets coach George Karl
Carmelo Anthony may be out of Denver, but the MeloDrama continues. Nuggets coach George Karl was critical of Anthony during an interview at halftime of the Celtics-Nuggets game broadcast on TNT Thursday night.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams: Small NBA markets lose stars
With Deron Williams heading to New Jersey, another small market team is left wondering what happened to its star.

Knicks' TV ratings soar in Melo's debut
Carmelo Anthony's Knicks debut drew the highest rating for a regular-season game on MSG network since Michael Jordan's famed ''double-nickel'' game 16 years ago.

Donnie Walsh: New York Knicks now have 'two guys that can take over a game'
The addition of Carmelo Anthony has given the Knicks another go-to player -- along with Amare Stoudemire -- late in games.

'Melo debut best Knicks rating since '95 (AP)
Carmelo Anthony's Knicks debut drew the highest rating for a regular-season game on MSG network since Michael Jordan's famed "double-nickel" game 16 years ago. The Knicks said their 114-108 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday earned a 6.75 household rating, easily topping the previous high this season, a 3.61 for the Boston Celtics' visit Dec.

Report: Nets close to deal for Williams
After losing out on landing Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks, the Nets have reportedly pulled the trigger on a trade for Jazz guard Deron Williams.

Anthony scores 27 in debut as Knicks win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's debut on the big stage was a huge hit. Anthony had 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting a pair of clutch buckets down the stretch in front of a crowd that cheered his every move as New York beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 on Wednesday night in his Knicks debut. Anthony made only 10 of 25 shots but was at his best in the closing minutes, helping New York hold on after fellow...

Nuggets try to put pieces back together (AP)
George Karl lost his star, his leader and nearly a third of his roster in the blockbuster deal that dismantled and disrupted his perennial playoff team. The Denver Nuggets coach hasn't lost his exuberance. Karl is relishing the thought of figuring out on the fly just how to put the pieces back together following the three-team swap that sent All-Star Carmelo Anthony and floor leader Chauncey...

Carmelo Anthony on joining New York Knicks: 'A dream come true'
Carmelo Anthony says "it takes a certain kind of person to deal with New York City" and he believes he's one of them.

Anthony: I'm ready for challenges of NYC (AP)
Carmelo Anthony believes it takes a certain kind of person to deal with New York -- and he's the one. "I've been through so much in my short career so far, so for me to deal with you guys on a daily basis, I think it's easy," the All-Star forward told reporters at a packed news conference Wednesday before his first game with the Knicks.

Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn lands player he wanted in Anthony Randolph
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn has been trying to land Anthony Randolph for nearly a year. He finally got him thanks to what he calls "a favor" he did for the Knicks and Nuggets in the blockbuster Carmelo Anthony trade.

Depleted Nuggets roll past Grizzlies (AP)

For one night, the Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups or any of their new acquisitions. J.R. Smith's 26 points helped short-handed Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107 on Tuesday, hours after the Nuggets finalized a blockbuster deal that sent Anthony and Billups to the New York Knicks.

Week 18 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
What is the short-term Fantasy impact of the Carmelo Anthony trade? Why are Darko Milicic and Beno Udrih suddenly relevant again? Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks down Week 18 in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Knicks, Nuggets agree on Anthony deal (AP)

The New York Knicks ended the Carmelo Anthony trade saga and their quest for a second superstar with one blockbuster deal. The Knicks beat out the rival New Jersey Nets to win the Anthony sweepstakes by agreeing to a trade with the Denver Nuggets on Monday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

New Jersey Nets cancel practice after losing out on Carmelo Anthony
The Nets canceled practice on Tuesday.

Donnie Walsh 'could care less' if Isiah Thomas helped land Carmelo Anthony
Donnie Walsh doesn't care that Isiah Thomas may have had a hand in getting Carmelo Anthony.

Denver Nuggets sad that Carmelo Anthony had to take Chauncey Billups with him
The melancholy mood at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday had as much -- if not more -- to do with Chauncey Billups' departure as it did Carmelo Anthony's.

Nuggets upset to lose Billups in trade (AP)
The melancholy mood at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday had as much -- if not more -- to do with Chauncey Billups' departure as it did Carmelo Anthony's. Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and several of his players echoed a community's anguish in seeing their hometown hero leave for the Big Apple along with the superstar who wanted out of the Mile High City.

Amare Stoudemire on Carmelo Anthony: New York Knicks have '1, 1A punch'
Amare Stoudemire says the Knicks are taking the right steps by adding Carmelo Anthony.

Walsh's future with Knicks uncertain
The Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade — spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan with former team president and coach Isiah Thomas in his ear — does not bode well for current Knicks president Donnie Walsh.

Stoudemire: Knicks have '1, 1A punch'
Amare Stoudemire says the Knicks will be ''hard to guard'' with Carmelo Anthony joining him in New York.

Sources: If New York Knicks get Carmelo Anthony, New Jersey Nets may get 2 Knicks
If the Knicks trade for Carmelo Anthony, the Nets may acquire former Knicks from Denver, sources say.

Sources: New York Knicks complete deal for Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony on Monday night, according to the Denver Post.

Report: Nuggets trade 'Melo to Knicks
The Knicks are reportedly the winner of the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes.

Nuggets excuse 'Melo for 'Conan' taping
Carmelo Anthony was excused from the Denver Nuggets' practice Monday night.

Report: Nets 'confident' about 'Melo deal
While the Nets remain confident about acquiring Carmelo Anthony, a person familiar with the trade talks says New Jersey is interested in acquiring some former Knicks if the Denver Nuggets decide to ship Anthony to New York.

Danilo Gallinari: Trade rumors 'part of the NBA life'
Knicks players are uncertain about their future amidst Carmelo Anthony trade rumors.

Report: 'Melo to inform Nets on Monday
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is expected to inform the Nets on Monday whether or not he will accept a trade to New Jersey and sign an extension to play there, sources told the New York Post Sunday night.

Report: New York Knicks draw line in sand on Carmelo Anthony talks
The New York Knicks have made their pitch for Carmelo Anthony, and that's as far as they're going to go, according to a report in Newsday.

Knicks: Isiah not part of Anthony talks (AP)
The New York Knicks insist they are on the same page in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, and Isiah Thomas isn't involved in it. Without mentioning either of those people by name, the Knicks released a statement Sunday attempting to shoot down reports that their negotiations with the Denver Nuggets had been taken out of the hands of team president Donnie Walsh by Madison Square Garden chairman...

Knicks: We're all on same page
The New York Knicks insist they are on the same page in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, and Isiah Thomas isn't involved in it.

Report: Nets owner meets with Carmelo
The New York Daily News is reporting that New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov is meeting with Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony in Los Angeles.

Report: Knicks up their offer
The Knicks returned fire in the battle for Carmelo Anthony, gaining Denver's attention with an improved multiple-player trade, the New York Post reported.

New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov says has no plans to meet with Carmelo Anthony
Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has no plans to meet with Carmelo Anthony during the All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.



Prokhorov won't be meeting with Anthony
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has no plans to meet with Carmelo Anthony during the All Star weekend in Los Angeles.

Report: 'Melo may become Net after all
The New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets have reached a tentative agreement on a multiple-player deal involving Carmelo Anthony, NBA sources have told The (New Jersey) Record.

All-Stars not giving advice to Anthony (AP)
Every player at All-Star weekend has been following the 'Melodrama. Carmelo Anthony's agonizingly protracted departure from the Denver Nuggets has caught the league's attention, but not everybody is eager to give advice to the NBA's sixth-leading scorer. "When I talked to him, I told him I just want him to be happy," Kobe Bryant said.

Report: Anthony meeting with 2 teams
Carmelo Anthony is going to play meet with the owners of the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets this weekend, according to a report in New York.

Report: New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony have already met
Carmelo Anthony and New York Knicks owner James Dolan met on Thursday night in Los Angeles, the New York Daily News reported on Friday afternoon.

Anthony: No meeting with Nets' Prokhorov (AP)
Carmelo Anthony said Friday "no meeting at all" is scheduled with the New Jersey Nets and didn't know what he would say if one does happen. Speaking at an NBA Cares community service event, Anthony said a reported meeting that Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov was seeking with the All-Star forward was "news to me." "I haven't heard it," Anthony said.

Carmelo: Nets meeting is 'news to me'
Carmelo Anthony says ''no meeting at all'' is scheduled with the New Jersey Nets.

Nuggets reach out to Nets for Carmelo
The Denver Nuggets last week demanded five Knicks players and a first-round pick to sanction Carmelo Anthony's move to New York, the New York Post reported Thursday.

New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov hasn't changed mind on getting Carmelo Anthony from Denver Nuggets
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has not changed his mind about the franchise's pursuit of Carmelo Anthony.

Nets haven't changed mind on Anthony
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has not changed his mind about the franchise's pursuit of Carmelo Anthony.

Anthony scores 38, Nuggets beat Bucks (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Milwaukee Bucks 94-87 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Anthony shook off a sore right shoulder after being hit in Monday night's loss to Houston to go 16 of 30 from the field and leave a lasting impression before heading to Los Angeles.

Nuggets send Bucks to 8th loss in last 10 games
Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Milwaukee Bucks 94-87 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

Anthony ready for end to 'MeloWatch'
Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony put on a gray Denver sweatshirt and a pair of pricey headphones, then sprinted for the bus. A wrong turn kept him from the door and sent him right back into a wall of questions.

Sources: New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets resume Carmelo Anthony trade talks
Denver and New Jersey resumed trade talks about Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony about a week ago after the Nets reached out to the Nuggets, league sources confirmed to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard on Wednesday.

Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets ready for resolution
Carmelo Anthony said he's ready for a resolution to his future status, even though he insists he's not fretting about what might happen as the Feb. 24 trade deadline approaches.

Rockets stifle Anthony, beat Nuggets (AP)

The Houston Rockets misfired early, and seemed on the verge of getting routed by Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. When Courtney Lee and the rest of the Rockets' reserves sparked the rally, the Nuggets had no answer. Lee scored 22 points and Aaron Brooks added 18 off the bench and Houston shook off the sluggish start to shoot well from 3-point range in a 121-102 win over Denver on Monday...

Rockets drain 14 3-pointers to blast Nuggets
Courtney Lee scored 22 points, Shane Battier added 17 and the Houston Rockets shot well from 3-point range and controlled Carmelo Anthony in a 121-102 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Carmelo takes hat off to himself
Carmelo Anthony: I take my hat off to myself for dealing with all this stuff.

Afflalo ends Mavs' 10-game run at buzzer (AP)

Arron Afflalo hit a 19-footer at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-120 on Thursday, ending the Mavericks' 10-game win streak. Carmelo Anthony scored 42 points and Chauncey Billups had 30 for Denver, which overcame a nine-point deficit in the last 2:51 to win. Afflalo scored seven points to help the Nuggets rally from 119-110 down.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest: I hope the New York Knicks can land Carmelo Anthony
Lakers' Ron Artest would like to see Carmelo Anthony in a Knicks uniform.

New York Knicks coach to fans: Stop chanting for Carmelo Anthony
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni sent a subtle message to Knicks fans on Thursday: Stop chanting for Carmelo Anthony; it's affecting my players.

Report: Lakers laugh off trade rumors
The Lakers Wednesday laughed off the rumor of a possible four-player deal with the Denver Nuggets involving Carmelo Anthony, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Carmelo to consider Nuggets extension?
Though Carmelo Anthony has stated publicly that he would like to play in New York for the Knicks, he said on Wednesday that he would "take a real hard look" at signing the Nuggets' three-year, $65 million contract extension if he is not dealt by the Feb. 24 trading deadline, according to the Denver Post.

Report: Carmelo Anthony would consider Denver Nuggets extension
Carmelo Anthony reportedly said that he is open to signing an extension with the Nuggets if he isn't traded.

Andrew Bynum on Carmelo Anthony trade talk: 'Just another rumor'
Andrew Bynum and the Lakers aren't getting caught up in all the Carmelo Anthony trade talk.

Sources: Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets have initial Carmelo Anthony talks
The Lakers and Nuggets have had preliminary talks about Carmelo Anthony, sources said.

Report: James Dolan in Carmelo Anthony talks; Wilson Chandler a hurdle?
While James Dolan has reportedly gotten involved in Carmelo Anthony trade talks, one part of a proposed trade, Wilson Chandler, may be hurt.

Martin's 37 trumps Melo's 50 as Rockets prevail
Kevin Martin scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets took advantage of Nene's absence and Chauncey Billups' early exit to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 Monday night despite Carmelo Anthony's 50-point effort that tied his career high.

Rockets overcome 'Melo's 50, top Nuggets (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets took advantage of Nene's absence and Chauncey Billups' early exit to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 Monday night despite Carmelo Anthony's 50-point effort that tied his career high. Martin, who had just eight points in his previous trip to Denver, scored 18 in the decisive third quarter, half of them during a 13-0 run the Rockets...

Rockets top Nuggets despite Carmelo's 50
Kevin Martin scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets took advantage of Nene's absence and Chauncey Billups' early exit to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 Monday night despite Carmelo Anthony's 50-point effort that tied his career high.

Talks heating up to send 'Melo to Knicks
The Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks are discussing a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves to make real Carmelo Anthony's ambition to play in New York, according to multiple reports Sunday.

Sources: New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves discuss Carmelo deal
The Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks are discussing a three-team trade that would make forward Carmelo Anthony a Knick before the Feb. 24 trade deadline, according to league sources.

Anthony, Nuggets roll by lowly Wolves (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and J.R. Smith scored 10 of his 14 points in the final seven minutes to help the Denver Nuggets to a 113-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 21 points and 13 assists for his first double-double of the season and Arron Afflalo scored 22 points for the Nuggets, who shot 54.4 percent against Minnesota's woeful...

Report: Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban OK to rent player like Carmelo Anthony
Mavs owner Mark Cuban would be willing to rent a player like Carmelo Anthony for the rest of the season.

