Feb 28, 2006 10:52 AM EST
Bryon Russell, a 13-year veteran coming off a knee injury in the preseason, is still in talks with the Sonics about his status.
"He was the consummate professional. I talked to him on the phone and told him, 'Hey, to get the deal done, you had to be in the deal. I don't want you to catch a flight and fly to Seattle if it's not a good situation for you,' " general manager Rick Sund said.
Via Seattle PI
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Nene has been recovering strongly for the Denver Nuggets, and according to the Denver Post he has hopes of coming back this season.
He is expected to begin practicing in April.
"I will work as hard as I can to come back as quickly as possible," Nene said. "If the timing works out that I can practice or play, that is great. I want to get back to playing as soon as possible and get this setback behind me.
"I am told I am ahead of schedule. I have regained my muscle mass and am starting to work on my movements. The knee feels strong. I am told I will be 100 percent in the next few months."
Said Vandeweghe: "He's looking awful good, and he's in great shape. The knee is really healing well. The doctors are excited."
Via Denver Post
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Denver Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe called a published report "ridiculous" that he doesn't expect to return next season.
The New York Daily News reported Sunday that Vandeweghe, in the final year of a five-year contract, has confided to friends that Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke will not meet his salary demands.
"I've never commented on it," Vandeweghe said. "The only thing I will say is I'm very appreciative of what has been done for me and I like (Denver) a lot."
Responded Kroenke via e-mail, "As I've maintained, our policy is to address contract matters at their conclusion."
There has been much speculation Vandeweghe will not return next season. Director of player personnel Mark Warkentien has been called a possible successor, with the New York Post reporting Sunday that Warkentien is "all but definite" to replace Vandeweghe.
"Kiki hired me and it's Kiki's name at the bottom of my contract," said Warkentien, saying any further comment would be "inappropriate."
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Nuggets Feb 2006 Archive
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Nuggets Press Release | Feb 25, 2006
The Denver Nuggets have re-assigned guard Julius Hodge to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League (D-League), General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe announced today.
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Rocky Mountain News | Feb 24, 2006
Nuggets coach George Karl said Thursday the team is considering signing Wesley Person, who is expected to work out at the Pepsi Center on Saturday or Sunday.
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Denver Post | Feb 24, 2006
Kenyon Martin expects trade rumors to resume once the offseason begins. "It is what it is. The talk is not going to stop," Martin said.
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Nuggets Press Release | Feb 24, 2006
The Denver Nuggets have recalled G/F Julius Hodge from the Austin Toros of the D-League, Nuggets General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe announced today.
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Mercury News | Feb 23, 2006
The New York Post and TNT reported that the Sixers came very close to dealing All-Star Allen Iverson to the Nuggets in exchange for players including Nene Hilario, Earl Watson and Voshon Lenard.
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Press Release | Feb 23, 2006
Initially reported as a three-team deal, the Earl Watson, Ruben Patterson, Reggie Evans nine-player four-team trade was the cornerstone of trade deadline Thursday that saw several minor maneuvers.
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News Tribune | Feb 23, 2006
As the centerpiece of a four-team trade, Earl Watson will be returning to the Sonics. Ruben Patterson, who has wanted out of Portland all season, will be joining Denver.
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Denver Post | Feb 23, 2006
The Denver Post is reporting that Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has been mailed one of 22 invitations by the U.
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Denver Post | Feb 23, 2006
Don't expect any blockbuster deals from the Nuggets, according to the Denver Post.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Feb 23, 2006
It may be no coincidence that Reggie Evans, Vitaly Potapenko and Flip Murray didn’t play in last night’s Seattle win over the Atlanta Hawks, with all three possibly being involved in deals.
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Greg Logan/Newsday | Feb 23, 2006
Several NBA executives said it's likely Knicks shooting guard Jamal Crawford will be traded to Denver for backup point guard Earl Watson by today's 3 p.
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6ABC.com | Feb 22, 2006
ESPN is reporting that the 76ers and the Denver Nuggets talked about trading Allen Iverson.
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Newsday | Feb 22, 2006
Steve Francis' arrival at the Garden also likely signals the end of Jamal Crawford's Knicks career.
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ESPN | Feb 22, 2006
ESPN's Marc Stein reports that Earl Watson is finally close to being moved and the likely destination is Seattle in a deal for Reggie Evans, Flip Murray and Vitaly Potapenko.
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Star-Ledger | Feb 22, 2006
The Knicks are currently looking into the medical status of Kenyon Martin's knee to make sure it is healthy for the long term.
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CNNSI.com | Feb 22, 2006
Denver forward Kenyon Martin sat out the Nuggets' game Tuesday night against the Charlotte Bobcats because of an injured left knee.
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Oregonian | Feb 21, 2006
Rumors have surfaced that Denver is talking with the Blazers about sending injured power forward Nene to Portland in exchange for Travis Outlaw and Joel Przybilla.
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NY Times | Feb 21, 2006
Steve Francis, Theo Ratliff, Kenyon Martin, Earl Watson and Darius Miles all remained in the Knicks rumor mill on Monday.
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Denver Post | Feb 19, 2006
With the trade deadline arriving Thursday, the latest Nuggets trade rumors include a deal sending point guard Earl Watson to Sacramento for shooting guard Bonzi Wells.
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Denver Post | Feb 19, 2006
The NBA expects an announcement on New Orleans- Oklahoma City Hornets forward Chris Andersen's arbitration case at least a month from now.
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Denver Post | Feb 19, 2006
While three members of the Class of 2003 practiced Saturday for tonight's NBA All-Star Game, Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony was relaxing in Las Vegas.
