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Nuggets Enter Last-Ditch Stretch in Attempt to Keep Carmelo Anthony

By Chris TomassonJan 8th 2011 – 8:42PM

DENVER -- When the Denver Nuggets broke practice Saturday, there was one month, 16 days and 15 minutes left before the trade deadline. We're being precise because every minute counts in what the Nuggets decide to do with star forward Carmelo Anthony by Feb. 24. The Nuggets (20-15) have 23 games left before they likely...

As 10-Day Contracts Loom, D-Leaguers Wait for NBA Call-Ups

By Scott SchroederJan 3rd 2011 – 9:49AM

The NBA Development League's primary objective is to develop players to get to the next level, but many believed that there was plenty of NBA-ready talent already in the D-League as soon as the official minor league of the NBA's season opened in mid-November. Lo and behold, fast forward to 2011 and the D-League's on a...

Nene Produces for Nuggets Despite Constant Whistles

By Chris TomassonDec 17th 2010 – 7:39PM

DENVER -- Nene is a nine-year NBA veteran. Sometimes he feels as if he's a rookie. Speaking after a tough 113-112 loss Thursday to San Antonio, Denver coach George Karl said he believes his center is being treated unfairly by officials. On Friday, Nene talked about how difficult it has been lately getting what he agrees...

George Karl One Away From 1000th Win

By Chris TomassonDec 6th 2010 – 1:09AM

DENVER -- There was a time many thought George Karl wouldn't even make it to three wins. The first NBA team Karl ever headed, the 1984-85 Cleveland Cavaliers, started 2-19. The death watch already had started on the NBA coaching career of Karl, then 33. "Everybody had me fired,'' Karl said. "And we made the...

Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony Hold Court After Nuggets Upset Lakers

By Chris TomassonNov 12th 2010 – 2:57AM

DENVER -- For the fans, there was plenty of action on the court. For the media, there was plenty in the locker rooms. Lakers star Kobe Bryant hugged Denver star Carmelo Anthony after Anthony's Nuggets beat the Lakers 118-112 Thursday for their first loss of the season after an 8-0 start. Then they both held court in their...

chris andersen News From the Web

  • 05/26/12 Nuggets' Chris "Birdman" Andersen targeted in... Source: NBC - KETK 56 - Tyler TX Investigators with Douglas County's Internet Crimes Against Children unit executed a search warrant at the Larkspur home of Denver Nuggets center Chris "Birdman" Andersen Thursday as part of "on-going" investigation, authorities said.
  • 05/17/12 Nuggets Andersen target of criminal investigation Source: The Oregon Herald - Portland OR The Douglas County Colorado Sheriff 's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children unit has been investigating Andersen since February in reference information that was provided by a law enforcement agency in California, the department said.
  • 05/14/12 Chris Andersen Investigation: No End in Sight for... Source: Bleacher Report Chris Andersen , a player for the Denver Nuggets known around the league as "Birdman," was first reported to have had his home searched on Thursday as part of an investigation by the sheriff's department.
  • 05/13/12 Norman's Chris Andersen shares some tips to improve... Source: The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City OK Andersen is a competitor on the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series and a certified grand master pistol shooter.
  • 05/12/12 Heat's LeBron James wins 3rd NBA MVP Source: CBC.ca Resilient Grizzlies force Game 7 with Clippers Marc Gasol scored 23 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzles rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 90-88 Friday night, forcing a decisive seventh game in the series. more » Spurned fan led to search of Chris Andersen's home: Attorney An attorney for Chris "Birdman" Andersen says he believes the allegations that led to a search of the Denver Nuggets player's home this week involve a spurned female fan. more » NBA says foul called incorrectly at end of Hawks-Celtics game The NBA says a foul against Boston with 3.1 seconds left in Atlanta's season-ending loss on Thursday should have been called sooner, which would have given the Hawks a free throw instead of just the ball out of bounds.

Background on chris andersen

Chris Andersen (born July 7, 1978) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association.

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