Nene, Nuggets too much for banged-up Blazers
Nene had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups scored 20 points each and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 on Wednesday night.

Nuggets win, Blazers lose Matthews (AP)

Nene had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups scored 20 points each and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-90 on Wednesday night. Wesley Matthews had 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 18 points and nine rebounds for Portland. The injury-riddled Blazers suffered another blow when Matthews sprained his right ankle late in the second quarter.

Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets refutes some trade rumors, future remains uncertain
Carmelo Anthony was willing to meet with the New Jersey Nets.

Nets pull off stunner against Nuggets
Who needs Carmelo Anthony?

Nets overcome 'Melo's 37, beat Nuggets (AP)

Brook Lopez scored 27 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 18 assists as the Nets gave Carmelo Anthony an indication why he might want to play for New Jersey with a 115-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The game was the first between the teams since Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov told his team to halt extended trade talks with Denver for Anthony a little less than two weeks...

Lopez, Nets wallop Nuggets despite Melo's 37
Brook Lopez scored 27 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 18 assists as the Nets gave Carmelo Anthony an indication why he might want to play for New Jersey with a 115-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Karl: 'Melo may finish season in Denver
George Karl still believes he might be coaching Carmelo Anthony all season.

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl still thinks Carlmelo Anthony will finish year with team
George Karl says he still believes he might be coaching Carmelo Anthony all season.

Iguodala, Young lead Sixers past Denver (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and Thaddeus Young had 21 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Elton Brand scored 15 points and was one of six players in double figures for the Sixers, who swept the season series against the Nuggets for the first time since 2002-03.

Denver Nuggets ready for Carmelo Anthony circus in New Jersey
Carmelo Anthony is heading to New Jersey -- with the Denver Nuggets.



'Melo, Nuggets set for New Jersey trip (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is heading to New Jersey -- with the Denver Nuggets. Anthony and the Nuggets make a visit Monday to New Jersey for the first time since Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov ended the drawn-out trade talks with Denver. Coach George Karl says he doesn't know how the fans will react to Anthony when he hits the court.

Nuggets hand Cavs 19th straight loss (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo added 23 and the Denver Nuggets avoided any embarrassment by beating Cleveland 117-103 on Friday night, handing the pathetic Cavaliers their team record-tying 19th straight loss. Still winless in 2011, the Cavs have also dropped 29 of 30 and are now just five losses away from breaking the NBA record of 23 consecutive defeats in one season, an...

Cavaliers' 19th straight loss ties team record
Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo added 23 and the Denver Nuggets avoided any embarrassment by beating Cleveland 117-103 on Friday night, handing the pathetic Cavaliers their team record-tying 19th straight loss.

Billups helps Nuggets end skid at Palace (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, including a trio of 3-pointers late in the game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 109-100 on Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony had 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists -- shaking off trade talk for another day -- to help the Nuggets win for the seventh time in nine games.

Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey bangs shoulder, leaves game
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey collided with Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony and left the game.

Pistons G Stuckey injured vs. Nuggets (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey collided with Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony and left the game. Stuckey grabbed his right shoulder after trying to get past Anthony's screen late in the first quarter Wednesday night. He went to the court, clearly in pain, and was evaluated by the team's medical staff before slowly walking toward Detroit's locker room.

Nuggets rip Wizards to begin 5-game trip (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Nene and Al Harrington each scored 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 120-109 on Tuesday night. It was the sixth win in the last eight games for Denver, which began a five-game road trip with a strong performance that comes amid continued trade talk surrounding Anthony.

Anthony leads Nuggets to thrashing of Wizards
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Nene and Al Harrington each scored 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 120-109 on Tuesday night.

Melo delights home fans with 36 as Nuggets roll
Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight.

Anthony scores 36, hears cheers in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Anthony had been subjected to jeers by the home crowd as trade talk intensified last week, but on this night, the Denver fans showed him plenty of love, especially when he was raining 3s from all over the court...

'Melo drops 36 as Nuggets hammer Pacers
Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight.

Kobe's 14 in 3rd pushes Lakers past Nuggets
Kobe Bryant blasted the Denver crowd by day and quieted it at night. After criticizing Denver fans for booing Carmelo Anthony, Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Nuggets, 107-97 on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant maintains that Denver Nuggets fans are 'idiots' for booing Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant is clarifying his remarks that Denver Nuggets fans are "stupid" for booing Carmelo Anthony over his trade stance.

Kobe sparks win in Denver after remarks (AP)

Kobe Bryant blasted the Denver crowd by day and quieted it at night. After criticizing Denver fans for booing Carmelo Anthony, Bryant gave the Pepsi Center crowd little to cheer about as he led the Los Angeles Lakers past the Nuggets, 107-97 on Friday night. Bryant scored 14 of his 18 points in the decisive third quarter and was one of five Lakers to score at least 17.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd thinks Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony should stay in the Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd says he hasn't paid much attention to the Melo Drama, nor spoken to Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony since he was rumored to be traded to Kidd's former team, the New Jersey Nets.

Kobe rips Nuggets fans for booing Melo
Kobe Bryant is clarifying his remarks that Denver Nuggets fans are ''stupid'' for booing Carmelo Anthony over his trade stance.

New Jersey Nets GM Billy King apologizes to team in Carmelo Anthony aftermath
Nets general manager Billy King addressed the team at practice Thursday and apologized for the way he and the Nets handled things in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets.

'Melo misses pregame shootaround
Carmelo Anthony missed the Denver Nuggets' shootaround Friday morning because of what coach George Karl called a personal matter.

Carmelo Anthony misses shootaround for personal reasons
Carmelo Anthony missed the Denver Nuggets' shootaround Friday morning because of what coach George Karl called a personal matter.

'Melo mum after trade talks fall apart
Carmelo Anthony was hammered by J.R. Smith during a spirited 5 on 5 scrimmage at practice on Thursday. When he stepped to the line, his Denver Nuggets teammates began booing and jeering and scoffing the All-Star forward - just like the home crowd has been doing lately.

Carmelo Anthony not talking day after New Jersey Nets call off trade talk
His meeting with the Nets' owner canceled, Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is not talking.

Anthony's 35 lead Nuggets past Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 Wednesday night, hours after New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a megadeal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks. Chauncey Billups and Nene each added 16 points for the Nuggets, who grabbed the lead for good early in the fourth...

Nets deal off, Melo scores 35 in Nuggets' win
Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Nuggets beat the Thunder 112-107, hours after Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a megadeal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks.

Anthony rallies Nuggest past Thunder
Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 Wednesday night, hours after New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a megadeal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks.

Nets snap 6-game losing streak, top Jazz (AP)

Hours after owner Mikhail Prokhorov ended their long, drawn-out pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, the New Jersey Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez scored 11 of his 20 points in a big third quarter and the Nets seemed to relax with the trade talk over in winning for only the second time in 13 games.

Nets clear drama, snap skid with win over Jazz
Hours after owner Mikhail Prokhorov ended their long, drawn-out pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, the New Jersey Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Nets owner tells team to end 'Melo talks
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told the team to end discussions on the Carmelo Anthony deal.

New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has team drop Carmelo Anthony deal
New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told the team to end discussions on the Carmelo Anthony deal.

Report: Nets, 'Melo to meet about trade
The Denver Nuggets have granted permission to New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov to meet with superstar forward Carmelo Anthony, the New York Post reported Wednesday.

Dwyane Wade hopes Carmelo Anthony trade talks resolved soon
Dwyane Wade hopes his good friend Carmelo Anthony's future is resolved soon.

'Melo trade framework causing holdup
A person with knowledge of the proposed Carmelo Anthony trade says the holdup is over the framework of the deal, not the All-Star forward's willingness to commit to New Jersey.

Wade hopes 'Melo situation resolved soon (AP)
Dwyane Wade hopes his good friend Carmelo Anthony's future is resolved soon. Anthony has been the subject of trade rumors for months, especially in recent weeks as deals reportedly involving the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks have been discussed. Wade says he talked with Anthony when the Miami Heat visited the Denver Nuggets last week.

Carmelo Anthony bait? New York Knicks think they can acquire picks
Knicks president Donnie Walsh said that he might be able to acquire more than on first-round pick as rumor swirl that the team is still chasing Carmelo Anthony.

Carmelo Anthony not into Nets meeting; will it even happen?
Sources say no meeting has been set up between the Nets and Carmelo Anthony and none might happen.

Anthony: I'll be with Nuggets all week
Carmelo Anthony insists he's not leaving Denver. At least not this week.

Johnson wants in on any 'Melo meeting
New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson says he hasn't been told of any potential meeting with trade target Carmelo Anthony but wants to be a part of it if one does happen.

Spurs top Nuggets as 'Melo rumors cool (AP)

Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night. Anthony may have more games in a Nuggets uniform yet. Coach George Karl said before tip-off he wasn't aware of any drastic changes, and New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson also tried quieting...

Parker's 30 lift Spurs by rumor-weary Nuggets
Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night.

Parker fuels surging Spurs past Nuggets
Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night.

New Jersey Nets expect to meet with Carmelo Anthony this week, sources say
Nets officials expect to have the opportunity Tuesday or Wednesday to make a face-to-face pitch to Carmelo Anthony about signing the contract extension with the Nets, according to sources.

'Melo: Playing in N.Y. an 'ultimate dream'
Carmelo Anthony calls playing in New York an 'ultimate dream.'

Nuggets rout free-falling Cavs 127-99 (AP)

Nene scored 22 points, Chauncey Billups and Arron Afflalo each added 21 and the Denver Nuggets handed the banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers their 19th straight road loss, 127-99 on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony, shrugging off the intensifying trade talks, finished with 12 points as the Nuggets rolled to their third straight rout.

James-less Heat lose to Nuggets 130-102 (AP)

Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night. Nene contributed 17 points and Chauncey Billups had 13 assists as the Nuggets routed a second straight opponent. They beat Phoenix by 34 points two nights ago.

Nuggets blow out King-less Heat
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night.

Report: 'Melo deal done this weekend?
There is as much caution as confidence, but multiple NBA sources contend the Nets and Nuggets could finally agree this weekend on a blockbuster, three-team trade that would send superstar forward Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey, the New York Post reports.

Carmelo Anthony says playing back home in New York would be 'ultimate dream'
Carmelo Anthony's "ultimate dream" would be to play in New York, the Denver Nuggets forward said Friday in an interview with ESPN's Colleen Dominguez.

Nuggets hand LeBron-less Heat 2nd loss in row
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night.

Nets keep losing while waiting for 'Melo
Nets stumble along while waiting for the Carmelo Anthony sneaker to drop.

Sources: New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies latest teams linked to Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks have reached out to Memphis about participating in a three-team deal that would send Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo to Denver and Carmelo Anthony to New York, according to league sources.

Amidst Carmelo Anthony trade rumors, George Karl checks out Derrick Favors
George Karl caught a glimpse of New Jersey rookie Derrick Favors' game on television while holding out hope the viewing was nothing more than an exercise in futility.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony may be biggest snag in trade
Of all the holdups stalling a potential Carmelo Anthony trade to New Jersey, none is bigger than this: according to several league sources, Anthony has not told anyone, not even his representatives, that he will sign a contract extension with the Nets.

Anthony, Nuggets shake rumors to throttle Suns
Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 31 points and Carmelo Anthony followed up one of his worst shooting performances with a 28-point effort, helping the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 132-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Anthony scores 28 as Nuggets rout Suns (AP)

Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 31 points and Carmelo Anthony followed up one of his worst shooting performances with a 28-point effort, helping the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 132-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Anthony, the subject of trade talks all season, was greeted early by the crowd with a smattering of boos but quickly reversed the mood with his hustle...

Sources: Denver Nuggets-New Jersey Nets Carmelo Anthony talks getting messy
While the Nuggets are unhappy with the public nature of talks with the Nets, sources said, a Carmelo Anthony deal isn't dead.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony may be biggest snag in trade
Of all the holdups stalling a potential Carmelo Anthony trade to New Jersey, none is bigger than this: according to several league sources, Anthony has not told anyone, not even his representatives, that he will sign a contract extension with the Nets.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony trade discussions drag on
The New Jersey Nets' months-long pursuit of Carmelo Anthony dragged on for another day Monday and might not reach its widely anticipated resolution this week after the Denver Nuggets again applied the brakes to serious trade talks.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony trade discussions drag on
The New Jersey Nets' months-long pursuit of Carmelo Anthony dragged on for another day Monday and might not reach its widely anticipated resolution this week after the Denver Nuggets once again applied the brakes to serious trade talks with the Nets.

Source: Nets getting close to 'Melo deal
The Nets are closing in on a deal to bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey.

Anthony doesn't think trade to Nets imminent
Carmelo Anthony doesn't think a trade to New Jersey is imminent and he expressed remorse Monday that teammate Chauncey Billups' name has been dragged into this drama.

Anthony scores 8 in loss amid trade talk (AP)

If this was Carmelo Anthony's farewell, he sure didn't go out on a high note. Anthony scored just eight points in the Denver Nuggets' 96-87 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night, putting a sour finish on a day filled with speculation that the superstar's departure from Denver was close after 7 1/2 seasons.

Nets 'advancing' on deal for Anthony (AP)
The Nets are closing in on a deal to bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey. Talks on a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons are "advancing," a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday. The trade would reunite Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton in New Jersey along with Anthony, the person said on condition of anonymity because he...

Report: 'Melo close to becoming a Net
Carmelo Anthony is very close to becoming a Net, the New York Post reported Sunday night citing sources.

Sources: New Jersey Nets' blockbuster trade for Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets taking shape
The Nets' attempts to acquire Carmelo Anthony are "further along" than any trade scenario that has been discussed since their near-acquistion of Anthony in late September, sources close to the negotiations said.

Denver Nuggets' Chauncey Billups wants buyout if traded to New Jersey Nets
Chauncey Billups has grown so immune to the constantly swirling trade rumors involving Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony that he simply tunes out the chatter.

