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Batum hits 9 3s as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)
Nicolas Batum woke up hoping his injured knee would allow him to play. As it happened, he set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points to help Portland beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night. "When I came in tonight I was thinking, `Don't hurt my knee, don't be crazy tonight,"' said Batum, who sat out two games with a bruised bone.
Batum hits 9 3-pointers as Blazers rip Nuggets
Nicolas Batum set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night.Lakers edge past Nuggets to open road trip
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.Lakers beat weary Nuggets to open trip (AP)
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Al Harrington missed a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left that would have put Denver ahead. Pau Gasol added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who won for the third time in 10 road games this season and...
Bynum, Kobe lead Lakers; Mozgov injured
Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Nuggets snap Clippers 4-game win streak (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend. Ty Lawson added 18 points, Arron Afflalo 15 and Timofey Mozgov 11 for the Nuggets, who had lost two straight overall and three in a row to the...
Nuggets' Mozgov leaves game with leg injury
Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov has left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left leg injury.Griffin likely won't defend dunk crown
After his team's 112-91 loss to Denver on Thursday, Griffin said he didn't plan on being in the dunk contest and that the event wasn't "my thing." He added that he'd like to just sit back and enjoy watching it.
Nuggets pull away, end Clippers' winning streak
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend. Nuggets halt Clippers' 4-game surge
Danilo Gallinari scored 21 points, including all five of his 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 112-91 Thursday night, ending Los Angeles' season-high four-game winning streak that included a victory over the Nuggets last weekend.
Smith scores 60 for Chinese team
Former Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith dropped 60 points in a league game with his Chinese team Zhejiang Golden Bulls, including a remarkable 14 of 18 shots from beyond the arc.
Grizz snap skid as Mayo's OT 3 buries Nuggets
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.Mayo's 3 in OT gets Grizzlies by Nuggets (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Mayo's basket gave Memphis a 98-97 lead, and two free throws by Mike Conley with 8 seconds left gave Memphis the final margin.
Mayo keys Grizzlies' OT win over Nuggets
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime, as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 100-97 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
Billups leads Clippers past Nuggets
After fans in Denver showed him their appreciation, Chauncey Billups gave them one more reason to miss their native son and rue the day he left.
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...
Billups lifts Clippers with 32 in return to Denver
Chauncey Billups scored a season-high 32 points and drew a crucial foul in the waning seconds to help seal the Clippers' 109-105 victory that snapped the Nuggets' six-game winning streak Sunday night.Nuggets win sixth straight, beat Raptors (AP)
Rudy Fernandez provided both the spark and the cushion for the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Fernandez scored a season-high 23 points in his return from a sore right Achilles as the Nuggets routed the short-handed Toronto Raptors 96-81 for their sixth straight win. He also served as a barrier between Nuggets forward Al Harrington and Raptors swingman Linas Kleiza in their short skirmish in the...
Raptors' Bargnani sidelined again with sore calf
Former Denver swingman Linas Kleiza is getting the start for Toronto against the Nuggets on Friday night with Andrea Bargnani sidelined with another calf injury.Clips send Bledsoe to D-League for rehab (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers have assigned guard Eric Bledsoe to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League for a two-game rehabilitation assignment. He has been sidelined since having right knee surgery in October. Clippers general manager Neil Olshey says if Bledsoe performs as expected, the team anticipates him rejoining them for the Clippers' trip to Denver on Saturday.
Sources: Gallinari, Nuggets agree on extension
Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension, according to league sources.Gallinari celebrates new deal with win (AP)
Danilo Gallinari celebrated a contract extension by scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets routed the Sacramento Kings 122-93 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and fifth in a row on the road. Denver led by 23 points at the half and scored the first eight points of the third quarter.
Gallinari, Nuggets agree on 4-year extension
The Denver Nuggets signed the smooth-shooting Danilo Gallinari to a four-year extension on Wednesday, worth $42 million.Sources: Nuggets give Koufos $9M extension
Kosta Koufos and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $9 million, league sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.Kings' top scorer Thornton out 1-2 weeks (AP)
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Marcus Thornton is expected to be sidelined one to two weeks with a deep bruise in his left thigh. The Kings announced before Wednesday night's home game against Denver that an MRI exam on Thornton revealed a "significant hematoma" in his thigh. Thornton already has missed four games because of the injury.
Gallinari, Nuggets agree to 4 yrs., $42M (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says smooth-shooting forward Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a four-year, roughly $42 million extension. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the extension hasn't been announced. CBSSports first reported the deal.
Report: Gallinari agrees to extension
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari agreed Wednesday to a four-year contract extension worth about $42 million, The Denver Post reported.
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.Nene returns, Afflalo sits for Nuggets vs. Knicks
Nene returned to the Denver lineup on Saturday, but the Nuggets were without starting guard Arron Afflalo against the New York Knicks because of a groin injury.Nuggets drop Wizards for fifth win in six games
Al Harrington scored a season-high 29 points, and Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson each had 21 to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Washington Wizards 108-104 on Friday night.Harrington helps Nuggets top Wizards (AP)
Al Harrington scored a season-high 29 points, and Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson each had 21 to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Washington Wizards 108-104 on Friday night. It was the fifth win in six games for the Nuggets, who played without Nene due to a bruised right heel. He's expected back Saturday in New York.
Bruised heel shelves Nuggets F Nene vs. Wiz
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is out of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards with a bruised right heel. Nene previously missed three games with a bruised left foot.Miller's 28 points get Nuggets past Sixers in OT
Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night.Miller leads Nuggets over 76ers in OT (AP)
Andre Miller scored a season-high 28 points off the bench, Nene had 20 points and 14 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-104 in overtime Wednesday night. Miller scored Denver's last 10 points in regulation and got another big basket in OT. His jumper put the Nuggets ahead 106-104 with 42.9 seconds left.
Brewer's season high lifts Nuggets past Bucks
Corey Brewer scored a season-high 22 points as the Denver Nuggets started their five-game road trip with 105-95 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.Nuggets hand Bucks first home loss (AP)
Corey Brewer scored a season-high 22 points as the Denver Nuggets started their five-game road trip with 105-95 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Brandon Jennings scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and first-round pick Tobias Harris came off the bench for 14 for the Bucks, who lost for the first time in five home games.
Jazz put away Nuggets as Millsap heats up late
Paul Millsap had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 106-96 on Sunday night.Millsap, Jefferson lift Jazz past Denver (AP)
Paul Millsap had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 106-96 on Sunday night. Gordon Hayward scored 19 points and Devin Harris and Alec Burks added 10 each for the Jazz, winners of seven of their last eight. Danilo Gallinari scored 18 points, Nene had 17 and Arron Afflalo 16 for the Nuggets.
Jazz have won seven of eight
Paul Millsap had 26 points and 12 rebounds, Al Jefferson added 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 106-96 on Sunday night.
Jazz F Howard out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard will not play Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets because of a strained left calf muscle. Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said the injury flared up sometime Sunday and did not occur during Utah's win over New Jersey on Saturday night. Howard had four points and four rebounds in 18 minutes against the Nets.
Nuggets pull away from Heat in 2nd half
Heat road trip ends ugly in Denver with third straight loss.
Miami Heat stumble against Denver Nuggets, lose third straight
Heat road trip ends ugly in Denver with third straight loss.
Heat lose third straight, Wade injured (AP)
The Denver Nuggets pressed the pace and then turned it up a notch in the fourth quarter. And the Miami Heat couldn't keep up, especially once Dwyane Wade was injured. Ty Lawson scored 24 points in his return to the lineup, and the Nuggets sent the Heat to their third straight loss with a 117-104 victory on Friday night.
Heat fall to Nuggets despite LeBron's 35 points
Ty Lawson returned from a sprained right foot to score 24 points, and the Denver Nuggets sent the Miami Heat to their third straight loss with a 117-104 victory on Friday night. LeBron: I can relate to pressures facing Tebow
LeBron James and Tim Tebow have vastly different backgrounds and play different sports, but James said Friday that he can relate to the high-profile Broncos quarterback.Nuggets mascot 'Tebows', makes backward shot
Denver Nuggets mascot 'Tebows', makes backward halfcourt shot
Nuggets overcome 20 3s to beat Nets (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, Arron Afflalo and Corey Brewer each had 19 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Jersey Nets 123-115 on Wednesday night. Andre Miller had 12 points and 12 assists and Rudy Fernandez scored 15 for the Nuggets. Jordan Farmar had a game-high 26 points, Anthony Morrow scored 23 and Deron Williams had 16 points and 13 assists for New Jersey.
Landry, Hornets cruise by cold shooting Nuggets
Carl Landry scored 21 points, Chris Kaman added 20 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Monday night.Hornets send Nuggets to first home loss (AP)
Carl Landry scored 21 points, Chris Kaman added 20 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 94-81 on Monday night. Marco Belinelli scored 19 and Jarret Jack had 13 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who lost at home to the Nuggets on Friday. Danilo Gallinari and Ty Lawson had 14 points each and Rudy Fernandez added 14 for Denver, which lost at home for the first time in five games.
Green's 24 lead Spurs past Nuggets (AP)
Danny Green scored a season-high 24 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 121-117 on Saturday night. Green hit two free throws with 3.6 seconds left to ice it for the Spurs (6-2), who won their sixth straight home game and third in a row overall. Danilo Gallinari tied his career high with 31 points as the Nuggets (6-3) snapped a four-game winning streak.
Nuggets use big 2nd-half run to zip past Hornets
Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets went on a 19-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, beating the New Orleans Hornets 96-88 on Friday night.Nuggets use 19-0 run to beat Hornets (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets went on a 19-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, beating the New Orleans Hornets 96-88 on Friday night. The Nuggets scored the last eight points of the third quarter and took the lead for the first time, 64-63 on Andre Miller's shot in the lane to start the fourth.
Lob City? Nuggets make case that it's Denver
Lob City? Nuggets make case that it's Denver.
Nuggets rout Kings, win third straight (AP)
Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night. Timofey Mozgov and Arron Afflalo added 11 points apiece for the Nuggets, who have won their last six meetings against the Kings in Denver.
Nuggets cover for limping Nene, handle Kings
Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night.Nuggets' Nene sitting out with bruised left heel
Nuggets big man Nene is sitting out against the Sacramento Kings because of a bruised left heel.Gallinari's 21 points help Nuggets down Bucks
Even short-handed, the Denver Nuggets finished their first back-to-back-to-back set of the lockout-compressed season on a high note.
Gallinari leads Nuggets past Bucks (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 21 points, including a pair of free throws in the final seconds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-86 on Monday night. Al Harrington added 17 points and Ty Lawson 16 for the Nuggets, who were playing their third game in as many nights. Stephen Jackson led Milwaukee with 17 points.
Gallinari helps Nuggets avenge loss to Lakers
Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night.Bryant shoots 6 of 28 in loss to Nuggets (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night. Nene had 13 points for the Nuggets, who avenged a three-point loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles less than 24 hours earlier. Pau Gasol had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Andrew Bynum had 18 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers.
Nuggets answer back, avenge Lakers
Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night.
Lakers top Nuggets in Bynum's return
Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.
Bynum back from ban to lift Lakers by Nuggets
Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 92-89 Saturday.Bynum's 29 and 13 in return spark Lakers (AP)
Andrew Bynum provided the Los Angeles Lakers with a powerful performance in his season debut, following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs. It all would have been for naught, however, had it not been for some clutch shooting in the fourth quarter by Kobe Bryant and a couple of equally critical hustle plays by Derek Fisher and Pau Gasol in the final minutes.
