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Sigh...looks like the warriors will end up getting him. Well....atleast we still have the best 3rd string starter in the game, anthony carter!
[QUOTE=OneMoreSucka]Sigh...looks like the warriors will end up getting him. Well....atleast we still have the best 3rd string starter in the game, anthony carter![/QUOTE]
the thing i dont get is that are the warriors trying to rebuild or they're still trying to be a playoff team :lol
AC:bowdown:
if the nugs strategy is to pick up 1 more min wage veteran is there a chance that either of donyell marshall or robert horry work?
ive alway liked the idea of a 3 point shooting pf to play alongside carmelo- (its why i still believe the perfect situation for bargnani is on the nugs)
what else might be done to fill the last roster spot- or does it stay open for trade flexibility
I doubt Horry would want to play for a team that's not a title contender, even though I would love to have him for a season. And donyell marshall is just a straight scrub, even if we did get him for the minimum.
ive been thinking lately about ways to make denver a better team
buy making our bigs better and i think i found away
denver receives
mikki more
brad miller
Sacramento receives
kmart
klezia
[url]http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2770~515~556~575&teams=23~23~7~7&te=&cash=[/url]
and then on top that off by picking up restricted free agent
Carl landry Salary 2008: $427,163
now check out this rotation
AC/Atkins
AI/JR/Weems
Melo/Balkman
More/Landry/Birdman
Miller/Nene/Hunter
THIS LOOKS LIKE A PLAYOFF TEAM TO ME
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[QUOTE=GUS DIDDLES]ive been thinking lately about ways to make denver a better team
buy making our bigs better and i think i found away
denver receives
mikki more
brad miller
Sacramento receives
kmart
klezia
[url]http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2770~515~556~575&teams=23~23~7~7&te=&cash=[/url]
and then on top that off by picking up restricted free agent
Carl landry Salary 2008: $427,163
now check out this rotation
AC/Atkins
AI/JR/Weems
Melo/Balkman
More/Landry/Birdman
Miller/Nene/Hunter
THIS LOOKS LIKE A PLAYOFF TEAM TO ME
pce gussied[/QUOTE]
Works for us if we're pushing for the playoffs. But if we're rebuilding we should keep Kleiza. Brad's a decent big man with a lotta experience while Moore can provide some help off the bench. Kleiza's absence would hurt us though. JR Smith is the only other decent long range shooter we have.
All that trade stuff people has been processing with ESPN is fine with, but we need to realize from the facts of what is going to happen in real life and what we want to happen.
I think if we are going to make a trade with a team has to be for a Point Guard. All that center and power forward stuff is fine, but we can't win games without a consistent and solid pg.
[QUOTE=Mile High Crew]All that trade stuff people has been processing with ESPN is fine with, but we need to realize from the facts of what is going to happen in real life and what we want to happen.
I think if we are going to make a trade with a team has to be for a Point Guard. All that center and power forward stuff is fine, but we can't win games without a consistent and solid pg.[/QUOTE]
I feel y'all on that. I think the Nuggets should go after Raymond Felton of the Bobcats. I like his game and I think he would be a good fit with the Nuggets cause Chucky Atkins and Anthony Carter ain't gone cut it and its time to get some young blood in their.
The Nuggets haven't had a player from a Denver area high school on the roster since trading Chauncey Billups in February 2000.
Nick Fazekas would like to change that.
Fazekas, a 2003 Ralston Valley High School graduate, said Tuesday he will sign a nonguaranteed contract with the Nuggets before the start of next week's training camp. The 6-foot-11 forward said he had "lots" of camp offers but believes he can make the Nuggets, who recently lost big men Marcus Camby and Eduardo Najera.
"I'm confident I can," said Fazekas, who will sign for the $711,517 minimum after averaging 4.1 points in 26 games last season as a rookie with Dallas and the Clippers. "I don't want it to sound like I'm talking with an ego, but I feel I'm good enough to play in the NBA."
If Fazekas, who worked out at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday for a second straight day after having recent workouts with Cleveland, Dallas, Oklahoma City and San Antonio, doesn't bring local flavor to the Nuggets, forward Michael Ruffin could. Ruffin, who also has been working out at the Pepsi Center, expects to attend training camp with Denver or Chicago.
