Nuggets Nov 2001 Archive

• Horse Thinks Kentucky Can Win NBA Derby

  | Nov 29, 2001

  Dan "the Horse" Issel thinks Louisville can be successful as an NBA franchise for a relocated Charlotte Hornets team.

• No Paint No Points

  | Nov 29, 2001

  Thursday, November 29, 2001 - The Denver Nuggets' best inside player watched from the bench, and their second best stands just 6-foot-1 and plays point guard.

• Pacers Control Key to Nugs Victory

  | Nov 29, 2001

  DENVER -- Al Harrington said it was the topic of conversation when the game-weary Indiana Pacers convened for breakfast Wednesday.

• Show Me the Money or I'll Show You the Door

  | Nov 29, 2001

  Lately, more and more NBA players are negotiating their contracts without an agent.

• Cuban Denies Malone Trade Rumor

  | Nov 28, 2001

  According to Dwain Price of the Star-Telegram, Mark Cuban has denied there is any validity to a possible Juwan Howard-Karl Malone swap.

• Nick Leads as Rooks Sing

  | Nov 28, 2001

  — After Tuesday's practice, the Denver Nuggets' rookies were forced into signing duty in honor of point guard Nick Van Exel's 30th birthday.

• Nugs Live and Die Outside

  | Nov 27, 2001

  Avery Johnson screamed loud enough for anyone in the arena to hear it.

• NBDL Prospect Bides His Time

  | Nov 27, 2001

  Tuesday, November 27, 2001 - The lanky, goateed former member of the fledgling Fayetteville Patriots still is a mystery to the Denver Nuggets.

• Knicks Inquire About LaFrentz

  | Nov 27, 2001

  Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports that Marcus Camby's return is not stopping Scott Layden from trying to upgrade the Knicks front line.

• Lax Lakers Still Win

  | Nov 26, 2001

  LOS ANGELES -- They can stomp teams when their best player can't score.

• Fisher Returns to Finish Off Nuggets

  | Nov 26, 2001

  LOS ANGELES — After not playing for five months, it took Derek Fisher less than a minute to get back into the swing of things.

• Tariq Should Be Stronger

  | Nov 26, 2001

  Monday, November 26, 2001 - LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets swingman Tariq Abdul-Wahad could be out as much as a month after knee surgery, but coach Dan Issel is optimistic he will come back stronger.

• Nuggets Had Lakers -- Almost

  | Nov 26, 2001

  Monday, November 26, 2001 - LOS ANGELES - The Denver Nuggets had the back-to-back NBA champions on the ropes Sunday night, but couldn't land the knockout blow.

• Drexler Wants Whitsitt's Job

  | Nov 26, 2001

  Back in Portland?

• Lakers are Tough Test

  | Nov 25, 2001

  Sunday, November 25, 2001 - LOS ANGELES - The back-to-back NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers own an NBA-best 11 wins and one loss.

• J.R. Rider: Gone, but not Forgotten

  | Nov 25, 2001

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• Rider saves energy for more idle threats

  | Nov 24, 2001

  A Denver basketball writer thought he had been inducted into an exclusive club last week when Isaiah Rider, freshly cut by the Nuggets, gave him the Mike Tyson stare and ominously hinted that their paths would cross again.

• Nick Silent as Nugs Lose

  | Nov 24, 2001

  PORTLAND, Ore.

• Effort Impresses Issel, Refs Don't

  | Nov 24, 2001

  Saturday, November 24, 2001 - PORTLAND - Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel stuck with his tradition of not commenting on the referees.

• Invisible Cal Returns

  | Nov 23, 2001

  Calbert Cheaney is all but invisible.

• Tariq Calls It Minor Surgery

  | Nov 23, 2001

  Friday, November 23, 2001 - PORTLAND, Ore.

• J. R. Rider -- a class act right up to the end

  | Nov 22, 2001

  The LA Daily News reports that Isaiah Rider left Denver with one of his signature moves -- the veiled threat.

