Carmelo Anthony News

The Sonics entered this season knowing full well they wouldn’t compete for a Western Conference playoff spot, and trading Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis ensured that wouldn’t happen. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“He’s a quality player (from) a championship team. You’ve always got to be interested in guys like that.”

Originally published 12:22 p.m., February 22, 2008 Updated 12:28 p.m., February 22, 2008 Nuggets coach George Karl isn’t so certain the Kings truly wanted to trade Ron Artest . via Rocky Mountain News

Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton had 20 points each to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Denver Nuggets 98-93 on Monday night. via Modesto Bee

Michael Redd scored a season-high 42 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 115-109 win over the Denver Nuggets at the Bradley Center. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“It was fun - we won a lot of games, we made it to the finals. I just wasn’t able to be myself. I think here they understand what I do - that’s moving without the ball, slashing, penetrating, making plays.”

Ben Gordon scored 37 points, and the revamped Chicago Bulls delivered one of their best offensive efforts in years, overcoming a surge by Denver to beat the Nuggets 135-121 Friday night. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Submitted by dzhdiv on Fri, 2008-02-15 11:00. :: West Chatham “I know it’s been a tough year,’ wow gold said, as he thanked fans for helping vote him onto the Eastern Conference All-Star team. via SavannahNow

“I don’t look at it as we beat the best team in the league, a win is a win”

Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Allen Iverson added 28 and the Denver Nuggets spoiled the return of Kevin Garnett, holding on for a 124-118 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. via Peninsula Clarion

“I look at myself as bringing the energy.”

Hedo Turkoglu averages more points per game than the MVP front-runner. So does Andre Iguodala. via Denver Post

“And if your bigs aren’t playing well, then you might not be getting the guard play that you need.”

As the Knicks reunited Monday after the All-Star break, Isiah .Thomas told his players he doesn’t plan to make any changes before Thursday’s trade deadline. via Norwalk Advocate

Another big move in the West? Nuggets could make their splash by acquiring Artest Posted: Monday February 18, 2008 11:39AM; Updated: Monday February 18, 2008 12:19PM Ron Artest could be just the piece that the … via SI.com

“He’s our godfather. It don’t feel right without having him here.”

For the first time since announcing his arrival in the NBA as a rookie by tearing down two backboards, Shaquille O’Neal - who recently dubbed himself ‘The Big Cactus’ after being traded from the Heat to the … via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Probably the only thing I fear for is my family and friends, people I care about”

Even Allen Iverson, one of the quickest players in the NBAs storied history, cant outrun the clock forever. via Philly.com

“The only difference is me being on the West”

Chauncey Billups earned All-Star status his way. Walton seeks more Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Bill Walton admires the Nuggets’ talent, but not where they are in the standings. via Rocky Mountain News

“I thought we were way ahead of our time. We had come in from the ABA, and we jostled a lot of feathers.”

Nuggets guard Fat Lever, right, of the West team blocks the path of Michael Jordan at an All-Star Game in Chicago. via Rocky Mountain News

“I was just a fan for the simple fact that nobody ever had faith in him with his game”

Carmelo Anthony, giving a postgame interview last week, said he hoped to play alongside Iverson because “I always wanted to play with somebody who I can really relate to, on the court and off the court.” … via Rocky Mountain News