CHUCKY ATKINS
Denver's Chucky Atkins Has Successful Surgery
Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins underwent successful surgery today to repair a right groin/abdominal strain ? also known as a sports hernia. - Read More...
Atkins Expected to Have Surgery for Sports Hernia
Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins was expected to have surgery sometime next week to repair a sports hernia that has bothered him since the preseason. - Read More...
Nuggets waive veteran Wilks
The Denver Nuggets waived veteran guard Mike Wilks Wednesday. The 5-foot-10 Wilks averaged three points and 1.5 rebounds in eight games this season. Denver signed Wilks on Oct. 27 to help out at guard after Anthony Carter broke his hand and Chucky Atkins suffered a severe groin strain. Wilks strained his right hamstring Nov. 4 in the Nugget's 93-88 loss to the Hornets.
Nuggets guard out with groin injury
Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after an MRI on Saturday revealed a severe right groin strain.
Nuggets' Atkins to Miss 6 to 8 weeks
Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks with groin injury - Read More...
Nuggets sign free-agent guard Atkins
The Denver Nuggets have signed free-agent guard Chucky Atkins, who averaged 13.2 points last year with the Memphis Grizzlies. ...
Nuggets sign guard Atkins away from Grizzlies
The Denver Nuggets have signed free-agent guard Chucky Atkins, who averaged 13.2 points last year with the Memphis Grizzlies. - Read More...
Reports: Nuggets, veteran PG Atkins agree to deal
DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets agreed to a deal with Chucky Atkins on Friday while Steve Blake is heading to Portland, according to reports. - Read More...
Grizzlies snap Nuggets' eight-game winning streak
Chucky Atkins had 28 points and 12 assists and Tarence Kinsey matched a career-high with 28 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to ...
Grizzlies Snap Nuggets’ Winning Streak
Chucky Atkins had 28 points and 12 assists and Tarence Kinsey scored a career-high 28 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 133-118 victory over Denver on Saturday night, snapping the Nuggets' season-best eight-game winning streak. - Read More...
Grizzlies finally win in Denver
Hakim Warrick scored 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies broke a 17-game losing streak in Denver with a 108-96 victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday night. Chucky Atkins added 22, including four 3-pointers, and Mike Miller had 13 points and 14 assists. Carmelo Anthony, who was recently named the Western Conference Player of the Week, finished with 37 points. He has now scored 30 or more points in 10 of his last 11 games.
Grizzlies re-sign guard Atkins to one-year contract
The Memphis Grizzlies re-signed guard Chucky Atkins to a one-year contract on Monday. - Read More...
Report: Grizzlies, Atkins Close to Agreement
Ronald Tillery of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL writes, "The Grizzlies have negotiated with point guard Chucky Atkins over the past few days and the free-agent could re-sign with the team as soon as today. Atkins will likely agree to a two-year deal." - Read More...
Grizzlies move half-game ahead of Clippers
Pau Gasol had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Chucky Atkins added 17 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 92-76 Tuesday night. Memphis won for the fourth time in five games and moved a half-game ahead of the idle Los Angeles Clippers for the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference. Bobby Jackson finished with 16 points for the Grizzlies, Jake Tsakalidis contributed 12, and Mike Miller scored 10. Gasol added six assists.
Atkins Likes Grizz, and Feeling is Mutual
Ronald Tillery of the COMMERCIAL APPEAL in Memphis writes, "Professional athletes hardly ever experience free agency twice in six months. Welcome to Chucky Atkins' world. The Grizzlies' point guard is sort of living out a version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'" - Read More...
Grizzlies Snap Skid With Win Over Hawks
Chucky Atkins scored 19 points and Mike Miller added 18 as the Grizzlies ended a three-game losing streak with a 98-87 victory over the Hawks. - Read More...
Gasol, Battie power Grizzlies past Kings
Pau Gasol scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to an 84-78 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Shane Battier put Memphis ahead 80-78 with 4:34 left. Neither team would score again until a pair of free throws by Eddie Jones with 13.9 seconds remaining. Two more free throws by Chucky Atkins with less than a second left sealed the Memphis victory. - Read More...
Gasol's Finish Lifts Grizzlies Over Lakers
Pau Gasol scored eight of his 31 points in the final three-plus minutes and Chucky Atkins split a pair of free throws with three seconds remaining as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. - Read More...
Yao returns, but Rockets lose to Grizzlies
Chucky Atkins scored 19 points in his first start for Memphis and the Grizzlies defeated Houston 86-77 on Monday night, despite the return of Yao Ming to the Rockets' lineup. Atkins, released from the Washington Wizards, signed with Memphis a week ago. Inserted into the starting lineup after four games coming off the bench, he responded by hitting his first two shots of the game. Yao, who missed 21 games because of a foot injury that required surgery, had 15 points and eight rebounds. - Read More...
Grizzlies sign Atkins to help depleted backcourt
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- It did not take Chucky Atkins very long to find a new home.
The Memphis Grizzlies on Monday signed the veteran guard to a contract just five days after he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.
No financial terms were disclosed. Atkins will join the team Monday in Miami.
Atkins averaged 6.7 points and 2.5 assists in 19.7 minutes over 28 games before Washington agreed to buy out the remainder of his contract on Jan. 18.
