Saturday, January 9, 2010

Nuggets, Karl still talking about contract

Talks have not ceased between representatives from the Nuggets and George Karl, in regards to the coach's potential contract extension. A report in the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger said Karl could be up for the Nets' summer vacancy — and that Karl's talks with the Nuggets have been tabled — but Karl's attorney Bret Adams said Friday that "discussions are continuing, and although it's flattering that teams are interested, Coach Karl wants to stay in Denver."

The Nuggets coach since January of 2005, Karl has continuously expressed interest in staying in Denver. He makes a base $3 million this season, an average amount compared to fellow coaches of top-level teams.

Turn of events.

Nuggets guard and captain Chauncey Billups spoke again Friday about the circumstances of former all-star Gilbert Arenas, who is under investigation for having a gun in his locker. Arenas was then suspended because his tweets and pregame "finger-shooting" hand gesture.

"It's just an unfortunate situation," Billups said. "And it's probably cost him. It cost him. I'm sure he'll have a chance to sit back and contemplate."

Roll Tide.

Cleveland all-star Mo Williams — and former Alabama guard — on watching Thursday's BCS title game, along with teammates such as Daniel Gibson, a former Texas Longhorn.

"I really want to thank Colt McCoy," Williams said. "He won the game for us."