• Abdul-Wahad Has Knee Surgery

  | Nov 22, 2001

  The Denver Nuggets best defensive stopper, Tariq Abdul-Wahad wil be out indefinitely with a knee problem that will require surgery.

• Nuggets Shoot Blanks

  | Nov 22, 2001

  Thursday, November 22, 2001 - When asked if he could remember the last time in his career - as a coach or player - that his team scored so few points, Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel jokingly responded that it was in the seventh grade, when his team scored 52.

• Rider Rides Off in Navigator With a Curse

  | Nov 21, 2001

  Isaiah Rider pulled up to the Pepsi Center at 10:43 a.

• Rider Experiment Over

  | Nov 21, 2001

  The J.

• See See Rider Go

  | Nov 21, 2001

  Wednesday, November 21, 2001 - It was just Monday morning when swingman Isaiah "J.

• Ride Over: JR Waived by Denver

  | Nov 20, 2001

  Rider's time runs out in Denver

• Kidd's Secret Agent Role Silenced

  | Nov 20, 2001

  The Denver Post is reporting that Jason Kidd has been told by Nets President Rod Thorn to button his lip around Antonio McDyess and other players under contract.

• Nuggets are Baffled but Happy

  | Nov 20, 2001

  The Denver Nuggets are baffled.

• Nuggets Keep Momentum

  | Nov 20, 2001

  With Monday night's 99-96 overtime victory over New Jersey at the Pepsi Center, the Nuggets are the kings of Denver's major pro sports teams — at least for a day.

• Nuggets Just Keep on Working

  | Nov 20, 2001

  Tuesday, November 20, 2001 - Expectations were low for the Denver Nuggets before this season started.

• How the ball bounced: Nuggets, Magic head different directions

  | Nov 20, 2001

  It started with pingpong balls.

• Voshon Finds Bench Painful

  | Nov 19, 2001

  SEATTLE -- Denver Nuggets guard Voshon Lenard has not demanded to be traded.

• Tonight's Preview

  | Nov 19, 2001

  TONIGHT: The Denver Nuggets (5-5) host the New Jersey Nets (7-2) in a 7:10 game at the Pepsi Center.

• Kidd Vs. Van Exel Tonight

  | Nov 19, 2001

  Monday, November 19, 2001 - The best passing point guard in the NBA matches up tonight against the league's best scoring point guard.

• New Improved Nets

  | Nov 19, 2001

  Monday, November 19, 2001 - The New Jersey Nets have taken a back seat to the neighboring New York Knicks during most of their NBA existence.

• Notes: Bruised knee frustrates Baker on bench

  | Nov 18, 2001

  PLAYER OF THE GAME: Nick Van Exel didn't let an anemic start stop him a scintillating scoring night.

• Van Exel's 38 pushes Nuggets by Sonics

  | Nov 18, 2001

  Olumide Oyedeji better take careful steps during Seattle's next practice.

• Nuggets Break Seattle Curse

  | Nov 18, 2001

  SEATTLE -- Bill Clinton had just moved into the White House the last time the Denver Nuggets won a regular-season game here.

• Rider's Ankle Injury Minor

  | Nov 18, 2001

  Sunday, November 18, 2001 - SEATTLE - Denver Nuggets swingman Isaiah Rider missed Saturday night's game against Seattle because of sprained right ankle, but likely will return Monday night against visiting New Jersey.

• Nick Rains Down on Seattle

  | Nov 18, 2001

  Sunday, November 18, 2001 - SEATTLE - After years of futility on the road, especially in this city, the Denver Nuggets are showing the makings of having a decent team away from Colorado.

• Long Drought in Rainy City

  | Nov 17, 2001

  Dan Issel thought he was joking.

• Magic Make It Look Too Easy

  | Nov 16, 2001

  Nick Van Exel could not beat the Orlando Magic with his jumper Thursday night.

• Duh Defense in Denver

  | Nov 16, 2001

  What is it about Denver these days? First Raef LaFrentz then Isaiah Rider now Nick Van Exel take after their coach.

