Archive for September, 2010

Melo Faces the Music, Denies Trade Talks

It was open-mic day at the Pepsi Center on Monday when the Denver Nuggets held their Media Day to mark the official start of the 2010-11 NBA season.

Raptors pursuing Boris, again

Boris Diaw averages 11.3 points and 5.2 rebounds a night for Charlotte. With the Nets ‘ deal for Carmelo Anthony dead, at least for now, the Toronto Raptors are again trying to land Charlotte forward Boris Diaw , one of the key players in the proposed Anthony blockbuster.

Anthony focusing on basketball, not future

Carmelo Anthony said he loves being with the Denver Nuggets and is happy to go through the season with free agency a real possibility next summer.

Carmelo Anthony: I’m happy to play in Denver

Carmelo Anthony said he loves being with the Denver Nuggets and is happy to go through the season with free agency a real possibility next summer.

Inman: Trading Stephen Curry for Carmelo Anthony a bad idea

Eagles may find out hard way, motivation is often all a jilte… No mercy Woods-McIlroy “feud” only shows how manufactured Ryder Cup… War games Hey SEC, the Pac-10 stole your TV slot and it might just… Prime beef Is Yanks-Phils the best World Series to hope for? Goliath vs.

B&C Show Blog & Audio: Time to Celebrate

The Yankees got a win from CC Sabathia last night in Toronto, the - hefty-lefty’s’ 21st win of the season, but more importantly, the victory secured the Bombers a spot in the postseason.A Now it appears they will play out the string and concede the AL East to the Rays, or will they???A Boomer and Craig talk about Girardi’s choices and weigh out the …

Stein: At start of camp, CP3 happy to be Hornet

As he soaked in his last afternoon of summer freedom, watching Saints-Falcons from his buddy Reggie Bush’s Superdome suite, there was only one kind of commotion buzzing in Chris Paul ’s face.

Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: 10 Teams That Need to Sell the Farm to Get Him

No matter how much Carmelo Anthony smiled and said he was focusing on basketball at the Nuggets’ media day, as soon as this coming season is over, Melo will be leaving Denver in his rear view.

Carmelo Anthony Trade Rumors: 10 Best Win-Win Deals As Nets Back Off

While numerous media outlets have reported that New Jersey’s bid to land Carmelo Anthony is dead for now, you know it won’t be the end of the story.

Could a Carmelo Anthony Trade East Derail the Miami Heat’s Championship Run?

There was a strong, persistent rumor this past weekend of a four-team trade in which Denver would send Anthony to the Nets to acquire New Jersey rookie forward Derrick Favors , Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko , and two first-round picks.

New York Knicks GM Donnie Walsh denies tampering with Carmelo Anthony

A report surfaced yesterday that the New York Knicks may have had something to do with the New Jersey Nets deal for Carmelo Anthony coming to a screeching halt .

NBA Free Agents 2011: Carmelo Anthony and 10 Guys To Be Dealt Before Next Summer

Tuning into SportsCenter over the past couple of weeks meant an inundation of news about Carmelo Anthony, the man who will make the next “Decision.” Will he stay a Nugget? Will he neglect to sign an extension with a team when he gets dealt? Will he actually say something that he actually came up with himself? The answer to all three? Not likely.

Jazz notebook: Trade talk doesn’t bother Kirilenko

Jazz notebook: Trade talk doesn’t bother Kirilenko Updated Sep 28, 2010 10:49 PM ET Despite the trade talk swirling around him, Andrei Kirilenko took a business-as-usual approach to Utah Jazz media day.

NBA Rumors: Will Chauncey Billups Be Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers?

For the Denver Nuggets, things were about to go pretty bad. They were about to lose their star player in all-star small forward, Carmelo Anthony.

Cavs’ Anderson Varejao leaves camp after family death

Cleveland forward Anderson Varejao was excused from the first day of the Cavaliers’ training camp following his grandfather’s death in Brazil.