Allen Iverson News

One of basketball’s biggest and most controversial stars will be in Charlotte tonight, and he won’t be holing up in his A-list hotel suite.

Allen Iverson, who plays for the Denver Nuggets and is known for his run-ins with both the law and NBA officials, will be hosting Club AI, a pre-game party at Jillian’s in South End ahead of the Nuggets’ matchup against the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Word is, there will be special guests from the Panthers and the Bobcats.

They all better be drinking Gatorade the night before the game. Behave, boys. Read more

“Life is way more important than the game of basketball. We just want him to get his situation straightened and get back to the team as soon as possible. He needs to take care of himself first.”

DENVER - Anthony Carter explained his philosophy on scoring as he slipped on his canary yellow sweater vest. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

It has been more than a year since Allen Iverson was acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade on December 19, 2006. via Press of Atlantic City

The Nuggets could have three all-stars after all. Forward Carmelo Anthony is a lock because of fan voting. via Denver Post

“We’ll see all y’all (expletive) again!”

When Marcus Banks sank his seventh 3-pointer of the night — yes, Marcus Banks — it was the 20th 3-pointer by the Phoenix Suns in Monday night’s game. via Denver Post

“I haven’t seen the ‘Rookie Wall”

It is called a ‘Rookie Wall’ because at some point every season NBA rookies run smack into it. via CourierPostOnline

“I’m not playing up to my capabilities because of (the injury) and it’s frustrating.”

Coach George Karl called Iverson “the man” for averaging 33.3 points while the Nuggets went 3-0. ATKINS AILING Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins didn’t play Monday because of a sore right hip and said he might have a … via Rocky Mountain News

“Certainly, we would’ve liked to have come out a little better.”

The Sixers finished their toughest trip of the season with Sunday night’s 109-96 loss to Allen Iverson and the Nuggets. via PhillyBurbs.com

“We weren’t very pretty offensively, and I thought his penetration at any moment broke their defense down quite frequently”

When he’s at his best, Allen Iverson is capable of carrying a team. He’s carrying the Denver Nuggets right now. via 9NEWS

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, had six blocked shots, and hit five of Phoenix’s 20 3-pointers to lead the Suns to a 137-115 romp over the Denver Nuggets in a matchup of division leaders Monday … via The Modesto Bee

This was the first time Allen Iverson enjoyed watching the Philadelphia 76ers lose. via Forbes

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Nuggets beat the host Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. via Chicago Tribune

Allen Iverson scored 33 points, Carmelo Anthony added 26 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-107 on Friday night. via Twincities.com

TODAY: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets at 6 p.m. at the Target Center. via Boulder Daily Camera

“We came into December with a 5-11 record and ended it 18-13. That says a lot about the character and dedication of our players and our coaching staff.”

Categories: Nate McMillan After guiding the 5-12 Blazers to a 13-2 month, Nate McMillan was rewarded with the Western Conference Coaches of the Month award for the month of December: McMillan led the Trail … via OregonLive.com