Archive for February, 2008

Nuggets’ Anthony says he’ll return Saturday

“We are excited to have him back and start rolling again”

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony can’t bear the thought of watching yet another game. via SI.com

Carmelo says he’ll play tonight

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Carmelo says he’ll play tonight

Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony can’t bear the thought of watching yet another game. So, even though his sprained left ankle is still a little sore, he vowed to play tonight against the Bobcats.’It’s good enough for me to go out there and be able to do what I can do,’ Anthony said Friday after walking off the practice court carrying his left shoe in his hand. ‘I hate sitting out. I’m happy to be back.’

Anthony, who scored 35 points against the Bobcats on Jan. 14, has missed five straight games since he landed on the foot of Kobe Bryant in a loss to the Lakers on Jan. 21. Read more

Melo misses 5th straight game

“I’m just here to support the team”

Carmelo Anthony missed his fifth consecutive game Wednesday night when the Nuggets faced the Grizzlies. via Denver Post

Camby receives all-star snub

“The biggest omission is Marcus Camby.”

The Nuggets’ veteran center Marcus Camby, who leads the Western Conference in rebounding with a 14.3 average and is the reigning NBA defensive player of the year, was bypassed for a reserve spot on the West … via Denver Post