Report: Major 'Melo in the works?
The New Jersey Nets' pursuit of Denver superstar Carmelo Anthony with Detroit entering the mix could result in the largest trade in NBA history under an incredibly complex proposal which is one of about 20 scenarios being considered, the New York Post reported Saturday.

Evans helps Kings rout sloppy Nuggets (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 27 points and a season-high 12 assists to help the Sacramento Kings rout the Denver Nuggets 122-102 on Thursday night. The Kings had a 23-2 run midway through the second half to build a 21-point lead in their highest-scoring game of the season. They shot 56 percent and gave coach Paul Westphal his 300th career victory.

Sources: Nets discussing three-way trade for Carmelo Anthony with Nuggets, Pistons
The New Jersey Nets' latest attempt to acquire Denver's Carmelo Anthony involves the Detroit Pistons.

Sources: Nets discussing three-way trade for Carmelo Anthony with Nuggets, Pistons
The New Jersey Nets' latest attempt to acquire Denver's Carmelo Anthony involves the Detroit Pistons.

Anthony scores 33 in second game back
Carmelo Anthony made a point of driving the lane and taking the ball to hoop. He was rewarded with some easy buckets and plenty of trips to the free throw line.

Anthony scores 33 as Nuggets win 4th straight
Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.

'Melo's 33 help Nuggets fend off Rockets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 Monday night for their fourth consecutive win. Anthony had 11 rebounds and made 13 of 14 free throws to help the Nuggets fend off the Rockets with his eighth game of 30 or more points this season.

'Melo struggles in return as Nuggets win
Carmelo Anthony insists his legs were heavy, not so much his heart.

Melo rusty in return but Nuggets dispatch Kings
Carmelo Anthony was rusty in his return to the Denver lineup after a two-week absence following the death of his sister, and his teammates picked up the slack in the Nuggets' 104-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Anthony rusty in return but Nuggets win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony was rusty in his return to the Denver lineup after a two-week absence following the death of his sister, and his teammates picked up the slack in the Nuggets' 104-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Anthony missed 15 of his first 18 shots and finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in 31 minutes.

'Melo rejoins Nuggets after sister's death
Nuggets star forward Carmelo Anthony rejoined the Denver Nuggets for practice Friday, his first work with the team since the death of his sister.

Carmelo Anthony rejoins Denver Nuggets after sister's death
Carmelo Anthony rejoined the Nuggets for practice Friday, his first work with the team since the death of his sister.

Anthony expected to return Thursday
The Denver Nuggets say Carmelo Anthony will return to the team Thursday after missing four games to spend time with his family following his sister's death.

Billups helps Nuggets end 3-game skid (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and the short-handed Denver Nuggets snapped a season-high, three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-77 on Tuesday night. J.R. Smith and Nene added 17 points apiece for the Nuggets, who were without forward Carmelo Anthony for a fourth consecutive game following the death of his sister.

Anthony misses game vs. Trail Blazers
Nuggets coach George Karl said Carmelo Anthony will not play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.

Anthony's status uncertain vs. Blazers
Nuggets coach George Karl is uncertain whether Carmelo Anthony will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.

George Karl not certain if Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets will play
Nuggets coach George Karl is uncertain whether Carmelo Anthony will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister.

Nuggets lose third in row without 'Melo (AP)

Jrue Holiday had 22 points, Thaddeus Young added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday night Elton Brand had 16 points and 17 rebounds and Jodie Meeks scored 17 points for the 76ers. Chauncey Billups had 24 points and Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson added 14 each for the Nuggets, who lost their third straight since Carmelo Anthony left...

Carmelo Anthony misses 3rd game following death of sister
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game Sunday night following his sister's death.

Anthony out again after sister's death
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.

Carmelo Anthony will miss 2nd game after sister's death
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony will miss his second straight game Saturday night after leaving the team to be with his family following the death of his sister.

Report: 'Melo expected to miss more time
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is expected to be out until after Christmas following the death of his sister Wednesday, the team announced.

Report: Mavs entering race for 'Melo
The Dallas Mavericks are set to join the race for three-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony's signature, CBS Sports reported Tuesday, citing NBA sources.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony won't play vs. San Antonio Spurs
Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss Denver's game Wednesday night in San Antonio following a death in his family.

Anthony to miss game vs. San Antonio
Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss the game Wednesday night in San Antonio following a death in his family.

NBA-best Spurs win 10th straight (AP)

Manu Ginobili and Gary Neal scored 22 points apiece, and the San Antonio Spurs won their 10th in a row, 109-103 over the Denver Nuggets, who were without All-Star Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night because of death of his sister. The Spurs reached their second double-digit winning streak already this season and improved their NBA-best record to 25-3.

Injury riddled Nuggets off to fast start (AP)
All anyone wants to talk about is where Carmelo Anthony may land next. All that chatter, though, has obscured and overshadowed the steady play of the team he's currently on. By piecing different parts together, the Denver Nuggets have weathered a wave of injuries and are off to a start that even coach George Karl says is ahead of where he imagined the team might be at this point.

Love pours in 43 but Wolves fall to Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and had a key block to help the Denver Nuggets withstand Kevin Love's career-high 43-point performance for a 115-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Nuggets overcome Love's huge game
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and had a key block to help the Denver Nuggets withstand Kevin Love's career-high 43-point performance for a 115-113 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

Ginobili helps Spurs escape Nuggets (AP)

Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Spurs led 111-108 with 8 seconds left when Anthony got behind the defense for a dunk. Antonio McDyess' inbounds pass was deflected by J.R.

Ginobili helps Spurs escape with 7th straight win
Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Ginobili leads Spurs to win over Nuggets
Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

Nuggets fend off Magic thanks to Anthony's 35
Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final five minutes to beat the Orlando Magic 111-94 despite J.J. Redick's career-high 29 points.

Nets' Williams to Rockets in 3-team deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets will acquire swingman Terrence Williams from New Jersey in a three-team trade that gives the Nets two more first-round draft picks for potential use in a Carmelo Anthony deal, a person with knowledge of the trade said Tuesday. The Nets would receive the Rockets' first-round draft pick in 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in 2011 and current Lakers shooting...

Anthony's 35 help Nuggets upend Magic (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final five minutes to beat the Orlando Magic 111-94 despite J.J. Redick's career-high 29 points. With Denver leading 92-91, Arron Afflalo's 3-pointer jump-started the Nuggets on a 19-3 run to close out the game. Anthony hit 14 of 21 shots from the floor and pulled down 11 rebounds.

'Melo carries Nuggets past Magic
Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final five minutes to beat the Orlando Magic 111-94 despite J.J. Redick's career-high 29 points.

Anthony tuning out trade speculation
Any other time, Carmelo Anthony's balky right knee might draw more attention.

Carmelo Anthony returns to Denver Nuggets' lineup against New York Knicks
Carmelo Anthony is back in the Denver Nuggets' starting lineup at New York after missing two games with an inflamed right knee.

Report: 'Melo would sign if traded to NY (AP)
Carmelo Anthony wants his money, even if he's not saying where he wants it. Anthony made clear Sunday the importance of a contract extension, which he's thus far refused to sign with the Denver Nuggets. He also said he doesn't think the Nuggets would trade him somewhere he wouldn't accept one.

'Melo reportedly seeking move to Knicks
Carmelo Anthony wants his money, even if he's not saying where he wants it.

Carmelo Anthony wants trade from Denver Nuggets, but only to New York Knicks
Carmelo Anthony has told the Nuggets he will not sign the nearly $65 million contract extension he has been offered unless he is traded to the Knicks, a source told ESPN.com on Sunday.

Knicks win eighth straight, top Nuggets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half, Wilson Chandler made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 129-125 on Sunday for their first eight-game winning streak in 16 years. Perhaps catching a break not to have been called for a second technical foul and ejected in the second quarter, Stoudemire set a franchise record...

Carmelo Anthony hopes to play in New York ... on Sunday
Carmelo Anthony insists he isn't thinking about his future beyond Sunday's game at New York, and denies circling the Denver Nuggets' lone visit to Madison Square Garden on his calendar.

Carmelo hopes to play at MSG on Sunday
Carmelo Anthony definitely wants to play in New York — on Sunday.

Carmelo game-time decision in New York (AP)
The Denver Nuggets say Carmelo Anthony will be a game-time decision Sunday when they visit the New York Knicks. Anthony has missed the last two games with a sore right knee. He worked out Saturday and felt he was moving better, and says he will arrive at Madison Square Garden early Sunday before the noon EST start to test it again.

Carmelo Anthony misses second straight game with sore knee
Denver forward Carmelo Anthony will miss his second straight game Friday when the Nuggets take on the Raptors.

Celtics win eighth straight, 'Melo sits (AP)

Ray Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took advantage of an injury to Carmelo Anthony and won their eighth straight game, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-89. The loss left Nuggets coach George Karl stuck on 999 wins. His next chance to reach 1,000 comes Friday at Toronto. Kevin Garnett had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 13 assists for Boston.

Celtics run over Nuggets behind Allen
Ray Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took advantage of an injury to Carmelo Anthony and won their eighth straight game, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-89.

Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets sits out against Boston Celtics
Star forward Carmelo Anthony has been scratched from the Denver Nuggets' game at Boston with inflammation in his right knee.

Ailing knee sidelines Nuggets' Anthony (AP)
Star forward Carmelo Anthony has been scratched from the Denver Nuggets' game at Boston with inflammation in his right knee. It's the first game that Anthony has missed this season. Denver had won seven in a row before losing to Charlotte on Tuesday night. Nuggets coach George Karl will go for his 1,000th win in the NBA for the second time, but he'll have to do it without Anthony, who is...

Karl wins 999th as Nuggets fend off Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets overcame a third-quarter meltdown that included a technical on Carmelo Anthony for arguing a call and held off the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 108-107 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.

Nuggets hold on for Karl's 999th win (AP)

George Karl earned his 999th NBA win the hard way. The Denver Nuggets overcame a third-quarter meltdown that included a technical on Carmelo Anthony for arguing a call and held off the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 108-107 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Nene (27 points) and Arron Afflalo (25) made up for a bad shooting night from Anthony, who was just 4 of 20 from the floor and...

Nuggets extend winning streak to 6 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had 21 and the Denver Nuggets held off the Los Angeles Clippers 105-103 Friday night to win their sixth straight and give coach George Karl his 998th career win. Eric Gordon had 24 points and rookie Blake Griffin had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers.

Anthony ejected but Nuggets beat Bucks (AP)

Nene scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets weathered the third-quarter ejection of star forward Carmelo Anthony to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night for their season-best fifth consecutive win. J.R. Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups added 16 points for the Nuggets, who defeated the only team to sweep the season series from them last year.

Carmelo-less Nuggets outduel Suns in scorefest
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Nuggets win 138-133 despite ailing 'Melo (AP)

J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season. Chauncey Billups returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sprained right wrist and scored 25 points and eight assists for the Nuggets.

Smith steps up for 'Melo-less Nuggets
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (illness) leaves game, arena
Denver Nuggets leading scorer Carmelo Anthony has left Sunday's game with an illness and will not return.

Anthony's last-second shot beats Bulls
From almost the same spot on the floor where he missed a last-second shot three weeks ago, Carmelo Anthony swished a game-winning jumper.

Melo's buzzer-beater rescues Nuggets vs. Bulls
Carmelo Anthony made a jumper as time expired and the Denver Nuggets, after blowing a 19-point, third-quarter lead, came back to beat the Chicago Bulls 98-97 on Friday night.

Anthony beats buzzer, Nuggets top Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a jumper as time expired and the Denver Nuggets, after blowing a 19-point, third-quarter lead, came back to beat the Chicago Bulls 98-97 on Friday night. Anthony finished with 22 points, including his 14th career game-winner. Nene added 18 points and Ty Lawson had 17. C.J. Watson led the Bulls with 33 points and Luol Deng had 24.

Anthony's 39 help Nuggets end road swoon (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 39 points, Al Harrington added 19 against his former team and the Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 106-89 on Monday night to snap a four-game road losing streak. Anthony struggled with his shooting early but was a career-best 17-for-17 at the free throw line.

Carmelo, Nene help Nuggets hold on vs. Nets
Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and eight rebounds, Nene scored 22 points and the Nuggets held off the Nets107-103 on Saturday night.



Anthony's 28 help Nuggets hold off Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and eight rebounds, Nene scored 22 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the New Jersey Nets 107-103 on Saturday night. Brook Lopez scored 20 points to lead seven New Jersey players in double figures. Rookie Derrick Favors had 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench for New Jersey, which lost the last three games of its four-game western trip.

Wife La La Vazquez insists she's not pushing Carmelo Anthony to New York City-based team
Television personality La La Vazquez says she's not the driving force behind the rampant speculation that her husband, Carmelo Anthony, will end up in the Big Apple.

Nuggets win after Anthony outburst (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and his teammates overcame his emotional blowup in the closing minutes to lead the Denver Nuggets past the New York Knicks, 120-118 Tuesday night. Denver led by 16 early but the Knicks made a game of it by trimming a 12-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to 109-107 with 3:07 left on Raymond Felton's free throw after Anthony was whistled for a technical...

Karl's future plans dependent on health (AP)

Everybody seems to be talking about where Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony will end up next season. What about coach George Karl? He's in the last year of his contract and is working with a new front office. More importantly, he's still recovering from throat and neck cancer that sidelined him at the end of last season.

Nuggets rally in fourth to stun Lakers
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season.

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers, who were trying to win their first nine games for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

Melo nets 32 as Nuggets give Lakers 1st loss
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season.

Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss (AP)

With the game tied and the ball in his hands behind the 3-point line, J.R. Smith hesitated for just a moment. "I was thinking about not taking the shot because I missed the one before that and I didn't know how George was going to react," Smith said of his coach, George Karl. "When I saw how far Kobe (Bryant) was playing off, I just had to shoot." Smith's gamble paid off.