Matthews helps Blazers improve to 3-0 (AP)
Raymond Felton was less concerned about showing up his old team than he was with helping his new one pull out a win. Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.
Felton, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets
Raymond Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.
Nene leads Nuggets to rout of Jazz (AP)
The Denver Nuggets' fast-paced style is making everything look easy. Nene scored 25 points, reserve Al Harrington had 18 points and seven rebounds, and the Nuggets rolled to a 117-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Ty Lawson had 15 points and Danilo Gallinari had 11 points and five rebounds for the Nuggets, who have won their first two games by double digits.
Trail Blazers hold off Nuggets, improve to 3-0
Wesley Matthews had 25 points, including five 3-pointers in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to stay undefeated after three games this season.Nene, Nuggets roll as Jazz get blown out again
Nene scored 25 points, reserve Al Harrington had 18 points and seven rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 117-100 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Mavs routed again, this time by Nuggets (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets faced little resistance on their way to a 115-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The reigning champion Mavericks were drubbed for a second straight game, routinely giving up easy baskets in both. They allowed Denver to score 20 unanswered points in the second quarter -- prompting boos during a...
Lawson, Nuggets too much for Mavericks
Ty Lawson scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets faced little resistance on their way to a 115-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.
Nuggets waive Cory Higgins - Cory Higgins (G) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets waived guard Cory Higgins on Friday.
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...
Nuggets' Afflalo signs, will practice Wednesday
Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo is glad to be back with the team and excited to get on the court.Sources: Nuggets lock up Afflalo to 5-year deal
The Denver Nuggets are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign restricted free agent Arron Afflalo, according to sources close to the process.Nuggets, Afflalo agree to 5-year deal (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a five-year deal with restricted free agent Arron Afflalo. The Denver Post first reported Monday night the guard had agreed to a contract that could be worth up to $43 million. Nuggets coach George Karl was preaching the importance of bringing back Afflalo, the player he considered the "glue guy" of the team.
Sources: Nuggets, Afflalo close to five-year deal
The Denver Nuggets are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign restricted free agent Arron Afflalo, according to sources close to the process.Nuggets keep Afflalo with 5-year deal
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a five-year deal with restricted free agent Arron Afflalo.
Nuggets sign nine-year veteran forward Ruffin
The Denver Nuggets have signed hometown forward Michael Ruffin, a nine-year NBA pro who most recently played for Portland in 2008-09.Nene returns Nuggets to after re-signing
Nene said he never wanted to leave the Denver Nuggets - and the team gave him every possible reason for staying.
Nuggets coach Karl 'excited' to have Nene back
Nene sent off a text to George Karl with just the words the Denver Nuggets coach wanted to hear.Bucks match offer sheet on Mbah a Moute (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have resigned free agent Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (look rih-SHARD' EHM'-bah ah-MOO'-tay) to a multiyear contract. General manager John Hammond announced the move Tuesday, saying the Bucks had matched an offer sheet to the restricted free agent from the Denver Nuggets. Terms were not disclosed.
Sources: Nuggets re-sign Nene for $67M-plus
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed center Nene to a five-year deal that, according to sources close to the talks, can be worth more than $67 million.Sources: Nuggets, Nene reach $67M-plus deal
Free-agent center Nene and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to terms on a five-year deal worth in excess of $67 million, according to sources close to the talks.Mavs deal Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have acquired versatile swingman Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer from the Dallas Mavericks for a future second-round pick. The trade was finalized Tuesday and gives the Nuggets depth as the team attempts to work out deals with free agent big man Nene and guard Arron Afflalo, who is a restricted free agent.
Mavericks trade Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks traded Spanish swingmen Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick.Nuggets sign Nene to five-year deal
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed Nene to a five-year deal, keeping the unrestricted free agent through 2015-16.
Sources: Mavs agree to deal Fernandez, Brewer
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Spanish swingmen Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets for a future second-round pick, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Sources: Mavs, Nuggets discuss Fernandez deal
The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced discussions to trade Spanish swingman Rudy Fernandez to the Denver Nuggets for future draft considerations, according to sources close to the process.Mavs deal Fernandez, Brewer to Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets have acquired versatile swingman Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer from the Dallas Mavericks for a future second-round pick.
Nuggets sign undrafted rookie Julyan Stone - Julyan Stone (G) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets signed undrafted rookie PG Julyan Stone to a two-year, $1.1 million deal on Friday.
Short-handed Nuggets focused on Nene, Afflalo
The Denver Nuggets aren't quite ready to get the season started.Nuggets want to re-sign Nene, Afflalo (AP)
The Denver Nuggets aren't quite ready to get the season started. First, they needed to fill out their roster. The first order of business is bringing back free agents Nene and Arron Afflalo when teams can agree to terms with players starting Dec. 9. Bringing back Afflalo will be easier than re-signing Nene.
Nuggets want to re-sign Nene, Afflalo
The Denver Nuggets aren't quite ready to get the season started.
Report: Nuggets' Smith injured playing in China
Veteran Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith appeared to injure his knee while playing in a game for his Chinese team, the Denver Post reports.Karl continuing fight against cancer (AP)
With no basketball to coach, George Karl is tending to his other passion in life: fighting cancer, a disease he's beaten twice. The Denver Nuggets coach lent his voice Tuesday to the American Cancer Society and Quest Diagnostics, which are teaming up on a nationwide cancer prevention study. It aims to follow 300,000 people for 20 to 30 years to see how genetics, lifestyle and the environment...
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.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.
Nuggets gutted by gold rush to China
Denver's post-'Melo good vibes are leaving ... for China.
K-Mart becomes third Nugget to head to China
The Denver Nuggets' options could be limited if there's an NBA season.Ex-Nuggets player Martin has contract in China
Kenyon Martin becomes the third Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season.F Martin third Nugget to leave for China (AP)
Kenyon Martin becomes the third Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season. Martin's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the 33-year-old forward has agreed to a deal with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Nuggets' Gallinari rejoins Italian club
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari rejoined his former Italian team Olimpia Milano on Tuesday, agreeing to play until the NBA lockout ends.
Report: Gallinari close to joining Olimpia Milano
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is reportedly close to rejoining his former Italian team Olimpia Milano during the NBA lockout.Report: Gallinari to rejoin Italian team (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is reportedly close to rejoining his former Italian team Olimpia Milano during the NBA lockout. Both sides are working out insurance details before Gallinari signs a contract, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported Tuesday. Gallinari has already agreed to travel with Olimpia to a preseason camp in Spain on Thursday, according to the Italian sports daily.
Report: Gallinari close to joining Olimpia Milano
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is reportedly close to rejoining his former Italian team Olimpia Milano during the NBA lockout.Gallinari to join Italian team until lockout ends
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari rejoined his former Italian team Olimpia Milano on Tuesday, agreeing to play until the NBA lockout ends.Nuggets' Smith signs to play in China
Wilson Chandler will have some company in China this season. Fellow Denver Nuggets free agent J.R. Smith is following him overseas.
Nuggets' Smith signs to play in Chinese league
J.R. Smith is the second Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season.JR Smith signs with China's Zhejiang (AP)
J.R. Smith is the second Denver Nuggets free agent to sign a contract to play in China this season. By doing so, Smith won't be able to return to play in the NBA if there is a 2011-12 season. Owners have locked out the players in a labor dispute and the Chinese Basketball Association has told players they won't be able to opt out of their deals to return to the NBA.
Nuggets PG Lawson signs with Lithuanian squad
Ty Lawson will join Zalgiris Kaunas of Lithuania, signing a deal that will allow the Denver Nuggets point guard to return to the NBA if the lockout ends.Nuggets G Lawson to join Lithuanian team (AP)
Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas says it has signed Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson to play this season. General director Paulius Motiejunas confirmed the deal Monday night. The deal will allow Lawson to return to the NBA if the lockout ends. Lawson will team up with Sonny Weems, a former Nuggets guard who signed with the Lithuanian squad last month.
LeBron blasts Tebow critic on Twitter
LeBron James fired off a sharp defense of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow late Wednesday after the former Heisman Trophy winner was the subject of stinging public criticism from former NFL running back Merril Hoge.
LeBron blasts Tebow critic on Twitter
LeBron James fired off a sharp defense of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow late Wednesday after the former Heisman Trophy winner was the subject of stinging public criticism from former NFL running back Merril Hoge.
Ceballos buys into ABA team in Phoenix - Cedric Ceballos (F) Denver Nuggets
Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos has invested in an ABA (American Basketball Association) team in Phoenix.
Sources: Big men Chandler, Nene to hit market
Tyson Chandler, like Denver's Nene is expected to become a free agent, but the Mavs would like to keep him.Felton looking to stick with Blazers (AP)
During the summer of 2010, the Portland Trail Blazers took a long look at free agent point guard Raymond Felton before deciding he didn't fit on the roster financially. A year later, Felton has joined the Blazers after a draft-day trade with Denver. Felton, who was introduced Monday during a news conference in Portland, said he's looking to make the Blazers his team for years to come.
PG Miller optimistic in return to Denver (AP)
Andre Miller left Denver with hard feelings. He's back now, and with a renewed sense of optimism. When the Nuggets traded Miller for Allen Iverson in December 2006 the buzz focused on Denver adding a superstar to the roster. For Miller, leaving a team he liked, a coach he loved playing for and a place he called home was tough.
Nuggets' Nene won't join Brazil for FIBA tourney
Denver Nuggets center Nene will not join Brazil's national team at the FIBA Americas Championship, the regional qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics.Nene won't join Brazil's national team (AP)
Denver Nuggets center Nene will not join Brazil's national team at the FIBA Americas Championship, the regional qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics. The Brazilian basketball confederation said Nene asked to be released on Friday, citing "personal" and "contractual" reasons.
Nene asks out of Brazil national team
Denver Nuggets center Nene will not join Brazil's national team at the FIBA Americas Championship, the regional qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics.
Blazers, Nuggets swap Gs Felton, Miller (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller in a trade Thursday night. Miller's non-guaranteed contract includes a $7.8 million team option by June 30, which made him attractive to the Nuggets. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the draft-night deal.
Nuggets take PF Vernon Macklin in Round 2 - Vernon Macklin (F) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets took PF Vernon Macklin out of Florida with the No. 52 pick of the draft.
Blazers trade Nolan Smith to DEN for Faried - Nolan Smith (G) Denver Nuggets
The Blazers drafted Duke guard Nolan Smith with the No. 21 pick in the 2011 draft.
Blazers get Nuggets' Felton for Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller.
Nuggets pick up Lawson option, offer deals to 3
The Denver Nuggets have offered contracts to restricted free agents Arron Afflalo, Wilson Chandler and Gary Forbes.Nuggets offer contracts to 3 (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have offered contracts to restricted free agents Arron Afflalo, Wilson Chandler and Gary Forbes. The team also said Monday that it has exercised the fourth-year option on guard Ty Lawson. The Nuggets didn't release the terms. Afflalo is in his second season with the Nuggets. He had several career highs last season, including points (12.6), rebounds and (3.6), assists (2.4).
