Linas Kleiza News

Clearly, J.R. Smith is the most-talented basketball player on Denver's bench. And Linas Kleiza, also a budding youngster, provides numerous intangibles.

Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, left, reaches out for a loose ball as Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani comes in to cover in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 132-93 victory Tuesday.

The Nuggets entered Sunday leading the NBA with 32.1 free-throw attempts per game, which mirrors their aggressiveness from last season, when they also led the league in free-throw attempts.

The Houston Rockets shoot for their fifth straight road win tonight when they take on the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.

By Neil Tardy Special to ESPN.com November 26, 2008, 1:44 PM Matchups for Thursday, Nov.

Carmelo Anthony dropped a season-high 30 points and grabbed 11 boards as the Denver Nuggets escaped with a 106-105 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

Yes, the Clippers have things going on other than Zach Mania . In addition to Randolph making his Clippers' debut Wednesday night at Staples Center, another compelling storyline will unfold: Marcus Camby ...

Nuggets forward Renaldo Balkman throws down a dunk during Denver's game against Milwaukee on Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center.

By Neil Tardy Special to ESPN.com November 21, 2008, 12:28 PM Quick click by section: I must admit, when the Allen Iverson trade went down, I wondered what the Nuggets were thinking.

Linas Kleiza came off the bench Tuesday to nail a season-high 25 points in Denver's 114-105 victory over Milwaukee.

The high-flying, high-scoring Denver Nuggets didn't leave town with Allen Iverson, after all.

The acquisition of Chauncey Billups continues to pay early dividends for the Nuggets, as the guard scored a game-high 26 points, including a critical three-pointer in crunch time, to seal Denver's 90-84 victory ...

Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.

It seemed as though George Karl had gone George Carlin. This had to be a joke - "We've transformed from an offensive team to a defensive team.

Kleiza starting for injured K-Mart : Denver SF Linas Kleiza started for the second straight game on Tuesday against Charlotte as Kenyon Martin could not play due to injury.

Denver power forward Kenyon Martin is "50-50" for tonight's game at the Bobcats, Nuggets coach George Karl said following the morning shootaround.

The Denver Nuggets open a three-game road trip in Charlotte on Tuesday when they take on the Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena.

After a sluggish start to the season, the forward is finally getting his legs and energy back.

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets in a 100-90 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, grabbed eight rebounds, added six assists and made several key free throws to help give the Denver Nuggets a 108-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks.