Nuggets Dec 2006 Archive

• Postponed Suns/Nuggets Game Rescheduled

  Press Release | Dec 26, 2006

  The National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday the rescheduling of the Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets game that was postponed on Wednesday, Dec.

• 76ers Say Goodbye To A.I. And Losing Streak

  Yahoo! | Dec 23, 2006

  The 76ers said goodbye to Allen Iverson and their 12-game losing streak all on the same night.

• Iverson's Excited: "I Felt Like A Newborn"

  AP | Dec 23, 2006

  Allen Iverson looked good in his Nuggets debut, tiptoeing along the baseline, darting through the lane and creating shots for himself and all his teammates.

• Iverson Scores 22 Points In Debut But Nuggets Lose

  Yahoo! | Dec 22, 2006

  Allen Iverson scored 22 points in his Denver debut Friday night, but the Nuggets were defeated by the Kings, 101-96.

• Iverson's First Appearance With Nuggets Still Up In Air

  Houston Chronicle | Dec 22, 2006

  Allen Iverson was on his way to Denver to join the Nuggets for his debut tonight, but a few obstacles stood in his way: airport trouble, snow-covered roads and conditions of the trade involving the four-time scoring champion.

• Andre On The Move Again?

  New York Post | Dec 22, 2006

  Sixers president and GM Billy King will brainstorm with 'consigliore' Larry Brown to reroute Andre Miller to a playoff contender.

• Broken Bone Sidelines Camby

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 22, 2006

  Nuggets center Marcus Camby has a broken bone in the ring finger on his right hand

• Suns Get Into Snowball Fight Waiting To Get Out Of Denver

  AP | Dec 21, 2006

  It took a blizzard to finally stop the Phoenix Suns.

• Will Iverson Reach Denver On Friday?

  Press Release | Dec 21, 2006

  The trade is still contingent on all players reporting and passing physicals.

• McFarlin Will Be Waived By Denver

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 21, 2006

  Rookie Ivan McFarlin was included in Tuesday's Allen Iverson trade.

• Carmelo Won't Appeal

  ESPN | Dec 21, 2006

  "In his words, he's just going to take [the suspension] and keep the focus on keeping himself ready," said agent Bill Duffy.

• Iverson Says He Didn't Demand Deal

  ESPN | Dec 20, 2006

  "I think I'm just put in a situation where I can succeed," said Allen Iverson on Wednesday.

• Tonight's Nuggets-Suns Game Postponed

  Press Release | Dec 20, 2006

  The National Basketball Association game scheduled for Wednesday evening, December 20 between the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center has been postponed due to severe weather conditions in the Denver, Colorado area.

• Iverson "Highly Improbable" For Tonight's Game

  AP | Dec 20, 2006

  With a blizzard blowing through town, the Nuggets don't expect Allen Iverson at Wednesday night's game against Phoenix.

• Airline Pulls Magazine Featuring Carmelo

  CNNSI.com | Dec 20, 2006

  Northwest Airlines has decided to pull the December issue of their in-flight magazine that featured Carmelo Anthony on the cover.

• DerMarr Gives Iverson His Number

  Denver Post | Dec 20, 2006

  DerMarr Johnson has agreed to switch his jersey from the #3 to the #8, in order to accomodate the newly acquired Allen Iverson.

• Knicks' Collins Says He Would Foul Hard Again

  New York Daily News | Dec 20, 2006

  If Mardy Collins had it all to do over again, he wouldn't change a thing.

• J.R. Smith To Appeal Suspension

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 20, 2006

  J.R. Smith was contrite, embarrassed and said he didn't necessarily disagree with the length of the suspension when he spoke on Tuesday.

• Carmelo Considers Appealing Suspension

  AP | Dec 20, 2006

  Carmelo Anthony and new teammate Allen Iverson aren't supposed to play together until Jan.

• Philly Sends Iverson To Denver

  Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 19, 2006

  Allen Iverson and Ivan McFarlin were dealt to Denver for Joe Smith, Andre Miller and two 2007 1st round draft picks. Denver's own pick is believed to be #1 protected.

• Sixers Call For Press Conference

  RealGM | Dec 19, 2006

  The Philadelphia 76ers will have a press conference at 5:30 PM EST on Tuesday evening.

• Francis Says Race Plays Factor In Perception Of Fight

  New York Post | Dec 19, 2006

  Steve Francis believes that race had a factor in the public's perception of Saturday's fight between the Knicks and Nuggets.

• Report: Iverson Traded To Denver

  ESPN | Dec 19, 2006

  According to NBA front-office sources, the Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement in principle with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire Allen Iverson.

• Source: Same Suspects Still After Iverson

  Denver Post | Dec 19, 2006

  A Western Conference executive maintained the Nuggets, Minnesota, Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers were the main teams interested in acquiring Allen Iverson.