"I'll know in the next few days," said Ruffin, a 1995 Cherry Creek High School graduate who played last season with Milwaukee and has a 1.8 average in eight NBA seasons. "I'll talk to my agent (Andy Miller) and talk to (Denver) coaches and try to get an idea about them keeping a 14th player."
The cost-cutting Nuggets might begin the season with the minimum of 13 players. But word now is a 14th could be kept, especially if a young prospect such as Fazekas shows promise.
While Fazekas said it would be "unique" playing for his hometown team, he'll get paid this season regardless. Dallas, which waived him in February after signing him to a two-year guaranteed deal, owes him $711,517.
[QUOTE=paguy1955]The Nuggets haven't had a player from a Denver area high school on the roster since trading Chauncey Billups in February 2000.
Nick Fazekas would like to change that.
Fazekas, a 2003 Ralston Valley High School graduate, said Tuesday he will sign a nonguaranteed contract with the Nuggets before the start of next week's training camp. The 6-foot-11 forward said he had "lots" of camp offers but believes he can make the Nuggets, who recently lost big men Marcus Camby and Eduardo Najera.
"I'm confident I can," said Fazekas, who will sign for the $711,517 minimum after averaging 4.1 points in 26 games last season as a rookie with Dallas and the Clippers. "I don't want it to sound like I'm talking with an ego, but I feel I'm good enough to play in the NBA."
If Fazekas, who worked out at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday for a second straight day after having recent workouts with Cleveland, Dallas, Oklahoma City and San Antonio, doesn't bring local flavor to the Nuggets, forward Michael Ruffin could. Ruffin, who also has been working out at the Pepsi Center, expects to attend training camp with Denver or Chicago.
"I'll know in the next few days," said Ruffin, a 1995 Cherry Creek High School graduate who played last season with Milwaukee and has a 1.8 average in eight NBA seasons. "I'll talk to my agent (Andy Miller) and talk to (Denver) coaches and try to get an idea about them keeping a 14th player."
The cost-cutting Nuggets might begin the season with the minimum of 13 players. But word now is a 14th could be kept, especially if a young prospect such as Fazekas shows promise.
While Fazekas said it would be "unique" playing for his hometown team, he'll get paid this season regardless. Dallas, which waived him in February after signing him to a two-year guaranteed deal, owes him $711,517.[/QUOTE]
Wanna cite this?
It's from Rocky Mountain News. He puts up pretty good numbers for the amount of time he plays so that's a good sign, but I still maintain the idea that we need starters, not deep reserves, regardless of the financial situation.
[CENTER][B]Cleaves' signing with Nuggets imminent
By Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact[/B][/CENTER])
With Chucky Atkins injured, point guard Mateen Cleaves will get another chance to return to the NBA.
Danny Servick, the agent for Cleaves, confirmed Friday his client will sign with the Nuggets before training camp, which begins Tuesday. Cleaves, a six-year veteran, last played in the NBA in 2005-06.
Cleaves, scheduled to arrive in Denver on Friday afternoon, will sign a one-year nonguaranteed minimum contract. While Servick said Cleaves had been invited to Denver
Seriously what is with denver and signing older, backup/3rd string PG's...
I wonder how his defense is, at least he's got the size to match up with other PG's...
The trade didn't happen.
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Nene's work thrills Karl
It was an early August evening at The Capital Grille, and George Karl was simmering like a filet mignon.
The Nuggets coach had a clear understanding that in the upcoming season, Nene's role would be paramount. He wondered if Nene understood this too.
During dinner, Karl and Nene had "a direct conversation with a little anger," said the coach, who let his starting center know he needed to start centering his days on basketball preparation.
"Since that day, I think he averaged four to five days in the gym, which he had never done for us," Karl said.
And in the first week of preseason camp, well, "he's been tremendous," Karl said.
There have been glimpses of greatness, said the coach, and many have come during Denver's scrimmages, in which Nene has dominated the low post, occasionally showing off his off-hand finishes at the rim, a nifty weapon for a big man.
Nene, of course, missed the majority of last season while recovering from testicular cancer, as well as suffering numerous other injuries. With center Marcus Camby traded to the Clippers, Nene has been anointed the starting center, while Denver fans have their fingers crossed that the injury-prone player will be prone only to double- doubles.
Karl said he expects Nene to go from seemingly "overpaid" to "underpaid," but it will be a process that spills into the season.