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Florida Today | Feb 19, 2006
"I'm still talking and looking into things every day, trying to make our team better," GM Otis Smith said. "I can't say that we're close to anything right now. We'll keep working."
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ESPN | Feb 18, 2006
Denver Nuggets forward Nene may resume practicing in early April, the team's strength coach said.
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New York Daily News | Feb 18, 2006
Isiah Thomas came down here on a flight that was stopping through Houston on its way to Buenos Aires.
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Florida Today | Feb 17, 2006
Minnesota, Memphis, New York and Denver all are believed to have an interest in Steve Francis.
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Denver Post | Feb 17, 2006
Though it may still be a longshot, it's not inconceivable to think he could provide a burst of adrenaline and needed size come playoff time, especially if Denver reaches the second round in May.
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TNT | Feb 16, 2006
New York is reportedly trying to revive trade talks with Denver and Orlando.
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North Jersey | Feb 16, 2006
League sources indicated Wednesday it's more likely Steve Francis end up elsewhere rather than New York, with Denver the frontrunner and Memphis showing interest.
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Denver Post | Feb 16, 2006
Getting all of the NBA's executives in one room would seem like a recipe for action.
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NY Post | Feb 16, 2006
With Kelvin Cato packaged in Wednesday's trade, the Steve Francis to New York talks will have to be adjusted and could make any deal a longshot bid, team sources said.
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Rocky Mountain News | Feb 16, 2006
Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe plans to spend the next three days in Houston, site of the NBA All-Star Game.
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Rocky Mountain News | Feb 16, 2006
Kenyon Martin had a simple evaluation of his left knee Wednesday.
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Newsday | Feb 15, 2006
Don't expect Kenyon Martin to simply be a salary dump. The Nuggets want Channing Frye and Isiah Thomas has made it clear that he is untouchable.
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New York Daily News | Feb 14, 2006
A deal which will see Darko Milicic land in Orlando is contingent on Orlando's three-team trade with the Knicks and Denver being completed. Kenyon Martin would go to New York, Steve Francis to Denver and Jamal Crawford and Nene to the Magic, according to the New York Daily News.
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New York Post | Feb 14, 2006
siah Thomas' intention is to trade Penny Hardaway's expiring contract by the Feb.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Feb 13, 2006
Denver Nuggets forward Eduardo Najera is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday.
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USA Today | Feb 13, 2006
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Monday for using inappropriate language, including profanity, during his interactions with fans following a game against the Chicago Bulls last week.
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Denver Post | Feb 13, 2006
DerMarr Johnson may not be happy with his playing time.
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ESPN | Feb 11, 2006
Lost amid all of the above was Denver's willingness to send Nene to the Magic in the proposed deal.
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FloridaToday.com | Feb 11, 2006
Steve Francis admitted before Friday's game that the swirling trade rumors involving him possibly being dealt to Denver or New York are affecting him.
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SI.com | Feb 11, 2006
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin exchanged obscenities with a reporter as he was getting dressed after Friday night's 113-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
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AP | Feb 11, 2006
Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby was inactive for Friday night's game against the Western Conference-leading Dallas Mavericks because of a lower back strain.
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CNNSI.com | Feb 10, 2006
Two acquaintances of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin were involved in a confrontation with a fan who heckled Martin during Wednesday night's game, police said.
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Chicago Tribune | Feb 9, 2006
Forward Kenyon Martin, who didn't play last night against the Bulls because of a sore knee, reportedly is being shopped for a trade.
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Newsday | Feb 9, 2006
The Knicks are reportedly not interested in taking on Kenyon Martin and his large contract. Denver now appears even more eager to unload Martin following an incident involving friends of the forward.
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Rocky Mountain News | Feb 8, 2006
Denver is said to have shopped Kenyon Martin to the Chicago Bulls, though the Bulls have wavering interest because of his injury problems and large contract.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Feb 8, 2006
The Knicks really want Earl Watson, but they may have to accept a package deal that would include former Net Kenyon Martin and Voshon Lenard. It is also being reported that Stephon Marbury is available.
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NY Daily News | Feb 7, 2006
If the Knicks try to acquire both Kenyon Martin and Earl Watson, Denver may ask for rookie Channing Frye in return. Other reports on Tuesday indicated that only Eddy Curry was untouchable.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Feb 7, 2006
The Knicks were chatting with the Magic and Nuggets about a trade involving Steve Francis, who would go to Denver while the Knicks would have gotten Earl Watson to play the point.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Feb 6, 2006
Even with the addition of Jalen Rose, Isiah Thomas is still out there looking to make one or more trades.
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New York Times | Feb 5, 2006
The New York Times is reporting that the proposed deal which would have seen Steve Francis join Carmelo Anthony in Denver has fallen apart for now.
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NY Post | Feb 5, 2006
In exchange for Steve Francis, the Nuggets would give up Nene and Watson, who would either wind up in New York or Seattle.
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ESPN | Feb 4, 2006
Kenyon Martin, who created a stir by walking off to the locker room with 3 minutes left in his last game, sat out entirely Saturday night when the Denver Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers.
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ESPN | Feb 3, 2006
With the Raptors new found cap space, they may be targeting Nene, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Denver Post | Feb 3, 2006
Earl Watson did not pull punches when asked about talk circulating of a possible trade to Seattle.
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Denver Post | Feb 3, 2006
Despite a short practice, the Nuggets provided a full serving of drama Thursday.
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Seattle PI | Feb 2, 2006
NBA sources have told the Seattle PI that the Sonics have renewed interest in former Sonic Earl Watson, who is in the first year of a five-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
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Denver Post | Feb 1, 2006
Rumored Denver packages for Artest included forward Kenyon Martin as well as forward-center Nene and guard Earl Watson.
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