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Nuggets report: McDyess mad at Denver :  Nuggets : The Rocky Mountain News
Nuggets report: McDyess mad at Denver : Nuggets : The Rocky Mountain News
McDYESS MAD Sources emphasized a key reason Antonio McDyess , acquired from Detroit in Monday's big deal, doesn't want to play for Denver is he's still bitter at perceived mistreatment regarding his June 2002 trade from the Nuggets to New York. While Denver's owner remains Stan Kroenke , ...
Billups in today; Melo wants 44 tonight - The Denver Post
Billups in today; Melo wants 44 tonight - The Denver Post
denverpost.com — OAKLAND, CALIF. Nuggets coach George Karl said newly acquired guard Chauncey Billups is expected to get into... Denver in the afternoon today, but it's possible he won't complete his physical the final step to finalize Monday's trade by the time the ... (more) Billups in today; Melo wants 44 tonight - The Denver Post
Antonio McDyess interests Celtics
news.bostonherald.com — HOUSTON - The Celtics [team stats], like every other contender, were intrigued by Monday’s trade that sent... Allen Iverson [stats] from Denver to Detroit for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb. But the C’s attention is focused particularly on the Denver side of the deal, with ... (more) Antonio McDyess interests Celtics
Celtics Want To Roll With McDyess
Celtics Want To Roll With McDyess
celticsblog.com — Forgive me for the title. It even made me cringe, but I couldn't resist. Mark Murphy from... The Herald is reporting that the Celtics will be interested in Antonio McDyess if and when he gets bought out. According to a league source, the Celtics would be especially interested in (more) Celtics Want To Roll With McDyess
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Tayriffic without Iverson
Need4Sheed.com — ... Dyess is still mad at Denver, “Sources emphasized a key reason Antonio McDyess, acquired from Detroit in Monday’s big deal, doesn’t want to play for Denver is he’s still bitter at perceived mistreatment regarding his June 2002 trade from the Nuggets to New York.” Via Rocky Mountain News ...

McDyess Won’t Play So Trade Him
No Blood No Foul — ... Antonio McDyess was included in the recent Allen Iverson - Chauncy Billups trade, and the trouble is he doesn’t want to play in Denver. Evidently, McDyess is still upset about the way he was treated in 2002 when Denver traded him away to the Knicks. Denver has tried to pursue a buyout with McDyess, but their offer (about 50% of what Antonio is owed) isn’t getting McDyess excited. Evidently, he wants most of his money AND he wants to go play somewhere else while he gets checks from Denver. ...

Press Clippings
PistonsNationBlog.com — ... ANTONIO MCDYESS is still unhappy with Denver from his first mile high go round ...

More on McDyess
The Nugg Doctor - A Denver Nuggets Blog — ... (Boulder-CO) Reports are that Antonio McDyess may still be bitter with the Nuggets for trading him back in 2002. Fair enough, he has every right to be upset. It's his prerogative to hold a grudge just as long as it doesn't end up costing the Nuggets (and him) an arm and a leg to do so. ...

17 teams enter the McDyess lottery
Full-Court Press — ... be a significant factor. McDyess has two years and nearly $14 million left on his contract. The Nuggets, [j]ust a few million above the luxury-tax threshold and not wanting to pay him not to play.... are driving a hard bargain that might require McDyess to give up a significant portion of his salary. The Nuggets are definitely playing a bit of hardball, and the bitter feelings that McDyess has towards Denver's management didn't start with this trade and the tough buyout negotiations. November 6, Rocky Mountain News: Sources emphasized a key reason Antonio McDyess, acquired ...

NBA Essentials: Carmelo Has a Barber Shop
FanHouse — ... our six favorite stories of the day. 1. DenverPost.com: Carmelo Anthony already cut his hair this season, and now he'll cut yours. 2. TSB: A more candid then usual LeBron James, discussing Obama's election win. 3. Gear Up For Sports: It's all fun and games in the Lakers locker room, as Jordan Farmar clowns Luke Walton. 4. Chris Tomasson, Rocky Mountain News: Is Antonio McDyess ...