• Nick Won't Get Votes

  | Nov 16, 2001

  Friday, November 16, 2001 - Nick Van Exel is making a good case to be a 2002 NBA all-star.

• When Bowen is High Scorer, Look Out

  | Nov 16, 2001

  used a defensive trick to get past the Denver Nuggets yet again.

• Magic melt Nuggets

  | Nov 16, 2001

  Tracy McGrady had this look, like that of a child up to mischief, and Nick Van Exel couldn't take it anymore.

• Tariq Gets the Tough Ones

  | Nov 15, 2001

  Two summers ago, the Denver Nuggets were doing everything they could to gift-wrap Tariq Abdul-Wahad.

• Magic scouting report

  | Nov 15, 2001

  RECORDS: Magic 3-5, Nuggets 4-4.

• Pay Cut Comes as Shock

  | Nov 14, 2001

  The Rocky Mountain News reports this hilarious little dialogue in regard to the upcoming 10% deductions to all NBA players salaries: George McCloud: "Don't run up too many Christmas bills this year.

• The Horse Sues for Horse Money

  | Nov 14, 2001

  Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel is one of seven partners who are threatening to sue promoter Barry Fey in connection with about $17,000 in purse money won by a racehorse the group owns together.

• Mercer's Smirk Fades in Fourth

  | Nov 14, 2001

  DENVER — Ron Mercer made a point of smirking after just about every shot he made Tuesday night against his old team at the Pepsi Center.

• Nick Saves Nugs From Humiliation

  | Nov 14, 2001

  Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - The Denver Nuggets faced their fears of playing to the level of their competition during Tuesday's 101-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center.

• Issel Has Memory Lapse

  | Nov 14, 2001

  Dan Has Brain Cramp

• In the Time of Nick

  | Nov 13, 2001

  Play now, pay later.

• Nick's Exel-ent Start

  | Nov 13, 2001

  DENVER — What's gotten into the water at Nick Van Exel's house? The Denver Nuggets point guard has put up good numbers throughout his eight-plus NBA seasons, but his production in the first seven games of the 2001-02 campaign is enough to make you wonder what's making him tick these days.

• Nuggets Pass on Cisse

  | Nov 13, 2001

  Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - Like the Chicago Bulls with Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry, the Denver Nuggets went the young route by drafting a high school player this year, but it appears unlikely Ousmane Cisse will wear their uniform.

• Carter UnMike-like

  | Nov 12, 2001

  every town, he is Michael Jordan.

• Well-rounded Production From Nugs

  | Nov 12, 2001

  DENVER — If fans were looking for a competitive game Sunday night at the Pepsi Center, they got it.

• Posey Still Starts

  | Nov 12, 2001

  Monday, November 12, 2001 - Although swingman Isaiah "J.

• Hakeem Has New Start

  | Nov 11, 2001

  It's still hard to visualize Hakeem Olajuwon in a different uniform.

• The Return of Keon

  | Nov 11, 2001

  Sunday, November 11, 2001 - Remember when the Denver Nuggets traded Bobby Jones and Ralph Simpson to Philadelphia for George McGinnis in 1978? How about Jalen Rose, Reggie Williams and the No.

• Carter Vs. Nick

  | Nov 11, 2001

  Sunday, November 11, 2001 - Vincanity returns to Denver for his lone visit this season.

• Rogers: AJ has found new students in underachieving Denver

  | Nov 11, 2001

  The Nuggets have found their man.

• Nuggets' circus act at it again

  | Nov 11, 2001

  The jersey reads "Nuggets" across the chest, but apparently that is only because "knuckleheads" would have been too snug a fit.

• Isaiah On the Couch

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a long read about the NBA's reigning enigma, Isaiah Rider.

• Van Exel Says Fines Won't Stop Him

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Stu Jackson got into Nick Van Exel's wallet again Friday.

• Issel Calls Rider "Awesome"

  | Nov 10, 2001

  One day he is willing to accept any role.

