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• Nuggets beat Anthony, Knicks in 2 overtimes

  January 21, 2012 11:02 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Danilo Gallinari outplayed Carmelo Anthony in the first meeting since they were swapped in a blockbuster trade, scoring a career-high 37 points as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the New York Knicks 119-114 in double-overtime on Saturday night. Al Harrington, another former Knicks forward, scored 22 of... more »

• Players, owners arrive for crucial NBA meetings

  September 30, 2011 1:32 PM

  NEW YORK - LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and other NBA players have arrived for meetings with owners that could determine if the season starts on time. The sides will meet Friday and are prepared to talk through the weekend. Commissioner David Stern has said there must be... more »

• Carmelo and Chauncey make NY debut

  February 24, 2011 2:19 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting a pair of clutch buckets down the stretch as the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 on Wednesday night in his Knicks debut. Anthony made only 10 of 25 shots but was at his best... more »

• Depleted Nuggets roll past Grizzlies 120-107

  February 22, 2011 11:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - For one night, the Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups or any of their new acquisitions. J.R. Smith's 26 points helped short-handed Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107 on Tuesday, hours after the Nuggets finalized a blockbuster deal that sent Anthony and Billups to the... more »

• AP source: Knicks, Nuggets agree on Anthony deal

  February 21, 2011 11:01 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - A person with knowledge of the deal says the Knicks and Denver Nuggets have agreed on a trade that will send Carmelo Anthony to New York. The person provided no other details of who was in the deal, which was first reported Monday by the Denver... more »

• Anthony excused from Nuggets practice

  February 21, 2011 9:41 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony was excused from the Denver Nuggets' practice Monday night. Instead of taping up his ankles, the All-Star forward was in Burbank, Calif., taping a segment on "Conan." Anthony, the subject of intense speculation as Thursday's trade deadline approaches, stayed behind in Los Angeles following the... more »

• Knicks' D'Antoni says he's 'ready for anything'

  February 21, 2011 7:33 PM

  GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) - New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says he's "ready for anything" as the NBA trade deadline nears and the Carmelo Anthony trade scenarios keep swirling. D'Antoni said Monday: "I think everybody is waiting the next three days to see what happens, see the cosmetics, see if... more »

• Knicks say they're on same page in Melo pursuit

  February 20, 2011 10:23 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - The New York Knicks insist they are on the same page in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony, and Isiah Thomas isn't involved in it. Without mentioning either of those people by name, the Knicks released a statement Sunday attempting to shoot down reports that their negotiations... more »

• Despite ESPN reports Nets claim no interest in Carmelo

  February 18, 2011 12:17 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has not changed his mind about the franchise's pursuit of Carmelo Anthony. The Russian told team executives last month to end drawn-out trade talks for the Denver Nuggets All-Star forward and nothing has changed with the NBA trading deadline a... more »

• Nuggets head into All-Star break on a good note

  February 17, 2011 2:15 AM

  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Milwaukee Bucks 94-87 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Anthony shook off a sore right shoulder after being hit in Monday night's loss... more »

• Rockets beat Nuggets for second time in less than a week

  February 15, 2011 2:37 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Courtney Lee scored 22 points, Shane Battier added 17 and the Houston Rockets shot well from 3-point range and controlled Carmelo Anthony in a 121-102 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Aaron Brooks had 18 points off the bench and Luis Scola added 10 points... more »

• Warriors edge short-handed Nuggets

  February 10, 2011 3:36 AM

  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Monta Ellis scored 37 points, Dorell Wright had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 116-114 on Wednesday night. David Lee had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Wright added eight assists and the Warriors closed out their longest... more »

• Carmelo scores 50 but Nuggets still lose

  February 8, 2011 1:25 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Kevin Martin scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets took advantage of Nene's absence and Chauncey Billups' early exit to beat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 Monday night despite Carmelo Anthony's 50-point effort that tied his career high. Martin, who had just eight points in his previous trip... more »

• Anthony, Smith lead Nuggets over Timberwolves

  February 5, 2011 11:07 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and J.R. Smith scored 10 of his 14 points in the final seven minutes to help the Denver Nuggets to a 113-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 21 points and 13 assists for his first double-double... more »

