Melo returns from injury to help Nuggets to biggest win of season

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Mavericks 127-91.

Kirilenko scores 22 as Jazz grab eighth straight victory

Andrei Kirilenko had 22 points and five steals and Carlos Boozer finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as the Utah Jazz won their eighth straight, beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets.

Billups' big night: What went wrong?

...runs up the left wing, drawing Artest and Fisher. Smith kicks out of the double to Chris Andersen just beyond the free throw line. The Birdman feeds Billups on the right wing. Kobe is...

One-on-One: Next-best in the West

Chris Broussard and Ric Bucher debate which team is the second-best squad in the Western Conference. Here's a hint: One guy likes stability, veteran play and inside scoring; the other hitches his wagon to a rising star and a versatile roster.

Story | Conversation | February 5, 2010

Tuesday Bullets

...this game. Jay Williams, Carlos Boozer, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Shane Battier, Steve Blake, Juan Dixon, Dahntay Jones, Chris Duhon, Lonny Baxter, Chris Wilcox and ... current Barack Obama aide Reggie Love. (And as long as it...

Melo-less Nuggets shake off Rockets, extend win streak to 8

J.R. Smith scored 22 points, Kenyon Martin added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 97-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

No Gold Watch for Dwight Howard Upon His Retirement From NBA Slam Dunk Competition

...to see Superman fly again, we're not sure that sitting through the boredom of another Chris Andersen debacle is a fair trade. As a substitute, Howard has suggested that he and Shaq go...

Nuggets-Rockets Preview

Nuggets-Rockets Preview

First-half all-value team

Adam Madison unveils his fantasy basketball all-value team for the first half of the season, including Warriors rookie Stephen Curry and teammate Corey Maggette.

Nuggets run Bobcats' skid to 3 games despite short bench

Chauncey Billups scored 27 points, Aaron Afflalo matched his career high with 24 points and the depleted Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-93 for their season-high seventh straight win.

Nuggets drop division-leading Magic to score 4th win in 5 games

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 115-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Lakers have real challengers in West

The Lakers remain the favorites out West, but other teams aren't far behind.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2010

DENVER - DECEMBER 16: Luis Scola #4 of the Houston Rockets goes to the basket against Chris Andersen #11 of the Denver Nuggets on December 16, 2009 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado...

About Last Night: Pics From Friday, Jan. 8

David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Corey Brewer takes pride as a role model to young Birdman Andersens everywhere. Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images Ray Allen introduces the Hawks' bench to the latest in...

Nuggets send James to sixth loss in last seven Denver visits

Carmelo Anthony had the best seat in the house for the big visit from LeBron James, missing the game but enjoying the result as the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.