Recap: Denver vs. Portland
Carmelo Anthony posted 22 points and seven rebounds, as the Denver Nuggets downed the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-102, in preseason action at the University of Colorado. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Archive for October, 2007
Smith finds new life after accident
“It’s not like he can bring his friend back, or whatever the situation may be. But he can kind of use this basketball court and this game as a refuge.”
Nuggets mascot Rocky waits his turn with a reporter as Marcus Camby takes the spotlight during the team’s media day at Pepsi Center. via Denver Post
Nuggets report, October 11
“There’s more benefit to playing a lot of basketball than less benefit”
Blake’s back Don’t boo Blake. Steve Blake hopes that’s how it will be when he returns to Colorado. via Rocky Mountain News
Anthony, Von Wafer each score 17 points, Nuggets beat Clippers 119-107
Carmelo Anthony and Von Wafer each scored 17 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in the first exhibition game for both teams. via North County Times
Recap: Denver vs. LA Clippers
Recap: Denver vs. LA Clippers By Sports Network The Sports Network Carmelo Anthony and Von Wafer both scored 17 points as the Denver Nuggets downed the LA Clippers, 119-107, in the preseason opener for both … via SanLuisObispo.com
Nuggets report, October 9
“Those guys are on a mission. They don’t want no young guys coming in here and getting in the way because those guys have unfinished business to attend to. . . . I just try not to get in their way.”
By Aaron J. Lopez, Rocky Mountain News October 9, 2007 Players have cameos Before Carmelo Anthony arrived in Denver four years ago, Nowhereland used to be a place the Nuggets often found themselves by … via Rocky Mountain News
Limiting Iverson no biggie: Karl
“I wouldn’t have a problem with my minutes getting cut down because that’s the kind of competitor I am”
Nuggets guard Allen Iverson, driving past the Spurs’ Manu Ginobili last season, says he isn’t bothered by the idea of having his minutes limited occasionally to save his energy. via Denver Post
On the NBA | In Denver, Iverson sounds right at home
“Melo could have gone either way, but Melo went with me, and it worked.”
The bitterness is gone - most of it, anyway. But so are the confusion and the uncertainty about whether Allen Iverson would fit in with the Denver Nuggets, more than a thousand miles from where he became a … via Philly.com
Nuggets report, October 6
“I asked him how my (half) brother was doing”
Martin’s big step Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin took his biggest step yet Friday as he recovers from microfracture surgery on his right knee in November. via Rocky Mountain News
Carmelo Anthony Video Mix
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Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin to take comeback from surgery easier this time
“I’m running, jumping, shooting, but no contact stuff”
Kenyon Martin again can’t wait to get back on the court and bang around underneath the basket to test his surgically repaired knee. via The Orlando Sentinel
Tuesday at Nuggets training camp
“There are a lot of big ‘two’ guards in the league and they’re going to try to post them up”
Short people have plenty of reason to live on with the Nuggets. The Nuggets no longer have 5-foot-5 reserve Earl Boykins , but they soon might unveil the NBA’s smallest starting backcourt. via Rocky Mountain News
Nuggets open camp on defensive
“You’re going to see a lot of individual challenge.”
Nuggets guard Allen Iverson poses for a portrait media day at Pepsi Center on Monday. via Denver Post
AI and ‘Melo together from the start this time; Karl focuses on D
“Once my teammates see me doing that, that will give them an opportunity to step up and motivate them to play D, too.”
Defense is the focus in Denver now. Last year, the Nuggets started training camp wanting to run and score like the high-flying Phoenix Suns. via CBS SportsLine