• Slumping Jazz beat Nuggets at Pepsi Center

  February 5, 2011 1:38 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Deron Williams' return to the lineup helped the Utah Jazz snap out of their funk with a 113-106 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. The Jazz had lost eight of 10 and had been without Williams for the last four games after he strained a... more »

• Nuggets end road trip with loss in Jersey

  February 1, 2011 2:22 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Brook Lopez scored 27 points and Devin Harris had a career-high 18 assists as the Nets gave Carmelo Anthony an indication why he might want to play for New Jersey with a 115-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The game was the first... more »

• Nuggets set for 'Melo circus in New Jersey

  January 30, 2011 6:52 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Carmelo Anthony is heading to New Jersey - with the Denver Nuggets. Anthony and the Nuggets make a visit Monday to New Jersey for the first time since Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov ended the drawn-out trade talks with Denver. Coach George Karl says he doesn't know how... more »

• Melo, Nuggets pound Cavs 117-103

  January 28, 2011 10:12 PM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo added 23 and the Denver Nuggets avoided any embarrassment by beating Cleveland 117-103 on Friday night, handing the pathetic Cavaliers their team record-tying 19th straight loss. Still winless in 2011, the Cavs have also dropped 29 of 30 and are... more »

• Melo is named All-Star starter

  January 28, 2011 2:53 AM

  Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has been voted a starter for the Western Conference All-Stars in the upcoming NBA All-Star game. This will be Carmelo's fourth All-Star game and third as a starter. Anthony is still the subject of numerous trade rumors. The Nuggets are expected to trade him... more »

• Nuggets begin 5-game road trip with win in Washington

  January 26, 2011 2:15 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Nene and Al Harrington each scored 21 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 120-109 on Tuesday night. It was the sixth win in the last eight games for Denver, which began a five-game road trip with a strong performance that... more »

• Anthony leads Nuggets past Pacers, 121-107

  January 23, 2011 10:30 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Anthony had been subjected to jeers by the home crowd as trade talk intensified last week, but... more »

• Anthony misses shootaround for personal reasons

  January 21, 2011 8:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony missed the Denver Nuggets' shootaround Friday morning because of what coach George Karl called a personal matter. Asked if Anthony would play Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Karl initially said, "I hope so." When pressed if there was a possibility the All-Star forward... more »

• Carmelo leads Nuggets past Thunder

  January 20, 2011 1:56 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony's 35 points helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 Wednesday night, hours after New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov announced he would no longer pursue the All-Star forward in a mega-deal that had been the buzz of the NBA for weeks. Chauncey... more »

• Nets call off Carmelo trade talks

  January 20, 2011 1:14 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told the team to end discussions on the Carmelo Anthony deal. In a news conference before Wednesday night's game against Utah, Prokhorov said he decided on Tuesday to stop pursuit of the Nuggets all-star forward, unhappy with how things... more »

• Nuggets still talking to Nets about Melo trade

  January 19, 2011 1:12 AM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A person with knowledge of the proposed Carmelo Anthony trade says the holdup is over the framework of the deal, not the All-Star forward's willingness to commit to New Jersey. Though they appeared close to a deal 11 days ago, the teams are still negotiating what... more »

• Nets coach knows nothing about meeting with Carmelo

  January 18, 2011 3:41 AM

  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson says he hasn't been told of any potential meeting with trade target Carmelo Anthony but wants to be a part of it if one does happen. Reports surfaced Sunday that the Denver Nuggets gave the Nets permission to talk with... more »

• Parker's 30 pushes Spurs over 'Melo, Nuggets

  January 16, 2011 11:50 PM

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tony Parker scored 30 points for San Antonio, Carmelo Anthony labored through a rough game as rumors of an imminent trade slightly cooled, and the Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 110-97 on Sunday night. Anthony may have more games in a Nuggets uniform yet. Coach George... more »

• Red-hot Nuggets may be in for a change

  January 15, 2011 1:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Denver Nuggets are rolling after two straight routs, finally clicking on the court the way that Nuggets coach George Karl has always envisioned. And now his team just might be on the verge of being dismantled. No matter how well the Nuggets are performing, how much... more »

