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» Tuesday, April 5 2011

Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo will sit out the next two games in hopes he can return strong for the push run and the playoffs. Heading into Tuesday night's showdown against Oklahoma City at the Pepsi Center, Afflalo had missed eight of the Nuggets' previous 11 games while battling a strained left hamstring. ESPN.com

 

» Monday, April 4 2011

If Sunday had been a playoff game, Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo could have played, according to coach George Karl. But now, with six games left, the plan is to get Afflalo ready for the actual playoffs. Afflalo has twice tweaked his injured left hamstring after returning to play, and the L.A. native sat out Sunday in Denver's 95-90 win against the Lakers. "We talked about not rushing it," Karl said. "We're hoping it would heal fast, and we'll talk about it (today)." Denver Post

 

» Sunday, March 13 2011

Chris Tomasson: Just talked to Nuggets guard Arron Affalo who has missed last 2 games (hamstring strain). Doesn’t seem optimistic about playing Monday at NO Twitter

 

» Friday, February 25 2011

 

» Monday, January 24 2011

Chris Dempsey: Arron Afflalo had x-rays taken on his left hand at halftime; came back negative, it's possibly a deep bruise and he says he'll play on Tue Twitter

 

» Thursday, November 18 2010

Nuggets head coach George Karl recognized Afflalo's potential last season, saying his staff agreed their shooting guard was ready for a bigger role in the offense in 2010-11. "We thought it clicked on last year, we were just dumb coaches and didn't give him enough opportunity last year," Karl tells HOOPSWORLD. "We knew very early this year that we had to open up the window for him to play more and have more responsibility and he's been great. We hope he can do it for 82 games and sustain it. That's the question for a young player getting more opportunity, will he keep the focus and keep the discipline for 82 games?" HoopsWorld

 

» Monday, November 15 2010

 

» Tuesday, November 2 2010

Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo was pleased he was even in the conversation. Monday's deadline to sign him to a contract extension came and went without Afflalo signing, so he'll be a restricted free agent next summer. But the blossoming pro, in his fourth season, wasn't upset. "I believe it's a privileged position to even be having the ability to have that conversation right now, with only two or three guys in my class even signing," Afflalo said. "So, from that standpoint, if my agent and management were talking, I definitely appreciate it. . . . I put my best foot forward." Denver Post

Afflalo is in the last year of his rookie contract. He was drafted in 2007 by the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets have the ability to match any offer Afflalo receives during free agency. "It's the nature of the business," Afflalo said. "I value this organization, and I hope they value me. We'll see what happens next summer." Denver Post

 

» Monday, November 1 2010

The Nuggets did talk to Afflalo's representatives. But it was determined there wouldn't be an extension offered by Monday's deadline for players from the 2007 first round to sign deals that would start next season. "I'm fine. That's fine,'' Afflalo, the No. 27 pick in that draft, said of becoming a restricted free agent next summer. "I'll put my best foot forward this year.'' FanHouse.com

Chris Tomasson: Sources tell FanHouse Nuggets won't sign guard Arron Afflalo to an extension by today's deadline, making him restricted FA next summer. Twitter

 

» Wednesday, October 20 2010

Whatever frustration Anthony is dealing with inside isn't spilling onto the hardwood. He's already in regular-season form, averaging nearly a point a minute in the preseason. 'Melo's teammates say he's the picture of professionalism in the midst of rumors. "I'm sure behind closed doors management will take care of that," Arron Afflalo said. "But Carmelo has been great. He competes every day, and the team is happy to have him and we're going to keep trying to progress forward." NBA.com

 

» Tuesday, October 19 2010

Afflalo said he knows of nothing being close regarding an offer being made by the Nuggets. But even if the deadline passes without anything getting done, he expects to re-sign next summer with Denver. "Not that I know of, not right now,'' Afflalo said of the Nuggets having made any offer to his agent, Sam Goldfeder, who did not immediately return a message. "It would be nice (to sign an extension by Nov. 1). I love Denver. I love the situation so I'd rather it happen now than later. I'm sure it (signing at some point with the Nuggets) will happen.'' FanHouse.com

 

» Saturday, October 16 2010

When the Nuggets acquired Afflalo, one NBA executive privately discounted the impact Arron would make given his lack of athleticism and offensive game. That's something Afflalo has heard his entire career. He laughed when confronted with the executive's comments. "Of course. Of course. [I hear that] all the time but I just look at the history of my life; the history of how I've progressed as a player. High school I started at the bottom, I finished as a McDonald's All-American," said Afflalo. "College I came in, even as a McDonald's All-American, started at the bottom finished first-team and my team made the final four. I had expected no different coming to the NBA. I encourage myself. I kept confidence within to keep working throughout the years and it's going to show. It's going to show and that'll be behind me." HoopsWorld

He may have come into the league primarily as a defender, but not only does he aspire for more - he's willing to put the work to evolve. "Honestly it's not all that I am," said Afflalo. "I take pride in being a complete basketball player. So with that in mind, if I have to come into the NBA and be a defender, then that's what I'll do to start and keep getting better. It's not the definition of what I am from the beginning." HoopsWorld

 

» Tuesday, September 28 2010

 

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