Nuggets bring back Smith Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free
agent swingman J.R. Smith on Friday.
The 22-year-old Smith averaged 12.3 points in 74 regular season games and
18.3 points in four playoff contests for the Nuggets last season.
"We're extremely delighted to have J.R. back," said Nuggets Vice President of
Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. "His blend of off-the-charts
athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone
his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come."
Carmelo Anthony is getting ready for the upcoming NBA season, and is sounding confident, according to the Rocky Mountain News. "We will be a Western Conference contender," Anthony said.
Carmelo Anthony led Team USA to a 101-81 win over Argentina in the Olympics with a team-high 21 points. He also chipped in four boards and a block. LeBron James finished second with 15 points and Chris Bosh led with 11 boards. Jason Kidd only scored two points but contributed seven assists.
J.R. Smith has re-signed a multi-year deal with the Nuggets, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. VP Mark Warkentien said, "Were extremely delighted to have J.R. back. His blend of off-the-charts-athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come."