• Rider Lights His Own Fuse

  | Nov 10, 2001

  DENVER — Maybe the change in the starting lineup ignited the Denver Nuggets.

• Rider Finally Backs Up His Mouth

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Saturday, November 10, 2001 - Now that Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel has seen what Isaiah Rider can do as a starter, Issel is considering lot of possibilities.

• Rockets summary

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Rebound machine Center Kevin Willis not only leads the Rockets in rebounding, he leads the NBA in rebounding efficiency.

• Nuggets handle Rockets 108-81

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Suddenly, Steve Francis was on roller skates.

• Nick Nicked for Twenty Large

  | Nov 10, 2001

  Nick Van Exel seems intent on trying to stare down the NBA and its referees.

• Rider Confirms Waiver Rumor, Nick Keeps Yapping

  | Nov 9, 2001

  RealGM is correct, says Rider

• Battle of the Backups

  | Nov 9, 2001

• Nuggets Lose Ugly

  | Nov 9, 2001

  Friday, November 09, 2001 - DALLAS - Long after the buzzer sounded, Isaiah Rider stood alone in the visiting locker room feeling good about his breakthrough team-high 19-point performance, but far from great.

• Najera energizes Mavs in victory

  | Nov 9, 2001

  It was Najera to the rescue.

• Reaction to Rider's Comments

  | Nov 8, 2001

  Tariq Abdul-Wahad and James Posey don't seem to be too upset with Isaiah Rider's comments about their lack of production.

• Nug Notations

  | Nov 8, 2001

  TONIGHT: The Denver Nuggets (1-3) face the Dallas Mavericks (4-1) in a 6:40 game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

• Dice Would Love to Get Rolling

  | Nov 8, 2001

  Thursday, November 08, 2001 - DALLAS - Two nights ago in Houston, Antonio McDyess sat in front of an empty locker without a name tag above it at the Compaq Center, wishing he could help his team.

• GameDay

  | Nov 8, 2001

  Nuggets at Mavericks 7:30 p.

• Subplots Abound, Nugs Lose

  | Nov 7, 2001

  HOUSTON -- With the Denver Nuggets, the subplots tend to be more interesting than the basketball.

• Stevie Wonder Says Refs Are Blind

  | Nov 7, 2001

  HOUSTON — Steve Francis got tired of complaining and decided to do his talking a different way.

• Raef Scores But Defense Is Problem

  | Nov 7, 2001

  Wednesday, November 07, 2001 - HOUSTON - The Denver Nuggets got more scoring from Nick Van Exel, a breakout game from Raef LaFrentz and other needed scoring Tuesday night.

• Rider On the Bubble, Not the Wire -- Yet

  | Nov 7, 2001

  Yesterday, RealGM reported that Isaiah Rider was going to be waived by the Denver Nuggets.

• Drexler's Career on New Path

  | Nov 7, 2001

  Clyde Drexler racked up his share of triple doubles during an NBA career that lasted 15 years and ultimately will lead him to the Hall of Fame.

• Hou-Den Clutch Recap

  | Nov 7, 2001

  The Rockets sure like to make games interesting this season.

• Willis to Put Issel Aside

  | Nov 6, 2001

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Kevin Willis is still angry with Dan Issel for failing to come through on a promised contract extension -- something Issel denies.

• Issel Fined, Voshon Up for Attempted Bambicide

  | Nov 6, 2001

  The Rocky Mountain News reports that Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel will be getting a fat $7500 bill for his antics with officials Saturday night.

• Old Habits Die Hard

  | Nov 6, 2001

  Several patterns are likely to continue today in Houston for the Denver Nuggets organization.

• Hefty Fine for Issel But No Suspension

  | Nov 6, 2001

  Dan Issel will pay a hefty price for his ranting at the officials during Saturday night's NBA game, but he avoided a suspension.

• Shawnelle Could Have Been a Rocket

  | Nov 6, 2001

  Tuesday, November 07, 2000 - HOUSTON - Shawnelle Scott easily could have been wearing the home team's uniform during tonight's NBA game at the Compaq Center.