Thunder turn down off day for practice (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder players earned a day off after becoming the first Western Conference team to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. But they didn't take it, choosing instead to show up at the team's practice facility Thursday. They followed that up with a rugged practice and scrimmage Friday.
Durant scores 41 to help Thunder oust Nuggets
Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night.Durant has 41, Thunder close out Nuggets (AP)
Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Thunder overcame a nine-point deficit in the final 4 minutes, and Durant provided all the offense down the stretch to send the Oklahoma City franchise to...
Thunder reel in first playoff series win
Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Nuggets stave off elimination, 104-101 (AP)
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep. The series resumes Wednesday night with Game 5 in Oklahoma City. The Nuggets still face a huge challenge in trying to become the first NBA team ever to overcome a 3-0...
Nuggets holds off Thunder in Game 4
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points and J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari hit clutch shots down the stretch to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night as the Nuggets avoided a first-round sweep.
Nuggets thwart Thunder, avoid 1st-round sweep
Ty Lawson scored a career playoff-high 27 points to help Denver beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-101 on Monday night. Thunder get by Nuggets to take 3-0 lead (AP)
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series. Ibaka, a second-year pro from the Congo who led the league with 198 blocks during the regular season, gave the Thunder a third dimension on...
Ibaka picks up slack to stake Thunder 3-0 lead
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series.2011 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets' Arron Afflalo (hamstring) returns to lineup for Game 3 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Arron Afflalo returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two weeks as the Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night.Nuggets G Afflalo returns for Game 3 (AP)
Arron Afflalo returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two weeks as the Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night. Afflalo has been hobbled by a strained left hamstring, watching from the bench while the Nuggets fell into an 0-2 hole.
Ibaka a surprise for OKC in win at Denver
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that gave them a 3-0 lead in their best-of-7 playoff series.
Afflalo says left hamstring is healthy
Pronouncing his left hamstring fit after practice Friday, Denver guard Arron Afflalo will take the court for the first time in two weeks when Denver hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
Smith not expecting to stay with Nuggets (AP)
George Karl gave his players a break from the basketball court and the tongue-lashings. Still miffed about how the Nuggets got outworked at Oklahoma City, Denver's coach chose not to hold practice or even watch film on Thursday, instead meeting with his team to talk things over. The message might have been to keep their heads up, but guard J.R.
Thunder rip Nuggets to take 2-0 lead (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday night. The first-round playoff series shifts to Denver on Saturday night with Oklahoma City leading 2-0.
Thunder bury Nuggets early, cruise to 2-0 lead
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 21 and the Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead on their way to a 106-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 on Wednesday night.Thunder's go-ahead basket was illegal
The NBA says Kendrick Perkins' basket with 1:05 left that put the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead to stay in a 107-103 playoff win against the Denver Nuggets should have been waved off as basket interference.
Durant's 41, Westbrook's 31 lift Thunder (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 41 points, Russell Westbrook added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a 107-103 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Thunder leaned heavily on their two All-Stars, who both scored their most points in the postseason.
Durant hits 41; Thunder tip Nuggets for 1-0 lead
Kevin Durant scored 41 points, Russell Westbrook had two crucial late baskets among his 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a 107-103 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.Arron Afflalo of Denver Nuggets to rest hamstring, out vs. OKC Thunder
The Nuggets will be without starting guard Arron Afflalo for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Thunder.Perkins ready to deliver for Thunder (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder brought in Kendrick Perkins for times like these. A stout defender in the low post, Perkins brings the youthful Thunder a load of playoff experience as they prepare to face the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 Sunday night in Oklahoma City. While most of his teammates have never made it out of the first round, Perkins has won an NBA title in Boston and went back to the finals last...
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.
Lawson limps off as Nuggets fall in final tuneup
Rookie Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 34 points and hit five 3-pointers to give the Utah Jazz a 107-103 victory over playoff-bound Denver in the season finale for both teams Wednesday night.Hayward's 34 power Jazz over Nuggets (AP)
Rookie Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 34 points and hit five 3-pointers to give the Utah Jazz a 107-103 victory over playoff-bound Denver in the season finale for both teams Wednesday night. The game meant little to the Nuggets, who already had locked up the Western Conference's No. 5 seed and rested many of their players.
Utah Jazz have eight players for finale against Denver Nuggets
The Jazz will have only eight players active Wednesday night for their season finale against the Nuggets.Minus Miles, Jazz have 8 active players (AP)
The Utah Jazz will have only eight players active Wednesday night for their season finale against the Denver Nuggets. Starting swingman C.J. Miles is the latest to join the injury list with a partial tear to a muscle in his left knee suffered in Monday's win at New Orleans. Veteran forward Andrei Kirilenko is out because of a bruised nerve in his knee.
Nine in double digits as Nuggets rout Warriors
J.R. Smith's 22 points led nine Nuggets in double figures and Kosta Koufos tied his career high with 18 points in Denver's 134-111 win over Golden State on Monday night. Nuggets clinch 5th seed with 50th win (AP)
J.R. Smith's 22 points led nine Nuggets in double figures and Kosta Koufos tied his career high with 18 points in Denver's 134-111 win over Golden State on Monday night. The injury-riddled Nuggets reached 50 wins for the fourth straight season and clinched the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
Arron Afflalo, Chris Andersen on the mend for Denver Nuggets
Forward Arron Afflalo returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup Monday night against Golden State.Warriors G Ellis hospitalized after fall (AP)
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis was sent to the hospital for further examination following a hard fall on his head in Sunday night's 104-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings. A Warriors spokesman said Ellis will not travel with the team for Monday's game at Denver, marking the first game he will miss all season.
Danilo Gallinari leaves Denver Nuggets game with ankle sprain
Danilo Gallinari left Denver's game against Minnesota after spraining his right ankle in the first quarter Saturday night.Lawson hits 10 straight 3-pointers to lift Nuggets
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 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.
Nuggets' Lawson scores career-high 37
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.
Thunder pound Nuggets again in playoff preview
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.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.
Dallas Mavericks' Rick Carlisle: Denver Nuggets' George Karl's jab 'great motivation' for Mavs
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Nuggets coach George Karl's quote would be good bulletin-board material.Arron Afflalo, Chris Andersen, Timofey Mozgov all out for Nuggets against Thunder
Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo and reserves Chris Andersen and Timofey Mozgov were sidelined again for Denver's game Friday night at Oklahoma City.Denver Nuggets' George Karl wants Dallas Mavericks, not Oklahoma City Thunder in playoffs
Nuggets coach George Karl says he would rather face the Mavs than the Thunder in the playoffs.Nuggets continue to surge without 'Melo
The Denver Nuggets are soaring. The Dallas Mavericks are sinking.
Smith's late flurry gets Nuggets by Mavs (AP)
J.R. Smith broke a tie in the final minutes with a layup and immediately followed with a jumper, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 104-96 victory over the struggling and short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Smith scored 23 points, seven after Dallas tied it at 94 with 2:51 left. Kenyon Martin added 18 as the Nuggets won for the seventh time in eight games.
Mavs' Chandler, Kidd out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Tyson Chandler and Jason Kidd are sitting out the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Denver Nuggets. Chandler is getting over a back injury sustained in the previous game. Kidd is being held out to make sure the 38-year-old point guard is as refreshed as possible going into the playoffs. Coach Rick Carlisle said Chandler is "getting close to playing, but he's not there yet." He...
Nuggets lose C Mozgov for 10-14 days (AP)
Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov is out 10 to 14 days with sprains in his left knee and ankle. MRIs on Wednesday revealed a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his left knee and a Grade 2 deltoid ligament sprain in his left ankle, the team said. He has no fractures. Mozgov was injured in the first quarter of Denver's 101-94 loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night and stayed behind when his teammates flew...
Thunder nip Nuggets in potential playoff preview
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview.Thunder close to wrapping up 4th in West (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview. Russell Westbrook added 18 points and James Harden 13 as the Thunder all but secured home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs, building a four-game lead over the Nuggets with five games left, including a rematch Friday night in...
Thunder earn road win over Nuggets
Kevin Durant scored 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 101-94 Tuesday night in a possible first-round playoff preview.
Nuggets' Afflalo to miss next two games
Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo will sit out the next two games in hopes he can return strong for the push run and the playoffs.
Arron Afflalo to miss next two games for strained hamstring
Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo will sit out the next two games in hopes he can return strong for the push run and the playoffs.Nuggets G Afflalo to miss next 2 games (AP)
Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo will sit out the next two games in hopes he can return strong for the push run and the playoffs. Heading into Tuesday night's showdown against Oklahoma City at the Pepsi Center, Afflalo had missed eight of the Nuggets' previous 11 games while battling a strained left hamstring.
Nuggets hang on, deny Lakers 10th straight win
Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin scored six of his 18 in the final 3:24, and the Denver Nuggets hung on for their sixth straight win, 95-90 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.Surging Nuggets end Lakers' 9-game run (AP)
Danilo Gallinari scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin scored six of his 18 in the final 3:24, and the Denver Nuggets hung on for their sixth straight win, 95-90 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points for the Lakers, who snapped a nine-game winning streak to fall 2 1/2 games behind San Antonio in the Western Conference.
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.
Nuggets continue surge, end Kings' run (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 15 and Nene had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and increased their lead over Portland to 2 1/2 games for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.
Nuggets halt Kings to win 4 straight, stretch lead
Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night.Surging Nuggets roll past Wizards (AP)
Chris Andersen grabbed 11 rebounds and was one of four Denver players to score 17 points as the Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 114-94 on Friday night. Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson and Al Harrington also had 17, while J.R. Smith added 14 to lead six Nuggets players in double figures. Jordan Crawford had 19 points, JaVale McGee had 13 points and 13 rebounds and John Wall had 13 rebounds and six...
Harrington's 27 inspire Nuggets' rally by Spurs
Wilson Chandler hit a go-ahead jumper with 29.3 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-112 Wednesday night. Chandler, Nuggets top Duncan-less Spurs (AP)
Wilson Chandler hit a go-ahead jumper with 29.3 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-112 Wednesday night. The Spurs were playing their first game since losing Tim Duncan indefinitely to a left ankle sprain in Monday night's night win over Golden State. Rookie center Tiago Splitter got the start in place of Duncan and had a quiet night, scoring 4 points and...
Nuggets rally past shorthanded Spurs
Wilson Chandler hit a go-ahead jumper with 29.3 seconds remaining and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-112 Wednesday night.
Nuggets click on all cylinders to thrash Raptors
Ty Lawson scored 23 points and Denver's smothering defense forced 23 turnovers, helping the Nuggets snap a two-game skid with a 123-90 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.Nuggets force 23 turnovers, rout Raptors (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 23 points and Denver's smothering defense forced 23 turnovers, helping the Nuggets snap a two-game skid with a 123-90 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Nuggets raced out to a 29-point lead in the second quarter and never looked back, beating the Raptors for the seventh straight time at home.
Raymond Felton of Denver Nuggets out again with sprained ankle
Nuggets guard Raymond Felton says he won't play against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle.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.
Miami, Denver finding different paths to success
Despite loss to Heat, new-look Nuggets are still headed in right direction.
Matthews leads surging Blazers by 76ers (AP)
Wesley Matthews had 17 of his 28 points in the first quarter, helping the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-101 Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 25 points and a season-high eight assists for the Blazers (40-29), who won for the seventh time in nine games to move within a half-game of Denver for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Chalmers injured, Heat hold off Nuggets (AP)
Mike Bibby came to Miami to provide veteran leadership. The Heat soon may be asking him for much more. LeBron James scored 33 points, Dwyane Wade had 32 and Miami never trailed during a 103-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Chris Bosh finished with his fifth straight double-double, 18 points and 11 rebounds.
