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The Denver Nuggets have waived G Anthony Carter and G Ben Uzoh, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. The moves bring Denver’s roster to the NBA-maximum 15 players. Carter, 6-1, 190, averaged 4.3 points, 5.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in three preseason games with the Nuggets. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Anthony Carter, Ben Uzoh 

Had a lengthy talk with Anthony Carter today, said he was offered a coaching spot three weeks ago but really wants to play the year out. He’s serving as a mentor for the young guys. Quincy Miller specifically credited him for helping him. HoopsWorld

Denver Nuggets, Coaching, Anthony Carter, Quincy Miller 

The Denver Nuggets will open training camp with 17 players after signing G Anthony Carter and G Ben Uzoh, Nuggets Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Anthony Carter, Masai Ujiri, Ben Uzoh, Training Camp 

Benjamin Hochman: Nuggets training camp invitees: Ben Uzoh, Anthony Carter. Twitter @nuggetsnews

Denver Nuggets, Anthony Carter, Ben Uzoh, Training Camp 

Free-agent point guard Anthony Carter, 37, still has standing offer from Denver’s George Karl to become assistant under Karl when his playing days are over. Carter said he saw Karl earlier this summer, and was told that. Right now, though, Carter still wants to play. Sulia

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, George Karl, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

After saying early this year that 2012-13 might be his last season, he now says his perfect scenario is to play two more years. “The only thing that is getting older is my age (as a number,’’ said Carter. “I’ve got low mileage. I can still help a team.’’ Carter’s agent, Bill Duffy, is searching for interested teams. Carter believes he can help a team as a third point guard and in a role as another assistant coach. Carter said he will start workouts next week at the Pepsi Center along with Coby Karl, George’s son who plays overseas, and several young Denver players. Sulia

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, George Karl, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

Q: You mentioned it isn't too late to sign a point guard for the playoffs. Who is available, who would you pick, and who would you cut to make room for him? -- Tino. A: I would sign Anthony Carter, perhaps consider Antonio Daniels, and cut Eddy Curry. (Although I do appreciate the politics, with Eddy represented by the same firm as Wade, LeBron and Bosh.) South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Eddy Curry, Anthony Carter, Antonio Daniels 

Chris Tomasson: While somebody else could make waiver claim, Anthony Carter told me agent Bill Duffy talking to San Antonio and Minnesota on Carter signing. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Chris Tomasson: Anthony Carter would have interest in returning to Miami but there has been no contact from Heat. "I definitely would go to Miami,'' he said Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

Jonathan Feigen: Rockets have reached out to the agent for point guard Anthony Carter. Could be an indication of buyout for Fisher. Carter played for McHale. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Anthony Carter 

The Pacers did NOT acquire Anthony Carter as part of the deal that sent Leandro Barbosa to Indiana for a second round pick. The Pacers still have about $7 million in cap space and a roster spot available with about 20 minutes remaining before the trade deadline ends. Sulia

Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Leandro Barbosa, Anthony Carter 

Sam Amick: Toronto was going to cut Anthony Carter if they didn't trade him. Two sources say he's in the deal to Indy. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

Carter is not with the team. He has gone back home to Denver. But he has not been officially waived by the Raptors. Carter’s agent, Bill Duffy, is trying to find a team for his client to go to; he’s looking for a club that may be interested in a veteran guard for help and depth with a playoff run. IF Duffy can find a taker, one of three scenarios will unfold with Carter: - he’ll be waived before the trade deadline - he’ll be waived right after the trade deadline - he’ll be included in a trade (either on his own or with another member of the Raps) FAN590

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

The Anthony Carter era with the Raptors lasted less than a season. The Raptors are going to try to either move the veteran guard in some transaction or release him in the next week and a half, according to a team source. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter 

Carter served his purpose in a 37-game stint with the Raptors, providing some veteran leadership and filling in as an emergency third-string point guard. But a desire to use even more youth and wanting to let Carter see if he can hook up with a playoff-bound team if he’s eventually released, led to Tuesday’s move. The source said there was no one moment that precipitated the move – Carter’s missed the last three games with a stomach muscle problem – and that Carter had done what was expected of him in helping “change the culture” around the team. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Anthony Carter 

Doug Smith: #Raptors to cut ties with Anthony Carter, source says. Tiny story in the works. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Anthony Carter 

The Raptors have had all kinds of opportunities to reconnect with Lin since that pre-draft crash but for various reasons and circumstances, it just never happened. But it almost did. It almost did just a month or so ago. Earlier this NBA season, with the New York Knicks in complete disarray and relationships rather friendly between Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, interim general manager Glen Grunwald, and Colangelo, there had been some serious talk about a deal for one of the Raptors’ point guards. No one will say who approached whom about what, but if you play the elimination game, it was probably the veteran Anthony Carter, who was supposed to be heading to New York. Toronto Sun

New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Anthony Carter, Jeremy Lin 

Carter played with the Heat from 1999-2003, and is now with his sixth NBA team in 13 seasons. But his days of returning to Miami as a player are winding down. "Probably one year and then I'll start coaching," Carter, 36, said of his plan to retire after next season and become an NBA assistant. FOXSports Florida

Toronto Raptors, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

"Me and George have been talking about it for the last two years about me coaching with him, so I'm looking forward to that experience and that challenge," Carter said. "I've been talking to Sam Cassell (of Washington) about how it is, and with Tyronn Lue with Boston. Those are guys who I played (against)." FOXSports Florida

Toronto Raptors, Coaching, Anthony Carter 

Speaking of former Heat relics still ticking, yes, that is Anthony Carter, at 36, making a go of it in the Toronto Raptors' backcourt. "He's like an old pair of socks," new Raptors coach Dwane Casey told the Toronto media. "Every place that he's been he's always started out as a third guard and, by the end of the day, he just moves his way up and earns his minutes." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Toronto Raptors, Dwane Casey, Anthony Carter