• Undermanned Nuggets Hold On Against Wizards

  Yahoo! | Dec 19, 2006

  The Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony early, but could've used him late.

• Karl Calls Isiah A 'Jacka**'

  MyFox Colorado | Dec 18, 2006

  Nuggets coach George Karl says the Knicks instigated Saturday's brawl.

• 'Melo Gets 15 Games

  Press Release | Dec 18, 2006

  The NBA suspended Carmelo Anthony for 15 games, Nate Robinson 10, and J.R. Smith 10 for their roles in Saturday night's brawl at MSG

• League Investigating Isiah

  Philadelphia Daily News | Dec 18, 2006

  The NBA is investigating whether Isiah Thomas ordered a hard foul that touched off a brawl with the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

• Boykins Likely To Be Dealt By Deadline?

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 18, 2006

  Earl Boykins chances of being traded before the February 22nd deadline are "better than 50-50," according to a Western Conference executive that did not want to be revealed.

• Carmelo Issues Formal Apology

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 17, 2006

  Carmelo Anthony released a statement on Sunday regarding his involvement in Saturday's brawl at Madison Square Garden.

• Isiah Warned Carmelo Just Before Brawl?

  New York Post | Dec 17, 2006

  A report on ESPN.

• Nuggets, Wolves Lead A.I. Chase

  St Paul Pioneer Press | Dec 17, 2006

  The Timberwolves are offering guards Mike James, Marko Jaric, Ricky Davis and Trenton Hassell for Allen Iverson

• NBA's Rules Regarding Fights

  Denver Post | Dec 17, 2006

  In light of last night's fight between the Knicks and the Nuggets, the Denver Post has published the NBA rules regarding fights, courtesy of nba.

• 10 Players Ejected From Knicks-Nuggets Game

  RealGM.com | Dec 16, 2006

  In the worst episode of violence since the infamous game in Detroit in 2004, the referees decided to eject every player who was on the court when an incident broke out at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

• Iverson To Remain A Sixer Until Around All-Star Weekend?

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 16, 2006

  It's possible Iverson might not be moved until around the Feb. 18 All-Star Game, according to a recent report

• Source: Iverson To Denver Deal Close

  Fox Colorado | Dec 15, 2006

  NBA league sources say that the Denver Nuggets are close to a deal that would land Allen Iverson.

• Larry Brown Advising Sixers On Iverson Deal

  TNT Telecast | Dec 14, 2006

  TNT's David Aldridge mentioned during tonight's coverage of the Hornets-Spurs game that ex-Sixers head coach Larry Brown is advising the team as they try to move Allen Iverson.

• Nuggets Working On A Three-Way?

  Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 14, 2006

  The proposed trade would send forward Nene to the Trail Blazers, who then would ship center Jamaal Magloire to the Sixers, with Denver getting Allen Iverson.

• Six Teams Still Interested In Iverson?

  New York Times | Dec 13, 2006

  The Sixers, according to two executives with N.B.A. teams, were targeting Troy Murphy and Jason Richardson on Tuesday.

• No Iverson For Denver?

  Dallas Morning News | Dec 10, 2006

  While Denver has been mentioned as a possible destination for Allen Iverson, the Nuggets say they are happy with their team and are not looking to make a change

• Chicago Or Boston Iverson's Top Choices?

  San Antonio Express-News | Dec 9, 2006

  Allen Iverson has told the Sixers he wants to go to Chicago or Boston, according to reports

• DerMarr Not Ready To Leave Denver

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 9, 2006

  Even though DerMarr Johnson has played very few minutes, he is not prepared to ask for a trade.

• Karl Hoping For Three Nugget All-Stars

  Rocky Mountain News | Dec 6, 2006

  The Denver Nuggets haven't had an All-Star since 2001, but that is not stopping Nuggets' head coach George Karl from thinking big.

• Redd And Anthony Named Players Of The Week

  Press Release | Dec 4, 2006

  The Milwaukee Bucks’ Michael Redd and the Denver Nuggets’ Carmelo Anthony today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov.

• Nuggets Hit With Delayed Flight Home

  Denver Post | Dec 3, 2006

  The Nuggets' departure from Minneapolis after their 106-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night was delayed several hours because of a mechanical problem.

• Melo Continues Great Form

  ESPN | Dec 3, 2006

  Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 38 points and J.

• Karl Doesn't Think K-Mart's Career Is Over

  Pioneer Press | Dec 2, 2006

  Some have speculated that Kenyon Martin's career in the NBA may be over, but George Karl remains optimistic.

• Nuggets Send Hodge To D-League

  Press Release | Dec 1, 2006

  The Denver Nuggets have assigned guard Julius Hodge to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Colorado 14ers, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today.