James, Wade each top 30 as Heat stop Nuggets
LeBron James scored 33 points, Dwyane Wade had 32 and the Miami Heat never trailed during a 103-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.Mario Chalmers of Miami Heat injures right knee vs. Denver Nuggets
The Miami Heat may be without starting point guard Mario Chalmers for a significant period of time.Raymond Felton, Zydrunas Ilgauskas sit out as Denver Nuggets face Miami Heat
Raymond Felton missed Denver's game in Miami on Saturday night with a sprained left ankle.Nuggets PG Felton out against Heat (AP)
Raymond Felton is out for Denver's game at Miami, hampered by a sprained left ankle. Felton was injured in the final minute of Denver's loss at Orlando on Friday. The guard is averaging 10.1 points, 6.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 11 games since being traded to the Nuggets, all coming off the bench.
Heat host Nuggets in Miami
The Miami Heat try to build on last victory while taking on Denver Nuggets at home.
LeBron, D-Wade carry Heat past Nuggets
LeBron James scored 33 points, Dwyane Wade had 32 and the Miami Heat never trailed during a 103-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Magic top Nuggets on Nelson 3 at buzzer (AP)
Jameer Nelson swished a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a dramatic 85-82 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Magic led most of the final period, but struggled at the line and let the Nuggets tie the game with 5.7 seconds to play. Dwight Howard led five Magic players in double figures with 16 points and 18 rebounds.
Nelson drains 3 at buzzer as Magic prevail late
Jameer Nelson swished a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a dramatic 85-82 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.Nuggets still hot as Smith lights up Hawks in 4th
Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night.Nuggets move to 9-2 since Anthony trade (AP)
Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night. It looked as if the game would go down to the wire when Zaza Pachulia flipped in a putback, pulling the Hawks to 72-69 with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Nuggets roll over Hawks on road
Nene scored 20 points, J.R. Smith added all of his 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets ran away to another win, beating the Atlanta Hawks 102-87 Wednesday night.
Report: 'Melo says he's cut Denver ties
Nuggets rain down 17 3-pointers to rout Hornets
Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Nuggets make 17 3s in win over Hornets (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Raymond Felton added 22 points, hitting six 3s for Denver, while J.R. Smith hit five 3s and finished with 18 points. Denver made 17 of 29 3-pointers to build a 23-point lead Wilson Chandler's 3 made it 91-68 in the third quarter.
Nuggets rip Pistons to reach 7-2 since Melo deal
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'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.
Nuggets earn first win in Phoenix in 13 tries
Nene scored 22 points in 26 minutes and the Denver Nuggets won in Phoenix for the first time in 13 tries with a 116-97 rout of the mistake-prone, cold-shooting Suns on Thursday night.Nuggets rip Suns for rare win in Phoenix (AP)
Nene scored 22 points in 26 minutes and the Denver Nuggets won in Phoenix for the first time in 13 tries with a 116-97 rout of the mistake-prone, cold-shooting Suns on Thursday night. Coach George Karl ended an even longer drought in the desert. The Nuggets coach had not won in Phoenix since Dec. 28, 1997, when he was with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl: Three-year extension has everyone 'fired up'
George Karl has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain in Denver. His extension is for three years, through the 2013-14 season. There are three one-year team options after that on a deal that could take Karl through 2016-17.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.
Sources: George Karl, Denver Nuggets agree to multiyear deal
George Karl and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to terms on a new contract extension, according to league sources.Clippers overcome Gordon's injury in win (AP)
Rookie Blake Griffin had 18 points, 12 rebounds and a career high nine assists and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame yet another injury to leading scorer Eric Gordon to beat the Denver Nuggets 100-94 on Saturday night. Eric Bledsoe scored 15 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter, to help the Clippers win their first two games this month, equaling their victory total for February, when...
Tim Tebow, Amare Stoudemire support dismissed BYU F Davies
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and New York Knicks center Amare Stoudemire both backed Brandon Davies, who was kicked off BYU's team for a violation of the BYU honor code.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.
Afflalo hits big 3-pointer for Nuggets
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.
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?
Favors, Price sit out for Jazz (AP)
Newly-acquired Derrick Favors and reserve guard Ronnie Price will not dress for the Utah Jazz in Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. Favors has scored 25 points in his first three games with Utah as one of the primary inside reserves. Price has missed seven of the last eight games because of a sprained right big toe, but plans to travel with the team on its upcoming four-game...
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 extend post-Melo roll with 40-point rout
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.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...
Hawks' Hinrich to start, Smith sits out (AP)
Kirk Hinrich is making his first start for the Hawks in his first home game in Atlanta, but the team is without injured forward Josh Smith against the Chicago Bulls. Smith is having an MRI on his right knee on Wednesday night. He hurt his knee in Tuesday night's loss at Denver and the team said he suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament.
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.
Crawford helps Hawks hold off Blazers (AP)
Jamal Crawford had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer with 1:36 left, and the Atlanta Hawks held off a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 90-83 victory on Sunday night. Joe Johnson added 22 points and Atlanta led by as many as 23 in the sixth of a seven-game road trip. The Hawks are 3-3 on the trip, which wraps up Monday night in Denver.
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.
Danilo Gallinari of Denver Nuggets out with sprained left big toe
Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari will sit out Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained left big toe.Roy helps Blazers beat Nuggets in OT (AP)
Wesley Matthews teased teammate Brandon Roy when he arrived at his locker to a crowd of reporters following the Trail Blazers' overtime victory over the Nuggets. "Brandon Roy must have scored some points!" Matthews shouted to no one in particular. Roy, playing in just his second game since coming back from arthroscopic surgery on both knees, came off the bench to score 18 points --...
New-look Nuggets dismiss short-handed Celtics
Kenyon Martin scored 18 points and newcomer Wilson Chandler chipped in 16 as the Denver Nuggets closed the game with a 16-0 run to beat the shorthanded -- and shortened -- Boston Celtics 89-75 Thursday night.New-look Nuggets beat depleted Celtics (AP)
Kenyon Martin scored 18 points and newcomer Wilson Chandler chipped in 16 as the Denver Nuggets closed the game with a 16-0 run to beat the shorthanded -- and shortened -- Boston Celtics 89-75 Thursday night. The game pitted two teams that reshaped their rosters ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Nuggets had a bunch of new players and the Celtics a bunch of empty seats along their bench following...
Nuggets blow past shorthanded Celtics
Kenyon Martin scored 18 points and newcomer Wilson Chandler chipped in 16 as the Denver Nuggets closed the game with a 16-0 run to beat the shorthanded - and shortened - Boston Celtics 89-75 Thursday night.
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. Sources: Dallas Mavericks eye Tayshaun Prince, J.R. Smith before trade deadline
The Dallas Mavericks plan to make last-ditch trade runs at Detroit's Tayshaun Prince and Denver's J.R. Smith before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, sources close to the situation said.Ray Felton's agent to discuss guard's role with Denver Nuggets GM on Wednesday
The agent for Raymond Felton will meet tonight with Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri to discuss his client's present and future role with the club.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...
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.
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.
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.
Sources: Nuggets may try to extend Nene, flip Danilo Gallinari
The Denver Nuggets are already pitching a contract extension to Nene and may flip Danilo Gallinari.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.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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.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.Grizzlies come from 17 down, top Nuggets (AP)
Darrell Arthur scored a career-high 24 points and Zach Randolph led a late rally that helped the Memphis Grizzlies erase a 17-point third-quarter deficit for a 116-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Rudy Gay had 23 points for Memphis, which used defensive pressure in the final period to outscore Denver 34-18.
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.
Afflalo, Nuggets stun Mavs at the buzzer
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.
Ellis, Warriors top Billups-less Nuggets (AP)
Monta Ellis scored 37 points, Dorell Wright had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 116-114 on Wednesday night. David Lee had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Wright added eight assists and the Warriors closed out their longest home stretch of the season in style.
Denver Nuggets G Chauncey Billups (knee strain) will play vs. Dallas Mavericks
Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups will play against Dallas after missing a game with a strained left knee.Ellis scores 37, outdoes Melo as Warriors win
Monta Ellis scored 37 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 116-114 on Wednesday night. Denver Nuggets G Chauncey Billups (knee) sits out vs. Golden State Warriors
Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups sat out Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors with a strained left knee but is hopeful he won't miss any more time.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.Sources: Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets have initial Carmelo Anthony talks
The Lakers and Nuggets have had preliminary talks about Carmelo Anthony, sources said.Chauncey Billups of Denver Nuggets day-to-day with knee injury
An MRI on Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups' strained left knee revealed no serious damage Monday and he's listed as day-to-day.Billups day-to-day with knee injury
An MRI on Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups' strained left knee revealed no serious damage Monday and he's listed as day-to-day.
Lakers involved in Carmelo trade talks?
An ESPN report that the Lakers were in preliminary talks with Denver for the Nuggets' unhappy all-star forward was quickly rebuffed by the Lakers.
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.
Rockets suspend Brooks for leaving court (AP)
The Houston Rockets are without suspended guard Aaron Brooks against the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets suspended Brooks for one game for leaving the court in the fourth quarter of their win over Memphis on Saturday. Brooks has been frustrated about his diminished role. He did not travel with the team to Denver.
Nene misses Denver Nuggets game with illness
Nene was held out of the Denver Nuggets' game against the Houston Rockets because of the flu.Rockets G Brooks suspended one game
The Houston Rockets are without suspended guard Aaron Brooks against the Denver Nuggets.
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.
Nuggets' Smith hit with $25K fine
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz.
Williams returns, leads Jazz by Nuggets (AP)
Deron Williams' return to the lineup helped the Utah Jazz snap out of their funk with a 113-106 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Jazz had lost eight of 10 and had been without Williams for the last four games after he strained a tendon in his right wrist against San Antonio on Jan.
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...
Denver Nuggets G J.R. Smith fined $25,000 for flagrant foul on Utah Jazz G Raja Bell
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz.Nuggets' Smith fined $25K for flagrant (AP)
The NBA has fined J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets $25,000 for a flagrant-2 foul against Raja Bell of the Utah Jazz. The NBA announced the discipline Saturday. Smith was ejected after the incident in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 113-106 loss to the Jazz at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Friday night.
Cavs lose 23rd straight, tie NBA record (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history, dropping their 23rd straight with a 112-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Cavaliers tied the 1995-96 Grizzlies, then in Vancouver, and the 1997-98 Denver Nuggets. They can equal their own overall mark for futility with a loss in Saturday night's game at home against the Portland Trail...
Jazz PG Williams returns vs. Nuggets (AP)
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is back in the lineup to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Williams had missed four straight games after straining a tendon in his right wrist against San Antonio on Jan. 26. He returns to a team that had lost eight of 10 games heading into its showdown with the Nuggets.
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.Knicks hire ex-Nuggets GM Warkentien
The New York Knicks were preparing to confirm the hiring of former Denver Nuggets general manager Mark Warkentien as a top consultant, the New York Post reported Monday.
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.New York Knicks to hire former Denver Nuggets GM Mark Warkentien, report says
The Knicks are set to hire Mark Warkentien, according to Yahoo! Sports.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.
