Martin In Dark About Possible Knee Tear


Chris Tomasson

If a report is accurate that Denver Nuggets power forward Kenyon Martin has a partial tear of his left patella tendon, he said he hasn't been given that information about his knee.

Regardless, the Nuggets, who had previously been looking for a big man, will spend this weekend discussing what they might do. Agent Mark Bartelstein told FanHouse the Nuggets have inquired about five of his free-agent big men: Mark Blount, Mikki Moore, Brian Cook, Jake Voskuhl and Rob Kurz.

 Nuggets not trading J.R. Smith


By Mark J. Miller

“J.R.J.R. Smith  has been with the Denver Nuggets since the summer of 2006 when he got traded to the team from the Chicago Bulls, who he was with for only a few days after coming over in a trade with his original team, the New Orleans Hornets. It's looking right now like he'll remain a Nugget despite all his recent unhappiness., according to ESPN.

 Karl, Nuggets appear to be closer on a contract extension


After negotiations Thursday, it appears the Nuggets are closer to reaching an agreement with coach George Karl about a contract extension, though a deal is not yet official.

Bret Adams, an attorney representing the Nuggets' coach, met with officials from Kroenke Sports Enterprises and afterward said: "It's a complicated discussion and process because of the potential lockout (after 2010-11). It's a different economic environment. All of that has added a complexity to contract negotiations that simply hasn't been there before.

 Nuggets looking for a big man



"We definitely could use somebody else," said forward Carmelo Anthony, who scored a game-high 41 points. "At this point, anytime you have an injured player, anybody who can step up off the bench is huge."

The Nuggets' front office is looking into acquiring a big man who could play some minutes off the bench. But right now, the Nuggets just aren't the same without all five starters. Billups is shooting for a return in the next game, Wednesday at home against Atlanta.

 Without a new contract, Karl faces free agency


Marc J. Spears

The Denver Nuggets own the Western Conference’s second-best record and have emerged as just one of a handful of teams who look like legitimate championship contenders. They also have a coach who might not have a contract in six months.

 Linas Kleiza considers a one year deal
InDenver.com is reporting that Linas Kleiza is considering taking a one year contract with the Nuggets next season so that he will become an unrestricted free agent the year after.

 John Lucas to the Nuggets next Season
Darnell Mayberry is reporting that Thunder cast off John Lucas III could be signed by the Nuggets next season.

 Nuggets Looking at some big names?

The Rocky Mountain Times is reporting that the Nuggets should be looking at a number of players prior to the upcoming trade deadline.

 Boykins Injured
Nuggets guard Earl Boykins will be out approx. 4-5 weeks with two fractures in his left hand the team announced today. Boykins will not require surgery but his hand will be in a hard cast for the time being. Julius Hodge was called up from the NBDL to replace his spot in the lineup. 

 Nuggest confirm Karl as head coach
The Denver Nuggets named George Karl the 19th head coach in team history Thursday. Karl will take over for interim head coach Michael Cooper and is expected to lead the team during a practice in Milwaukee, where the Nuggets will face the Bucks on Friday night.

 Carmelo Anthony hurt in Nuggets' win