This article is my third installment of my 2009 NBA Predictions Series, in which, I evaluate each team, and determine what their fates are for the season. This article will be focused on the Denver Nuggets.
Founded in 1967, the Denver Rockets, then an ABA team, have claim to one ABA conference title, but no ABA outright title, in 1976, and zero NBA titles. When the ABA dissolved after the 1975-1976 season, Denver, along with three other teams, the New York (Jersey) Nets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Indiana Pacers, were brought into the NBA. Because the NBA already had a team with the nickname Rockets (Houston), Denver changed their nickname to the Nuggets, and it has stuck ever since.
The Nuggets have won three ABA division titles, 1970, 1975, and 1976, and five NBA division titles, 1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, and 2006.
The Nuggets are not looking great coming into this season. They have lost Marcus Camby, who won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2008, was selected to the NBA ...
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Re-signing J.R. Smith: What's taking so long?...
denverstiffs.com 8/15/2008 — Going back to May, Denver Stiffs has been advocating the re-signing of shooting guard J.R. Smith , a restricted free agent this summer. And yet here we are on August 15th and Smith has not officially been re-signed. To quote the man himself: "I ...
Clippers Aren't Getting Any Better Younger
wcbias.com 8/18/2008 — The Clippers have added another aging player to their lineup. Welcome “White Chocolate,” otherwise known as Jason Williams , to La-La Land. Since their woeful season mercifully came to a close, that other team in L.A. has added 10 new players to its 14-player roster. Problem is those players aren’t exactly “new.” Gone are Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, i.e. players in their prime. In are .
Openly gay Amaechi finds tension at Olympics : Denver Nuggets 24/7
blogs.rockymountainnews.com 8/18/2008 — BEIJING _ There's a former NBA player who had a 6.2 career scoring average broadcasting from the Olympics.
Ordinarily, that wouldn't mean much. But that player's name is John Amaechi, who released the book "Man in the Middle,'' last year, becoming ...
Kleiza Hungry for Nuggets
nbarumors.info 8/18/2008 — Many people were surprised when Denver Nuggets traded Marcus Camby to the Clippers. Especially, when you consider what they received in return. The Camby trade has also sparked a sort of chain reaction in the Denver locker room because other players, who are committed to the team, feel that they might be on their way out as well. One of those players is Linas Kleiza.
Anthony wants to play in 2012 Olympics : Denver Nuggets 24/7
blogs.rockymountainnews.com 8/19/2008 — August 19, 2008 3:08 AM Anthony wants to play in 2012 Olympics By Chris Tomasson BEIJING _ Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony is enjoying his Olympic experience so much he's interested in returning for the 2012 Games in London. "Hell, yeah,'' he said. ...
