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TOMASSON: Scoring race likely to come down to final game

February 26, 2009

ESPN 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?

Denver not buying Lakers' ownership stake

February 26, 2009

David 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.

Nuggets report: Karl says a move is still possible

February 26, 2009

After losing Mikki Moore to Boston, Nuggets coach George Karl said Denver still could add a player.

Nuggets escape with 110-109 win against Hawks

Nuggets escape with 110-109 win against Hawks

February 25, 2009

The Nuggets held on to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 110-109. Above, J.R. Smith drives the lane for a shot in the fourth quarter. Photo gallery

Nuggets miss out on center Moore

February 24, 2009

The 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.

Nuggets report: Thunder's Joe Smith targeted

Nuggets report: Thunder's Joe Smith targeted

February 23, 2009

With 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.

Nuggets knocked out by champion Celtics

Nuggets knocked out by champion Celtics

February 23, 2009

The 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. Photo gallery

Nuggets' Nene has only bone bruise but won't face Celtics

Nuggets' Nene has only bone bruise but won't face Celtics

February 23, 2009

An MRI on Nene’s knee Monday confirmed the team’s original diagnosis of a bone bruise and did not reveal any structural issues.

Nuggets report: Martin plans to return tonight

February 22, 2009

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin plans to play tonight against the Boston Celtics after sitting out Sunday because of back spasms.

Nuggets limping back home after loss

Nuggets limping back home after loss

February 22, 2009

Charlie 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. Photo gallery

End of Nuggets' trip near; Melo, Martin might sit

February 21, 2009

The Nuggets could be without starting forwards Carmelo Anthony and Kenyon Martin when they conclude their trip, against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Nuggets report: Relief for Billups

February 20, 2009

As 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.

Unlucky No. 7: Nuggets fall flat in fourth quarter to short-handed Bulls

Unlucky No. 7: Nuggets fall flat in fourth quarter to short-handed Bulls

February 20, 2009

A 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. Photo gallery

Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller dead at 64

February 20, 2009

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.

TOMASSON: Bulls' Rose ahead of learning curve

February 19, 2009

Magic 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.

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