Carmelo Anthony’s checkered reputation took another hit.
The two-time Olympian served a one-game suspension Tuesday night handed down by the Denver Nuggets because coach George Karl tried to put him on the bench and he refused.
“In my mind, that crossed the line,” Karl said.
Anthony wasn’t with the Nuggets when they played on the road against the [...]

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Barely a week into the 2008-09 season, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a blockbuster trade for Chauncey Billups. It not only made them one of the league’s biggest first-half surprises but also a potential title contender.
Billups has made an immediate impact with the Nuggets, averaging 18.0 points and 6.2 assists. The veteran point [...]