Melo struggles in loss to Sixers; Nets up next
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.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.
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton has flu, won't play vs. Denver Nuggets
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss Detroit's game against Denver with the flu. 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.
Lakers end Denver drought behind Bryant
Kobe Bryant blasted the Denver crowd by day and quieted it at night.
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.Lakers taking on Carmelo and Nuggets in Denver
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...
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.
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.
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.
Pistons send Mavs to sixth straight loss (AP)
Rodney Stuckey scored 20 points, and the Detroit Pistons sent the Dallas Mavericks to their sixth consecutive loss, 103-89 on Monday. Tayshaun Prince added 19 points and rookie Greg Monroe had 16 points and nine rebounds for Detroit, which has won three straight for the first time all season. The Pistons shot 65 percent in the second half, including a stretch of 11 straight shots without a miss in...
Anthony: I'll be with Nuggets all week
Carmelo Anthony insists he's not leaving Denver. At least not this week.
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.
Denver outlets cut prices on 'Melo gear
Nuggets stomp banged-up Cavs amid Melo talk
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.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.
Cleveland Cavaliers have just 8 available vs. Denver Nuggets
The injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers will have only eight players available against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.Cavs to go with 8 players vs. Nuggets (AP)
The injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers will have only eight players available against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Cavs coach Byron Scott said he's never coached a game with so few players on the bench. But with Ryan Hollins missing the game due to a death in the family and a rash of injuries, Scott is going to have fewer choices.
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.
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 rolling as Anthony talks heat up (AP)
The Denver Nuggets are rolling after two straight routs, finally clicking on the court the way that Nuggets coach George Karl has always envisioned. And now his team just might be on the verge of being dismantled. No matter how well the Nuggets are performing, how much chemistry they're developing, it's hard to put much stock in them as bona fide contenders with trade talks involving...
Heat do not put up fight without LeBron
While LeBron reads about war, his teammates lie down in Denver.
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.LeBron questionable for Thursday's game
LeBron James sprained his left ankle on Wednesday night and says he will decide Thursday if he will play in Miami's game at Denver.
James out of lineup with sprained ankle
LeBron James was out of the starting lineup for the Miami Heat's game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night with a sprained left ankle.
Denver Nuggets F Chris Andersen out one week to rest injured back, knee
The Denver Nuggets say Chris Andersen will miss a week to rest a sore right knee and an ailing lower back.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.LeBron James sprains ankle in Miami Heat's loss to Los Angeles Clippers
LeBron James sprained his left ankle Wednesday night and says he will decide Thursday whether he will play in Miami's game at Denver.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 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.Grant Hill of Phoenix Suns misses game vs. Nuggets with sore knee, ankle
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill is sitting out against the Denver Nuggets with a sore right knee and ankle, ending his streak of appearing in 70 straight regular-season games.Suns' Hill misses game vs. Nuggets (AP)
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill is sitting out against the Denver Nuggets with a sore right knee and ankle, ending his streak of appearing in 70 straight regular-season games. Hill left Sunday's game against Cleveland in the first quarter after colliding with rookie Manny Harris under the basket.
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.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...
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' double-double helps Kings stun Nuggets
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.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.Kings use big 2nd half to down Nuggets
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.
Clippers snap Nuggets' 4-game win streak (AP)
Eric Gordon scored 28 points, including four 3-pointers, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snap the Denver Nuggets' four-game winning streak with a 106-93 victory Wednesday night. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 18 rebounds to tie a franchise record with his 22nd consecutive double-double, while DeAndre Jordan added 14 points and tied a career high with 20 rebounds for the Clippers.
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 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.Billups' 15 in 4th get Nuggets by Wolves (AP)
Chauncey Billups scored 15 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three huge 3-pointers to keep the Minnesota Timberwolves at bay and lift the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 119-113 victory on Wednesday night. Michael Beasley scored 33 and Kevin Love had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who missed a chance for their first three-game winning streak since February of last...
Billups' big 3s helps Nuggets hold off Wolves
Chauncey Billups scored 15 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three huge 3-pointers to keep the Minnesota Timberwolves at bay and lift the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 119-113 victory on Wednesday night.Karl: Nuggets made inquiries about Love
George Karl says the Denver Nuggets made inquiries about trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love this summer.
George Karl: Nuggets asked Timberwolves about trading Kevin Love
George Karl says the Denver Nuggets made inquiries about trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love this summer. Nuggets inquired about Love last summer (AP)
George Karl says the Denver Nuggets made inquiries about trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Love this summer. Karl spoke to the media on Wednesday night before the Nuggets took on the Timberwolves. He says Love's name came up in meetings this summer and the Nuggets called the Timberwolves to discuss his availability.
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.
Marcus Camby of Portland Trail Blazers to sit with sprained right ankle
Portland center Marcus Camby missed the Trail Blazers' game against Denver on Tuesday with a sprained right ankle and was replaced in the lineup by forward Dante Cunningham.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.76ers rally in 4th quarter, knock off Nuggets
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 nightNuggets 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...
76ers complete 4-quarter rally over Nuggets
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
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.Philadelphia 76ers without G Lou Williams, assistant coach Brian James
Lou Williams and assistant coach Brian James will miss the first two games of the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game trip that started Sunday night in Denver.Durant's 44 lift Thunder past Melo-less Nuggets
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points -- 21 in the third quarter -- and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night.Durant scores 44 as Thunder top Nuggets (AP)
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points -- 21 in the third quarter -- and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night. James Harden added 21 points, and Russell Westbrook added 19 for the Thunder in the first Christmas game in the franchise's three-season tenure in Oklahoma City.
Durant puts Thunder on back vs. Nuggets
NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant had a season-high 44 points - 21 in the third quarter - and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106 on Saturday night.
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.Thunder C Krstic to return vs. Nuggets (AP)
Thunder center Nenad Krstic was back in Oklahoma City's starting lineup Saturday night against Denver after missing seven games because of a sprained lower back. The 7-foot center has missed nine games this season due to injury and hasn't played since Dec. 8. When healthy, Krstic has been a fixture as Oklahoma City's starting center.
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.
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.Spurs hold off Nuggets with 'Melo out
Manu Ginobili finished off the Denver Nuggets for the second time in a week.
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.
Minnesota Timberwolves C Darko Milicic, Denver Nuggets G Chauncey Billups both out
Minnesota center Darko Milicic and forward Nikola Pekovic were ruled out of the Timberwolves' game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night after each sustained ankle injuries the night before in a loss at Portland.Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, Portland Trail Blazers G Andre Miller hit with fines for separate incidents
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents.Coach Karl, Blazers G Miller fined $25K (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller have each been fined $25,000 for separate incidents. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the punishments Saturday. Karl was fined for public comments about the officiating following the Nuggets' 113-112 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
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.Billups out after aggravating hurt wrist
Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups will miss the game Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic after aggravating his sprained right wrist.
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.
Chauncey Billups of Denver Nuggets will sit out after aggravating wrist injury
Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups will miss the game Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic after aggravating his sprained right wrist.Nuggets PG Billups out against Magic (AP)
Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups will miss the game Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic after aggravating his sprained right wrist. Billups played with a partially torn ligament in his shooting wrist for the last two weeks after injuring it against New Jersey on Nov. 20 when he collided with Nets forward Stephen Graham.
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.Knicks down Nuggets, win streak at eight
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.
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.
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.Melo's 31 not enough as Amare, Knicks stay hot
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.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 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.
Karl earns 1,000th win as Nuggets edge Raptors
George Karl earned his 1,000th coaching victory, as Al Harrington scored a season-high 31 points and Nene added 26 to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 123-116 on Friday night.Karl becomes seventh to reach 1,000 wins (AP)
George Karl earned his 1,000th coaching victory, as Al Harrington scored a season-high 31 points and Nene added 26 to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 123-116 on Friday night. The seventh coach in NBA history with 1,000 wins, Karl also notched his 900th in Toronto, a 114-107 victory on Dec.
Nuggets hold on for Karl's 1,000th win
George Karl earned his 1,000th coaching victory, as Al Harrington scored a season-high 31 points and Nene added 26 to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Toronto Raptors 123-116 on Friday night.
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.Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett seeks out Denver Nuggets coach George Karl to clarify cancer comments about Charlie Villanueva
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett sought out Denver Nuggets coach George Karl following Boston's 105-89 triumph Wednesday night at the TD Garden to clarify his use of "cancerous" to describe Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva earlier this season.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...
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo returns to action against Nuggets
Rajon Rondo will play Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets, the Celtics point guard told ESPN NBA reporter Lisa Salters.Karl denied 1,000th win by Bobcats (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 23 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off Denver 100-98 on Tuesday night to deny Nuggets coach George Karl his 1,000th NBA win. Returning to North Carolina where he played in college and going up against his longtime friend and fellow former Tar Heel Larry Brown, Karl had hoped to become the seventh coach of the 1,000-win club in Charlotte.
Bobcats trip Nuggets to deny Karl's 1,000th win
Stephen Jackson had 23 points, Gerald Wallace finished with 20 and the Charlotte Bobcats held off Denver 100-98 on Tuesday night to deny Nuggets coach George Karl his 1,000th NBA win.Nuggets' Karl on cusp of 1,000th win (AP)
George Karl wants to get this over with and join the exclusive 1,000-win club Tuesday night when the Denver Nuggets visit the Charlotte Bobcats. Not necessarily because it's just a 2 1/2 -hour drive down Interstate 85 from Chapel Hill, where he embarked on a life in basketball four decades ago while playing for Dean Smith and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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...
Grizzlies waive G Law (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Acie Law after he played in only 11 of their first 20 games this season. General manager Chris Wallace announced the move Saturday. The Grizzlies waived Law before the team left for a four-game road trip starting Sunday in Denver with the Nuggets. The Grizzlies signed Law in August, hoping he could run the offense and come off the bench.
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.
Nuggets discussing extension with Karl
The Denver Nuggets and coach George Karl are discussing a contract extension through the 2011-12 season.
Denver Nuggets, coach George Karl discussing contract extension
The Nuggets and coach George Karl are discussing a contract extension through the 2011-12 season.Nuggets, coach Karl discuss extension (AP)
The Denver Nuggets and coach George Karl are discussing a contract extension through the 2011-12 season. Karl, 59, who is closing in on 1,000 career wins, is in the final year of his contract. He missed the last couple of months last season while fighting throat and neck cancer. He recently received a clean bill of health but said his doctors will continue to monitor him.
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.Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose (stiff neck) is a game-time decision vs. the Denver Nuggets on Friday
Derrick Rose (stiff neck) is a game-time decision vs. the Nuggets on Friday.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.
Bulls' Rose, Nuggets' Billups sit out (AP)
Derrick Rose was scratched from the Chicago Bulls' lineup against Denver on Friday because of a stiff neck. Rose, who scored 35 points in Wednesday's double-overtime victory at Phoenix, woke up Friday with neck pain. He may have slept on his neck wrong, a team spokesman said. C.J. Watson was slated to start in the place of Rose, who ranks third in the NBA in scoring (26.3 points per game) and...
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.
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.
Aldridge's 24 rally Trail Blazers past Nuggets
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Wesley Matthews added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied during the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 86-83 Thursday night.Blazers use 2nd-half rally, beat Nuggets (AP)
LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Wesley Matthews added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied during the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 86-83 Thursday night. The Blazers (8-5) trailed by as many as nine points after halftime, but outscored Denver 17-12 during the fourth quarter to pull out the win.