"When you miss a whole season, there are little steps to regain confidence, condition and involvement with the team," Karl said. He added: "I would say the two guys if we lose, we couldn't replace, would be Nene and Carmelo (Anthony)."
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[url]http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_10640046[/url]
Nene :rockon:
[QUOTE]Nine of the league's 30 teams exceed the Luxury Tax:
They include the Cleveland Cavaliers, with an $89.6 million payroll, Dallas Mavericks ($85.7 million), Los Angeles Lakers ($83.1 million), Portland Trail Blazers ($81.5 million), Boston Celtics ($81.3 million), Denver Nuggets ($74.6 million), Phoenix Suns ($74.4 million) and Houston Rockets ($74.2 million).[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.nola.com/hornets/t-p/index.ssf?/base//sports-3/1223186048263650.xml&coll=1[/url]
We rank 6th. We gotta be challenging for the title :mad:
And good to see the team working on defense big time! :cheers:
[url]http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_10639788[/url]
[QUOTE]10) Denver Nuggets
By all reports, the Marcus Camby trade didn't go down too well. There were rumours a few weeks ago about a possible 'Melo trade, now there are rumours that Allen Iverson could be traded. This team was not good defensively, but they practically gave away their best defensive player in Camby.
Denver needs to work out what they are going to do next, because they need to make some changes.[/QUOTE]
[url]http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65338-nba-western-conference-power-rankings[/url]
Another crap prediction on us for a laugh..
I like being underrated this year.
[QUOTE=OneMoreSucka]I like being underrated this year.[/QUOTE]
Exactly, i think people are worrying too much anyway. who knows whats in store for us...
I started thinking last night and came this conclusion about the nuggets this season.
- Defense will improve significantly, but will only be effective against teams below .500
- Elite teams in the west and east both will find holes in the D and have their way with us, but we might be able to steal a couple close games.
- PPG will drop significantly, I'd guess somewhere in the 99-101 range.
- All this will result in a 48-34 record and a spot in the 8th seed.
[url]http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10652714[/url]
[url]http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_10654624[/url]
[url]http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/06/NBA-iverson-heads-list-nuggets-walking-wounded/[/url]
[QUOTE]*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.[/QUOTE]
I hate injuries. AI's injury is nothing important, he will be back.
Wow all those injuries and no mention of Nene! It's a miracle!
[QUOTE]Top 10 Most Popular NBA Jerseys in Europe:
1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
2. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics
3. Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
4. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
5. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
6. Allen Iverson, Denver Nuggets
7. Andrea Bargnani, Toronto Raptors
8. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
9. Marco Belinelli, Golden State Warriors
10. Jose Calderon, Toronto Raptors[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.nba.com/news/jersey_europe_081008.html[/url]
AI 6th , still popular. I would put him 4th tho. The others are there becoz of being spanish, italian or french :tongue:
[QUOTE=francesco totti][url]http://www.nba.com/news/jersey_europe_081008.html[/url]
AI 6th , still popular. I would put him 4th tho. The others are there becoz of being spanish, italian or french :tongue:[/QUOTE]
Belinelli :oldlol:
[QUOTE=francesco totti][url]http://www.nba.com/news/jersey_europe_081008.html[/url]
AI 6th , still popular. I would put him 4th tho. The others are there becoz of being spanish, italian or french :tongue:[/QUOTE]
Yup, tho its still amazing how popular AI is.
[URL="http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_10679991"]Source[/URL]
[QUOTE]DATELINE — Allen Iverson left the Iverson Five to rejoin the Denver Five on Thursday, his first practice with the team since the birth of his fifth child, Dream Alijha.
The highlight of the practice was Kenyon Martin's highlight-reel dunk, in which he drove down the lane, faked a pass and tomahawked a dunk. When Martin landed, he stood still for a few seconds, soaking in the play. Opponent Juwan Howard cracked the silence, saying: "He traveled!"
The Nuggets open preseason play on Friday, at 7 p.m., at the Pepsi Center against Minnesota. Coach George Karl expects everyone to be suited up and ready except for Chucky Atkins (right knee) and Sonny Weems (groin strain).
As for how he'll distribute minutes, Karl said, "I would say the top-10 would get 20 minutes or more, and another two or three guys 10-15 minutes." [/QUOTE]
Iverson is back practicing.And k-mart looks passionate to start the season.
