Iverson heads list of Nuggets' walking wounded

By Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published October 6, 2008 at 3:26 p.m.
Updated October 6, 2008 at 3:32 p.m.

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The Nuggets finally went on the offensive Monday.

After a week of training camp in which the Nuggets emphasized defense, coach George Karl finally rolled out some offensive strategy to those around to hear it.

The injuries are starting to mount in training camp, including guard Allen Iverson sitting out Monday because of a left knee contusion. But Karl isn’t concerned.

“We’ve got some banged-up guys,” Karl said. “That’s usually around your sixth or seventh day of practice, a combination of wear and tear and fatigue and conditioning. Guys have to take a few days off. (Karl isn’t concerned) right now. It seems like banged-up typical nicks.”

Of the 19 players in camp, seven found their way onto Monday’s injury report.

*Iverson sat out after banging his knee on the floor last Friday but is expected to return soon.

*Forward Chris Andersen was limited because of a calf contusion. He was kicked during Saturday’s practice and is listed as day-to-day.

*Center Steven Hunter has an inflamed right knee but has been able to practice on a limited basis.

*Guard Chucky Atkins, who will miss all of camp, remains out because of knee surgery. But he has been cleared to increase rehabilitation activity and will begin work on the stationary bike.

*Swingman Sonny Weems remains limited as he recovers from July 31 sports hernia surgery. But athletic trainer Jim Gillen said he could engage in a full practice late this week.

*Swingman Ruben Patterson practiced despite a mild right hamstring

strain suffered Saturday.

*Forward Kenyon Martin practiced, and is doing much better after missing time last week due to right shoulder inflammation.

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