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.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl says he's evaluating his health this season
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl says he'll only return to the NBA next season if he doesn't have any setbacks in his recovery from throat and neck cancer.Suns shake off early deficit to light up Nuggets
Hakim Warrick scored 21 points to lead a balanced attack, helping the Phoenix Suns overcome a 15-point, first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94 Monday night.Suns rally, extend Nuggets' desert woes (AP)
Hakim Warrick scored 21 points to lead a balanced attack, helping the Phoenix Suns overcome a 15-point, first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94 Monday night. The Suns had a rough night from 3-point range, making just 4 of 20 after nearly breaking the NBA record with 22 in a win over the Lakers the day before.
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.
Roy insists knee fine after Blazers win (AP)
Brandon Roy insists he's fine, he only wants to manage his minutes with an eye on the long term. "I want to be a better Brandon Roy in February, rather than just holding on," Portland's three-time All-Star guard said. Roy raised eyebrows Tuesday night when he left Portland's 100-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons midway through the first quarter, retreating to the bench where...
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.
Pacers go 20 for 21 in 3rd, rout Nuggets (AP)
Josh McRoberts had no idea history was at stake when he launched a deep 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter. If he did, he said he would have taken a different approach. The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when McRoberts was off on a 26-footer with 1.9 seconds left, and rolled to a 144-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets on...
Pacers tally 144 points behind near-perfect 3rd
The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night.Pacers go 20 for 21 in 3rd, rout Nuggets (AP)
The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 24 of his 31 points in the Pacers' 54-point period.
Pacers drop 144 points on Nuggets in win
The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night.
Melo not enough as Bulls squeak past Nuggets
Derrick Rose scored 18 points, including eight during a furious fourth quarter rally, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 94-92 on Monday night.Rose leads Bulls' late rally by Nuggets (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 18 points, including eight during a furious fourth quarter rally, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 94-92 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 17 points and Taj Gibson had 16 points for the Bulls. Denver led 80-74 with just under seven minutes left before Chicago went on a 16-6 run sparked by Rose.
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.Blazers cruise by Raptors 97-84 (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 26 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 97-84 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. Jarrett Jack had 16 points and Andrea Bargnani, Leandro Barbosa and Jose Calderon all scored 12 for the Raptors (1-5), who finished a tough four-game West Coast trip winless and have lost five straight to Portland.
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.
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.
Strained left groin sidelines Denver Nuggets center Nene
Nuggets center Nene missed the game Wednesday night against the Mavericks with a strained left groin.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.
Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)
Monty Williams is getting the hang of this head coaching thing -- with a big assist from Chris Paul. Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept their rookie coach unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second...
Hornets improve to 2-0 with win versus Nuggets
Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)
Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second game.
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.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.
Roy scores 23 as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 23 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 in the Portland Trail Blazers' 90-83 exhibition victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Portland outrebounded Denver 47-35 to help the Blazers finish the preseason 3-4. Denver (4-3) has one preseason game remaining, Friday night in Phoenix.
Nuggets pick up third-year option on PG Ty Lawson
The Denver Nuggets have picked up the third-year option on Ty Lawson, keeping the speedy point guard under contract through the 2011-12 season.Nuggets pick up option on G Lawson (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have picked up the third-year option on Ty Lawson, keeping the speedy point guard under contract through the 2011-12 season. The team announced the move Thursday night. Lawson backed up All-Star Chauncey Billups as a rookie last season, averaging 8.3 points and 3.1 assists in 65 games.
Carmelo Anthony of Denver Nuggets shrugs off latest trade talk
Carmelo Anthony is shrugging off the latest trade speculation.Nuggets waive Eric Boateng - Eric Boateng (C) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets have waived C Eric Boateng.
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.Forbes pitches in 22 off the bench - Gary Forbes (F) Denver Nuggets
Gary Forbes pitched in 22 points as a reserve on Sunday, going 5-of-10 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the line with two three-pointers, two rebounds, four assists, two steals and four turnovers.
Lakers beat Nuggets in return to Staples (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 18 points and eight rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter and Lamar Odom teamed with four Los Angeles Lakers reserves to help preserve a 17-point lead and hold off the Denver Nuggets for a 102-95 exhibition victory Saturday night. Odom and reserve Devin Ebanks each had 14 points for the Lakers, who returned to Staples Center for the first time since beating the Boston...
Smith leads undermanned Nuggets by Clips (AP)
J.R. Smith scored 24 points and Gary Forbes added 22, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 108-104 exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Aaron Afflalo, the only player to start all five preseason games for the Nuggets, scored 16 points. Undrafted rookie center Eric Boateng made his first start and had two points in 22 minutes after averaging 13 minutes in his first three games.
Lakers beat Nuggets in return to Staples (AP)
Just walking into Staples Center again brought back precious memories for Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Pau Gasol and the rest of the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant had 18 points and eight rebounds before sitting out the fourth quarter and Lamar Odom teamed with four reserves to help preserve a 17-point lead and hold off the Denver Nuggets for a 102-95 exhibition victory Saturday night.
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...
Johnson, Love help Wolves improve to 3-0 (AP)
Preseason means different things to different teams. The veteran-laden Denver Nuggets are more concerned with keeping their legs fresh and getting healthy for the grind of the NBA season. The success-starved Minnesota Timberwolves, they just want to win. Rookie Wesley Johnson scored 16 points and the new-look Timberwolves remained undefeated in the preseason with a 122-108 victory over the Denver...
Denver Nuggets' Al Harrington out 2 weeks with foot injury
Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington is expected to miss two weeks after re-injuring his left foot in his preseason debut for his new team.Nuggets' Harrington out 2 weeks with foot injury
Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington is expected to miss two weeks after re-injuring his left foot in his preseason debut for his new team.
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...
Denver Nuggets' Al Harrington injures left foot
Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Friday night's preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers after appearing to injure his left foot.Nuggets F Harrington injures foot (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Friday night's preseason game with the Portland Trail Blazers after appearing to injure his left foot. Harrington was dribbling at midcourt in front of the scorer's table when he came up limping with 10:41 left in the first quarter. He was helped off the court favoring the left foot and immediately taken to the locker room.
Williams settling in nicely with Nuggets (AP)
Although he's playing for his fifth NBA team in five seasons, Shelden Williams seems to be settling in nicely with the Denver Nuggets. Signed by the Nuggets as a free agent in July, Williams has set himself up as the most likely candidate to rack up minutes at power forward early in the season as Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen work their way back from offseason knee surgeries.
Nuggets F Martin won't rush knee rehab (AP)
Kenyon Martin won't rush his rehab from knee surgery with no contract beyond this season. "The last year of my deal; everybody knows that," the Denver Nuggets forward said Thursday. "Ain't nobody in a hurry to give me one ... so why would I be in a hurry to risk further injury? I'm not rushing into it." The 32-year-old veteran said he didn't want to become a free...
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.Denver Nuggets season preview video
Why is 'Melo so eager to leave Denver?
'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...
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.
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.F Malik Allen signs with Magic (AP)
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Malik Allen, bringing their training camp roster to 15 players. The Magic announced the signing Thursday. The 32-year-old Allen played 51 games for the Denver Nuggets last season. He has averaged five points and nearly three rebounds per game in nine NBA seasons.
Jazz ink free-agent C Elson (AP)
The Utah Jazz have signed free-agent center Francisco Elson. The Jazz are adding the 7-foot, 240-pound veteran as starter Mehmet Okur recovers from a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Okur was injured in Utah's playoff opener at Denver and may not be available for training camp and the preseason. General manager Kevin O'Connor announced the deal Wednesday in a statement.
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.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl visits with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was a special guest of Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels on Wednesday.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.
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 hire Ujiri as new GM, and priority is Melo
The Denver Nuggets have hired a man with global basketball experience to manage a team that's in a world of hurt: two big men sidelined, a player under police investigation and its superstar's signature missing from a contract extension.
Denver Nuggets hire Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as general manager
Former Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team's new executive vice president of basketball operations.Police investigating Nuggets' Smith
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility.
Police investigating alleged altercation involving Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith at practice facility
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility.Nuggets G Smith involved in altercation? (AP)
Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility. Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson says officers went to the facility Aug. 13 after a report of an altercation involving Smith and another player in a pickup game.
Sources: Former Phoenix Suns assistant GM David Griffin turns down Denver Nuggets' GM job
Former Suns assistant general manager David Griffin turned down the Nuggets' offer to be their next general manager, according to sources, and the team is expected to pursue Masai Ujiri, director of global scouting for the Raptors.Report: Former Denver Nuggets scout Masai Ujiri will be named GM
The Denver Post is reporting former Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been chosen as the team's new general manager.Report: Ujiri to get Nuggets GM job (AP)
The Denver Post is reporting former Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been chosen as the team's new general manager. The newspaper reported on its website Wednesday night that the 39-year-old Ujiri, who was the Toronto Raptors' assistant general manager since 2008, will return to the Nuggets, where he served as a scout from 2003-07.
Report: Ujiri to get Nuggets GM job
The Denver Post is reporting former Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been chosen as the team's new general manager.
Ujiri gets Nuggets GM job
Former Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team's new executive vice president of basketball operations.
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.''
Report: Denver Nuggets interested in trading J.R. Smith
Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith is on the trading block, according to an AOL FanHouse report.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.
Denver Nuggets waive coach George Karl's son Coby
The Denver Nuggets have waived guard Coby Karl, the son of coach George Karl, along with center Brian Butch.Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall says he'll play in NBA if there's NFL lockout in 2011
Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall said Thursday that if NFL teams lock out the players next year, he will try out for either the Denver Nuggets or Miami Heat.Nuggets make changes in front office
The Denver Nuggets have shaken up their front office, declining to extend the contracts of executives Mark Warkentien and Rex Chapman.
Denver Nuggets don't extend contracts of two executives, will restructure front office
The Nuggets are shaking up their front office.Nuggets make changes in front office (AP)
The Denver Nuggets are shaking up their front office. The team declined Tuesday to extend the contracts of executives Mark Warkentien and Rex Chapman. Warkentien was the league's executive of the year two seasons ago when the Nuggets reached the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets were 42-21 last season when they lost coach George Karl to cancer treatment and Kenyon Martin to another knee...
Cavaliers sign former Nugget Graham (AP)
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former Denver Nuggets swingman Joey Graham. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Friday. The 6-foot-7 Graham played 63 games last season for Denver, averaging 4.2 points on career-high .520 shooting. He also averaged 2.0 rebounds and 12.1 minutes. "Joining Cleveland marks an exciting, brand new start for me," Graham said.
Cavaliers sign swingman Graham
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former Denver Nuggets swingman Joey Graham. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Friday.
Bickerstaff named Blazers assistant (AP)
Longtime coaching veteran Bernie Bickerstaff has been named an assistant on Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan's staff. McMillan also named Bob Ociepka and former Blazer Buck Williams as assistants. Bickerstaff's coaching career started in 1973 and has included stints as a head coach in Seattle, Denver, Washington and Charlotte.