• The Return of TRex

  | Nov 6, 2001

  Tuesday, November 07, 2000 - Former Nugget Willis became disgruntled when he did not receive a contract extension he says he was promised and was traded Oct.

• Source: Nuggets Waive Rider

  | Nov 5, 2001

  3 games and out... for good?

• Is Issel Out of Control?

  | Nov 5, 2001

  Yikes.

• Mile High Mutineers: The Sequel

  | Nov 5, 2001

  Oh, oh.

• Rider Says He'll Score

  | Nov 5, 2001

  DENVER — J.

• Van Exel Can't Do It Alone

  | Nov 5, 2001

  Monday, November 05, 2001 - The NBA's leading scorer isn't confident he will be in that position much longer.

• Issel Explodes

  | Nov 4, 2001

  The Denver Nuggets are back.

• Nugs Implode Against Kings

  | Nov 4, 2001

  DENVER — The season is only three games old, and already the Denver Nuggets are in self-destruct mode.

• Nick Needs Help

  | Nov 4, 2001

  Sunday, November 04, 2001 - Nick Van Exel is still scoring at will.

• Starless Nights

  | Nov 4, 2001

  Sunday, November 04, 2001 - The battle of the NBA all-star power forwards was postponed Saturday night because the Denver Nuggets' Antonio McDyess and the Sacramento Kings' Chris Webber were injured.

• Omar Ponders Next Moves

  | Nov 4, 2001

  Sunday, November 04, 2001 - It has been said that life is about choices: the ones you make and ones you don't make.

• Rado's a No-go

  | Nov 4, 2001

  Sunday, November 04, 2001 - Aleksandar Radojevic might have seen his last days in an NBA uniform.

• Raef/Issel Feud Surfaces

  | Nov 3, 2001

  Riding the pine chafes Raef

• Dying Down the Stretch

  | Nov 3, 2001

  DENVER — The results haven't been bad, considering the circumstances and the fact that these are the Denver Nuggets.

• Nick Binges But Nugs Lose

  | Nov 2, 2001

  Perhaps the ugly spill Rocky the mascot endured at the end of the first quarter was a harbinger.

• Van Exelbition Not Enough

  | Nov 2, 2001

  DENVER — On a night when the Denver Nuggets hosted a get-together for some of the greatest players in franchise history, Nick Van Exel put on a show that would have been the envy of any of them in their heyday.

• Dice Not Selected Yet

  | Nov 2, 2001

  Friday, November 02, 2001 - Three Olympic gold medalists were among the seven players selected Thursday to play on the 12-member U.

• Nick Sick Over Calls

  | Nov 2, 2001

  The Denver Post reports that Nick Van Exel has a problem.

• Fabulous Nick Not Enough

  | Nov 2, 2001

• Nuggets Half Good Half Bad

  | Nov 2, 2001

  woody paige Both sides too evident in hard loss By Woody Paige Denver Post Sports Columnist Friday, November 02, 2001 - For much of the home-opening half Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets resembled their 1987-88 forerunners - the last Nuggets team to open the season with two victories.

• Tariq Considered a Team Guy

  | Nov 1, 2001

  George McCloud has been frustrated in the past by his Denver Nuggets teammates.

• Nick Says Suns Showed No Respect

  | Nov 1, 2001

  Denver Nuggets point guard Nick Van Exel might have been better off just walking away with a win and a smile after his team's season-opening victory Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.

• Williams Knows Bucks

  | Nov 1, 2001

  DENVER — Scott Williams has barely figured out whether he's coming or going the last week and a half, and tonight's game probably won't help clarify matters much.

• Allen Is Bucks Hope

  | Nov 1, 2001

  Thursday, November 01, 2001 - Milwaukee Bucks all-star guard Ray Allen is his own key to finding happiness at the end of the 2001-02 NBA season.

• Bucks and Nugs Preview

  | Nov 1, 2001

  Thursday, November 01, 2001 - The Bucks are hoping Mason, who signed as a free agent after averaging 16.