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**cpawfan** · 09-29-2006, 06:42 AM

From the RMN

Looks like DerMarr will be back and Anthony Carter is coming to training camp

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The Nuggets are low on guards. But some help is on the way.

DerMarr Johnson, a shooting guard who has played the past two seasons with the Nuggets, said Thursday he's "going to (re-sign) before training camp" begins Tuesday in Durango. The Nuggets also are on the verge of signing point guard Anthony Carter, a seven-year veteran who played the past two seasons for Minnesota, to a nonguaranteed deal. Johnson said he will sign a guaranteed deal for more than the minimum of $932,015. He wouldn't offer further details.

"That's what they're talking about now," Johnson said of discussions between agent Dan Fegan and Nuggets officials. "I don't even want to say nothing (more) and be wrong. It feels good (to return). I've been working on my game all summer (primarily in Denver)." Signing Johnson would give the Nuggets 15 guaranteed contracts, with the roster limit 15. It would put the Nuggets, now at the luxury tax line of $65.4 million, in further jeopardy of paying the tax. But the Nuggets have until the end of the season to clear payroll. Overloaded with big men, they soon might deal one.

"We have the ability to make a move," coach George Karl said. Johnson's signing would give the Nuggets six guards with guaranteed deals. Johnson said Golden State and Portland also have shown interest in him. Karl wants Johnson back. As to whether Johnson will re-sign, Karl referred questions to vice president of basketball operations Mark Warkentien, who declined to comment.

The Nuggets' only two true point guards are Andre Miller and Earl Boykins. That's why Carter's agent, Bill Duffy, expects his client to sign with the Nuggets, who might need to move a guaranteed contract for Carter to make it. "That doesn't matter," Duffy said of Carter getting a make-good deal for the minimum of $998,967. "He's a fighter." Carter has career averages of 4.7 points and 3.7 assists. Asked about Carter's signing, Karl said, "That's the rumor."

Also in the story

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Karl also expects forward Jefferson Sobral and guards Elias Ayuso and Corey Williams to be invited. Williams competed in the Nuggets' open tryout camps in 2002 and 2004, when he was one of five finalists invited to summer camp.

Guard Antoine Hood, a rookie from Air Force, has been working out with the Nuggets, who can bring 20 to camp. He's optimistic about getting an invite.

As well as this

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Karl said recently hired Mike Dunlap will join Doug Moe and Adrian Dantley as assistants on the bench . . . Nene played five-on-five games this week for the first time since suffering a torn right anterior cruciate ligament in November. Karl said Nene looked good, but he will be "aggressively cautious" with him.

**darth-horax** · 09-29-2006, 08:24 AM

I have no issues with DerMar coming back to Denver.

If given the playing time, he can score quite effectively. The issue is usually his defense. However, in a SG by committee approach, he'll do nicely.

**cpawfan** · 09-29-2006, 08:28 AM

The news for Hodge isn't good

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Nearly six months after being shot four times in his legs and hip, Nuggets guard Julius Hodge is still struggling with his recovery.

Hodge recently suffered a foot infection related to his gunshot wounds, and he might be limited when training camp begins Tuesday in Durango, Nuggets athletic trainer Jim Gillen said.

billfindlay10 · 09-29-2006, 08:29 AM

I like Johnson....I would love to see him as the starter on opening day!

**darth-horax** · 09-29-2006, 09:19 AM

I have a feeling that Hodge will never really be a part of this organization. He's headed for the 14'ers this season, probably, but his issues are deeper than Karl is letting on.

Bummer, too. I liked him in college.

scooter · 09-29-2006, 02:51 PM

I think we'll see Hodge waived to make room for a third point guard, unless we make a 2 for 1 or 3 for 2 trade which opens a roster spot.

**darth-horax** · 09-29-2006, 03:19 PM

He won't be waived. He'll be a throw in in a trade. The dude is so young and has a huge upside, he's worth at least a second round pick by himself.

pac4eva5 · 09-29-2006, 07:18 PM

so the front office failed once again :/

Natey · 09-29-2006, 07:33 PM

demarr is ok

pac4eva5 · 09-30-2006, 02:58 AM

what a ****ing joke! im pissed! faith and confidence level towards the front office is at an all-time low...

does anybody in this organization want to win a championship????????????????

pac4eva5 · 09-30-2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by darth-horax

He won't be waived. He'll be a throw in in a trade. The dude is so young and has a huge upside, he's worth at least a second round pick by himself.

lol hes good as gone. nobody in the organization wants him. he was kiki's pick and a horrible one at that.

he could be a good player with another team. not here though. supposedly hes still battling that gun shot thingy. :/

**cpawfan** · 10-02-2006, 05:40 AM

Found this info in the RMN. Anthony Carter and Ayuso will be in camp

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Point guard Anthony Carter arrived in Denver and worked out Friday at the Pepsi Center. The seven-year veteran said he will sign a one-year, nonguaranteed contract. "I'm trying to make a great impression," he said. "Hopefully, I can get that third (point guard) spot." . . . Also working out for the first time Friday was shooting guard Elias Ayuso, who said he will sign a one-year, nonguaranteed deal . . . With open spots on the team slim, there are indications forward Ricky Sanchez, a 2005 second-round pick whose rights are held by the Nuggets, might not be on the camp roster to be announced Monday

**darth-horax** · 10-02-2006, 07:57 AM

Ayuso will be a good pickup. HOpefully he'll stick.

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