Report: 'Melo in 'good state' with Nuggets
The trade winds surrounding All-Star small forward Carmelo Anthony have died down a bit thanks in part to a good start to the season by the Denver Nuggets, the New York Post reported Monday.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony said he's focused on the present
Chicago Bulls fans can be forgiven if they daydream about what might be Monday night when Carmelo Anthony leads the Denver Nuggets into the United Center.

Melo's season-best 30 lead Nuggets by Clips
Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 30 points and reserve Al Harrington added 18 to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Clippers 111-104 on Friday night.

Nuggets hit 13 3-pointers to beat Mavs (AP)

The Denver Nuggets got their payback on the Dallas Mavericks with deadeye 3-point shooting. Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and the Nuggets went 13 for 21 from beyond the arc in a 103-92 victory on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points and Al Harrington contributed 14 points and eight rebounds for Denver.

Anthony fuels Nuggets' win against Mavericks
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and the Nuggets went 13 for 21 from beyond the 3-point line in a 103-92 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night.



Nuggets hit 13 3-pointers to beat Mavs (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and the Denver Nuggets went 13 for 21 from beyond the 3-point line in a 103-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points and Al Harrington contributed 14 points and eight rebounds for Denver. Jason Terry scored 26 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 23 for the Mavericks, who have lost two of their first three home games.

Nowitzki's 35 help Mavs hold off Nuggets (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 35 points and Caron Butler hit a pivotal 3-pointer late in the game, helping the Dallas Mavericks hold off a Denver Nuggets squad missing center Nene 102-101 on Wednesday night. Butler hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 2 minutes remaining to give the Mavericks a 102-99 lead.

Harrington, Nuggets spoil Rockets' home opener
Al Harrington scored 28 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets beat Houston 107-94 in the Rockets' home opener on Saturday night.

Nuggets drop Rockets to 0-3, win 107-94 (AP)

Al Harrington scored 28 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets beat Houston 107-94 in the Rockets' home opener on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups scored 13 points, Nene had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the Nuggets won in Houston for only the fifth time in the last 18 games there.

Anthony says he's just exploring options
Carmelo Anthony says his recent comments about wanting to keep his options open rather than sign an extension with Denver have been taken the wrong way by many people.

Carmelo Anthony insists he's invested in Nuggets' season
Carmelo Anthony says his recent comments about wanting to keep his options open rather than sign an extension with Denver have been taken the wrong way by many people.

'Melo, Nuggets win big in Karl's return (AP)

Antsy and anxious, Nuggets coach George Karl returned to the bench after battling cancer. His team turned it into a stress-free evening. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Arron Afflalo added 22 and the Nuggets opened the season with a 110-88 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Karl missed the final two months of last season after being diagnosed with throat and neck cancer.

Carmelo Anthony says time is near to leave the Denver Nuggets or stay
Carmelo Anthony acknowledged after Denver's season-opening victory Wednesday that he still doesn't intend to sign a contract extension and that it might be time for him and the Nuggets to go their separate ways.

Mutombo hopes Anthony stays with Nuggets (AP)
In town to support a friend, former Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo of Congo couldn't resist handing out a little friendly advice to Carmelo Anthony. Careful what you wish for. Since Mutombo serves as the global ambassador for the league, though, he didn't feel it was right to personally chat with Anthony about his situation, delivering his message instead through the media.

Dikembe Mutombo to Carmelo Anthony: Grass isn't always greener
In town to support a friend, former Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo couldn't resist doling out a little friendly advice to Carmelo Anthony.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo anthony: I always wanted to keep options open
The Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony said he always wanted to keep his options open.

For now, Anthony ready to help Nuggets (AP)
After a summer filled with rampant rumors that had Carmelo Anthony heading to New Jersey and then New York, the Nuggets All-Star remains in a powder-blue uniform for the season opener. He pretty much figured it would play out just like this. "From day one, despite everything that was being said, I always believed I was going to be there for the first game," said Anthony, whose team hosts...

Nuggets get 49 in 2nd, rout Suns 144-106 (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 22 of his 29 points during Denver's 49-point second quarter, and the depleted Nuggets overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns 144-106 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Denver, which also played Thursday night, rested starters Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and Nene -- and was without three other injured players, dressing only the minimum of eight.

'Melo staying focused amid trade rumors
Carmelo Anthony keeps on preparing for the upcoming season unaware of, and ostensibly unfazed by, where that will be.

Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets shrugs off latest trade talk
Carmelo Anthony is shrugging off the latest trade speculation.

Source: New York Knicks making progress on Carmelo Anthony trade
The New York Knicks have made significant progress in recent days in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday.

Nuggets win after blowing 18-point lead (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 30 points and 14 rebounds, Aaron Afflalo added 27 points and nine boards on the eve of his 25th birthday, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 100-95 on Thursday night after blowing an 18-point lead. Blake Griffin, counting the days before his official NBA debut after a frustrating one-year wait, led the Clippers with 24 points and 14 rebounds in his fifth game...

2010-11 Draft Prep: Northwest Division Preview
Where will Carmelo Anthony end up? What does it mean for Fantasy owners if he remains in Denver? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and previews the Northwest Division for Draft Day.




Anthony receives warm response in Denver (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and received a warm response throughout his 24 minutes of play as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Friday night. The crowd roared its approval during the opening introduction and for every basket and rebound from Anthony, who has yet to sign off on a three-year, $65 million extension that's been on the table since June, leading the...

Report: 'Melo trade to Nets is 'dead'
A four-way deal that would have sent Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey is ''dead,'' a person with knowledge of the discussions said Tuesday.

Sources: New Jersey Nets not pursuing 4-team Carmelo Anthony trade
The Nets are no longer actively pursuing the four-team trade for Carmelo Anthony, sources said on Tuesday.

Report: 'Melo trade to Nets called off
The proposed four-team trade that would have sent All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets to the New Jersey Nets is off, the New York Post reported Tuesday.

For now, Anthony remains a Nugget
Carmelo Anthony took the court with the Denver Nuggets on the first day of training camp.

Carmelo Anthony practices with Denver Nuggets as camp starts
Carmelo Anthony took the court with the Denver Nuggets on the first day of training camp.

Sources: Denver Nuggets weighing other offers for Carmelo Anthony
It appears that the Denver Nuggets will convene for their annual media day Monday afternoon with Carmelo Anthony still on their payroll.

'Melo still a Nugget at media day
Carmelo Anthony wouldn't come out and say he wants out of Denver. His inaction has indicated otherwise.

Carmelo Anthony makes appearance at Denver Nuggets' media day: 'I never said I wanted trade'
Carmelo Anthony arrived at media day Monday wearing a Denver Nuggets jersey.

Anthony arrives at Nuggets media day (AP)
Carmelo Anthony arrived at media day Monday wearing a Denver Nuggets jersey. For how much longer the All-Star forward will wear that white, powder blue and gold uniform, though, remains unknown. The Nuggets have been engaging in talks with teams interested in acquiring Anthony. A potential mega-deal with New Jersey hit a snag over the weekend, putting the Nuggets and Anthony in the awkward position...

Carmelo Anthony four-team trade enters holding pattern
A stagnant 24 hours in the Anthony trade talks has left four teams and several players in limbo when little progress was made on the proposed megadeal that would send Anthony to New Jersey.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets part of four-team trade talks
The Denver Nuggets are having serious discussions about a four-way trade that would land Carmelo Anthony with the New Jersey Nets, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer loves Carmelo Anthony, but he doesn't want to trade Joakim Noah
Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer loves Carmelo Anthony, but he doesn't want to trade Joakim Noah for the Denver Nuggets star.

Nets in talks to acquire Anthony (AP)
A person close to the talks says the New Jersey Nets are involved in very complicated negotiations with the Denver Nuggets for small forward Carmelo Anthony. The person says no decision is expected Friday and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the person is not authorized to speak for the team.

Anthony deal could be in works
The New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets are progressing on a three or four-team trade that would send star forward Carmelo Anthony to the Nets, it was reported on various websites Friday.

Knicks believe they have winning roster (AP)
LeBron James never came. Carmelo Anthony might be interested in coming. The New York Knicks aren't interested in discussing either. After two years of working solely on ways to rebuild the team through free agency, even at the cost of winning games, team officials believe it's time to put the focus back on the court.

Sources: Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks at top of Carmelo Anthony's trade wish list
Carmelo Anthony's wish list starts with the New York Knicks, but that's not the only trade destination he's targeting.

Scottie Pippen wouldn't trade Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah for Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony
Scottie Pippen says he wouldn't trade the Bulls' Joakim Noah for Carmelo Anthony.

Sources: Nuggets listening to offers for Anthony
The Denver Nuggets' resistance to trading star forward Carmelo Anthony is fading away, according to sources with knowledge of Denver's thinking.

Nuggets' Karl visits with Broncos coach (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels' special guest Wednesday. Both men were jokingly asked if Karl was at Dove Valley to seek advice on how to handle a superstar who wants out of town. The Nuggets are trying to persuade All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony to sign an extension.

Source: Chicago Bulls discussing Joakim Noah in deal for Carmelo Anthony
The Chicago Bulls are discussing Joakim Noah in a deal for the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, according to a league source.

Nuggets about to tackle 'Melo Matter
Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.

New Denver Nuggets front office focusing on Carmelo Anthony
Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold.

Nuggets devising plan to keep Anthony (AP)
Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold. At his introductory news conference Tuesday, Masai Ujiri, the team's new vice president of basketball operations, said he's been in contact with Anthony and will meet with him soon.

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard to star in NBA/Shanghai film
Denver's Carmelo Anthony and Orlando's Dwight Howard will star in a basketball film with an award-winning Chinese director titled "Amazing."

Anthony, Howard to star in Shanghai film (AP)
Denver's Carmelo Anthony and Orlando's Dwight Howard will star in a basketball film with an award-winning Chinese director titled "Amazing." The NBA and Shanghai Film Group announced the joint production effort on Tuesday, calling it "the first NBA-themed motion picture outside of North America." The filming will take place in New York, Beijing and Shanghai through...

Anthony, Howard to star in 'Amazing'
Denver's Carmelo Anthony and Orlando's Dwight Howard will star in a basketball film with an award-winning Chinese director titled ''Amazing.''

George Karl of Denver Nuggets hopes Carmelo Anthony won't be traded
Nuggets coach George Karl is hoping that all the talk about Carmelo Anthony being traded is just that.

Denver, Anthony still mulling what to do (AP)
Just how much longer will Carmelo Anthony play for the Denver Nuggets? He can opt out of his contract after the upcoming season and become the headliner of the 2011 free agent class or he could play out the final two years of his contract and put off the wine-and-dine tour for a year. He could sign a three-year, $65 million extension that's been on the table all summer and would keep him in...

Nuggets weighing options with 'Melo
Just how much longer will Carmelo Anthony play for the Denver Nuggets?

Sources: Split between Carmelo Anthony and Denver Nuggets likely
All signs continue to point toward the eventual divorce between Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony say he's undecided on contract extension
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the team's $65 million, three-year extension that's been on the table all summer.

Anthony still undecided on extension
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the team's $65 million, three-year extension that's been on the table all summer.

Jordan puts on hoops clinic in Harlem
First, Dwyane Wade blocked shots from elementary school kids. Then Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul swatted away questions about their NBA futures.

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul mum on future at Michael Jordan clinic in NY
Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul wouldn't discuss their futures while playing at Michael Jordan's clinic in New York.

Anthony, Paul refuse to discuss futures (AP)
First, Dwyane Wade blocked shots from elementary school kids. Then Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul swatted away questions about their NBA futures. The three NBA stars were at Harlem's famed Rucker Park on Friday for a basketball clinic put on by Michael Jordan's shoe company. His Airness himself showed up, too, talking to kids about the importance of extra effort.

Anthony, Paul to play in 2012 Olympics (AP)
Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul want to defend their Olympic gold medals. On Thursday night, they dropped by to see the players who can earn them the chance. The U.S. national team scrimmaged at Radio City Music Hall, where they were followed by a Jay-Z performance. The Blue team won 49-47 in overtime -- it was sudden death to prepare the venue for the concert -- on Tyson Chandler's dunk on a lob...

Carmelo Anthony says he's 'committed' to 2012 Olympics
Carmelo Anthony says he will defend his Olympic gold medal.

Anthony plans to play in 2012 Olympics (AP)
Carmelo Anthony says he will defend his Olympic gold medal. Anthony said during a U.S. national team scrimmage at Radio City Music Hall that he plans to play in 2012 in London. "Of course," Anthony said in an interview on the court during a timeout. "I'm locked in. I'm committed." Anthony helped the Americans win gold in Beijing, and also played in the 2004 Olympics.

Carmelo says he's in for 2012 Olympics
Carmelo Anthony says he will defend his Olympic gold medal.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul attend NBA-union bargaining session
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are among the players that have attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union.

Stars attend negotiating session (AP)
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul were among the players who attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union Thursday. "It's important for me that all of us, as being the faces of the NBA, to be involved in the negotiations and what's going on," Anthony said as he left.

Big stars attend negotiating session
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are among the players that have attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union.

Basketball stars join President Barack Obama to play for troops
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and other NBA all-stars joined President Barack Obama on Sunday to entertain wounded troops.

NBA stars, Obama entertain troops (AP)
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and other NBA all-stars joined President Barack Obama on Sunday to entertain wounded troops. The basketball superstars were joined by some retired legends, including Bill Russell and Magic Johnson. College player Maya Moore of the Connecticut Huskies women's team also played.

LeBron booed outside Anthony's wedding
NBA star Carmelo Anthony tied the knot with actress LaLa Vazquez in New York Saturday -- but the event was almost upstaged by guest LeBron James.

Anthony weds actress Vazquez in New York (AP)
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony and actress LaLa Vazquez have tied the knot in New York City. Michael Gagliardo, a publicist for Vazquez, confirms that the wedding took place Saturday night at the Manhattan restaurant Cipriani. He provided no details. Us Magazine first reported the nuptials on its website.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony gets married in New York City on Saturday
Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony and actress LaLa Vazquez have tied the knot in New York City.

