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Chris Tomasson

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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.

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?

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.

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.

All-Star report: Anthony's ring

February 15, 2009

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said he soon will be in Denver to present Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony with his 2008 Olympic gold-medal ring.