With the Nuggets playing well, Carmelo Anthony is opening up more and more to the media and doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to leave Denver anytime soon.
Carmelo Anthony Goes One-on-One With FanHouse: Will He or Won’t He Go? — NBA FanHouse
Chris Tomasson scored an exclusive interview with #15 and they discuss all things Melo, including an adamant denial of Spike Lee’s alleged tempering on behalf of the Knicks and comments on the infamous “toast” incident at Melo’s wedding over the summer. Melo also discusses his future in Denver and is supposed openness to remaining a Nugget.
Breaking it down: The most important 2:24 in the Nuggets’ win over the Lakers | All Things Nuggets
Benjamin Hochman recaps the best sequence of the Nuggets victory over the Lakers last night, noting that all of George Karl‘s lineup experimentations is starting to grow legs.
Carmelo Anthony Reaches Out to Kobe Bryant for Advice — NBA FanHouse
As reported during the offseason, Melo has been speaking with Kobe Bryant for advice on his contract situation. Should Melo stay in Denver – something I don’t believe will ultimately happen – the boo’s for Bryant when he comes to Denver may soon become boisterous cheers.
Bearup latest to leave Nuggets – NBA – Yahoo! Sports
As first reported by Marc Spears, Bret Bearup – an adviser to Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke – "has been pushed out in a power struggle within the franchise" and only team president (and future owner) Josh Kroenke and GM Masai Ujiri "are authorized to discuss basketball issues on the franchise's behalf."
Nuggets' Bret Bearup Gone From Team, Sort Of — NBA FanHouse
Not so fast, reports FanHouse's Sam Amick. Per Amick, Bearup isn't going anywhere and may actually have received a raise. Given that Paul Andrews recently resigned as president of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, perhaps Bearup is filling that void?
“The Birdman” makes progress – The Denver Post
Hochman reports that Chris Andersen is recovering as expected and could be back after Thanksgiving.
Everyone In Colorado Should Be A Nuggets Fan – SB Nation Denver
In case you missed my latest column for SB Nation Denver, I recently wrote that while the Broncos and Buffs embarrass themselves, the Nuggets are playing hard and deserve Colorado sports fans' support.
NUGGETS: Welcome to the inaugural Ask A-Lo mailbag
Our friend Aaron Lopez, now known as "A-Lo", a new mailbag column at Nuggets.com.