The Denver Nuggets have suspended F Carmelo Anthony for one game following an in-game transgression Sunday against Indiana.
“There is a code of conduct that we take very seriously, especially from a leader and co-captain,” said Nuggets Vice President of Player Personnel Rex Chapman. “Carmelo knows this and regrets what happened. He is a very competitive person and made a poor decision in the heat of the moment. We look forward to having him back on Thursday and will have no further comment at this time.”
Anthony will not play Tuesday night, when the Nuggets visit the Detroit Pistons. He will return to the lineup for Thursday’s game vs. Portland.
The Denver Post reports: Multiple sources said coach George Karl tried to take Anthony out of the game in the third quarter, but Anthony refused to come out, disrespecting the coach.
