Carmelo Anthony will not play in Denver game tonight

Carmelo Anthony will not play in Denver’s game tonight versus the Spurs.  Melo is being excused due to a death in his family.

The team announced the news Wednesday morning. Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri said in a release that the organization supports Anthony "during this difficult time for him and his family."

Anthony has been the subject of trade rumors since he spurned the team's three-year, $65 million extension over the summer. He's averaging 24 points and 8.3 rebounds this season.

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