[QUOTE]Opponent Juwan Howard cracked the silence, saying: "He traveled!"[/QUOTE]
Hahaha brilliant.
[url]http://www.protrade.com/content/DisplayArticle.html?sp=Sbf45d1d8-9975-11dd-a0e3-9562646204a3[/url]
[QUOTE]21. Denver Nuggets -- JENGA. Camby gone, Iverson on his way out, time to rebuild around selfish Melo.[/QUOTE]
We will need to pop up all this BS articles after the season is over. According to this retard, we will finish 21st in the NBA :roll:
[url]http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=b5699bf0-3a9c-4cdd-ba0b-348c2c78872e[/url]
AI wont play again this tuesday vs toronto .. (sore right ankle)
I hope the injury isnt serious..but he missed too many pre-season games..
I hope its nthg serious, and just precautionary measure from the medical staff
:(
Well....a starting backcourt of AC and JR wouldn't bad...Instead of having two scorers, you've got one scorer and one defensive stopper...
Oh my.
[url]http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=479475[/url]
[QUOTE]Nuggets, Linas Kleiza close to 4-year, $25 million extension
The deadline for contract extensions for first-round picks from the 2005 NBA draft looms Friday, and for many, it looks like the deadline will pass without new deals, which could mean a crowded restricted free-agent market next summer. But for the Class of '05, which has seen Andrew Bogut, Chris Paul, Deron Williams and Francisco Garcia sign new contracts, there remains a glimmer of hope: Denver's Linas Kleiza.
According to Kleiza's agent, Bill Duffy, the two sides are close. "The Nuggets really want to get it done, and I know Linas wants to get it done, too," Duffy told sportingnews.com on Tuesday. "I would expect it to be finalized in the next two days. We have until Friday, but it probably won't go that long."
Duffy declined to get into specifics of the potential contract, but a source says that Kleiza's deal will be in the four-year, $25 million range, which would make it similar to a mid-level contract. It is believed that only a small amount of money and the possibility of an option year are all that has held up the deal.
Kleiza, entering his fourth NBA season, had a breakthrough year in 2007-08, averaging 11.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. .
Other '05 draft class members -- Danny Granger of Indiana and Andrew Bynum of the Lakers chief among them -- remain candidates to get extensions. But Granger and the Pacers have not had serious talks and are not likely to get anything done. Bynum and the Lakers are far apart on money, and that gap is unlikely to close by Friday. Already, sportingnews.com has confirmed that the bulk of the draft class will not receive extensions. [/QUOTE]
Keep Kleiza
[URL="http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/nuggets/archives/2008/10/kleiza_move_lat.html"]Source[/URL]
Assuming Kleiza resigned, and balkman retained. Here is how the situation look for 2009-2010
[QUOTE]
Carmelo Anthony $15.78 million
Kenyon Martin $15.61 million
Nene $10.52 million
Linas Kleiza $5.5 million (approximate)
J.R. Smith $5.5 million (approximate)
Steven Hunter $3.7 million
Chucky Atkins $3.48 million ($760,000 guaranteed)
Renaldo Balkman $2.11 million
Sonny Weems $736,420
Nuggets in line to be free agents next summer (all unrestricted):
Chris Andersen
Anthony Carter
Juwan Howard
Allen Iverson
Dahntay Jones[/QUOTE]
Gotta keep AI as well, plz.
that is great news on kleiza- and at the right price too imo- i was hoping he wouldnt need nocioni like 9-10 mill per year- not being in a "big market" may have helped us on that, im interested for some reason on david lee & if the knicks will have to pay him 10+ a year just because he is there best & most liked player
does anyone know what the salary cap limit is next year- will the nugs be able to sign a fa after the 58-60 million already lined up? will atkins & hunter be trade peices? is that trade ex going to be used?
assuming the lk deal gets done i am just so happy that the 4 players that i consider the core of the team(carmelo, nene, jr, & kleiza) are signed for at least 3 more years and at around 35 mill for the group- our "top 3" now cost well over 50- the jr & kleiza signing are the 1st step to someday having a better balanced roster & the only 2 positive steps this franchise has made for a while
Anyone else secretly want the nuggets to fail this year so we have a shot at getting rid of karl and picking up ricky rubio? :D