Raptors sign F Kleiza to multiyear deal (AP)
Toronto has signed free agent Linas Kleiza to a multiyear contract. The Raptors acquired the rights to Kleiza nine days ago when the Denver Nuggets opted not to match Toronto's offer sheet. Kleiza played with Greek club Olympiakos last year after four seasons in Denver. The 6-foot-8 forward from Lithuania -- who attended high school in Maryland -- averaged 8.3 points with the Nuggets.
Al Harrington passes physical to seal Denver Nuggets' deal
Forward Al Harrington took a physical exam and met for an hour Tuesday with coach George Karl in his first visit to Denver since signing as a free agent with the Nuggets.Nuggets sign Carter, Williams
Anthony Carter has signed a one-year league-minimum deal to stay with the Denver Nuggets, who also signed Shelden Williams.
Nuggets sign Carter, Shelden Williams (AP)
Anthony Carter has signed a one-year league-minimum deal to stay with the Denver Nuggets, who also signed Shelden Williams. Carter, who has played his last four seasons in Denver, averaged 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 54 games last season, spelling Chauncey Billups and Ty Lawson. Williams, a 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward/center, played sparingly for the Boston Celtics last season, averaging 3.7...
Sources: Denver Nuggets reach agreement with Al Harrington
The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement in principle on a five-year, $34 million contract with free-agent forward Al Harrington, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.Harrington says he's off to Denver
Free agent power forward Al Harrington says he's headed to the Denver Nuggets, who are in dire need of frontcourt help with Kenyon Martin, Chris Andersen and Nene coming off leg injuries.
Harrington says he's headed to Nuggets (AP)
Free agent power forward Al Harrington says he's headed to the Denver Nuggets, who are in dire need of frontcourt help with Kenyon Martin, Chris Andersen and Nene coming off leg injuries. The former New York Knicks backup tweeted: "I'm taking my Talents to the MILE HIGH." ESPN first reported Harrington had chosen Denver over Dallas.
Heat F Haslem signs 5-year, $20M deal (AP)
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Terms were not immediately revealed, although Haslem says he turned down offers from Dallas and Denver that would have paid more. The Heat were expected to announce the signing later Monday. Haslem has been teammates with Dwyane Wade for each of their previous seven NBA seasons, and Wade wanted that relationship to continue.
Haslem agrees to $20M deal with Heat
Udonis Haslem is staying with the Miami Heat. Haslem signed a five-year deal Monday worth around $20 million, more than $10 million less than he could have gotten had he accepted offers from the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.
2010 NBA Free Agents: Denver Nuggets make Udonis Haslem offer, sources say
Add the Nuggets to the list of teams making a strong push for Miami's Udonis Haslem.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.Agent Bill Duffy: Toronto Raptors sign Linas Kleiza to 4-year offer sheet
Denver Nuggets restricted free agent Linas Kleiza signed a four-year, $18.8 million offer sheet with the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, his agent, Bill Duffy, told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher.Jermaine O'Neal to sign with Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets or Boston Celtics
Free-agent center Jermaine O'Neal said Wednesday that he expects to sign with one of the three following teams in coming days: Dallas, Denver or Boston.No timetable for return for ailing Denver Nugget Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Martin says he has no timetable for his return from his latest knee operation.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.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.Jazz make offers to Matthews, Fesenko (AP)
The Utah Jazz have made qualifying offers to Ukrainian center Kyrylo Fesenko and guard Wesley Matthews. The Jazz had until Wednesday to make the offers and keep the right to match offers from other teams for the restricted free agents. Utah made the offers Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Fesenko became a starter when Mehmet Okur tore his Achilles' tendon in the playoff opener at Denver.
Phil Jackson: Karl's illness to influence return
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jackson: Karl illness affecting decision (AP)
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson was the headline speaker Sunday at a meeting of Western governors in Whitefish, Mont. The legendary coach has a lakeside home near Glacier National Park.
Phil Jackson: George Karl's experience last season influencing his decision on whether to return
Phil Jackson says seeing Denver Nuggets coach George Karl sidelined last season with throat cancer will influence his upcoming decision on whether to return as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.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.Nuggets make offer to forward Kleiza
The Denver Nuggets have made a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Linas Kleiza, who spent the past season in Greece.
Nuggets make qualifying offer to Kleiza (AP)
The Denver Nuggets have made a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Linas Kleiza, who spent the past season in Greece. Nuggets officials didn't release the terms of the offer Monday. The 6-foot-8, 245-pounds Kleiza averaged 8.3 points per game and 3.5 rebounds in 301 games over four seasons with the Nuggets from 2005-09.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl shows up for predraft workouts
With his health steadily improving, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl said Monday he fully expects to be back on the bench next season -- health permitting, of course. Coby Karl expects father George Karl's return to Denver Nuggets bench
Denver Nuggets guard Coby Karl said he thinks his father George Karl will be back on the bench for the start of next season after missing the Nuggets' playoff run as he recovered from an intense six-week regimen of chemotherapy.Kroenkes' goal: Own St. Louis Rams and Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets
Stan Kroenke says he plans to keep ownership of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and NBA's Denver Nuggets in his family if he gains full control of the NFL's St. Louis Rams.Report: Kroenkes may try to keep 3 teams (AP)
Stan Kroenke says he plans to keep ownership of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and NBA's Denver Nuggets in his family if he gains full control of the NFL's St. Louis Rams. The Missouri billionaire owns 40 percent of the Rams and is trying to acquire the rest, but NFL rules prohibit owners from also owning clubs in the NBA, NHL or Major League Baseball.
Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen has surgery on right knee
Nuggets forward Chris Andersen recently underwent surgery to fix a partially torn patella tendon in his right knee.Denver Nuggets coach George Karl getting better
Nuggets coach George Karl has started showing up at work on occasion and getting out more as he slowly recovers from throat cancer and its complications.Report: George Karl expects to coach Denver Nuggets next season
George Karl, who has survived cancer and blood clots this spring, said Thursday he's feeling better and plans to return to the Denver Nuggets as coach next season, the Denver Post reported on Thursday Denver Nuggets coach George Karl still in hospital with complications
Nuggets coach George Karl remains hospitalized with complications from his battle with throat cancer.Denver Nuggets coach George Karl hospitalized again for blood clot
Nuggets coach George Karl has been hospitalized for a blood clot in his leg amid a six-week regimen of chemotherapy and radiation for throat and neck cancer diagnosed in February, his life partner says.Jazz put away Nuggets, get Lakers in Round 2
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. 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...
Jazz F Kirilenko hopes to play by Game 3 (AP)
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko says he hopes to return to the Jazz by Game 3 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kirilenko sat out Utah's first-round win over Denver and missed most of the last month of the regular season with a strained left calf. Kirilenko said Saturday that his calf has been feeling better and Game 2 on Tuesday in Los Angeles is a slight possibility,...
Nuggets hold on to extend series against Jazz
The Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.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...
Nene undergoing tests on injured knee
Nuggets center Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz.
Nene's knee injury might be serious (AP)
Nuggets center Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz. An MRI on Thursday will determine the severity of the injury. The Nuggets called it a sprain after the game but there was deep concern among his teammates and the coaching staff that Nene suffered a serious injury.
Nene suffered sprain knee, not torn ACL
Medical tests have revealed that Nuggets center Nene only hyperextended his left knee and didn't tear his ACL as feared when he went down in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz.
Denver Nuggets center Nene undergiong tests on injured left knee amid concerns of torn ACL
Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over Utah.Denver Nuggets' Nene out after spraining knee vs. Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets forward Nene sprained his left knee in the first half of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Nuggets F Nene out with sprained knee (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Nene sprained his left knee in the first half of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night and the team said he will not return to the game. He will be re-evaluated Thursday. Nene stayed on the court for several minutes after Jazz forward Carlos Boozer banged his left leg into Nene's knee.
2010 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets turn to Chauncey Billups to stop Deron Williams of Utah Jazz
The Denver Nuggets will have Chauncey Billups guard Deron Williams from the start of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Billups to defend Williams in Game 5 (AP)
The Denver Nuggets will have Chauncey Billups guard Deron Williams from the start of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Williams said after shootaround that he considers himself the best point guard in the NBA right now, and he won't get any argument from the Nuggets. Williams has joined Oscar Robertson (1965), Kevin Johnson (1989) and Magic Johnson (1990) as the only players in...
Denver Nuggets say they're done fighting, ready to salvage season
After all the infighting and insults, the Nuggets insist they're back to being buddies and are ready to salvage their season.Jazz hold off Nuggets after squandering lead
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and 13 assists, and the Utah Jazz held off a late charge to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.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.
'Better ambassador:' Denver Nuggets' George Karl talks future amid cancer therapy
Nuggets coach George Karl, out since March as he fights neck and throat cancer, vowed to return to the NBA as a "better ambassador to the game," saying the treatment was harder than he thought it would be.Utah takes big series lead vs. Denver
Boozer leads Jazz to 3-1 series lead over Nuggets.
Millsap's double-double rallies Jazz past Nuggets
Paul Millsap had career-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds, rallying the Utah Jazz from a disastrous start in a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series Friday night.Millsap's 22 and 19 lift Jazz by Nuggets (AP)
Paul Millsap had career-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds, rallying the Utah Jazz from a disastrous start in a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series Friday night. The Jazz lead Denver 2-1 in the series with Game 4 on Sunday in Utah, where the loud and rowdy fans lived up to their reputation Friday and added to the Nuggets' miseries with...
Millsap gives Jazz a boost off the bench
Paul Millsap had 22 points and 19 boards in Utah's Game 3 win over Denver. "We kind of exposed their defense today," he said.
NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin a game-time decision for Game 3 against Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin missed Thursday's practice due to a sore knee and will be a game-time decision for Game 3 of the team's first-round matchup with Utah.Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko hopeful for early return vs. Denver Nuggets
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko says there is a slight chance he could play if Utah's playoff series against the Nuggets goes to six or seven games.Jazz F Kirilenko hoping for early return (AP)
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko says there is a slight chance he could play if Utah's playoff series against Denver goes to six or seven games. Kirilenko said Wednesday that it's unlikely, but he's holding out hope that his strained left calf will be ready for him to play if the series goes the distance.
Jazz C Okur undergoes Achilles' surgery (AP)
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur will begin active rehabilitation in two weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair his ruptured left Achilles' tendon. Okur ruptured the tendon during the Jazz's loss at Denver on Saturday. The injury will force Okur to miss the remainder of the playoffs. Okur just finished his eighth NBA season and sixth with the Jazz.
Deron helps short-handed Jazz tie series (AP)
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs. Williams had 33 points and 14 assists and Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds as the injury-riddled Jazz tied the series at a win each with the series shifting to Salt Lake City for...
Williams dazzles as Jazz get even with Nuggets
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs.Shorthanded Jazz surprise Nuggets
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs.
NBA playoffs: Jazz turn to Fesenko in Game 2
Running out of big bodies, the Utah Jazz are going to start Kyrylo Fesenko at center in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.Jazz to start C Fesenko for injured Okur (AP)
Running out of big bodies, the Utah Jazz are going to start Kyrylo Fesenko at center in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The second-year player out of Ukraine, who averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds this season, replaces center Mehmet Okur. Okur is out for the rest of the playoffs after tearing his left Achilles' tendon in the first half of Utah's...
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...
utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur reinjures Achilles tendon; set to have MRI on Sunday
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur was helped off the court after reinjuring his left Achilles tendon in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.Jazz C Okur reinjures Achilles' (AP)
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur was helped off the court after reinjuring his left Achilles' in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. He will have an MRI on Sunday. Okur was driving to the hoop when he planted on his left foot and tumbled to the floor with eight minutes left in the quarter.
