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Nuggets' Barry could miss six weeks with injured shoulder

Dec 29, 2003 3:15 PM EST

DENVER (AP) Denver guard Jon Barry might be sidelined until late February with an injured right shoulder.

Barry, a right-hander shooter, expects to be out about six weeks, or about 25 games, following arthroscopic surgery Tuesday.

``It's disappointing, but it's nice to find out why I've had so many inconsistencies and why I was in pain throughout the year,'' Barry said Sunday. ``I'll take my time and see what happens.''

Barry, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with Denver, scored his 4,000th career point two days before going on the injured list Dec. 22. A magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

``If it was my left shoulder, I could deal with it,'' Barry said. ``Unfortunately, I don't shoot with my left hand.''

Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said he has no immediate plans to sign an additional player while Barry is sidelined. Guard Jeff Trepagnier has replaced Barry on the roster.

Via Associated Press

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Barry needs surgery

Dec 27, 2003 8:20 AM EST

Denver Nuggets guard Jon Barry, who was placed on the injured list Monday will need arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Barry is expected to miss a few weeks.

Nuggets GM Kiki Vandeweghe was surprised by the news but doesn't plan on signing anyone to replace Barry on the active roster.

"It was a little bit of a surprise,'' Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said. "It's a short recovery. We knew something was wrong. The doctors said he's one of the toughest guys they've seen playing with the tear.''

Via Aaron J. Lopez of the Rocky Mountain News

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Anthony still bothered by strained toe

Dec 24, 2003 11:00 PM EST

DENVER (AP) Nuggets rookie Carmelo Anthony could miss Friday's game against the Houston Rockets because a strained toe.

``If it's something that is still bothering him, we're going to hold him out. No question his health is much more important to me right now,'' Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said Wednesday.

Anthony has been bothered by a sprained right toe for a week and a half. He has been in pain the past two games, shooting only 9-for-32.

Marcus Camby is uncertain for Friday's game because of a lower back strain. Nene has a left thumb sprain but should be ready.

Via Associated Press

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Nuggets Dec 2003 Archive

  • Nuggets' Barry placed on injured list

    Associated Press | Dec 23, 2003

    DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets placed guard Jon Barry on the injured list Monday with a strained neck and activated guard Jeff Trepagnier from the injured list.

  • Spurs interested in Barry

    Marc J. Spears of the Denver Post | Dec 21, 2003

    "The Spurs have dangled (Ron) Mercer to Denver and have interest in Nuggets shooting guard Jon Barry.

  • Bowen leaves with cut forehead against Seattle

    Associated Press | Dec 21, 2003

    DENVER (AP) Denver Nuggets forward Ryan Bowen had to leave in the third quarter of Saturday night's game against Seattle after an inadvertent elbow opened a huge gash on his forehead.

  • Bryant flies to the rescue

    Tim Brown of the Los Angeles Times | Dec 20, 2003

    "(Kobe)Bryant made it back from his criminal hearing in Colorado for most of the basketball game Friday night, ducking in between the first and second quarters to a standing ovation from fans that had held their breath since Kareem Rush was introduced with the Laker starters.

  • Which coach has East's hottest team? Stan's the man

    Associated Press | Dec 17, 2003

    There aren't many teams playing better than the Miami Heat.

  • NBA Today

    Associated Press | Dec 13, 2003

    WASHINGTON (AP) Sam Cassell scored 25 points, Kevin Garnett had 23 points and 16 rebounds and Minnesota made 17 of its first 22 shots in a 110-91 victory Friday night over the Washington Wizards.

  • Nuggets on a roll headed into second Bron vs. Melo

    Associated Press | Dec 1, 2003

    DENVER (AP) LeBron James went two picks higher than Carmelo Anthony in the NBA draft, entered the league with more hype and got the better end of the endorsement deals.

  • Camby expects to play on Tuesday

    Adam Thompson of the Denver Post | Dec 1, 2003

    "Nuggets center Marcus Camby said he expects to play Tuesday against Cleveland despite suffering a right groin strain in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.