The Denver Nuggets have signed head coach George Karl to a three-year contract extension.
The Nuggets and Karl had been working on a deal for quite awhile but it was upstaged by the Carmelo Anthony trade.
Karl missed much of last season while undergoing treatment for cancer, and it showed on the court.
He said that he has always wanted to end his coaching career in Denver and the new deal puts him closer to that goal. (more…)
The Denver Nuggets have finally pulled the trigger on a Carmelo Anthony trade, sending the All-Star forward to the New York Knicks in a big deal.
The Nuggets acquired Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, a first round draft pick, two second round picks, future draft considerations and cash to obtain the forward.
They also sent Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman to New York.
While the Nuggets received a boatload in return for Anthony, they can’t be too happy to lose their franchise player. (more…)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is now willing to consider signing an extension with the team.
It’s just the latest surprising twist in a saga that began before the start of the season and has only continued to gain steam.
However, Anthony didn’t say that he didn’t want to be traded, only that he would consider signing an extension if the deadline comes and goes and he hasn’t left town.
The three-year, $65 million offer by the Nuggets might be more than he is able to get paid next offseason depending upon what happens in the new CBA. (more…)
The Los Angeles Lakers are the most recent team to get in contact with the Denver Nuggets about Carmelo Anthony.
The Lakers would likely ship Andrew Bynum and other pieces to Denver to acquire the All-Star forward.
Los Angeles would like to rid themselves of Ron Artest, but it’s unlikely the Nuggets would have any interest.
Anthony would be a tremendous addition for the Lakers and could give the team some much-needed energy. (more…)
Denver Nuggets star forward Carmelo Anthony finally decided to speak out about all of the trade rumors.
Anthony denied receiving a text message from Amare Stoudemire urging him to come join the New York Knicks.
The All-Star did say that he would be willing to set up a meeting with the Nets, something he supposedly wasn’t interested in before and caused the deal to fall apart.
He said he isn’t worried so much about losing money if a trade doesn’t occur, but about trying to win a championship. (more…)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony could be traded any minute, but that’s been the case for a few months now and yet he remains in the Rocky Mountains.
The New Jersey Nets remain the favorite to land him, though the New York Knicks are also interested.
The Nets have the upper hand because they have pieces to trade, whereas the Knicks really don’t.
The Nuggets haven’t yet allowed the Nets to speak with Anthony, which is also holding up the deal. (more…)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has left the team to be with his family after the sudden death of his sister.
Anthony’s sister, Michelle, did of a pre-existing medical condition in Baltimore, which is his home town.
There is no word on when Anthony may rejoin the team, but one would think it might not be until after the holiday.
Head coach George Karl said that the team feels for Anthony and that it shows that there are things more important than basketball. (more…)
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl said that his health will determine his coaching future.
Karl is in the last year of his contract, working with a new front office and recovering from his cancer scare.
He said he would step away from the game if he found the stress was getting to be too much or he had further health setbacks.
However, Karl also said he feels as great as he has in 10 years and is hopeful about his recovery. (more…)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is said to be getting increasingly frustrated over the lack of progress in trade talks.
Anthony has said publicly he has not asked for a trade, but is very much trying to leave town behind closed doors.
He has made it clear to everyone that he wants to be traded to the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets or Chicago Bulls.
The Bulls are essentially out of the conversation after refusing to part with Joakim Noah in a potential deal. (more…)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony denied requesting a trade, saying he has never once asked for one.
Anthony said he is a Nugget for now and that whatever happens, happens, and that he is keeping his options open.
He said he knows a lot of rumors have been flying about, but the trade talk is for him and the team to discuss internally.
The Nuggets most recently have been engaged in four-way trade talks, but sources say that deal will not happen. (more…)
