Nuggets vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien commented on J.R. Smith's seven-game suspension.
"The commissioner's office has made it clear that it wants to set the highest standard of personal conduct for its athletes," Warkentien said in a news release. "We will support J.R. as he continues to deal with the tragic accident he was involved with two years ago and the consequences of his painful mistake."
Smith was suspended after pleading guilty this summer to reckless driving during a 2007 auto accident that killed his friend, Andre Bell.
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The Nuggets are discussing a contract extension for coach George Karl, according to a league source.
Karl is entering the final season of his deal after guiding Denver to the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers.
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The NBA announced today that J.R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets has been suspended without pay for seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving, in violation of the law of the State of New Jersey, in connection with a 2007 accident resulting in the death of a passenger in Smith's car, and for prior and subsequent motor vehicle offenses.
Smith's suspension will commence with the first game of the 2009-10 NBA regular season for which he is eligible and physically able to play.
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Nuggets Aug 2009 Archive
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Denver Post | Aug 28, 2009
The Nuggets are still open to making deals as training camp nears.
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Canadian Press | Aug 27, 2009
Johan Petro re-signed with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
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ESPN | Aug 24, 2009
Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida early Saturday morning.
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Denver Post | Aug 19, 2009
The Nuggets are still in negotiations with free-agent forward Wally Szczerbiak.
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ESPN | Aug 18, 2009
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging that more than $2 million of his assets were misappropriated.
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Denver Post | Aug 17, 2009
The Nuggets are over the salary cap, but they have a trade exception of almost $9 million that will expire on Nov. 3.
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Denver Post | Aug 15, 2009
The Nuggets were very happy to re-sign veteran guard Anthony Carter on Friday.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 14, 2009
The Nuggets have re-signed point guard Anthony Carter to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million.
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Alex Kennedy/RealGM | Aug 11, 2009
Jason Hart is receiving interest from the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and Denver Nuggets.
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Denver Post | Aug 11, 2009
The Nuggets are hoping to re-sign guard Anthony Carter.
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Denver Post | Aug 11, 2009
The Nuggets have three open roster spots, one of which they are expected to use on a wing player to replace Linas Kleiza.
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Marc Spears/Yahoo! | Aug 10, 2009
Linas Kleiza has agreed to a two-year, $12.2 million with an opt-out next year with Olympiakos.
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El Mundo Deportivo | Aug 9, 2009
Nuggets restricted free agent Linas Kleiza is one step closer to signing with Olympiakos.
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HoopsHype | Aug 8, 2009
Chauncey Billups told HoopsHype that the Nuggets need to get Linas Kleiza back for the 2009-10 season.
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Press Release | Aug 7, 2009
The Grizzlies received a protected 2010 first round draft pick, along with center Steven Hunter and cash considerations from the Nuggets.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 7, 2009
The Nuggets have reportedly traded Steven Hunter and a protected first-round pick to the Grizzlies for a future second-rounder.
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Sportando | Aug 5, 2009
Linas Kleiza is very close to signing a deal with Olympiakos in Greece despite his desire to remain in the NBA.
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Denver Post | Aug 4, 2009
Nuggets guard J.R. Smith's Twitter page is drawing controversy because his updates have been written in a way that associates him with the Bloods street gang.
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Toronto Star | Aug 3, 2009
If the Nuggets rescind their qualifying offer to Linas Kleiza, the Raptors could show interest in the Lithuanian.
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Yahoo! Sports | Aug 2, 2009
Nuggets free agent forward Linas Kleiza is expected to get a contract offer from Olympiakos next week.
