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George Karl Named 2013 NBA Coach of The Year

May 8, 2013 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments
George Karl

George Karl

George Karl led the Denver Nuggets to their best season in team history, earning him coach of the year honors on Wednesday.

He received 62 first-place votes, followed by Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat with 24 votes from a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. New York’s Mike Woodson finished third and San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, who won the award last season, was fourth.

The Nuggets went 57-25 — the league’s fourth-best record — and captured the No. 3 seed. But the Nuggets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors 92-88 in Game 6 last Thursday night.

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Dwight Howard Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

August 9, 2012 / posted in Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers / No Comments

A four-team trade that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers is complete, multiple sources told ESPN on Thursday night.

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant

Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant

A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein the Lakers will receive Howard, the Denver Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers will receive Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, and the Magic will get Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic and one protected future first-round pick from each of the other three teams.

In addition, the Magic will be getting other pieces, including 76ers No. 1 draft pick Moe Harkless, a source told Stein.

Wilson Chandler Re-Signs with Denver Nuggets

March 18, 2012 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments
Wilson Chandler

Wilson Chandler

Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri keeps tinkering with the roster as the playoffs draw near, trying to find just the right mix for coach George Karl.

Ujiri dealt away big man Nene at the trade deadline to free up money, presumably to help pull off this move: Agreeing to a five-year deal Sunday with versatile forward Wilson Chandler that’s worth nearly $37 million.

Chandler has been itching to hoist up jumpers again in the NBA, even showing up to a Nuggets game last month where he received a rowdy round of applause from the Pepsi Center crowd and casually chatted with teammates in the locker room after the contest.

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Nene to Wizards, JaVale McGee to Nuggets, Nick Young to Clippers

March 15, 2012 / posted in Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards / No Comments
JaVale McGee

JaVale McGee

The Clippers have acquired Nick Young from Washington in a three-way trade, according to a source.

Washington will acquire Nene, while JaVale McGee goes to the Nuggets.

Brian Cook and a pick will be sent out by the Clippers.

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Danilo Gallinari Out Indefinitely after Breaking Foot

February 7, 2012 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments

Denver Nuggets leading scorer Danilo Gallinari will be lost indefinitely after breaking his left foot.

Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari

Gallinari hobbled out of the arena on crutches and wearing a walking boot after injuring the foot in the third quarter of Monday’s 99-90 loss to the Houston Rockets.

X-rays revealed a chip fracture in the foot and additional tests will be performed Tuesday.

“I’m not happy it happened to me,” Gallinari said. “I wanted to play (after the injury) and I wanted to win this game more than anything. I’ll be out  I don’t know how long.”

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Danilo Gallinari Signs with Olimpia Milano

September 22, 2011 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments
Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari rejoined his former Italian team Olimpia Milano on Tuesday, agreeing to play until the NBA lockout ends.

“I’m happy for the opportunity that Olimpia offered me to get back on the court with the team that I had some unforgettable experiences with,” the former Knicks forward said.

Olimpia’s new coach is Sergio Scariolo, who guided Spain to the European Championship title Sunday in Lithuania. Along with fellow NBA players Andrea Bargnani and Marco Belinelli, Gallinari was on the Italy squad that failed to advance to the second round.

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Kenyon Martin Signs with Xinjiang Flying Tigers

September 22, 2011 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments

The Denver Nuggets’ options could be limited if there is an NBA season.

Kenyon Martin

Kenyon Martin

Three of their free agents have decided to play in China — Kenyon Martin became the third on Wednesday — and two starters are taking their games to Europe.

And while Ty Lawson and Danilo Gallinari can return if there indeed is a 2011-12 season, Martin will not be able to leave his Chinese Basketball Association squad until the season ends in March.

J.R. Smith and Wilson Chandler have also elected to play in China, which will not allow NBA players to opt out of their one-year contracts should the lockout end.

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J.R. Smith Close to $3M Deal with Shanxi

September 8, 2011 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments

J.R. Smith is close to agreeing to the richest contract in the history of the Chinese Basketball Association, according to sources.

J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith

Smith would make more than $3 million to play with Shanxi for the 11-12 season. Smith would be unable to be an unrestricted free agent in the NBA.

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Ty Lawson Signs with Zalgiris Kaunas

August 15, 2011 / posted in Denver Nuggets / No Comments
Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson

Ty Lawson will be joining Zalgiris Kaunas for the 11-12 season, with an out for the end of the NBA lockout.

Lawson will join Sonny Weems on the club.

According to sources, the deal will be worth at least $1 million.

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Timofey Mozgov Signs with Russian Team

July 21, 2011 / posted in Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks / No Comments

BC Khimki Moscow Region brought a familiar face back and announced a new player with the signing of Timofey Mozgov and Chris Quinn.

Timofey Mozgov

Timofey Mozgov

Last season Mozgov played for New York and Denver in the NBA, where he amassed 3.6 points and 2.7 rebounds over 45 games. Mozgov grew up with LenVo St. Petersburg and also played for CSK VVS-2 Samara before joining Khimki for the first time.

During his time with Khimki he helped the team reach the 2009 Eurocup title game and qualify for the Euroleague for the first time. He has also developed into a regular for the Russian national team, for whom he played at EuroBasket 2009 and at the FIBA World Championships last summer.

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