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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.

Puerto Rico earns first win at worlds (AP)
Puerto Rico earned its first win at the basketball world championship by beating China 84-76 Tuesday, using its strong transition game to overcome China's big men. Angelo Vassalo scored 22 points and Denver Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman had 10 points and 13 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Nathan Peavy and Jose Barea added 13 points each as Puerto Rico (1-2) bounced back from losses to Greece and...

Nuggets F Anderson sits with back strain (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen missed Friday's game against the Washington Wizards with a back strain. Andersen was in the fourth quarter of Denver's game in Cleveland on Thursday night. He's averaging 6.1 points and 6.3 rebounds and is ninth in the NBA with 1.8 blocks a game. Forward Renaldo Balkman was also inactive for the sixth straight game, also out with a strained back.

Denver Nuggets sign backup Renaldo Balkman to extension
The Denver Nuggets have signed backup Renaldo Balkman to a contract extension and also exercised the fourth-year option on guard Arron Afflalo, who was acquired from Detroit last summer.

Denver Nuggets Renaldo Balkman arrested on DUI charge in Florida
Nuggets reserve forward Renaldo Balkman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida.

Nuggets' Balkman arrested on DUI charge in Florida
Nuggets reserve forward Renaldo Balkman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida. Balkman, 25, was arrested by Temple Terrace, Fla., officers at 4 a.m. Saturday after he refused a blood-alcohol test, according to a police report on the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Web site. Balkman was released after posting $500 bond.

Nuggets' Balkman arrested on DUI charge (AP)
Nuggets reserve forward Renaldo Balkman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida. Balkman, 25, was arrested by Temple Terrace, Fla., officers at 4 a.m. Saturday after he refused a blood-alcohol test, according to a police report on the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Web site.

Nuggets beat Celts, now 4-1 with Billups (AP)

Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him. Win. The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, beating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 94-85.

Nuggets get Balkman, cash from Knicks
The Denver Nuggets have acquired forward Renaldo Balkman from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Taurean Green, forward Bobby Jones and a second-round draft pick in 2010.

Nuggets acquire F Balkman from Knicks (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have acquired forward Renaldo Balkman from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Taurean Green, forward Bobby Jones and a second-round draft pick in 2010. The Nuggets also get cash in the deal, announced Monday by Mark Warkentien, Denver's vice president of basketball operations.

Nuggets put together deal for Knicks' Balkman
The Nuggets have traded Taurean Green, Dahntay Jones and a 2010 second-round draft pick to the Knicks for Renaldo Balkman and cash considerations, a source tells ESPN.com's John Hollinger.

Dunleavy's 36 lead Pacers past Knicks (AP)

Mike Dunleavy tied his career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 110-98 Monday night. Danny Granger had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Troy Murphy added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Zach Randolph had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Wilson Chandler added 15 points and eight rebounds for New York, which has lost nine...

Knicks' Balkman gets 1-game suspension for foul
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic.

Balkman suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic. Balkman was assessed the foul for throwing an elbow that hit Vujacic in the jaw in the second quarter of the Lakers' 120-109 win Tuesday. Besides the suspension, Balkman was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a press release Wednesday.

Knicks F Balkman suspended 1 game (AP)
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic. Balkman was assessed the foul for throwing an elbow that hit Vujacic in the jaw in the second quarter of the Lakers' 120-109 win Tuesday.

Knicks enjoy rarity: Back-to-back wins (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 105-93 Tuesday night to give them consecutive victories for only the third time this season. Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson added 14 points apiece for the Knicks, who will go for their first three-game winning streak of the season Wednesday at New Jersey.

Knicks exercise options on four players
Forward David Lee, guard Nate Robinson, forward Renaldo Balkman and guard Mardy Collins had options exercised on their contracts by the New York Knicks. The team announced Saturday that it has exercised the fourth-year options for Lee and Robinson and the third-year options for Balkman and Collins. NBA rookie contracts are for two years, with team options for the third and fourth seasons. Lee has averaged 7.7 points and Robinson 9.7 points in their first two seasons. Balkman averaged 4.

Knicks exercise options of 4 players (AP)
Forward David Lee, guard Nate Robinson, forward Renaldo Balkman and guard Mardy Collins had options exercised on their contracts by the New York Knicks. The team announced Saturday that it has exercised the fourth-year options for Lee and Robinson and the third-year options for Balkman and Collins. NBA rookie contracts are for two years, with team options for the third and fourth seasons.

Renaldo Balkman, F - NY
Knicks' F Balkman to miss at least four weeks Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.

Knicks to be without Balkman for at least 4 weeks
Forward Renaldo Balkman will miss at least four weeks because of a stress reaction in his right ankle, leaving the Knicks without a key reserve just days before the start of training camp.

Knicks F Balkman out at least 4 weeks (AP)
Forward Renaldo Balkman will miss at least four weeks because of a stress reaction in his right ankle, leaving the Knicks without a key reserve just days before the start of training camp. An MRI exam performed this week also revealed a small cartilage injury in the ankle, the team announced Thursday.

Renaldo Balkman injures right ankle
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Renaldo Balkman has a stress reaction and a small cartilage injury in his right ankle confirmed by an MRI. The second-year Staten Island-native will be fitted for a walking boot and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. In [...]