Denver Nuggets won't trade Carmelo Anthony, team official says
Carmelo Anthony will be a member of the Nuggets next season -- whether he accepts the team's offer of a contract extension or not.

Report: Stoudemire tells Melo, Parker to join him with Knicks
Free agent Amar'e Stoudemire said Saturday he wants big-name players Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker to join him at the Knicks, the New York Daily News reported.

Denver Nuggets offer Carmelo Anthony three-year, $65M contract extension
The NBA's much-anticipated free agency period tipped off Thursday and the Denver Nuggets had one eye on a year from now when All-Star Carmelo Anthony would be the headliner.

Report: Anthony mulls Nuggets extension (AP)
Carmelo Anthony doesn't hit the free agent market for another year but could land a big contract extension from the Denver Nuggets this summer. Anthony told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday that he is mulling a three-year extension from the Nuggets worth about $65 million. Anthony is under contract for 2010-11 and would be the prize of next year's free agent class if he doesn't sign a new deal...

Report: Nuggets offer 'Melo $65M extension
Carmelo Anthony doesn't hit the free agent market for another year but could land a big contract extension from the Denver Nuggets this summer.

Sources: Carmelo Anthony extension talks progressing
The Denver Nuggets and Carmelo Anthony are making significant progress on a contract extension that would result in Anthony landing a new contract this offseason, according to sources with knowledge of the discussions.

Boozer's 22 and 20 help Jazz oust Denver (AP)
Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 20 rebounds, rookie Wesley Matthews scored 23 and made a key block, and Utah pulled away late in the fourth quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 112-104 on Friday night, winning the playoff series in six games. Deron Williams added 14 points and 10 assists for the Jazz, who went on an 11-0 run after Carmelo Anthony had tied the game at 95-all midway through the final...

Surprised Nuggets start offseason early (AP)
Carmelo Anthony figured first-round playoff failures were old history after reaching the Western Conference championship a year ago. Having advanced to seven straight conference championships, Chauncey Billups never dreamed of flopping in the first round, especially against a Utah Jazz team that was missing two starters and the homecourt advantage.

Nuggets stay alive, beat Jazz in Game 5 (AP)
Carmelo Anthony got the help he was begging for, J.R. Smith found his long-range touch and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Nuggets, trying to become the first team in four years to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs, sent the series back to Salt Lake City for Game 6 on Friday night despite losing center Nene to a sprained...

Jazz hold off Nuggets, take 3-1 lead (AP)
The Utah Jazz slowed down the rest of the Denver Nuggets enough for the first three quarters that they could withstand Carmelo Anthony's surge in the fourth. The Jazz held off the Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday night, surviving the late scare when Anthony scored 12 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, as Utah took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference playoffs.

Anthony drops 42 as Nuggets cruise past Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series.

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series. Anthony, whose previous playoff high was 41 points against Dallas in the second round last year, benefited from the absence of Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who re-injured his strained...

Jazz on road again to start playoffs (AP)
Instead of opening the playoffs at home, the Jazz are headed east over the Rocky Mountains for a series against division rival Denver. The Nuggets were the Jazz's nemesis this season, winning the first three meetings before Utah avoided a sweep by winning in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6. The Nuggets even won once without stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups -- in Utah -- and their 3-1 record...

Nuggets win ahead of showdown with Suns (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 26 points and the Denver Nuggets broke out of their offensive funk with a 123-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With their biggest output in a month, the Nuggets also got 21 points from Carmelo Anthony and 20 from Nene, both of whom sat out the fourth quarter while watching Smith and Aaron Afflalo, who scored 22 points and pulled down a career-best 13 rebounds.

Melo's 31, late block push Nuggets past Lakers
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night.

Melo's late block gets Nuggets by Lakers (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night. With time winding down, Anthony stuffed Derek Fisher's shot as Denver won its fourth straight.

Down 13 in 4th, Nuggets rally by Thunder (AP)
Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 as the Denver Nuggets charged back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-94 on Wednesday night. The Nuggets held Oklahoma City without a basket for the final 9 minutes while finishing the game on a 22-5 run to pick up a crucial road win in their chase for the No.

Nuggets rally from 21 down, top Clippers (AP)
Down by 21 points in the second quarter, the Denver Nuggets turned what had the earmarks of a lopsided loss into their biggest comeback victory of the season. Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and the Nuggets rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-90 on Saturday night. "You learn a lot about your team in those situations," said Chauncey Billups, who chipped in 14 points for the Nuggets.

Anthony, Nuggets overcome 21-point deficit
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98-90 on Saturday night.

Nuggets break slump as Melo makes mark late
Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets rebound from a tough week to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 Thursday night.

Nuggets bounce back to beat Blazers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets are trying to put the brakes on a late-season slide that could cost them in the race for playoff position. The Nuggets took an important step Thursday night, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 behind a strong fourth-quarter effort from Carmelo Anthony, who scored 13 of his 25 points in the final period.

Anthony beats buzzer as Nuggets sink Raptors
Carmelo Anthony buried an 18-foot fadeaway at the buzzer to lead the Denver Nuggets to a come-from-behind 97-96 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

'Melo beats buzzer, Nuggets top Raptors (AP)
Carmelo Anthony buried an 18-foot fadeaway at the buzzer to lead the Denver Nuggets to a come-from-behind 97-96 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. After Anthony missed his first attempt, the loose ball was batted to Nene. He swung it to Chauncey Billups, who fed Anthony inside the arc. Anthony dribbled once and hoisted a jumper that dropped through as the horn sounded.

Gallinari, Harrington rally Knicks past Nuggets
Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his 28 points during a spirited duel with Carmelo Anthony in the third quarter and the Knicks beat the Nuggets 109-104.

Gallinari rallies Knicks by Nuggets (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his 28 points during a spirited duel with Carmelo Anthony in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 109-104 on Tuesday night. Al Harrington added 23 points for the Knicks, who climbed out of an early 12-point hole and took control late in the third period.

Anthony's 26 and 18 power Nuggets (AP)
Carmelo Anthony pulled down a career-best 18 rebounds to go with his 26 points in leading the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 Thursday night. Despite allowing a late run, it was another in a long line of fine performances by the Nuggets while the team awaits the return of defensive stalwart Kenyon Martin, who's undergoing therapy for left knee tendinitis and rookie point...

Anthony grabs defensive slack as Nuggets roll
Carmelo Anthony pulled down a career-best 18 rebounds to go with his 26 points in leading the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 Thursday night.

Nuggets pull away in 4th behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Nene added 16 points for Denver, which sent Washington to its ninth consecutive loss.

Brooks' jumper gets Rockets past Nuggets (AP)
Aaron Brooks swished a jumper with 2.9 seconds left and scored 31 points to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 125-123 victory over Denver on Monday night, snapping the Nuggets' six-game winning streak. Carmelo Anthony scored 45 points for the Nuggets, but missed a 3-point try at the buzzer. Luis Scola grabbed the final rebound and finished with 23 points and 11 boards.

Nuggets win sixth straight behind Smith (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, rallying the Denver Nuggets to a 125-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Smith was 11 of 16 from the field, including 7 for 10 on 3-pointers, to help the Nuggets win their sixth straight. Carmelo Anthony finished with 24 points and Chauncey Billups added 22 for Denver.

Anthony leads Nuggets to fifth straight (AP)
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points for Denver, which finished with a flourish to break open an 86-all tie with 6:05 to go. Nene added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Johan Petro had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Melo powers Nuggets' winning streak to five
Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five with a 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Billups helps Nuggets rally past Wolves (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 25 points and got a huge lift from role players Chris Andersen, Nene and J.R. Smith in the Denver Nuggets' 110-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Andersen had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Nene had 17 points and nine boards and Smith scored 15 to shake the Nuggets out a first-half funk and deliver their fourth straight win.

Anthony scores 30 as Nuggets top Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory. J.R. Smith added 22 points, Chauncey Billups had 21 points and Nene 14 for the Nuggets, who improved to 28-5 at the Pepsi Center, the third-best home record in the NBA behind Cleveland and the Los...

'Melo leads Nuggets over Trail Blazers
Carmelo Anthony hurt the Portland Trail Blazers with his shooting -- and passing. Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 118-106 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.

Anthony stays hot as Nuggets get past Blazers
Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points -- his third consecutive game with at least 30 points -- and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-106 Sunday night for their third straight victory.

Anthony's 34 carry short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat the Indiana Pacers 122-114 on Friday night. J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench and Chauncey Billups had 14 for the Nuggets, who sent the Pacers to their fifth loss in a row on the road.

Durant held to 19 as Nuggets stomp Thunder
Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night.

Anthony outshines Durant in Nuggets' win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night. Nene added 20 points and J.R. Smith had 18 for the Nuggets, who averted a third consecutive loss. Durant, the NBA's second-leading scorer, was held to 19 points after averaging 31 points in two previous games against...

Down 11 in 3rd, Lakers rally by Nuggets (AP)

Lamar Odom scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 95-89 on Sunday. Kobe Bryant was just 3 for 17 from the field, finishing with 14 points and 12 assists.

Billups fires Nuggets to rare win over Pistons
Chauncey Billups scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Detroit Pistons with a 107-102 victory Friday night.

Nuggets end 7-game skid against Pistons (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 24 and the Denver Nuggets snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Detroit Pistons with a 107-102 victory Friday night. J.R. Smith added 15 points and Arron Afflalo had 14 for the Nuggets, who beat the Pistons for the first time in four years. Joey Graham, who with Malik Allen played in place of the injured Kenyon Martin (knee contusion),...

Nuggets finish off Warriors without coach Karl
Chauncey Billups had 37 points and nine rebounds, Carmelo Anthony added 27 points and Denver beat Golden State 127-112 on Thursday night in the Nuggets' first game without coach George Karl since he revealed he has throat cancer.

Billups' 37 lift Nuggets without Karl (AP)

Denver's Chauncey Billups chatted amicably with an antagonizing fan in the crowd, then casually strolled over to the home team's bench and hugged Golden State trainer Tom Abdenour. That's how easy and relaxed the Nuggets were in their first game without coach George Karl since he revealed he has neck and throat cancer.

Smith's 16 in 4th lifts Nuggets by Celts (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets recovered from blowing an early 20-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 114-105 Sunday. Chauncey Billups had 26 points and Carmelo Anthony had 23 for the Nuggets, who avoided back-to-back losses for the first time since late December with the victory over the NBA's top road team.

Newcomers Thornton, Howard power Wizards (AP)

Al Thornton scored 21 points in his Washington debut and Josh Howard added 20 to lead the Wizards to a 107-97 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Thornton, acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in the Antawn Jamison deal Wednesday, and Howard, starting for the first time since being acquired on Feb.

Melo, Nuggets stop Cavaliers' win streak at 13
Carmelo Anthony scored 40 points, including the winning basket, and the Denver Nuggets overcame LeBron James' triple-double and ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 13-game streak with a 118-116 victory in overtime Thursday night.

'Melo's shot lifts Nuggets by Cavs in OT (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 40 points, including the winning basket, and the Denver Nuggets overcame LeBron James' triple-double and ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 13-game streak with a 118-116 victory in overtime Thursday night. James had his triple-double by the end of regulation, finishing with 43 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists, but Anthony matched him shot for shot, hitting the winner...

Knicks trade Milicic to Timberwolves (AP)
The New York Knicks have traded Darko Milicic to the Minnesota Timberwolves for forward Brian Cardinal. The Timberwolves also received cash considerations in the deal that was completed Wednesday night. The 24-year-old Milicic was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the second overall pick in the 2003 draft, just behind LeBron James and ahead of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

Melo returns as Nuggets blow out Mavs by 36
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Mavericks 127-91.

Anthony returns, helps Nuggets rout Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night. Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, returned after missing eight consecutive games with a left ankle sprain. However, the Nuggets were without Kenyon Martin, who missed the game because of tendinitis in his...

Nuggets' Anthony in, Martin out against Mavs
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony will be back in the lineup against the Mavericks on Tuesday, but forward Kenyon Martin will sit.

Billups' 39 power Nuggets over Lakers (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored a career-high 39 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak. Billups was 12 of 20 from the floor, 9 of 13 from 3-point range and made 6 of 8 free throws to go with eight assists for the Nuggets, who played without Carmelo Anthony for the seventh...

Suns match season high, grab fourth win in row
Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night.

Suns top Nuggets for fourth straight win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson added 20 points, and Steve Nash had 17 points and 10 assists as the Suns matched a season high with their fourth straight win. This isn't the easiest of arenas to win in, either.

Scoring binge puts Durant in MVP company (AP)

One by one, Kevin Durant has been taking the NBA's biggest names and scoring his way right on past them. First Kobe. Then LeBron. Next up, Carmelo. With a spree that began just before Christmas, Durant has climbed into a virtual tie with Denver's Carmelo Anthony for first place in the NBA scoring race.

Stoudemire, Suns blast Nuggets on road
Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night.

Denver Nuggets injuries: Chauncey Billups toplay, Carmelo Anthony questionable vs. Phoenix Suns
Chauncey Billups will be in the Denver Nuggets' lineup against the Phoenix Suns but Carmelo Anthony's status is a game-time decision.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony misses fifth straight with sprained ankle
Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony missed his fifth consecutive game on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings because of a sprained left ankle.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony misses fourth straight game
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle Sunday against the Spurs.

Nuggets run over Spurs with Anthony sitting out
Kenyon Martin scored 27 points and the Denver Nuggets won again without Carmelo Anthony, beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-89 on Sunday.

'Melo sits out, but Nuggets still top Spurs
After revealing that Carmelo Anthony would miss a fourth straight game Sunday, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl joked he would beg the NBA's leading scorer one last time to play.

Martin leads 'Melo-less Nuggets by Spurs (AP)
Kenyon Martin scored 27 points and the Denver Nuggets won again without Carmelo Anthony, beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-89 on Sunday. The NBA's leading scorer missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained ankle but the Nuggets still bounced back after Oklahoma City pummeled them Friday, ending Denver's eight-game win streak.

Week 15 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Kevin Garnett and Vince Carter are trying to work their way back from injury while Brandon Roy and Carmelo Anthony are just two concerns heading into Week 15. Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that in his Planner.




Durant, Thunder snap Nuggets' win streak (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped Denver's nine-game winning streak with a 101-84 victory Friday night, limiting the Nuggets to their lowest scoring output of the season. Playing without NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony for the third straight game, the Nuggets scored the first five points after halftime to cut their deficit to one but then got outscored...

Ankle sidelines Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony for third straight game
NBA scoring leader Carmelo Anthony missed his third straight game with a sprained left ankle Friday night when the Denver Nuggets played at Oklahoma City.

'Melo sits, Nuggets win eighth straight (AP)

J.R. Smith scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 97-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nuggets won for the second straight time without Carmelo Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Carmelo Anthony sits out against Rockets to rest ankle
Denver star Carmelo Anthony is sitting out Wednesday's game in Houston to rest a sprained left ankle.

Melo, Nuggets stop Hornets for sixth straight win
Carmelo Anthony scored four of his 30 points in overtime and added 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets 116-110 on Saturday night for their season-high sixth straight victory.

Anthony leads Nuggets past Hornets in OT (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored four of his 30 points in overtime and added 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets 116-110 on Saturday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. Kenyon Martin added 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Chauncey Billups had 20 points and nine assists, and Arron Afflalo had 19 points, hitting two 3-pointers in overtime.

Nuggets top Clips, push win streak to 5 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 13 of his 20 points in the third quarter to break open a tight game, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-85 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Carmelo Anthony, selected as a starter for the All-Star game in fan balloting announced earlier Thursday, had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Nuggets, whose winning streak matched a season...

Carmelo, Billups power Nuggets past Jazz
The Denver Nuggets unveiled their new two-point guard look Sunday night with Chauncey Billups and rookie Ty Lawson. The results were impressive with Billups scoring 29 points to go with Carmelo Anthony's 37 in a 119-112 win over Utah that snapped the Jazz's winning streak at four.

Anthony's 37 lift Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and Chauncey Billups added 29 in the Denver Nuggets' 119-112 win over Utah that snapped a four-game winning streak by the Jazz on Sunday night. Ty Lawson returned to Denver's rotation after missing four games with a sprained ankle and helped steady a sometimes erratic offense, scoring 11 points and dishing out an assist.

Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past rolling Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and Chauncey Billups added 29 in the Nuggets' 119-112 win over Utah.

Melo powers streaking Nuggets past Magic
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 115-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets over Magic (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 115-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. It was Denver's fourth win in five games, including victories over fellow division leaders Orlando and Cleveland. Matt Barnes scored a season-high 28 points for Orlando.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, La La Vazquez to wed this summer
Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Vazquez plan to wed this summer.

Carmelo looks headed for summer wedding
Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Vazquez plan to wed this summer.

Anthony returns in stellar fashion to lift Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points in his return from a knee injury, hitting consecutive 3-pointers midway through the fourth quarter to help quash any chance of another upset by Minnesota as the Denver Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 105-94 Monday night.

Anthony returns with 24 to lift Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points in his return from a knee injury, hitting consecutive 3-pointers midway through the fourth quarter to help quash any chance of another upset by Minnesota as the Denver Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 105-94 Monday night. The All-Star forward, who is leading the NBA in scoring, missed the previous five games after suffering a right knee bruise Dec.

Carmelo Anthony returning to Denver Nuggets lineup from knee bruise
The Denver Nuggets will have All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony back in the lineup against Minnesota.

Nuggets, minus Melo, hold off Cavaliers' rally
Carmelo Anthony had the best seat in the house for the big visit from LeBron James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nuggets edge King James, Cavaliers
Carmelo Anthony had the best seat in the house for the big visit from LeBron James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-97 Friday night.

Minus 'Melo, Nuggets hold off Cavs 99-97 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had the best seat in the house for the big visit from LeBron James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-97 Friday night. Anthony's much-hyped matchup with James will have to wait until Feb. 18 because of a nagging knee injury that kept him out of his fourth straight game.

Week 12 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Can owners count on Denver's Carmelo Anthony in Fantasy Week 12? Why aren't more owners starting Houston's Carl Landry? Our Sergio Gonzalez answers those questions and more in his latest Fantasy Planner.




Chauncey Billups returns to Denver Nuggets; Carmelo Anthony still doubtful
Chauncey Billups will be back on the court for the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Carmelo Anthony remains doubtbful.

Nuggets without injured Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony again
Injured starters Chauncy Billups and Carmelo Anthony were out for the Nuggets on Sunday.

Billups, Anthony to sit again vs. 76ers (AP)
The Denver Nuggets will be without their two leading scorers for the second straight night. Chauncey Billups (left groin strain) and Carmelo Anthony (right knee contusion) will miss Sunday night's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Billups injured his left groin against Houston on Dec. 16 and has missed six of the last seven games.

Lawson, Nuggets top Jazz to end 3-game skid
Ty Lawson had 23 points and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game losing streak despite playing without injured stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, beating the Utah Jazz 105-95 on Saturday night

Lawson gets Anthony-less Nuggets by Jazz (AP)

Ty Lawson had 23 points and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game losing streak despite playing without injured stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, beating the Utah Jazz 105-95 on Saturday night The Nuggets compensated for missing such a huge chunk of their offense with gritty defense, forcing Utah into a season-high 26 turnovers.

Denver Nuggets sideline Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups against Jazz
Denver forward Carmelo Anthony missed his first game of the season Saturday with a right knee contusion.

Nuggets' Anthony, Billups to miss game (AP)
Denver forward Carmelo Anthony missed his first game of the season Saturday with a right knee contusion. The Nuggets were also without point guard Chauncey Billups against the Utah Jazz. Billups did not dress and sat out for the fifth time in six games with a left groin strain. Anthony is second in the league in scoring at 30 points per game.

Nocioni leads Kings by slumping Nuggets (AP)

Andres Nocioni made four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 21 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the struggling Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Monday night. Omri Casspi made a 3-pointer from the corner to put the Kings ahead for good at 97-96. Following a missed shot by Carmelo Anthony, Beno Udrih converted on a fastbreak for a three-point play to give Sacramento a 100-96 lead with 1:41...

Mavericks defeat Billups-less Nuggets (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 19 points and Dirk Nowitzki hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the game, lifting the Mavericks to a 104-96 win Sunday night over a Denver Nuggets squad missing All-Star guard Chauncey Billups. Dallas handed the league's best home team a rare loss as the Nuggets fell to 13-2 at the Pepsi Center.

Smith has 41 with 10 3s to lift Nuggets (AP)

J.R. Smith came off the bench to score a season-high 41 points, hitting 10 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-104 Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony added 24 points and rookie Ty Lawson, starting in place of the injured Chauncey Billups (groin), had 16, helping Denver win its sixth in a row at home.

Randolph's 32 and 24 lift Grizzlies (AP)

Zach Randolph had 32 points and a career-high 24 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold on for a 102-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Randolph's rebound total, including nine on the offensive end, was the highest in the league this season. His work down the stretch allowed Memphis to weather a Denver rally that got the Nuggets within two with 3:22 left when Carmelo Anthony hit...

Melo has 38 to lift Nuggets after Billups is hurt
Carmelo Anthony scored 38 to make up for the loss of Chauncey Billups in the Nuggets' win on Wednesday.

Billups injures groin in Nuggets' win (AP)

Drawing on their depth and leaning once again on Carmelo Anthony's offense, the Denver Nuggets withstood the loss of Chauncey Billups to a groin injury for a 111-101 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. They may soon face more tests without their star point guard. Anthony scored 38 points, his fifth straight 30-plus point performance, and the Nuggets were able to win despite...

Anthony's 31 lift Nuggets over Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points -- his fourth straight game with at least 30 -- and the Denver Nuggets extended their run of success against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 102-93 victory Monday night. J.R. Smith added 19 points and Chris Andersen had 15 for the Nuggets, who beat the Thunder for the fifth consecutive time.

Melo's 31 help Nuggets extend run vs. Thunder
Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points -- his fourth straight game with at least 30 -- and the Denver Nuggets extended their run of success against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 102-93 victory Monday night.

How serious are Nuggets' title aspirations?
Carmelo Anthony is on the verge of superstardom, but Charley Rosen says his lingering immaturity will end up costing the Nuggets.

Nuggets knock back Suns behind Carmelo's 32
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and Chauncey Billups shook off an awful first half to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 105-99 Saturday night.

Nuggets erase 17-point deficit, top Suns (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and Chauncey Billups shook off an awful first half to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 105-99 Saturday night. Billups, whose first half included three turnovers and three fouls, scored 24 points and sank five 3-pointers in the second half. His turnover with 30 seconds left and the Nuggets leading 101-99 however gave the Suns a shot at a rare win in...

Injured McGrady on pace to start All-Star game
Kobe Bryant is the leading vote-getter for the NBA All-Star game and Tracy McGrady is on track to join him in the Western Conference backcourt despite not playing yet this season. Bryant had more than 692,000 votes in the first set of returns announced Thursday, about 20,000 more than East leader Dwyane Wade. Also on track to start for the West in the Feb. 14 game are NBA leading scorer Carmelo Anthony and Dirk Nowitzki at forwards, and Amare Stoudemire at center.

'Melo has room for improvement
Is Carmelo Anthony the complete package? Not yet. Charley Rosen says there are several areas where 'Melo needs to improve.

Bobcats snap Nuggets' 4-game win streak (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats frustrated Carmelo Anthony and Denver in a 107-95 victory Tuesday night that snapped the Nuggets' four-game winning streak. Anthony, the NBA's leading scorer, had 34 points and seven rebounds, but Wallace outplayed him down the stretch and a frustrated Anthony picked up a technical foul with just under a minute left to...

Bobcats close strong to snap Nuggets' streak
Gerald Wallace had 25 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats frustrated Carmelo Anthony and Denver in a 107-95 victory Tuesday night that snapped the Nuggets' four-game winning streak.

Billups, Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philly
Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Allen Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night.

Nuggets ruin Iverson's return to Philly (AP)

Chauncey Billups and Denver ruined Allen Iverson's homecoming. Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony had 14 to help the Nuggets spoil Iverson's return to Philadelphia with a 93-83 win over the 76ers on Monday night. The Nuggets went on a 22-3 run over the third and fourth quarters to rally for their fourth straight win.

Carmelo Anthony to refile suit vs. ex-business manager
Carmelo Anthony's lawsuit that accused his former business manager of misappropriating more than $2 million of his assets has been provisionally dismissed by a federal judge in Sacramento, Calif., so that the NBA star's lawyers can amend the complaint.

Melo, Nuggets pull away from Spurs in fourth
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets ran away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter in a 106-99 victory Saturday night.

Anthony's 34 lift Nuggets over Spurs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets ran away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter in a 106-99 victory Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points as Denver took the lead to start the fourth after trailing virtually the entire game, then never gave it back to San Antonio.

Wade now 0-6 in Denver as Nuggets roll (AP)

The Pepsi Center remains Dwyane Wade's personal house of horrors. The Miami Heat star fell to 0-6 in Denver when Carmelo Anthony and Nene led the Nuggets to a 114-96 rout Thursday night. Denver is the only city where Wade has never won in his seven seasons in the NBA. Wade, who snapped an 0-11 skid at Indiana earlier this season, had high hopes for another breakthrough against the Nuggets --...

Anthony posts 25 as Nuggets race past Warriors
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, Chauncey Billups had 22 and the Denver Nuggets used their biggest scoring first half of the season to pull away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 135-107 victory Tuesday night.

Anthony, Billups pace Nuggets in rout (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, Chauncey Billups had 22 and the Denver Nuggets used their biggest scoring first half of the season to pull away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 135-107 victory Tuesday night. Nene (18 points) and Chris Andersen (14) were among seven Denver players scoring in double figures, helping the Nuggets finish with a season high for points and rebound...

Carmelo's 50 spoil Harrington's 41; Nuggets win
Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 50 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the New York Knicks 128-125 Friday night for their 17th straight regular-season home win.

Anthony's 50 lift Nuggets over Knicks (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 50 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the New York Knicks 128-125 Friday night for their 17th straight regular-season home win. Al Harrington had 41 points -- one shy of his career high -- for the Knicks, who lost their fourth straight. David Lee added 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Nuggets hand Wolves 14th straight loss (AP)

Even in their loss-filled existence, the Minnesota Timberwolves have never been this bad to start a season. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory on Wednesday night.

Nuggets hand Wolves 14th straight loss (AP)

Even in the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss-filled existence, they have never been this bad to start a season. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points and Nene had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Denver Nuggets handed the Timberwolves their 14th straight loss with a 124-111 victory on Wednesday night.

'Melo leads Nuggets as Nets near winless record
Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night.

Nets drop to 0-14 with loss to Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th straight loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night. Arron Afflalo had 15 points, helping the Nuggets win their 16th straight regular-season home game, including all six this season.

Butler's 27 points help Clippers upend Nuggets
Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring barrage from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night.

Clips overcome Anthony's 37, top Nuggets (AP)

Reserve forward Rasual Butler scored 27 points, Al Thornton added 18 and the Los Angeles Clippers withstood an early scoring spree from Carmelo Anthony to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-99 on Friday night. Chris Kaman had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Clippers. The Nuggets, coming off one-sided victories over the Lakers and Toronto Raptors, lost to the Clippers for the first time...

Melo helps Nuggets keep home win streak alive
Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets over Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and Chauncey Billups had 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 112-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. It was the 15th straight regular-season home win for the Nuggets, including all five this season as Denver bounced back from Friday night's loss in Los Angeles to the Clippers.

'Melo lifts Nuggets over Raptors 130-112 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and reserve J.R. Smith had 29, leading the Denver Nuggets past the Toronto Raptors 130-112 on Tuesday night. Anthony is the only player in the NBA to score at least 20 points in all of his team's games so far. He's topped 30 points seven times and 40 points twice.

