Billups Eyes Gold With Team USA

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Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups is among the 15 finalists for the 2010 USA World Championship team that will compete in Turkey starting Aug. 28. Billups, a five-time NBA All-Star, averaged a career-high 19.5 points and 5.6 assists while helping Denver to its second consecutive Northwest Division title in 2009-10. READ MORE

Video: Top 10 Plays of 2009-10

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After searching through the video archives, both Altitude and NBA TV have put together lists of their Top-10 Nuggets highlights from the 2009-10 season. Watch the countdowns and then visit the Nuggets Facebook page to share your comments on which list you think got it correct. ALTITUDE'S TOP 10 | NBATV'S TOP 10 | NUGGETS FACEBOOK

Williams Gets Fresh Start In Denver

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After making four stops in four NBA seasons, forward Shelden Willliams is hoping to find some stability with the Nuggets. If recent history is any indication, the former two-time NCAA Defensive Player of the Year might just blossom in Denver. READ MORE | PRESS RELEASE

Draper Keeps Pushing Toward Dream

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From high school to college and from college to the pros, Dontaye Draper has always been dogged by the assumption that he's riding Carmelo Anthony's coattails. The two are close friends, but Draper is trying to emerge from Anthony's shadow and prove he has the talent to play in the NBA. READ MORE

Harrington Ready To Go To Work

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After missing the playoffs in eight of his 12 seasons, Al Harrington is ready to do whatever it takes to help the Nuggets win an NBA championship. He has a renewed commitment to defense and rebounding as he joins forces with his longtime friend Chauncey Billups. READ MORE | PRESS RELEASE

Ultimate Survivor: Karl Honored

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With a national audience at his disposal, Nuggets coach George Karl took the opportunity to make a statement about funding for cancer research. Karl, who is recovering from throat and neck cancer, took center stage at the 2010 ESPY Awards after receiving the Jimmy V Comeback award for perseverance. READ MORE

Nuggets' Karl an inspiration

Nuggets coach George Karl recently sat down with TNT's David Aldridge in a special interview for NBA.com while in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League. Karl was honored by St. Jude's Research Hospital for his courage during his recent bout with throat and neck cancer. READ MORE

Harrington Should Be Gift To Melo

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When Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony returns from his honeymoon, he will welcome new teammates Al Harrington and Shelden Williams. Adding the two big men was essential for the Nuggets as they try to convince Anthony that they're serious about staying competitive in the Western Conference. READ MORE