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Agent: Don't expect McDyess to come : Nuggets : The Rocky Mountain News
rockymountainnews.com 11/7/2008 — For those holding out hope Antonio McDyess will report to the Nuggets, don't count on it. "Very, very low to zero," McDyess' agent, Andy Miller, said Thursday in labeling the percentages his client will come to Denver for a third stint with the team. ...
Report: Nuggets intend to keep McDyess | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 11/4/2008 — The Rocky Mountain News reports that Nuggets vice president of player personnel Rex Chapman said Denver intends to keep forward Antonio McDyess after acquiring him in a trade today. McDyess, Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb were traded by the Pistons ...
McDyess gives up big bucks in buyout : Denver Nuggets 24/7
blogs.rockymountainnews.com 11/8/2008 — November 8, 2008 1:42 AM McDyess gives up big bucks in buyout By Chris Tomasson Rocky Mountain News Score it a victory for the Nuggets. Yes, they did beat Dallas 108-105 at the Pepsi Center. But also Friday, they got as good of a deal as one could ...
Nuggets get a Bargain in the McDyess Buyout
pickaxeandroll.com 11/9/2008 — The Nuggets played hardball and ended up saving a ton of money in the Antonio McDyess buyout.   This  blog post by Chris Tomasson  over at  the Rocky Mountain News claims that the final buyout amount was only $6 million dollars. ...
McDyess Buy-Out Update
hoopsworld.com 11/4/2008 — Multiple sources have told HOOPSWORLD the Denver Nuggets and newly acquired forward Antonio McDyess are in the process of negotiating a buy-out. The proposal includes McDyess getting a little over $6 million over the course of the next two seasons. The Nuggets original intention was to keep ...
McDyess is (soon to be) a free man
detroitbadboys.com 11/8/2008 — From Chris Tommasson of the Rocky Mountain News: A source said McDyess, who was due nearly $15 million, will be bought out for about $6 million. McDyess was acquired last Monday from Detroit (along with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb for Allen ...
Antonio, anyone? McDyess waived by Nuggets
sports.espn.go.com 11/10/2008 — Forward Antonio McDyess was waived by the Denver Nuggets on Monday, the first step toward his hopeful return to Detroit's roster.
17 teams enter the McDyess lottery
blog.mlive.com 11/7/2008 — Evidently, over half the NBA wants to add Antonio McDyess to their roster. Joe Dumars' Pistons are but one of the teams. Right now, the trade to obtain Allen Iverson looks to be a good one for Detroit, but if...
Magic GM says team isn't chasing McDyess -
orlandosentinel.com 11/7/2008 — The news of Denver and Detroit's recent blockbuster trade that included sending Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess into the mountains and Allen Iverson to Motown was still making news for several reasons three days later. At least one of those ...
Nation Discussion: To McDyess or not to McDyess?
thelakersnation.com 11/12/2008 — According to this ESPN article , McDyess was waived by Denver which means he is a unrestricted free agent. While all the reports claim the same thing - McDyess will wait 30 days and return to Detroit, others say multiple teams including the Lakers ...
Iverson out for Detroit against TorontoFOXSports.com News for NBA 11/6/2008
Detroit guard Allen Iverson was not available for Wednesday's game against Toronto because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson, has not completed his physical with the Nuggets. Rodney Stuckey started for ...
Antonio McDyess is a Wanted Man Around the NBABleacher Report - NBA 11/6/2008
The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill Antonio McDyess could soon be one of the most valuable potential free agents in the NBA. McDyess, who was recently traded to Denver in the Allen Iverson deal, now finds himself in a situation he probably ...
Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson Has Yet to Debut With New TeamWash Post NBA 11/6/2008
Allen Iverson was not available for Detroit's game against Toronto on Wednesday because Chauncey Billups has not yet completed his physical with Denver.
Kobe or LeBron: Who is the NBA's Best Player?Bleacher Report - NBA 11/6/2008
Probably one of the most debated topics in the present day NBA is; Who is the better basketball player LeBron James or Kobe Bryant? Both players clearly display a strong case for the World's Best player award. Both players possess the pure ...
No place like home for Denver native BillupsFOXSports.com News for NBA 11/7/2008
Chauncey Billups' vertical has diminished and his speed in the open court slowed. That's fine with the Denver Nuggets - they just like him for his winning touch. The Mile High City native led the Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference ...