http://rockymountainnews.com/news/sports/denver-nuggets/?partner=RSSRocky Mountain News Stories: Denver Nuggetsen-ussports/denver-nuggetshttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/tomasson-scoring-race-likely-come-down-final-game/?partner=RSSESPN is currently scheduled to show Houston at Dallas at 6 p.m. MDT April 15, the season’s final day. Network executives might want to rethink that one. Scheduled to start the same time are Detroit at Miami and Philadelphia at Cleveland. How about a split screen, with one game on each side? tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168487-733464sports/columns-blogsChris TomassonDenver, COTOMASSON: Scoring race likely to come down to final gameRocky Mountain Newstomasson-scoring-race-likely-come-down-final-gameurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168487-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/denver-not-buying-lakers-ownership-stake/?partner=RSSDavid Thompson can pinpoint the precise moment the Lakers pretty much began to own the Nuggets. But before we get to April 15, 1979, at McNichols Sports Arena, consider that when the Nuggets entered the NBA in 1976, maybe they didn't own the Lakers. But at least they rented them. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168513-733464sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDenver, CODenver not buying Lakers' ownership stakeRocky Mountain Newsdenver-not-buying-lakers-ownership-stakeurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168513-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/26/nuggets-report-karl-says-move-still-possible/?partner=RSSAfter losing Mikki Moore to Boston, Nuggets coach George Karl said Denver still could add a player. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168238-733464sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDenver, CONuggets report: Karl says a move is still possibleRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-report-karl-says-move-still-possibleurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168238-733464Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/25/nuggets-escape-110-109-win-against-hawks/?partner=RSSThe Nuggets held on to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 110-109. Above, J.R. Smith drives the lane for a shot in the fourth quarter. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168177-733464sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDENVERNuggets escape with 110-109 win against Hawks Rocky Mountain Newsnuggets-escape-110-109-win-against-hawksurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-168177-733463Change733464Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/24/nuggets-miss-out-center-moore/?partner=RSSThe Nuggets tried very hard, but came up short in their pursuit of center Mikki Moore. Mark Bartelstein, Moore’s agent, said Tuesday his client will sign with Boston after having cleared waivers earlier in the day. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167720-733462sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDenver, CONuggets miss out on center MooreRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-miss-out-center-mooreurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167720-733462Change733462Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/nuggets-report-thunders-joe-smith-targeted/?partner=RSSWith center Mikki Moore likely no longer an option, the Denver Nuggets are hoping Oklahoma City buys out forward Joe Smith, enabling Denver to pursue him. He must be bought out by Sunday to be playoff eligible. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167582-733461sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDenver, CONuggets report: Thunder's Joe Smith targetedRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-report-thunders-joe-smith-targetedurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167582-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/celtics-blow-out-nuggets-114-76/?partner=RSSThe Nuggets suffered what was tied for their second-worst home loss in the team's 33-year NBA history, 114-76 to the defending champion Boston Celtics. Above, Nuggets center Chris Andersen is smothered by Boston's Leon Powe and Glen Davis. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167569-733461sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDENVERNuggets knocked out by champion CelticsRocky Mountain Newsceltics-blow-out-nuggets-114-76urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167569-733461Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/23/nuggets-nene-has-only-bone-bruise-wont-face-celtic/?partner=RSSAn MRI on Nene’s knee Monday confirmed the team’s original diagnosis of a bone bruise and did not reveal any structural issues. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:43:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167435-733461sports/denver-nuggetsChris TomassonDenver, CONuggets' Nene has only bone bruise but won't face CelticsRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-nene-has-only-bone-bruise-wont-face-celticurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167435-733461Change733461Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/nuggets-report-martin-plans-return-tonight/?partner=RSSNuggets forward Kenyon Martin plans to play tonight against the Boston Celtics after sitting out Sunday because of back spasms. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167325-733460sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezMILWAUKEENuggets report: Martin plans to return tonightRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-report-martin-plans-return-tonighturn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167325-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/22/nuggets-fall-bucks/?partner=RSSCharlie Villanueva scored nine of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Denver Nuggets 120-117 on Sunday. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167296-733460sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezMILWAUKEENuggets limping back home after lossRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-fall-bucksurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167296-733460Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/21/end-nuggets-trip-near-melo-martin-might-sit/?partner=RSSThe Nuggets could be without starting forwards Carmelo Anthony and Kenyon Martin when they conclude their trip, against the Milwaukee Bucks. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167105-733459sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezMILWAUKEEEnd of Nuggets' trip near; Melo, Martin might sitRocky Mountain Newsend-nuggets-trip-near-melo-martin-might-siturn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-167105-733459Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/nuggets-report-relief-billups/?partner=RSSAs the Nuggets prepare for the stretch run, coach George Karl is intent on keeping point guard Chauncey Billups as fresh as possible. Karl said Friday that adding a backup point guard to the roster could allow Billups to sit out practices and conserve energy for the postseason. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:59:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166956-733458sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezDenver, CONuggets report: Relief for BillupsRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-report-relief-billupsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166956-733458Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/unlucky-no-7-nuggets-fall-flat-shorthanded-bulls/?partner=RSSA seven-man crew deep-sixed the Nuggets. Ben Gordon scored 31 points and Tyrus Thomas added 21 points and 11 rebounds as the short-handed Chicago Bulls pulled away late for a 116-99 win over the Nuggets on Friday night at the United Center. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:19:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166894-733458sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezDenver, COUnlucky No. 7: Nuggets fall flat in fourth quarter to short-handed BullsRocky Mountain Newsunlucky-no-7-nuggets-fall-flat-shorthanded-bullsurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166894-733458Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/20/utah-jazz-owner-larry-h-miller-dead-at-64/?partner=RSS Larry H. Miller, the car sales mogul who turned the Utah Jazz into one of the NBA's most stable teams, died Friday from complications of type 2 diabetes. He was 64. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166852-733458sports/nba-newsBy DOUG ALDENDenver, COUtah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller dead at 64Rocky Mountain Newsutah-jazz-owner-larry-h-miller-dead-at-64urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166852-733458Change733458Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/19/tomasson-rose-ahead-of-learning-curve/?partner=RSSMagic Johnson became one of the NBA's top point guards while still doing rookie chores in 1979-80. Two years later, Isiah Thomas approached that level while still delivering doughnuts. Generally, though, it takes time to develop into an elite point guard. tomassonc@rockymountainnews.com (Chris Tomasson)Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166563-733457sports/columns-blogsChris TomassonDenver, COTOMASSON: Bulls' Rose ahead of learning curve Rocky Mountain Newstomasson-rose-ahead-of-learning-curveurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166563-733457Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/19/nuggets-inactive-trade-deadline-passes/?partner=RSSA year ago, Carmelo Anthony lamented the fact the Denver Nuggets failed to land Ron Artest at the trade deadline. As the NBA trade deadline expired Thursday, Anthony had an entirely different outlook on the Nuggets' choice to move forward with the roster unchanged. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166426-733457sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezCHICAGOFor Nuggets, all quiet as deadline passesRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-inactive-trade-deadline-passesurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166426-733457Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/18/nene-enjoys-being-husband/?partner=RSSThough still lacking a championship ring, Nuggets center Nene is enjoying another priceless piece of jewelry. Four days after getting married to the former Lauren Prothe, Nene was all smiles as he absorbed the magnitude of his life change. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166244-733456sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezDenver, CONene feeling merry after weddingRocky Mountain Newsnene-enjoys-being-husbandurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166244-733456Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/18/nuggets-report-fine-doesnt-surprise-smith/?partner=RSSDenver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith said he wasn't surprised to be fined $1,000 for missing a court hearing in New Jersey last month. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166242-733456sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezDenver, CONuggets report: Fine doesn't surprise J.R. SmithRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-report-fine-doesnt-surprise-smithurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166242-733456Change0Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/18/nuggets-shake-rust-defeat-sixers/?partner=RSSAfter scoring only 13 points in the first quarter and 37 in the first half, Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets teammates finally greased the wheels and cruised to a 101-89 win against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center on Wednesday night. Above, Carmelo drives past Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166186-733457sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezPHILADELPHIAPoised Nuggets wipe away slow start against 76ersRocky Mountain Newsnuggets-shake-rust-defeat-sixersurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166186-733456Change733457Usablehttp://rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/feb/18/karl-dont-expect-nuggets-be-active-nbas-trade-dead/?partner=RSSBecause of their success on the court and in the accounting department, the Denver Nuggets likely will be impartial observers in advance of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. lopezaa@rockymountainnews.com (Aaron J. Lopez)Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:02:00 -0000urn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166060-733456sports/denver-nuggetsAaron J. LopezPHILADELPHIAKarl: Don't expect Nuggets to be active before NBA's trade deadlineRocky Mountain Newskarl-dont-expect-nuggets-be-active-nbas-trade-deadurn:publicid:rockymountainnews.com:news-Story-166060-733456Change733456Usable