Boozer game-time decision for Jazz (AP)
The Utah Jazz say Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in Saturday's playoff opener at Denver. Boozer has a strained muscle in his rib cage and did not play Wednesday when the Jazz closed out the regular season with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. Coach Jerry Sloan said before practice Friday that the Jazz hoped Boozer would be ready to play in Denver, but his status is still uncertain.
Suns carry momentum into postseason (AP)
If momentum means anything going into the postseason, the Phoenix Suns surely have it. Disregarded at the beginning of the season as a borderline playoff contender at best, the Suns won 14 of their last 16 games, a run punctuated by back-to-back blowout wins at home over Denver and at Utah. The victories earned the Suns the No.
Denver Nuggets get Kenyon Martin back, still without coach George Karl
The Denver Nuggets won't have coach George Karl back for the opening round of the playoffs. They will have the services of another key member of their team who also missed 19 games down the stretch: defensive stalwart Kenyon Martin.Nuggets hope Martin can help vs. Jazz (AP)
The Denver Nuggets won't have coach George Karl back for the opening round of the playoffs. They will have the services of another key member of their team who also missed 19 games down the stretch: defensive stalwart Kenyon Martin. The question is: how much will Martin be able to play when the series against the Utah Jazz begins Saturday night at the Pepsi Center?
Boozer will be game-time decision for Jazz playoff opener
The Utah Jazz say Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in Saturday's playoff opener at Denver.
Carlos Boozer to be game-time decision for Utah Jazz's playoff opener vs. Phoenix Suns
Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in the Jazz's playoff opener at Denver.Nuggets laud acting coach Dantley (AP)
Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien jumped in front of the cameras and reporters at Denver's practice and announced he had somebody he wanted to introduce: acting coach Adrian Dantley. After spelling out his name in mock introduction, Warkentien said Dantley had done "a hell of a job in a (bear) of a situation," for helping the Nuggets clinch their second straight Northwest Division...
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...
Suns torch Nuggets for home court in first round
The Phoenix reserves completed a 123-101 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night that gave the Suns homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.Suns clinch home court for 1st round (AP)
The overachieving Phoenix Suns have home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Suns, considered a borderline playoff contender when the season began, used the dominating power of Amare Stoudemire, the virtuoso playmaking of Steve Nash and an array of long-range shooters to rout the Denver Nuggets 123-101 on Tuesday night.
Suns secure home court in 1st round
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points and Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter while the Phoenix reserves completed a 123-101 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night that gave the Suns homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Report: Denver Nuggets coach George Karl's doctor optimistic coach will return
George Karl's doctor said Monday put the chances of the coach returning for the second round of the NBA playoffs at "two-thirds," according to a report.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.
Coby joins Nuggets amid dad's cancer battle
Coby Karl wants his chance with the Denver Nuggets to be more than a heartwarming tale. The son of Nuggets coach George Karl, who is battling throat and neck cancer, was signed Sunday by Denver.
Denver Nuggets sign coach George Karl's son Coby Karl
The Denver Nuggets have signed Coby Karl, the son of coach George Karl.Mavericks roll, now alone in 2nd in West (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night. The lopsided victory, combined with Denver's loss to San Antonio, moved the Mavericks into sole possession of second place in the Western Conference playoff race. Dallas is one game ahead of Denver with two games remaining for both teams.
Nuggets' quest for No. 2 seed slowed by Spurs
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night.Spurs spoil Martin's return, rip Nuggets (AP)
Tim Duncan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the return of Denver's Kenyon Martin with a 104-85 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson and Manu Ginobili each added 15 points to help the Spurs rebound from a loss the night before against Memphis.
Acting coach Adrian Dantley: Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin will return vs. San Antonio Spurs
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will play against San Antonio after missing 18 games with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.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.
Lakers give Bryant night off vs. Nuggets (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers gave Kobe Bryant the night off against Denver on Thursday, allowing the All-Star guard to rest his legs and aching right index finger. Bryant is averaging 27.1 points a game this season, but has been bothered by the finger. He was a combined 13 of 47 from the floor in his last two games.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant will not play against the Denver Nuggets
Kobe Bryant sits out the Lakers-Nuggets game to rest his ailing legsMavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.
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.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl completes final chemotherapy treatments
Nuggets coach George Karl has finished up his last round of chemotherapy and issued a thank-you to all his well-wishers.Acting head coach Adrian Dantley misses Denver Nuggets practice with kidney stone
The Nuggets, already dealing with the absence of ailing coach George Karl, were faced with another issue when acting head coach Adrian Dantley was forced to miss Tuesday's practice because of a kidney stone.Dantley misses Nuggets practice (AP)
The Denver Nuggets, already dealing with the absence of ailing coach George Karl, were faced with another issue when acting head coach Adrian Dantley was forced to miss Tuesday's practice because of a kidney stone. A group of assistants oversaw the 90-minute workout, the team's last practice before a pivotal back-to-back set that begins Wednesday in Oklahoma City and concludes on Thursday,...
Nuggets sign C Brian Butch for rest of season - Brian Butch (C) Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets signed center Brian Butch out of the D-League on Sunday, inking him for the rest of this season with a non-guaranteed deal for next season.
Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin may return to practice Tuesday
The Denver Nuggets are hoping Kenyon Martin can return to practice after being out for a month with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. Report: Denver Nuggets coach George Karl likely out for first round of playoffs
George Karl won't coach the Denver Nuggets for the remainder of the regular season and "probably not" the first round of the playoffs, his life partner told the Denver Post.Roy, Miller lift Blazers over Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-87 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points each for the Trail Blazers, and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds. Portland rebounded from a loss at Denver on Thursday night for its 10th victory in 12 games.
Sources: Denver Nuggets to add D-League center Brian Butch
The Nuggets have reached an agreement to sign center Brian Butch of the Bakersfield Jam to a contract for the rest of this season and a non-guaranteed deal for next season, according to sources close to the situation.Nuggets coach Karl may miss 1st round (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl may miss the first round of the playoffs as he recovers from cancer treatments. Karl's life partner, Kim Van Deraa, told The Denver Post that Karl won't return in the regular season and probably will also miss the first round of the playoffs. "To count out all the playoffs, that's up to his body," she said.
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.Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen day to day with ankle injury
Denver forward Chris Andersen missed the Nuggets' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left ankle.Nuggets F Andersen out with ankle injury (AP)
Denver forward Chris Andersen missed the Nuggets' game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sprained left ankle. Andersen twisted his ankle midway through the fourth quarter of a 109-92 win over Portland on Thursday night when he came down awkwardly after trying to block a layup.
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.Grizzlies' Gasol, Brewer out for season (AP)
Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and guard Ronnie Brewer will miss the team's final eight games of the season because of injuries. The Grizzlies announced the injuries Friday. The 7-foot-1 (2.16 meter) Gasol missed five games between March 16-24 after partially tearing a neck muscle March 13 against Denver.
April Fool: Former Nuggets ball boy pull prank on Kenyon Martin
On a night when the Denver Nuggets should have been celebrating a much-needed victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, the franchise continued to struggle with off-the-court issues when an April Fools Day joke sparked anything but laughter.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.
Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin wants to return before playoffs
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin said Thursday he wants to test his injured left knee before the end of the regular season to shake off the rust before the playoffs begin.Nuggets F Martin hopes to return soon (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin said Thursday he wants to test his injured left knee before the end of the regular season to shake off the rust before the playoffs begin. Martin has missed 14 straight games with patellar tendinitis. He underwent platelet-rich plasma therapy on the knee in Vail, Colo., on March 8.
Nowitzki's triple-double keeps Mavs as 2 seed
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks maintained the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 109-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.Nowitzki's triple-double powers Mavs (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks maintained the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 109-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Shawn Marion added 21 points and Jason Terry contributed 15 for Dallas, which increased its conference lead over Denver to 1 1-2 games.
Clippers PG Davis to miss 3-game trip (AP)
Point guard Baron Davis will miss the Los Angeles Clippers' upcoming three-game road trip because of back spasms. The team says Davis didn't make the trip that begins with a game in Milwaukee on Tuesday night and continues with games against Toronto and Denver. Davis is averaged 15.2 points and 7.9 assists.
Carter hurts toe but Magic beat Nuggets (AP)
J.J. Redick had 23 points and career highs of eight assists and seven rebounds in place of an injured Vince Carter, helping the Orlando Magic beat the Denver Nuggets 103-97 on Sunday night. Redick was 8-for-15 shooting and played a career-high 46 minutes after Carter sprained his right big toe. The Magic also got a big boost with 19 points from reserve Ryan Anderson for their 13th win in the last 15...
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.
Celtics muscle Nuggets to secure playoff berth
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett had 20 and the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 113-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.Celtics top Nuggets, clinch playoff spot (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett had 20 and the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 113-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Celtics dominated inside and the Nuggets, one day after losing to the Knicks in New York, slipped a half-game behind the Dallas Mavericks and into a third-place tie with Utah in the Western Conference with their third consecutive loss.
Cancer treatment may keep Nuggets coach out until playoffs
The Denver Nuggets might not have coach George Karl back on the sideline until the playoffs begin next month.
Source: Denver Nuggets coach Karl unlikely to return before playoffs
It is unlikely that Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will return to coaching before the playoffs, a source told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan.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.
Bucks surge past Nuggets with Bogut limited
Even with Andrew Bogut ineffective and in foul trouble, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their signature road victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 102-97 on Saturday night.Bucks beat Nuggets despite late night (AP)
The fans sure expected a bleary-eyed, weary-legged Milwaukee Bucks team to show up at the Pepsi Center, where the Denver Nuggets were 30-5. Chauncey Billups swears he knew better, even though he and his Denver teammates were powerless to do anything about it in a 102-97 loss Saturday night to the Bucks, who didn't arrive in their hotel rooms until 3 a.m.
Denver Nuggets' George Karl misses seventh game for cancer treatment
Denver coach George Karl is skipping the Nuggets' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night as he continues cancer treatment.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.Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Thursday's game
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is skipping his team's game against the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night as he continues intensive treatment for neck and throat cancer.Nuggets ride 4th-quarter wave, Smith by Wiz
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.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, Rockets stun 'Melo, Nuggets
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.
Rockets rally to end Rockets' 6 game win streak
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.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 finish strong to top Grizz
The Denver Nuggets' reserves brought the energy, and J.R. Smith led the charge. In what some Nuggets players called their best fourth quarter of the season, Denver outscored Memphis 40-23, rallying to beat the Grizzlies 125-108 Saturday night.
Smith heats up to rally Nuggets to sixth straight
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.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.
Nuggets coach Karl to miss three more road games
George Karl will skip the last three games on the Denver Nuggets' road trip as he adjusts to a feeding tube that was placed into his stomach as part of his cancer treatment.
George Karl to miss final three games of Denver Nuggets' trip
George Karl will skip the last three games on the Denver Nuggets' road trip as he adjusts to a feeding tube that was placed into his stomach as part of his cancer treatment.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.Waiver Wire: Birdman set to take flight?
Chris Andersen is filling the Kenyon Martin void in Denver. Can he help you fill a void in your Fantasy lineup? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and the up-and-down values of both T.J. Ford and Delonte West in his Playing the Waiver Wire.