• Nuggets blow out Heat team missing LeBron

  January 14, 2011 2:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night. Nene contributed 17 points and Chauncey Billups had 13 assists as the Nuggets routed a second straight... more »

• Nuggets snap losing streak and blow out Suns

  January 12, 2011 2:15 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 31 points and Carmelo Anthony followed up one of his worst shooting performances with a 28-point effort, helping the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 132-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Anthony, the subject of trade talks... more »

• Hornets hand Nuggets another loss, 96-87

  January 9, 2011 11:38 PM

  DENVER (AP) - If this was Carmelo Anthony's farewell, he sure didn't go out on a high note. Anthony scored just eight points in the Denver Nuggets' 96-87 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night, putting a sour finish on a day filled with speculation that the superstar's... more »

• AP Source: Nets 'advancing' on Anthony deal

  January 9, 2011 10:08 PM

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Nets are closing in on a deal to bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey. Talks on a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons are "advancing," a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday. The trade would reunite... more »

• Billups not paying any attention to Anthony rumors

  January 8, 2011 5:05 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Chauncey Billups has grown so immune to the constantly swirling trade rumors involving Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony that he simply tunes out the chatter. Even when his own name surfaces. The Denver native and Nuggets point guard has been mentioned in the most recent trade rumors... more »

• Clippers end Nuggets winning streak

  January 6, 2011 3:45 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eric Gordon scored 28 points, including four 3-pointers, to help the Los Angeles Clippers snap the Denver Nuggets' four-game winning streak with a 106-93 victory Wednesday night. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 18 rebounds to tie a franchise record with his 22nd consecutive double-double, while... more »

• Nuggets win fourth straight!

  January 4, 2011 1:45 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 Monday night for their fourth consecutive win. Anthony had 11 rebounds and made 13 of 14 free throws to help the Nuggets fend off the... more »

• Nuggets beat Kings 104-86 even with Anthony rusty

  January 1, 2011 11:33 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony was rusty in his return to the Denver lineup after a two-week absence following the death of his sister, and his teammates picked up the slack in the Nuggets' 104-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Anthony missed 15 of his first 18... more »

• Carmelo returns to Nuggets

  January 1, 2011 1:24 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Nuggets star forward Carmelo Anthony rejoined the Denver Nuggets for practice Friday, his first work with the team since the death of his sister. Anthony missed five games and is expected to play Saturday when the Nuggets host the Sacramento Kings. He says it feels good to... more »

• Carmelo Anthony game-time decision vs Portland

  December 28, 2010 7:50 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Nuggets coach George Karl is uncertain whether Carmelo Anthony will play Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers following the funeral for his sister. The All-Star forward wasn't at the morning practice. Anthony has missed three games after Michelle Anthony died last week of a pre-existing medical... more »

• Anthony misses 2nd game after sister's death

  December 25, 2010 8:02 PM

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony missed his second straight game Saturday night after leaving the team to be with his family following the death of his sister. Denver coach George Karl said before the Nuggets' Christmas Day game at Oklahoma City that he had no update... more »

• Anthony misses game because of sister's death

  December 23, 2010 1:36 AM

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony has left to be with his family after the death of his sister, and is expected to return after Christmas. The team said Wednesday night that Anthony's sister, Michelle Anthony, died of a pre-existing medical condition Tuesday in Baltimore. She had... more »

• Persistent Nuggets continue to play well

  December 22, 2010 1:19 AM

  DENVER (AP) - All anyone wants to talk about is where Carmelo Anthony may land next. All that chatter, though, has obscured and overshadowed the steady play of the team he's on. By piecing different parts together, the Denver Nuggets have weathered a wave of injuries and are off to... more »

• Nuggets fall to Spurs in fantastic finish

  December 17, 2010 4:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Manu Ginobili sparked the Spurs to a big fourth-quarter lead and he drew the foul that negated Carmelo Anthony's winning basket in San Antonio's 113-112 escape from the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. The Spurs led 111-108 with 8 seconds left when Anthony got behind the defense... more »

