The Denver Nuggets were originally called the Denver Rockets. The Nuggets nickname came about in 1974 and has remained with them since. Some of the greatest players to have passed through Denver are Dikembe Mutombo, Alex English, David Thompson, Carmelo Anthony, Byron Beck and Dan Issel. The greatest Denver Nuggets of All-Time are Carmelo Anthony, David Thompson...

Howard is done for the season and will miss the summer Olympics, but team doctor Craig Mintzer said the All-Star was doing well and is expected to make a complete recovery in about four months. Grizzlies 85, Bobcats 80 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mike Conley had 18 points and seven assists as Memphis rallied to beat Charlotte on Friday night, extending the Bobcats’ franchise-worst losing streak to 19 games. The Grizzlies overcame an...

NEW YORK (AP) – Carmelo Anthony called it a statement game, and the message should be clear for the Chicago Bulls. If they do meet in the playoffs, the Bulls better finish off Anthony and the Knicks when they have the chance. Anthony scored 43 points, his most since coming to new York last February, and...