Anthony shines as Nuggets snap Lakers' streak
Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night.

Nuggets pull away in 3rd, rout Lakers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony got the better of Ron Artest, scoring 25 points in 29 minutes and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 105-79 Friday night. The Lakers' six-game winning streak was snapped. They scored just eight points in the third quarter as the Nuggets turned a two-point halftime lead into an 87-64 cushion that had ecstatic fans chanting "Beat L.A.!" something...

Nuggets top Bulls 90-89 with replay help (AP)

Chauncey Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 on Tuesday night after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a replay review. Billups was fouled by Kirk Hinrich on a drive and then intentionally missed the second free throw after making the first to break the tie.

VIDEO: Hill believes in 'Melo, Nuggets
Never a big believer in the Nuggets, Randy Hill is changing his mind. Or, more accurately, Carmelo Anthony is changing it for him.

VIDEO: Hill believes in Nuggets
Never a big believer in the Nuggets, Randy Hill is changing his mind. Or, more accurately, Carmelo Anthony is changing it for him.

Nuggets score 44 in 3rd, stay unbeaten (AP)

Down by a point after sub-par first-half performances by Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets become the latest team to take advantage of the New Jersey Nets' woes in the third quarter. Billups and Anthony woke up the Nuggets by leading a 44-point third-quarter assault that carried unbeaten Denver to its fifth straight win, a 122-94 decision over the victory over the...

Melo, Billups lead unbeaten Nuggets past Pacers
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help Denver beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night, lifting the Nuggets to their best start in 24 years.

Nuggets off to best start in 24 years (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help Denver beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night, lifting the Nuggets to their best start in 24 years. Anthony, who was averaging 38 points, shot just 6-for-17 from the field but made 11 of 14 free throws. Nene added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets (4-0), who are off to their best start since the 1985-86 season.

Anthony heats up with 42 points in Nuggets' win
Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Anthony's 42 help Nuggets improve to 4-0 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 shootout win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Nuggets are 3-0 thanks to 'Melo, whose game has only gotten better since the spring, when he led Denver to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the champion Los Angeles Lakers in six games.

Oden squanders Blazers' chance to top Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland's trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory Thursday night.

Anthony scores 41, Nuggets edge Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets were helped by Portland's trouble at the free-throw line for a 97-94 victory on Thursday night. Greg Oden missed a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left, squandering a chance for Portland to go ahead. After Oden's misses, Anthony made a pair and Brandon Roy missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the...

Anthony scores 30, Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups finished with 25 while Kenyon Martin added 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Lawson provides spark in Nuggets' win vs. Jazz
Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Rookie Lawson's 29 get Nuggets by Lakers (AP)

Rookie Ty Lawson had 29 points, six assists and five steals to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-105 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The Nuggets (4-4) played without Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups after coach George Karl gave them the night off, while the Lakers (6-2) were without 7-footers Pau Gasol (strained right hamstring) and Andrew Bynum...

Short-handed Lakers roll past Nuggets (AP)

Playing without their injured inside duo of 7-footers Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 106-89 in an exhibition game Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 23 points for the Lakers (6-1), while Lamar Odom had 17 points and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points for the Nuggets (3-4), while Chauncey Billups added 19.

Anthony, Afflalo lead Nuggets by Wolves (AP)

Growing up, Carmelo Anthony rarely settled for jump shots. It was frowned upon in his neighborhood. "As a kid I always drove to the hole," he said. "Where I grew up if you shot a jump shot it wasn't accepted." Anthony went back to his roots Tuesday night, mixing in driving layups and a couple of jump shots to score 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 129-100 preseason...

Anthony, Nuggets beat Pacers in Beijing (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 45 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 128-112 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, splitting the NBA preseason series between the two in Asia. Playing at the same Wukesong Arena where he helped the United States win gold at last year's Beijing Olympics, Anthony made 14 of 19 field goals and 16 of 17 free throws and put away the Pacers with a 17 point third quarter.

'Melo leads Nuggets by Partizan Belgrade (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points, Arron Afflalo added 15 and the Denver Nuggets ran off with a 102-70 exhibition victory over Partizan Belgrade on Saturday night. One of Europe's top basketball clubs and winner of eight consecutive Serbian League titles, Partizan Belgrade was no match for the Nuggets, who last season reached the NBA's Western Conference finals, where they lost to the...

Report: 'Melo suing ex-business manager
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging he misappropriated more than $2 million of the Denver Nuggets star's assets. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, alleges that Anthony's former business manager, Larry W. Harmon, and employees of Larry Harmon & Associates P.A., breached their fiduciary duties by transferring $1.75 million of Anthony's money without his knowledge or consent to a company formed by Harmon, most of it in 2008.

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony sues ex-business manager
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging he misappropriated more than $2 million of the Nuggets star's assets.



'Melo suing former business manager (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging he misappropriated more than $2 million of the Denver Nuggets star's assets. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, alleges that Anthony's former business manager, Larry W. Harmon, and employees of Larry Harmon & Associates P.A., breached their fiduciary duties by transferring $1.75 million of...

Wade ditches Converse for Nike's Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Wade leaving Converse for Nike (AP)
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the...

Kleiza, Billups help Nuggets rip Kings (AP)

With Carmelo Anthony sidelined with a broken a bone in his right hand, the Denver Nuggets needed somebody to fill the void. Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith are doing their best to make up for the All-Star's absence. Kleiza scored 27 points, Smith had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and the Denver Nuggets used strong second and third quarters to beat the Sacramento Kings 118-99 on Tuesday...

Billups helping Nuggets feel optimistic (AP)
It's been 31 years since the Denver Nuggets hit the halfway mark in better shape, and probably that long since they headed into the second half with such optimism. Even with Carmelo Anthony sidelined with a broken hand, the Nuggets are setting themselves up for a memorable season thanks to some roster shuffling that not only shed salary and got the team under the luxury tax for the first time in...

'Melo-less Nuggets win fifth straight (AP)

Chauncey Billups, Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith scored 21 points apiece to help the Denver Nuggets win their fifth straight game, 108-97 over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Kenyon Martin and Nene scored 14 points each for Denver in the Nuggets' seventh victory in eight games. Denver played without scoring leader Carmelo Anthony, out at least three weeks after fracturing a finger on his right hand...

Melo sidelined at least 3 weeks with fracture
Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a fracture to his shooting hand but won't need surgery.

'Melo out 3 weeks with broken hand (AP)
Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand -- but won't need surgery. The team said Tuesday that Anthony will be fitted for a removable splint after breaking a bone in his right hand in a victory over the Indiana Pacers the night before.

Nuggets win fourth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and had a season-high nine assists despite fracturing his right hand in the Denver Nuggets' 135-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Anthony injured his hand when the ball was slapped away early in the third quarter. He continued playing, but frequently grabbed at his hand.

Nuggets blow 26-point lead, top Hornets (AP)

The Denver Nuggets' starters were looking forward to resting in the fourth quarter. Instead, they needed Carmelo Anthony's last-minute shot. Anthony scored 22 points, including a layup with 56.5 seconds left, and the Nuggets blew a 26-point third quarter lead before recovering to beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-100 on Saturday night.

Anthony's late 3 gets Nuggets by Thunder (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's 3-pointer from the corner with 0.1 seconds left capped a 31-point outing and lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Oklahoma City Thunder, 122-120 on Friday night. Anthony's winner came after Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left to put the Thunder (4-30) ahead.

Nuggets coach Karl earns 900th victory (AP)

Nene scored 21 points, Carmelo Anthony added 20 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 114-107 on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups scored 18 points and J.R. Smith had 16 for Denver, with Kenyon Martin adding 15 points and reserves Linas Kleiza and Chris Andersen each scoring 10. Denver coach George Karl earned his 900th career regular-season victory.

Melo back after sitting 3 games with arm injury
Carmelo Anthony returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup on Sunday against the New York Knicks after missing three games with a bruised right elbow.

'Melo back in lineup for Nuggets (AP)
Carmelo Anthony returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup on Sunday against the New York Knicks after missing three games with a bruised right elbow. The Nuggets decided to give their leading scorer a break after he averaged just 11.5 points on 8-of-27 shooting in losses to Cleveland and Phoenix on consecutive nights.

'Melo scores 32 in return as Nuggets win (AP)

A week of rest was all Carmelo Anthony needed to rediscover his scoring touch. Playing the defenseless New York Knicks probably helped, too. Anthony scored 32 points after missing three games with a bruised right elbow, and the Denver Nuggets sent the Knicks to their sixth straight loss with a 117-110 victory Sunday.

Nene, Billups help Nuggets top Blazers (AP)

Nene scored 19 points and had 11 rebounds, Chauncey Billups added 19 points and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 97-89 on Monday night. Five players scored in double figures for the Nuggets, who ended a three-game losing streak.

Nuggets' Anthony out 2 games with sore elbow
The Denver Nuggets say Carmelo Anthony will sit out the next two games with a sore right elbow.

Nash sparks Suns to victory over Nuggets (AP)

Steve Nash scored eight straight points in the final 3 minutes and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets for the eighth straight time at home, 108-101 on Saturday night. Nash's first big basket gave the Suns a 101-98 lead. After Chauncey Billups tied it with a 3-pointer, Nash connected on two 3-pointers, giving Phoenix a 107-101 lead.

James has 33 as Cavs rout 'Melo, Nuggets (AP)

The showdown between Olympic teammates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony quickly turned into more of a smackdown -- and a statement. James said Cleveland's 105-88 runaway win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night was a shout-out to the rest of the NBA and all those doubters out there who contend the Cavaliers' record -- now 22-4 -- was more a testament of their soft schedule than their...

Nuggets top Mavs for fourth straight win (AP)
Reserve J.R. Smith scored 25 points, Carmelo Anthony added 23, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-88 on Monday night to extend their winning streak to four games. Chauncey Billups had 15 points and eight assists for the Nuggets, who have won seven of eight and improved to 16-4 since Billups joined the team after a Nov.

'Melo, Billups help Nuggets top Warriors (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and nine rebounds, Chauncey Billups added 16 points and 11 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 123-105 on Saturday night. Kenyon Martin, who returned to the lineup after missing two games with a sprained left wrist, had 15 points for the Nuggets, who had six players score in double figures.

Court Awareness: Wednesday Review
For one quarter, Carmelo Anthony played ball like only one other man ever has. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/481964422" height="1" width="1"/

'Melo ties record with 33-point quarter (AP)

Carmelo Anthony matched the NBA record for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finished with a season-high 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Anthony tied the NBA mark of 33 points set by San Antonio's George Gervin in the second quarter against New Orleans on April 9, 1978.

Billups leads Nuggets in rout of Raptors (AP)
Thanks to Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony doesn't have to shoulder the Denver Nuggets' offense while grappling with an ailing right elbow. Billups had 24 points and 14 assists in Denver's 132-93 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night in a game that was out of reach by halftime. After a slow start, Anthony finished with 23 points 48 hours after scoring just one bucket in 14 agonizing minutes...

Anthony scores 2 points but Nuggets win (AP)
The Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony's usual double-digit performance to beat the Houston Rockets 104-94 Sunday night. Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, including 11 in a 19-7 third-quarter run the Nuggets used to break away from the Rockets, who played their third straight game without injured star Tracy McGrady (sore left foot).

Billups' 27 in 3 quarters lift Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 27 points in three quarters, Carmelo Anthony added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-97 on Saturday night. Linas Kleiza added 15 points, and Anthony Carter had 12 for Denver. The Nuggets have beaten Minnesota seven straight times and 12 of 15.

'Melo's 30 and 11 give Nuggets win (AP)

Marcus Camby made plenty of big plays during his six seasons with the Nuggets. And in his first game against them since leaving Denver, he had a chance to give the Los Angeles Clippers a comeback victory with a 3-pointer as time ran out. Camby's shot came up short. "That was storybook ending right there," Carmelo Anthony said after scoring 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and hitting a go-ahead...

Nuggets move to 8-2 since Billups trade (AP)

Kenyon Martin scored 26 points, Carmelo Anthony had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 114-101 on Sunday night. Chauncey Billups and Nene also added 21 points as Denver moved to 8-2 since the acquisition of Billups. Trailing 99-96 with just over 5 minutes remaining, the Nuggets went on a 13-0 run, fueled by a 3-pointer and dunk by Anthony, to seal their fifth...

Billups' 22 help Nuggets cruise by Spurs (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 22 points, Carmelo Anthony added 21 and the surging Denver Nuggets cruised to a 91-81 victory Wednesday night over the injury-riddled San Antonio Spurs. Kenyon Martin added 18 points and Nene had 16 to round out a balanced attack by the Nuggets (8-4), who have won four straight and seven of eight.

Nuggets score season high, beat Bucks (AP)

The high-flying, high-scoring Denver Nuggets didn't leave town with Allen Iverson, after all. Although the new model features a stingy defense and an effective halfcourt offense engineered by Chauncey Billups, there's still some pop left in the lineup to light up the scoreboards. Linas Kleiza scored 25 points and Carmelo Anthony had 17 and the Nuggets whipped Milwaukee 114-105 Tuesday night.

Nuggets extend Timberwolves' slide to 8 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds to help Denver improve to 5-1 since the Nuggets acquired Billups in the trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit.

James' near triple-double leads Cavs (AP)

LeBron James just missed his first triple-double this season, but got something even more rare: A win over good buddy Carmelo Anthony. James scored 22 points, most of them coming with Anthony guarding him, but Cleveland's megastar was on the bench when Mo Williams and the Cavaliers finally put away the Denver Nuggets and won their sixth straight, 110-99 on Thursday night.

Nuggets improve to 3-0 with Billups (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, Chauncey Billups added a key three-point play late, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Charlotte Bobcats 88-80 on Tuesday night to stay unbeaten with Billups in the lineup. It was Billups' second trip to Charlotte in just over a week. He had a much more pleasant day this time around.