• Nuggets stay near perfect at home

  December 15, 2010 1:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 35 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled away in the final five minutes to beat the Orlando Magic 111-94 despite J.J. Redick's career-high 29 points. With Denver leading 92-91, Arron Afflalo's 3-pointer jump-started the Nuggets on a 19-3 run to close out the game.... more »

• Carmelo downplays trade rumors

  December 14, 2010 1:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Any other time, Carmelo Anthony's balky right knee might draw more attention. Instead, the nagging injury took a back seat to a much bigger and broader question: Does the All-Star still want to be a member of the Denver Nuggets? Following a four-game road trip, Anthony insisted... more »

• Anthony wants extension, reportedly in New York

  December 12, 2010 7:12 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony wants his money, even if he's not saying where he wants it. Anthony made clear Sunday the importance of a contract extension, which he's thus far refused to sign with the Denver Nuggets. He also said he doesn't think the Nuggets would trade him... more »

• Stoudemire, Knicks beat Nuggets

  December 12, 2010 5:49 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Amare Stoudemire scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half, Wilson Chandler made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 129-125 on Sunday for their first eight-game winning streak in 16 years. Perhaps catching a... more »

• Karl's quest for 1,000 remains on hold

  December 9, 2010 2:19 AM

  BOSTON (AP) - Ray Allen scored 28 points Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics took advantage of an injury to Carmelo Anthony and won their eighth straight game, beating the Denver Nuggets 105-89. The loss left Nuggets coach George Karl stuck on 999 wins. His next chance to reach 1,000... more »

• Carmelo scratched for game in Boston

  December 9, 2010 1:49 AM

  BOSTON (AP) - Star forward Carmelo Anthony has been scratched from the Denver Nuggets' game at Boston with inflammation in his right knee. It's the first game that Anthony has missed this season. Denver had won seven in a row before losing to Charlotte on Tuesday night. Nuggets coach George... more »

• Karl earns 999th career win

  December 6, 2010 12:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) - George Karl earned his 999th NBA win the hard way. The Denver Nuggets overcame a third-quarter meltdown that included a technical on Carmelo Anthony for arguing a call and held off the scrappy Memphis Grizzlies 108-107 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Nene (27 points)... more »

• Nuggets win despite Carmelo's ejection

  December 2, 2010 1:59 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Nene scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets weathered the third-quarter ejection of star forward Carmelo Anthony to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive win. J.R. Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Chauncey Billups added 16 points for the Nuggets,... more »

• Smith's 30 leads Nuggets past Suns, 138-133

  November 28, 2010 10:53 PM

  DENVER (AP) - J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest scoring game of the season. Chauncey Billups returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sprained... more »

• Nuggets blow out Golden State in Oakland

  November 23, 2010 2:43 AM

  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored a season-high 39 points, Al Harrington added 19 against his former team and the Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 106-89 on Monday night to snap a four-game road losing streak. Anthony struggled with his shooting early but was a career-best 17-for-17... more »

• Melo's wife: They would be happy to stay in Denver

  November 19, 2010 8:09 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Television personality La La Vazquez says she's not the driving force behind the rampant speculation that her husband, basketball star Carmelo Anthony, will end up in the Big Apple. Anthony has yet to sign off on a three-year, $65 million extension that's been on the table since... more »

• Nuggets hang on to beat Knicks

  November 17, 2010 1:53 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and his teammates overcame his emotional blowup in the closing minutes to lead the Denver Nuggets past the New York Knicks, 120-118 Tuesday night. Denver led by 16 early but the Knicks made a game of it by trimming a 12-point deficit... more »

• Nuggets lose for the 12th straight time in Phoenix

  November 16, 2010 2:02 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Hakim Warrick scored 21 points to lead a balanced attack, helping the Phoenix Suns overcome a 15-point, first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94 Monday night. The Suns had a rough night from 3-point range, making just 4 of... more »

• Nuggets hand Lakers first loss of the season

  November 12, 2010 2:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony had 32 points and 13 rebounds to rally the Denver Nuggets past Los Angeles 118-112 on Thursday night, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 34 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 20 rebounds for the... more »

• Can't miss Pacers blow out Nuggets in Indy

  November 10, 2010 1:58 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 24 of... more »

• Nuggels fall to Bulls in Chicago

  November 9, 2010 2:18 AM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Derrick Rose scored 18 points, including eight during a furious fourth quarter rally, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 94-92 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 17 points and Taj Gibson had 16 points for the Bulls. Denver led 80-74 with just under seven... more »

• Nuggets fall short against Mavs

  November 4, 2010 12:58 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 35 points and Caron Butler hit a pivotal 3-pointer late in the game, helping the Dallas Mavericks hold off a Denver Nuggets squad missing center Nene 102-101 on Wednesday night. Butler hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 2 minutes remaining to... more »

• Anthony: Wanting options doesn't mean wanting out

  October 29, 2010 8:47 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Carmelo Anthony says his recent comments about wanting to keep his options open rather than sign an extension with Denver have been taken the wrong way by many people. The Nuggets' star forward says wanting to have options "doesn't mean anything else." Anthony says he appreciates... more »

• Nuggets win opener over Utah

  October 28, 2010 2:30 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Arron Afflalo added 22 and the Denver Nuggets opened the season with a 110-88 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in coach George Karl's return to the bench. Chauncey Billups chipped in 14 points and eight assists, while newcomer Shelden... more »

• Melo rejoins Karl in Denver - but for how long?

  October 22, 2010 9:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - George Karl is back on the bench after beating cancer for the second time. And he's still coaching star forward Carmelo Anthony, but for how long? Anthony has been the subject of trade speculation ever since he spurned a three-year, $65 million extension with the Denver Nuggets... more »

• Nuggets drop preseason game in Portland

  October 22, 2010 1:09 AM

  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brandon Roy scored 23 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 in the Portland Trail Blazers' 90-83 exhibition victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Portland outrebounded Denver 47-35 to help the Blazers finish the preseason 3-4 record. Denver (4-3) has one preseason game remaining, Friday... more »

• Carmelo plays down latest trade rumors

  October 21, 2010 2:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony is shrugging off the latest trade speculation. Amid the latest report that he could be headed to the Big Apple - this time, to the Knicks, not the Nets - Anthony said after practice Wednesday that he isn't affected in any way by the renewed... more »

• Nuggets beat OKC in preseason contest

  October 20, 2010 1:58 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Arron Affalo scored 22 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-115 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. JR Smith also had 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers for Denver (4-2). Reserve Ty Lawson... more »

• Nuggets blown out in preseason game in Minnesota

  October 13, 2010 2:17 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Rookie Wesley Johnson scored 16 points and the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves remained undefeated in the preseason with a 122-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Michael Beasley had 21 points and Kevin Love added 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Timberwolves (3-0), who won... more »

• Carmelo scores 29 in Nuggets preseason opener

  October 9, 2010 1:22 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and received a warm response throughout his 24 minutes of play as the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Friday night. The crowd roared its approval during the opening introduction and for every basket and rebound from Anthony, who... more »

• Carmelo says he's focusing on basketball

  September 29, 2010 11:58 PM

  DENVER (AP) - 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. The Nuggets forward, who has been the subject of trade talk for months, said after the second day of training camp... more »

• Carmelo to New Jersey trade is "dead"

  September 29, 2010 1:55 AM

  DENVER (AP) - A person with knowledge of the discussions says a four-way deal that would have sent Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey is "dead." The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the trade. Anthony... more »

• Carmelo remains with Nuggets ..... for now

  September 28, 2010 2:56 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony arrived at media day Monday wearing a Denver Nuggets jersey. For how much longer the All-Star forward will wear that white, powder blue and gold uniform, though, remains unknown. The Nuggets have been engaging in talks with teams interested in acquiring Anthony. A potential mega-deal... more »

• Nets GM Billy King still waiting to make a deal

  September 26, 2010 11:59 PM

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Nets' attempt to acquire Carmelo Anthony is in a holding pattern. A person close to the trade talks told The Associated Press on Sunday that the Nets are waiting for the Nuggets to sign off on a deal that would bring Anthony... more »

