Dad Says Son Is OK, But JR Smith No-Show At Event

J.R Smith's left shoulder is fine, but the Nuggets guard hasn't played basketball since he was involved in a June 9 car accident, his father, Earl Smith Sr., said Friday.

Smith walked away from the accident with an injured left shoulder, but his best friend was killed.

Smith, 21, didn't show Friday morning at Lakewood Country Club for the J.R. Smith Youth Foundation Golf Outing, which helps provide academic scholarships. The tournament was the first benefit golf event for Smith's foundation.

Although Smith was a no- show, his father arrived at 7:30 a.m. and spoke on behalf of his son. Smith's mother, Ida Smith, also was in attendance.

"Physically, he's fine," the elder Smith said.

Via Rocky Mountain News

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Camby Wants To Stay In Denver

Marcus Camby's agent, Rick Kaplan, said he has heard all the wild trade rumors surrounding his client that have included Indiana, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington and the Los Angeles Lakers. Kaplan, however, doesn't believe Camby will get dealt and said his client wants to remain a Nugget.

"It would really surprise me if Marcus was traded. From everything the team is saying publicly, that's not a likely option," Kaplan said. "It makes little sense to trade Marcus. While he is the most tradable commodity, he might be their most important or second most important player at a decent price. Marcus is probably their best value.

"He really doesn't want to be traded."

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Najera Chooses To Remain With Denver

After much deliberation, forward Eduardo Najera has decided to stay with the Nuggets.

Najera said Monday that he has decided not to opt out of the final year of his contract that pays $4.95 million next season. Mexico's lone NBA player said the deadline for his decision is Saturday and that his decision came after talking with his wife, Amy.

Najera averaged 6.6 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.

"I have a few more days, but I don't plan on opting out," Najera said in a phone interview. "Right now, I haven't changed my mind. I felt like opting out sometimes. Sometimes I say, 'Forget it.' But I talked to my wife and we decided not to opt out."

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