Anthony helps Nuggets get past Grizzlies (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points, Chauncey Billups had 16 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-90 on Sunday night. Nene added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets, who had six players score in double figures. Rookie guard O.J. Mayo scored a season-high 31 and added eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, but he had only five points after halftime.

Nuggets win in Billups' return to Denver (AP)

The hometown kid had quite the homecoming -- with a little help from Carmelo Anthony. Chauncey Billups made a triumphant return to the Nuggets with 15 points, Anthony scored 28 and Denver beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-105 on Friday night. Billups also had three assists and three steals, including two down the stretch.

Bryant's 33 help Lakers top Nuggets (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers nearly became the first team in three years to hold Carmelo Anthony to single digits in a 104-97 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Coming off a two-game suspension, Anthony scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter. He made two 3-pointers with under a minute left.

'Melo victorious in Syracuse homecoming (AP)

As soon as he was introduced to an ovation that shook the teflon roof of the Carrier Dome, the night belonged to Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. Anthony, who as a freshman led Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA championship, wowed his adoring fans with 14 first-half points and the Nuggets remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 94-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Nuggets' Anthony questionable to open preseason
Carmelo Anthony is questionable for the Denver Nuggets' preseason opener against Minnesota after bruising his left ring finger.

Carmelo has bruised ring finger; X-rays negative
Carmelo Anthony sat out the Denver Nuggets' preseason opener against Minnesota on Friday night because of a bruised left ring finger. Anthony was injured when he had the ball slapped out of his hand during practice Thursday. X-rays were negative. He attended Friday's shootaround with his hand wrapped, but did not participate. The 24-year-old averaged 25.7 points and a career-high 7.4 rebounds last season. He was a key member of the U.S. team that won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/417423535" height="1" width="1"/

U.S. beats Argentina, will play Spain for gold
The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team has advanced to its first major gold-medal game in eight years after a 101-81 victory against Argentina. The United States will play Spain, which it beat by 37 points in pool play, on Sunday in the championship game. The Americans haven't won gold since the 2000 Sydney Games. Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points Friday for the U.S. team. LeBron James added 15, 13 in the second half.

US overwhelming opponents with depth (AP)
BEIJING -- Kobe Bryant picked up two fouls in the first five minutes against Spain. Another starter, Carmelo Anthony, had three fouls midway through the second quarter. No problem. U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski went to his bench and overwhelmed the defending world champions. What was billed as a possible preview of the gold medal game turned into a showcase of American depth -- and that has proved the...

Bryant scores 19, helps U.S. win defensive struggle
Kobe Bryant provided the offense in the U.S. Olympic basketball team's first defensive struggle. Bryant scored 19 points, Carmelo Anthony added 17, and the Americans beat Russia 89-68 Sunday in what was by far their most competitive tuneup yet for the Beijing Games. The United States had been scoring 118 points per game while winning its first three exhibitions by an average of 41 points. Russia allowed far fewer fast-break baskets than the previous U.S.

Team USA beats Russia 89-68 (AP)
Kobe Bryant provided the offense in the U.S. Olympic basketball team's first defensive struggle. Bryant scored 19 points, Carmelo Anthony added 17, and the Americans beat Russia 89-68 Sunday in what was by far their most competitive tuneup yet for the Beijing Games. The United States had been scoring 118 points per game while winning its first three exhibitions by an average of 41 points.

Bryant scores 19, helps US win defensive struggle
Kobe Bryant provided the offense in the U.S. Olympic basketball team's first defensive struggle. Bryant scored 19 points, Carmelo Anthony added 17, and the Americans beat Russia 89-68 Sunday in what was by far their most competitive tuneup yet for the Beijing Games. The United States had been scoring 118 points per game while winning its first three exhibitions by an average of 41 points. Russia allowed far fewer fast-break baskets than the previous U.S.

LeBron has 20, US routs Turkey 114-82 (AP)
LeBron James scored 20 points and was a defensive force Thursday night in his exhibition debut, helping the U.S. Olympic basketball team overcome some early sloppy play to beat Turkey 114-82 in its first game in China. Carmelo Anthony added 17 points and Dwight Howard had some powerful dunks while finishing with 14.

Sheridan: Melo staying away from G-word
Carmelo Anthony isn't guaranteeing anything, even victory against overmatched Canada, writes Chris Sheridan.

James joins ranks of hurting US players (AP)
LeBron James limped from the trainer's table to a nearby folding chair, careful not to put any pressure on his sprained right ankle. A few feet away, Dwyane Wade conducted interviews with ice packs on both knees, with Kobe Bryant striking the same pose to his right. To Wade's left, Carmelo Anthony was getting his shoulder wrapped by a trainer.

Carmelo pleads guilty to reduced charge of DUI
Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability-impaired and was sentenced to probation and community service.

'Melo pleads guilty to reduced DUI charge
Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability-impaired and was sentenced to probation and community service. Prosecutors dropped a more serious DUI charge Tuesday in exchange for Anthony's plea. He also pleaded guilty to failure to stay in a single lane. He was ordered to serve one year of probation, perform 24 hours of community service, and pay $1,000 in fines, fees and court costs.

Anthony suspended by Nuggets for DUI arrest
The Denver Nuggets have suspended NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony for the first two games of next season for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in April. The announcement by the team Monday comes a day before Anthony is scheduled to enter a plea in the case.

Nuggets suspend Melo for 1st two games after DUI
The Denver Nuggets have suspended forward Carmelo Anthony for the first two games of the 2008-09 season following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the team said on Monday.

James, Bryant to lead US team
LeBron James will get another shot at Olympic gold, and this time, he'll have reigning MVP Kobe Bryant. James and Bryant, making his first Olympic appearance, will lead a U.S. team that hopes to capture the gold medal in Beijing in August after a third-place showing in Athens four years ago. They'll have plenty of help. Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Jason Kidd were among the 12 players placed on the team Monday.

Agent: Nuggets have vowed not to trade Carmelo
The agent for Carmelo Anthony says the Denver Nuggets have told him they will not trade the two-time all-star forward this summer.

Sources: Melo to talk trade rumors with Nuggets
Representatives for Carmelo Anthony will meet with Denver Nuggets management on Monday to discuss the possibility of a trade, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Report: Nuggets' Anthony will make Olympic team
Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball managing director, confirmed Friday Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony will be among 12 players selected later this month to play in Beijing, The Rocky Mountian news reported.

Report: Anthony confirmed for Olympics
Carmelo Anthony won't be taking a vacation this summer. Instead, he's headed to China for work.

Report: Test shows Melo was over the legal limit
Carmelo Anthony's lawyer said the Denver Nuggets forward's blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit when he was arrested on April 14, The Denver Post reported.

Report: Tests confirm 'Melo was over limit
A test revealed that Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony's blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit when he was arrested April 14, according to a report in the Denver Post.

Teammates disagree with Melo's 'quit' comments
Not everyone on the Denver Nuggets shared Carmelo Anthony's sentiment that the team "quit" during a 102-84 rout at the hands of the Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference first round playoff series Saturday.

Lakers storm to 3-0 lead on Nuggets (AP)

Once again, the Denver Nuggets couldn't keep their emotions or Kobe Bryant in check. Bryant scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series, routing the flustered Nuggets 102-84 on Saturday. Game 4 is Monday night, and the Nuggets are going to have to get more out of their All-Star duo of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson if they hope to take the series back...

Gasol's 36 key Lakers' win over Nuggets (AP)

Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory. Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds as well Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took command early in the third quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114.

Nuggets win 50 for first time since 1988 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony appreciated the cheers, relieved there weren't any jeers. Anthony scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in his first game since getting arrested on a drunken driving charge, and the Denver Nuggets reached 50 wins for the first time in 20 years with a 120-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Nuggets' Melo publicly apologizes for DUI arrest
DENVER -- NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

'Melo apologizes for arrest on DUI charge
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Denver Nuggets forward spoke for about 2 minutes Tuesday at the Pepsi Center, reading from a prepared statement and also talking off-the-cuff. Teammate Allen Iverson stood off to the side as Anthony spoke. Police say Anthony was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights at about 4 a.m. Monday on Interstate 25. He was alone in the car.

Carmelo arrested on suspicion of DUI
NBA star Carmelo Anthony has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police say the Denver Nuggets forward was arrested early Monday on Interstate 25. He was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights. Detective Sharon Hahn says Anthony failed a series of sobriety tests. He was ticketed and released at the scene, but Hahn does not know how he got home. Anthony is due in court on May 14. The Nuggets said they are aware of the situation but declined comment.

Nuggets' Anthony arrested on suspicion of DUI
Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, Denver police said.

Nuggets' Anthony arrested on DUI charge (AP)
NBA star Carmelo Anthony has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police say the Denver Nuggets forward was arrested early Monday on Interstate 25. He was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights. Detective Sharon Hahn says Anthony failed a series of sobriety tests. He was ticketed and released at the scene, but Hahn does not know how he got home.

Warriors, Nuggets ready for key showdown (AP)
Stephen Jackson thought the Golden State Warriors were good enough to avoid this kind of late-season drama. Carmelo Anthony felt the same way about his Denver Nuggets. And in any other NBA season, both players would have been correct. Instead, the Western Conference's eighth-place teams are headed for an unlikely showdown Thursday night in Oakland.

Anthony's 36 help Nuggets rout Clippers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony can't miss these days. His hot streak couldn't have come at a better time for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony scored 36 points to give him 121 in the last three games, and the Nuggets routed the injury-plagued Los Angeles Clippers 117-99 Tuesday night to remain tied with Golden State for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff berth.

Nuggets outrun Suns, move into 8th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony grabbed two key rebounds and sank two free throws in the final 27 seconds, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 126-120 Tuesday night. The Nuggets pulled into eighth place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference playoff race, a half-game ahead of Golden State, which lost at San Antonio 116-92 Tuesday night.

Anthony leads Denver past slumping Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and sparked the decisive run in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 118-105 win over the sliding Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Allen Iverson added 31 points for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and moved into a tie with Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot, one game behind the Mavericks.

Melo's new deal with Jordan Brand touches $60M
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has signed a long-term extension with Nike's Jordan Brand, his agent announced Wednesday, continuing a relationship that was set to end next year.

Iverson's 26, Anthony's 23 power Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 26 points and seven assists, while Carmelo Anthony finished with 23 points as the Denver Nuggets used a big second half to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-106 on Monday night. J.R. Smith led the Nuggets, scoring 25 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, as Denver stretched the lead to as many as 22 in winning its third straight.

Iverson's 36, Anthony's 33 lift Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson had 36 points, Carmelo Anthony added 33 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-100 on Sunday. J.R. Smith scored 14 points and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds for Denver, which has won five of seven. Chris Bosh came one assist shy of a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as Toronto lost for the seventh time in eight games.

Nuggets score NBA season-high 168 in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Allen Iverson had 24 and Marcus Camby had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets set an NBA season high for points in a half and a game with a 168-112 win over the Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday night. The 168 points are the most Denver has scored in a game since Jan.

Iverson's 28 help Nuggets rout Raptors (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 28 points despite a fractured finger, Carmelo Anthony added 22 and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight at home, blowing out the Toronto Raptors 137-105 on Friday night. It's the second-most points the Nuggets have scored this season. They still have the NBA high mark for the season with a 138-point performance in a win at Seattle on Feb.

Nuggets coast by Grizzlies 108-86 (AP)

Kenyon Martin scored 23 points, and Carmelo Anthony had 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 108-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Allen Iverson, third in the NBA in scoring, played with a fractured ring finger on his right hand and had just eight points on 2-for-12 shooting and didn't play in the fourth quarter.

Nuggets end Spurs' 11-game win streak (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 29 points despite spraining his right ring finger in the first half and the Denver Nuggets snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 109-96 statement win over the Spurs on Friday night. Carmelo Anthony overcame a bad first half (1-for-7 from the floor) to finish with 25 points as the Nuggets won for the 13th time in their last 15 games at the Pepsi Center, which was...

'Melo's double-double keys Nuggets' win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony crashed the boards as hard as he worked for open looks at the basket, grabbing 13 rebounds and scoring 30 points Wednesday night in the Denver Nuggets ' 126-113 win over the tired Phoenix Suns. Allen Iverson's 31 points led the Nuggets, who pulled within one game of Golden State for the eighth and final spot in the rousing Western Conference playoff picture.

Iverson clutch late as Nuggets win (AP)

Allen Iverson wasn't trying to take over the game down the stretch. It just happened -- like it typically does for him. Iverson scored 38 points, including two big jumpers in the final two minutes, and Carmelo Anthony added 30, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Iverson paces Nuggets' 138-96 rout (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets were nearly flawless on offense, scoring the most points in the NBA this season in a 138-96 rout of the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night. The Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak, shooting 67.0 -- the best in franchise history. The previous best was nearly 30 years ago, when the Nuggets shot 66.7 percent against New Jersey early in...

Nuggets spoil return of Celtics' Garnett (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Allen Iverson added 28 and the Denver Nuggets spoiled the return of Kevin Garnett, holding on for a 124-118 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Denver also halted the Celtics' dominance over Western Conference teams this season, snapping their string of 16 straight wins.

Howard's 20-20 game help Magic by Denver (AP)

Rashard Lewis could see the determination on Dwight Howard's face. A game after getting called out by his coach for focusing too much on offense, Howard had 24 rebounds and 23 points. Lewis added 25 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Denver Nuggets 109-98 Wednesday night. "(Howard) was real serious about coming out and trying to get this win before the All-Star break, and just trying to knock...

Heat fall in OT for eighth straight loss (AP)

J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his 22 points in overtime for Denver, which has won three straight. Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 29 points, but missed a 22-footer at the buzzer for Miami -- which has lost eight straight and 23 of...

Nuggets rout listless Cavaliers 113-83 (AP)

One NBA player lords over LeBron James. Carmelo Anthony rules Cleveland's hoops King. "I know he hates losing to me," Anthony said with a laugh. Anthony scored 27 points, All-Star sidekick Allen Iverson added 25 and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-83 win Sunday night over the injury-depleted Cavaliers.