• AP source: Nets working on Carmelo Anthony deal

  September 24, 2010 8:13 PM

  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - A person close to the talks says the New Jersey Nets are involved in very complicated negotiations with the Denver Nuggets for small forward Carmelo Anthony. The person says no decision is expected Friday and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity... more »

• New Nuggets GM says keeping Carmelo is top priority

  August 31, 2010 8:36 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Now that the Denver Nuggets have their management team in place, they're developing a strategy to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony in powder blue and gold. At his introductory news conference Tuesday, Masai Ujiri, the team's new vice president of basketball operations, said he's been in contact with... more »

• Anthony says he's undecided on contract extension

  August 15, 2010 7:54 PM

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (AP) - Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony says he has no timetable on when he'll decide whether to sign the team's $65 million, three-year extension that's been on the table all summer. During his annual basketball camp at ThunderRidge High School, Anthony said he's displayed his loyalty... more »

• Carmelo Anthony, actress LaLa Vazquez wed in NYC

  July 11, 2010 8:11 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony and actress LaLa Vazquez have tied the knot in New York City. Michael Gagliardo, a publicist for Vazquez, confirms that the wedding took place Saturday night at the Manhattan restaurant Cipriani. He provided no details. Us Magazine first reported the nuptials... more »

• Nuggets offer Carmelo big contract extension

  June 24, 2010 2:10 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony doesn't hit the free agent market for another year but could land a big contract extension from the Denver Nuggets this summer. Anthony told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday that he is mulling a three-year extension from the Nuggets worth about $65 million. Anthony is... more »

• Carmelo named All-NBA Second Team

  May 7, 2010 12:03 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Orlando center Dwight Howard are unanimous choices for the All-NBA Team. Joining them on the first team was Kobe Bryant of the Lakers, who got 119 out of a possible 122 votes from writers and broadcasters throughout North America. Oklahoma... more »

• Nuggets stay alive in series with Utah

  April 29, 2010 3:41 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony got the help he was begging for, J.R. Smith found his long-range touch and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Nuggets, trying to become the first team in four years to overcome a 3-1... more »

• Frustrated Nuggets start pointing fingers

  April 27, 2010 12:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The flustered Denver Nuggets are tweeting and teetering. After losing at Utah to fall behind 3-1 to the Jazz in a playoff series they were heavily favored to win, All-Star Carmelo Anthony expressed frustration that he wasn't getting more help in trying to stop the Nuggets' slide... more »

• Naggets face critical game 4 in Salt Lake

  April 24, 2010 11:36 PM

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Denver Nuggets know time is running out to correct problems they say should be easy to fix. The Nuggets trail the Jazz 2-1 in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs. Game 4 is Sunday night in Utah and both teams know the... more »

• Carmelo scores 31 in Nuggets win over Lakers

  April 9, 2010 2:54 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and had a game-saving block at the buzzer, helping the Denver Nuggets hold on for a 98-96 win over a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant on Thursday night. With time winding down, Anthony stuffed Derek Fisher's shot as Denver... more »

• Chauncey scores 31 as Nuggets win in OKC

  April 8, 2010 1:56 AM

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 as the Denver Nuggets charged back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-94 on Wednesday night. The Nuggets held Oklahoma City without a basket for the final 9... more »

• Carmelo leads Nuggets to much needed win

  April 2, 2010 1:54 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets rebound from a tough week to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-92 Thursday night. Nene added 22 points and Chauncey Billups 21 for the Nuggets, who won for only the second... more »

• 'Melo hits jumper at buzzer as Nuggets top Raptors

  March 26, 2010 10:35 PM

  TORONTO (AP) - Carmelo Anthony buried an 18-foot fadeaway at the buzzer to lead the Denver Nuggets to a come-from-behind 97-96 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. After Anthony missed his first attempt, the loose ball was batted to Nene. He swung it to Chauncey Billups, who fed... more »

• Carmelo leads Nuggets to win over Hornets

  March 19, 2010 1:17 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony pulled down a career-best 18 rebounds to go with his 26 points in leading the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 Thursday night. Despite allowing a late run, it was another in a long line of fine performances by the Nuggets while the... more »

