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Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday. ESPN.com

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Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday. Harrington is expected to be back on the court in time for summer workouts. A key reserve, Harrington hurt his knee in a win over the Orlando Magic on April 1, but played through the persistent pain down the stretch. He averaged 14 points and six rebounds during the regular season. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Al Harrington, Injuries 

Elliott Teaford: #Kobe Bryant on blocking Al Harrington's fastbreak dunk: "It's not like he has an astonishing vertical. I didn't have to jump too high." Twitter

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Al Harrington will continue to play through knee pain. "It's still sore, no matter how much rest I have," Harrington said of his torn meniscus. "We have no excuses not to come out with a lot of energy. ... I've always said that if I can walk, I can play. I got that attitude from being on a veteran team in Indiana with Antonio Davis, Dale Davis, Reggie Miller, seeing those guys and the stuff they would go through — broken fingers, fractured wrists — and they still would find a way to play." Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Al Harrington, Injuries 

Wilson Chandler (hip strain) didn't play Wednesday — and coach George Karl said the forward is doubtful for Friday — meaning Denver will be without Chandler's 10.7 points per game as the team tries desperately to crack the postseason. Karl said that "if and when" Chandler gets back, he will be in a similar situation to that of Al Harrington, who is playing with torn meniscus. "His hip is not going to heal this year," Karl said of Chandler. "But can he play and be effective?" Denver Post

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Of all the good to come out of the Nuggets' lopsided victory over Golden State Monday night, one thing stung. Al Harrington's knee injury. "Of all of the injuries," coach George Karl said Tuesday after practice. "That one hurt." Harrington told The Denver Post he has a torn meniscus. The Nuggets injury report Tuesday called Harrington's injury a knee sprain, a more generic term that doesn't reveal what ligament is injured, nor to what degree. Still, Harrington could be staring at a reduced role or sitting out altogether depending on how serious the injury is. Either way it's a big blow to a team battling for one of the last playoff spots with nine games to go. The Nuggets host Northwest Division foe Minnesota on Wednesday night. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Al Harrington, Injuries 

Nuggets forward Al Harrington left Monday night’s game against Golden State at the end of the third quarter and did not return. Afterward he revealed he has a torn meniscus. His loss would be devastating to the Nuggets’ bench and locker room, as he’s been one of the team’s best players and leaders all season long. He’s also been durable, playing in all 57 games this season with averages of roughly 14 points and six rebounds, despite nagging injuries all year long. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Al Harrington, Injuries 

The old men were so ancient that — gasp! — they were in their late 30s. But Chris Mullin and Sam Perkins were, to be fair, almost twice the age of 18-year-old rookie Al Harrington on the 1998-99 Indiana Pacers. After the Nuggets' practice Monday, Harrington was asked about teammate Danilo Gallinari's shooting slump. Harrington promptly quoted the two elderly sages who advised him in his younger years. "They'd say: 'Keep shooting. You're only one shot away from being on fire,' " Harrington said. "You make one, feel good about yourself, the next one will go down, and you'll be back to being yourself." Denver Post

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Told that he's in the running for the sixth man award, Harrington said: "It's cool, but I don't play for that type of stuff. If that's something that could happen, that could be sweet. It would be unexpected; it wasn't a goal of mine. My goal was just to come back and be Al Harrington, play my game and let everybody know (what I'm about)." Denver Post

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And then we call our next guest, Nuggets forward Al Harrington, who is prepping for the third of three games in as many days, and flew home late last night after a West Coast game. And we wake him up. At least, I'm pretty sure we did. Because the first time we called, he didn't answer, and the second time we called he had that groggy sound. But he woke up fast, and told us all kinds of stuff. He's having his best NBA season ever, but is not on the All-Star ballot, which he admits to having noticed. He also says the Nuggets are definitely contenders. ESPN.com

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So on opening night, will Al Harrington be the Nuggets' starting power forward? Will he even be a member of the Nuggets? Or will he return to his reserve role? The veteran power forward, who makes about $6 million a year, is a candidate for an "amnesty" cut, which means Denver can cut a player — and though it still has to pay him, he doesn't go against the cap. "My thing is, at the end of day, it's a business," Harrington said. "The lockout taught us that once again. I understand that if Nene doesn't sign back, and it's an extremely young team, it might be time for me to go. Or it may not. The feeling I get is that I'm going to be here and they look for me to be a leader to the young guys." Denver Post

