After an amazingly convincing victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, we were reminded of the scary reality that the Nuggets may still lose their best player – Carmelo Anthony – before the season is over. But maybe Dikembe Mutombo can rescue the Nuggets one more time and convince Melo to stay…
'Melo still eyes change for the better – NBA – Yahoo! Sports
Speaking with Yahoo! Sports' Marc Spears, Carmelo Anthony coldly says:
“They want to sit down and talk, but my thing is it’s way beyond this year. It ain’t got nothing to do with the new GM [Masai Ujiri], Josh [Kroenke], the players. For me, I feel it’s a time for change.”
No sane Nuggets fan – me included – wants Melo to leave, be traded, etc. But I just hope fans realize he doesn't want to be here
Dikembe Mutombo: Carmelo Anthony Should Remain With Nuggets — NBA FanHouse
FanHouse's Chris Tomasson caught up with former Nugget great Dikembe Mutombo. In 1996, Mutombo went through a similar situation that Anthony is going through now and claims to have regretted his decision to leave Denver ever since. Mutombo also offered to speak to Melo directly.
Perseverance, perspective propel Nuggets coach Karl after whipping cancer again – The Denver Post
The Post's Benjamin Hochman chronicles Karl's brave fight with cancer in a moving piece.
George Karl Hopes for Multi-Year Contract Extension With Nuggets — NBA FanHouse
Melo may not want to stay in Denver much longer, but Coach Karl does.
Kiszla: For now, Carmelo Anthony acts happy – The Denver Post
Mark Kiszla notes that the 2010-11 season could be the most dreaded in Nuggets history.
NUGGETS: Nuggets offer homecoming for Dikembe Mutombo
Aaron Lopez catches up with Mutombo, now an ambassador for NBA Commissioner David Stern.
Kenyon Martin: George Karl 'Is Not My Doctor' — NBA FanHouse
More of K-Mart being K-Mart.
