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Nuggets Close to Extension on Karl, Want Nene, Smith Back

DENVER -- Carmelo Anthony might be gone, but Nuggets coach George Karl is closing in on a contract extension. Nuggets president Josh Kroenke said after Thursday night's 89-75 win over Boston that negotiations are nearly complete on bringing Karl back for next season. "We're pretty close on that,'' Kroenke said in an...

Celtics Trade Shocker: Danny Ainge Dumps Kendrick Perkins; Chris Rock Unimpressed

There are several NBA trades worth discussing today, but the one that's getting the most attention is Boston Celtics President Danny Ainge's surprise decision to trade starting center Kendrick Perkins to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston will reportedly get center Nenad Krstic and forward Jeff Green from Oklahoma in...

George Karl: Carmelo Anthony 'Distracted,' Could Affect Playing Time

DENVER -- Is all the talk about a trade taking its toll on Carmelo Anthony? Denver coach George Karl said his star forward was "very distracted'' during practice Tuesday for one of the few times this season. Karl couldn't say for sure it was due to trade rumors swirling but did say it could affect Anthony's playing...

Baron Davis Doesn't Want Trade From Clippers

LOS ANGELES -- It's no secret the Clippers wouldn't mind trading Baron Davis and the two years and $28.8 million left on his contract after this season. It's no secret that, with Davis' production way down, Eric Bledsoe is the Clippers' point guard of the future. But what could be considered a surprise is how gung-ho...

Nets, Lakers, Rockets Trade Scorecard

In one fell swoop Wednesday, the New Jersey Nets strengthened their bid for Carmelo Anthony; the Los Angeles Lakers shed salary by dumping Sasha Vujacic and fortified their front court by acquiring Joe Smith; and the Houston Rockets rolled the dice on former lottery pick Terrence Williams. The three moves were all part...