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Al Harrington's contract ($6.2 million this season, $27 million over four) would be a possible contract to consider. Ujiri wouldn't speak publicly about this, but it's possible that with all of Denver's cap space, the team won't utilize the amnesty rule this season. One other business move would be the re-signing of well-liked reserve Gary Forbes. The undrafted rookie played some significant minutes last season. Forbes is an unrestricted free agent but said "the feeling I got" from the Nuggets was that they would bring him back. "I wouldn't want it anyway," the guard/forward said. "That's the team that took a chance on me when no one else did." Denver Post

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Iverson is working with the Justice Entertainment Group on the four-team Las Vegas Superstar Challenge slated for Nov. 12-13 at the Thomas and Mack Center. Iverson, who signed a contract with the Griz for the 2009-10 season, will announce the event Wednesday in Las Vegas. Confirmed players include: Amare Stoudemire (New York Knicks), Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics), Tyreke Evans (Sacramento Kings), Lou Williams (Philadelphia 76ers), Hakim Warrick (Phoenix Suns), Chauncey Billups (New York Knicks), Al Harrington (Denver Nuggets), Stephen Jackson (Golden State Warriors), Monte Ellis (Golden State Warriors), Corey Maggette (Charlotte Bobcats), Matt Barnes (Los Angeles Lakers), David Lee (Golden State Warriors), James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder), Ryan Hollins (Cleveland Cavaliers), Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers), Kemba Walker (Charlotte Bobcats), Derrick Williams (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Marcus Morris (Houston Rockets). Memphis Commercial Appeal

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The We Believe vs. Dub charity basketball game, hosted by Matt Barnes, confirmed the roster of players scheduled to play on November 5th at the Event Center in San Jose. Barnes will be joined by Jason Richardson, Gilbert Arenas, Antwan Jamison, Ike Diogu, Al Harrington and C.J. Watson. On the current team will be Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, David Lee, Dorell Wright, Charlie Bell, Jeremy Tyler and Lou Amundson. RealGM

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On Saturday, Denver Nuggets player Al Harrington took the Bugsy Challenge at Burger Joint at Flamingo Las Vegas. The Bugsy Challenge consists of a burger with six one-third- pound burger patties, six types of cheese (American, cheddar, pepper jack, fresh house-made mozzarella, Swiss and panko-crusted deep-fried provolone), chorizo, sautéed mushrooms, black and tan onion rings, three strips of applewood smoked bacon, three strips of cayenne peppered bacon and a fried egg, all oozing with Burger Joint’s special pink peppercorn aioli. This massive burger is accompanied by a cast iron skillet packed with two whole potatoes cut in wedges and deep fried, then smothered in cheddar cheese sauce, three-cheese blend, crumbled bacon, sliced green onions and topped with two strips of cayenne peppered bacon. Haute Living Magazine

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I’m hearing there’s a chance some current Warriors and some ex-Warriors could be getting together for a charity basketball game later in October. Apparently, plans are in the works to get a game together between current Warriors and the “We Believe” Warriors from 2007. Still trying to nail down some details, but Baron Davis, Matt Barnes, Jason Richardson and Stephen Jackson all might be playing for the “We Believe” team. Maybe Al Harrington, too. CSNBayArea.com

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Street Basketball Association in partnership with HLA Management is production team for the Southern Hospitality Showcase Atlanta 2011. The event will also include live entertainment including performances and DJ Irie, Official DJ of the Miami Heat. Confirmed NBA Players participating include Marquis Daniels, Rajon Rondo. Jason Terry, Steven Jackson, Nate Robinson, Josh Howard, John Wall, Al Harrington, Josh Selby, Trey Thompkins, Travis Thompkins, and JJ Hickson; with more player announcements scheduled for the coming days. "Attendees can expect a perfect blend of the rawness and athleticism street ball is known best for, and the strategies and techniques of professional ball play. We're going to have a great time and raise money for some very worthy causes," explains Marquis Daniels. PR.com

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On Thursday, Denver Nuggets forward Al Harrington made his debut with a bang, earning two technical fouls in one game for disputing calls. The first time, he merely shouted at one of the referees; the second time, he chucked a ball so far off the court it hit a brick wall some 20 or 30 feet behind one of the baskets. Harrington was not ejected after receiving his second technical, although free throws were awarded on both violations. CBSSports.com

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