Anthony gets help in Denver’s win over Wolves (AP)

Soaring through the air for a jaw-dropping, 360-dunk off an alley-oop pass, J.R. Smith showed everyone what teammate Chauncey Billups already knew — the Denver Nuggets are so much more than a two-man team. Even though they held Billups and Carmelo Anthony in check for much of the game, the Minnesota Timberwolves were still powerless [...]

Karl misses game against Timberwolves (AP)

Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. It has long been planned that Karl would remain in Denver for this trip to the Twin Cities. Assistant Adrian Dantley filled in as head coach [...]

With Martin out, Nuggets keep focus on winning (AP)

With Kenyon Martin's left knee aching, Carmelo Anthony vows to be more of a force on the boards. With coach George Karl's health ailing, Chauncey Billups pledges to take on more leadership responsibilities — if that's even possible. These have turned into trying times for the Denver Nuggets, leaders of the Northwest Division.

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Nuggets’ Martin expected back before end of year (AP)

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin will receive therapy on his aching left knee and is expected to return before the end of the season. The team announced Monday that Martin will begin platelet rich plasma therapy, a treatment which uses a patient's own blood components to stimulate healing. Martin has been playing through persistent pain and [...]

Karl to miss Wednesday’s game (AP)

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will miss Wednesday's game at Minnesota as he undergoes another round of cancer treatment. Karl, who has neck and throat cancer, was scheduled for a surgical procedure Monday to have a feeding tube inserted into his stomach. He will also go through another chemotherapy session Tuesday.
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Nuggets edge Blazers (AP)

Carmelo Anthony hurt the Portland Trail Blazers with his shooting — and passing. Anthony scored 30 points — his third consecutive game with at least 30 points — and the Denver Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 118-106 on Sunday night for their third straight victory. He also had five of the Nuggets' 31 assists, reflecting [...]

Nuggets’ Martin out against Blazers (AP)

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of continuing left knee soreness. Concerns about the injury have led to a scheduled consultation Monday with doctors to determine its severity and further treatment options. Martin has been playing through persistent pain and swelling in the knee [...]

Ailing Martin, Lawson both out (AP)

Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was held out of Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers because of a recurrence of left knee tendinitis, joining rookie Ty Lawson, who remains sidelined by a bruised left shoulder. Martin, whose 9.6 rebounds per game ranks 12th in the league, missed three games last month because of soreness and [...]

Mavs, Nuggets Playing Out Intriguing Race for Second Best in West (SportingNews.com)

The Lakers are the class of the West, and with good reason. They're the defending champs, loaded with talent…
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