• Nuggets win for Karl's return

  March 17, 2010 2:30 AM

  DENVER (AP) - J.R. Smith scored 13 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Denver Nuggets pull away for a 97-87 victory Tuesday night over the Washington Wizards. Carmelo Anthony led the Nuggets with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Nene added 16 points for Denver, which sent... more »

• Rockets end Nuggets 6-game winning streak

  March 16, 2010 12:49 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Aaron Brooks swished a jumper with 2.9 seconds left and scored 31 points to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 125-123 victory over Denver on Monday night, snapping the Nuggets' six-game winning streak. Carmelo Anthony scored 45 points for the Nuggets, but missed a 3-point try... more »

• Melo scores 34 as Nuggets beat Pacers at Pepsi Center

  March 6, 2010 2:19 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat the Indiana Pacers 122-114 on Friday night. J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench and Chauncey Billups had 14 for the Nuggets, who sent the... more »

• Melo and Nuggets blow out Thunder in Denver

  March 4, 2010 2:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony outplayed Kevin Durant, scoring 30 points, and the Denver Nuggets took control with a big third quarter to rout the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-90 on Wednesday night. Nene added 20 points and J.R. Smith had 18 for the Nuggets, who averted a third consecutive loss.... more »

• Carmelo's shot in OT beats Cavs in Cleveland

  February 19, 2010 1:44 AM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 40 points, including the winning basket, and the Denver Nuggets overcame LeBron James' triple-double and ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 13 game streak with a 118-116 victory in overtime Thursday night. James had his triple-double by the end of regulation, finishing with 43 points, 13... more »

• Carmelo's potential game-winner falls short at NBA All-Star GAme

  February 15, 2010 2:26 AM

  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - They do everything bigger in Texas, including All-Star game crowds. Dwyane Wade had 28 points and won MVP honors, and the Eastern Conference edged the West 141-139 in the NBA All-Star game before the largest crowd to watch a basketball game: 108,713 at Cowboys Stadium. Dallas... more »

• Carmelo returns as Nuggets blow out Mavericks

  February 10, 2010 1:34 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night. Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, returned after missing eight consecutive games with a left ankle sprain.... more »

• Suns beat Nuggets for fourth straight win

  February 4, 2010 1:23 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson added 20 points, and Steve Nash had 17 points and 10 assists as the Suns matched a season high with... more »

• Nuggets win again without Carmelo

  February 2, 2010 1:41 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Arron Afflalo hit a 21-foot baseline jumper with 18.4 seconds left in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets, down by 17 points in the third quarter, rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 112-109 Monday night. Kenyon Martin had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 23... more »

• Nuggets make it 8 straight wins!

  January 28, 2010 12:02 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - J.R. Smith scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 97-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Nuggets won for the second straight time without Carmelo Anthony, the... more »

• No Carmelo no problem - Nuggets win 7th straight!

  January 26, 2010 1:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Chauncey Billups scored 27 points, Aaron Afflalo matched his career high with 24 points and the depleted Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-93 for their season-high seventh straight win. Stephen Jackson had 22 points and Gerald Wallace added 20 for the Bobcats, who lost their third... more »

• Carmelo a starter for NBA All-Star Game

  January 22, 2010 1:21 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA has announced the starters for next month's All-Star game. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was the top vote-getter with over 2.5 million. He's joined on the East starting lineup by Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson, Miami guard Dwyane Wade, Orlando center Dwight Howard and... more »

• 'Melo, Billups lead Nuggets past Jazz

  January 17, 2010 11:43 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and Chauncey Billups added 29 in the Denver Nuggets' 119-112 win over Utah that snapped a four-game winning streak by the Jazz on Sunday night. Ty Lawson returned to Denver's rotation after missing four games with a sprained ankle and helped steady... more »

• Melo and Chauncey combine for 51 as Nuggets blow out Magic

  January 14, 2010 1:38 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 115-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. It was Denver's fourth win in five games, including victories over fellow division leaders Orlando and Cleveland. Matt Barnes scored a... more »