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Left calf injury puts Nene out of Nuggets' lineup again

Left calf injury puts nene out of lineup againNene is day to day. Again.First it was the left heel, and now it's the left calf that could keep the Nuggets big man sidelined.
Via Denver Post  |  6 hours ago

Nuggets' starting lineup continues to change

While the results during the Nuggets' losing streak have been the same, the starting lineups haven't. Saturday night against the Pacers, coach George Karl used his sixth different starting lineup in the last six games.
Via Denver Post  |  1 day ago

In search of a closer: Nuggets challenge notions

NBA history is littered with the famous buckets. Derek Fisher's shot with 0.4 seconds left to beat San Antonio in 2004 ... Michael Jordan over Bryon Russell in 1998 ... Magic Johnson over Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in 1987... Robert Horry over, well, a lot of teams.
Via Denver Post  |  1 day ago

Hochman: Twitter sends Jeremy Lin's status soaring

Twitter is Simon Cowell, an instant star-maker with hyperbole and a hashtag.Take Jeremy Lin. Ten days ago, he didn't get off the bench in the Knicks-Bulls game. Now in New York, he's Frank Sinatra.
Via Denver Post  |  1 day ago

Nuggets end five-game losing streak with win at Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — The death of his father kept Corey Brewer away for three games.
Via Denver Post  |  1 day ago

Injuries made Nuggets tough stretch of six games in eight days even nastier than imagined

Nene grimaced as he slowly lifted his left heel out of the ice tub while somberly seated in the losing locker room, each knee covered by an ice pack the size of Earl Boykins.
Via Denver Post  |  2 days ago

Lin scores 38 to lead Knicks over Lakers 92-85

NEW YORK—Jeremy Lin keeps getting better. Better even than Kobe Bryant on Friday night. Lin had the most astounding performance of his remarkable week, scoring a career-high 38 points and outdueling Bryant as the New York Knicks held off the Los Angeles Lakers 92-85.
Via Denver Post  |  2 days ago

Linsanity rival for Tebowmania?

You might have seen Jeremy Lin paralyzing the Washington Wizards' John Wall with a crossover dribble Wednesday night, knifing through the lane before driving hard and rising for his first dunk
Via Denver Post  |  3 days ago

Denver misses on all-star selections

The Nuggets have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference, but they don't have a representative on the Western Conference all-star team.
Via Denver Post  |  3 days ago

Nuggets lose fifth in a row as Golden State dominates, 109-101

During one particular possession Thursday night, when the Warriors' Dorell Wright received the ball in the left corner, the closest defender was somewhere near Wyoming.
Via Denver Post  |  3 days ago

Nuggets run not enough vs. Warriors, lose fifth in a row

On a particular third quarter possession, when the Warriors' Dorrell Wright receiving the ball in the left corner, the closest Nugget was in Wyoming.
Via Denver Post  |  3 days ago

Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan

NEW YORK—Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, but the lengthy runs of Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are over.
Via Denver Post  |  3 days ago

It's showtime: Bird, Magic to play it again, this time on Broadway stage

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are going back on center stage. No, the two NBA Hall of Famers aren't returning to play.
Via Denver Post  |  4 days ago

Woody Paige: 'Twas a foul fortnight for Nuggets

Two weeks ago, the Nuggets were hotter than a habanero. They had won six straight — five of those on the rugged road.
Via Denver Post  |  4 days ago

Karl calls on rookie Stone

Nuggets undrafted rookie Julyan Stone has started the past two games for Denver.
Via Denver Post  |  4 days ago

Nuggets drop fourth consecutive game with loss to Dallas at home

Not the Celtics. Not the Spurs. Not the Lakers. Entering Wednesday, the Nuggets were the only NBA team to not have a four-game losing streak since 2006-07.
Via Denver Post  |  4 days ago

Nuggets lose Danilo Gallinari for four weeks with "significant" ankle sprain

The NBA's feel-good team is just that — a team. Seven players have led the Nuggets in scoring — and seven players have led the Nuggets in rebounding.
Via Denver Post  |  5 days ago

Chauncey Billups out for season with torn Achilles tendon

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
Via Denver Post  |  5 days ago

Nuggets Mailbag: Will Arron Afflalo and Birdman Andersen rebound for Denver?

The Post's Nuggets writer responds to your questions in Benjamin Hochman's Nuggets Mailbag. In this week's installment, Benjamin takes four Q's, including one wondering what's wrong with two Denver stars from last season.
Via Denver Post  |  5 days ago

Billups lost for season with torn Achilles tendon

LOS ANGELES—Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night.
Via Denver Post  |  5 days ago

Nuggets' Gallinari could miss up to month with ankle injury

The Nuggets' top scorer Danilo Gallinari could miss at least a month, after X-rays found a chip fracture in his left foot, according to coach George Karl.
Via Denver Post  |  5 days ago

February will frequently be leap to action

It's an NBA lockout-shortened year. It's also a leap year. And so, in 29 February days, the Nuggets have 15 February games on their rapid-fire schedule.
Via Denver Post  |  6 days ago

Short-handed Nuggets lose at home to Rockets; Danilo Gallinari injured

Four starters injured. A key reserve away from the team. Then the backup center, who started, fouled out.
Via Denver Post  |  6 days ago

Nuggets' roster thin tonight versus Houston

The Nuggets will be without four rotations players tonight against Houston, coach George Karl said today at shootaround.
Via Denver Post  |  6 days ago

Seattle may get an NBA team soon

Seattle has been working behind the scenes the past eight months with a hedge-fund manager to bring an NBA team back to town — possibly as early as next fall if the Sacramento Kings fail to get a satisfactory deal for a new arena, newly released documents show.
Via Denver Post  |  7 days ago
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