Last season with the Lakers, Atkins played... - Read More...
Atkins Interested in Pistons
Ronald Tillery of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL writes, ?Free-agent point guard Chucky Atkins cleared waivers last Friday but whether he joins the Grizzlies isn't a scenario that is as cut and dry, according to a Washington Post report. As of Sunday afternoon, the Griz were in a holding pattern. They were circling the land of free agency, waiting to see if they could land Atkins for help at point guard. That's because a source told the newspaper where Atkins last played (the Washington Wizards agreed to buy out his contract and waive him) that Atkins is waiting to see if Detroit is an option.? - Read More...
Wizards Buy Out Veteran Guard Atkins
In the WASHINGTON TIMES, John Mitchell writes that the "Wizards bought out the remainder of guard Chucky Atkins' contract yesterday, enabling him to sign with a new team for the rest of the season." - Read More...
Atkins, Wizards agree to buyout
Chucky Atkins and the Washington Wizards agreed Wednesday to a buyout of the veteran guard's contract. Atkins, who didn't appear in Washington's past five games, said he wanted to play more minutes because he's in the final year of his contract. "He has been a real professional and this will allow him an opportunity to look for a situation that will give him the playing time that he desires," Wizards president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld said. - Read More...
Wizards buy out contract of guard Chucky Atkins
Wizards, Atkins agree to contract buyout
WASHINGTON -- Chucky Atkins and the Washington Wizards agreed Wednesday to a buyout of the veteran guard's contract.
Atkins, who didn't appear in Washington's past five games, said he wanted to play more minutes because he's in the final year of his contract. "He has been a real professional and this will allow him an opportunity to look for a situation that will give him the playing time that he desires," Wizards president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld said. Atkins,... - Read More...
Atkins Rejoins Wizards, But Doesn't Suit Up
"Guard Chucky Atkins rejoined the Washington Wizards yesterday after spending most of last week in Orlando, where his wife delivered the couple's third child on Tuesday," writes Ivan Carter of the WASHINGTON POST. "However, according to a team source, Atkins was asked to remain in Orlando through this past weekend. That would explain why center Brendan Haywood wrote the message `Free Chucky Atkins' on his shoes for games Friday in Indiana and Saturday in Atlanta." - Read More...
Atkins to have surgery for sports hernia
Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins was expected to have surgery sometime next week to repair a sports hernia that has bothered him since the preseason. The Nuggets said a timeline for his return won't be known until after the operation. Atkins, who signed a two-free free agent contract with Denver last summer, has averaged 4.0 points in nine games for the Nuggets this season. He missed the first 24 games with a severely strained right groin he suffered in a preseason game at Phoenix on Oct. 25.
Nuggets' PG Atkins to have sports hernia surgery
Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins was expected to have surgery sometime next week to repair a sports hernia that has bothered him since the preseason. - Read More...
Iverson Fine After Hamstring Strain
In the DENVER POST, Chris Dempsey writes "Allen Iverson's hamstrings never have been a serious problem, so when he suffered a hamstring strain during Monday's practice and the pain persisted, he was more than a tad concerned. But Tuesday he declared himself fine. Iverson admitted to having had recent hamstring issues, but said none have ever been anything that wore on. Chucky Atkins hasn't begun work on the court, but said he's s on schedule to return around the week of Dec. 10." - Read More...
Nuggets' Atkins out 6-8 weeks with strained groin
Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after an MRI on Saturday revealed a severe right groin strain. - Read More...
Nuggets' Carter on Point to Challenge Atkins
In the DENVER POST, Marc J. Spears writes "get ready, Chucky Atkins. Although Anthony Carter is projected to be a backup point guard next season for the Nuggets, he is confident he will have a fair shot at being the starter." - Read More...
Nuggets sign free-agent Chucky Atkins
The Denver Nuggets signed free-agent guard Chucky Atkins on Monday, three days after point guard Steve Blake returned to Portland. Atkins averaged 13.2 points and 4.6 assists last year with the Memphis Grizzlies, second best in his eight-year career. "Chucky will be a great addition to our team," Nuggets vice president for basketball operations Mark Warkentien said Monday. "He is a proven veteran who can really shoot the basketball.
Nuggets Sign Free Agent Chucky Atkins
The Denver Nuggets have signed free agent G Chucky Atkins, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. - Read More...
Nuggets Likely to Sign Atkins
In the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Aaron J. Lopez reports ?heading into the offseason, the Nuggets were in search of veteran leadership, someone capable of playing point guard and a decent outside shooter. Chucky Atkins provided one-stop shopping. Atkins, a point guard with eight years of NBA experience, said Thursday night he will be in Denver today to sign a multiyear contract with the Nuggets." - Read More...
Led by guards, Grizzlies end Nuggets' streak
Chucky Atkins had 28 points and 12 assists and Tarence Kinsey scored a career-high 28 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 133-118 victory over Denver on Saturday, snapping the Nuggets' season-best eight-game winning streak. Memphis ended a six-game losing skid and had six players score in double-figures. Hakim Warrick scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Dahntay Jones and Pau Gasol finished with 15 points apiece for Memphis. Stromile Swift added 12 points.
Atkins, Grizzlies shock Sonics in two OTs
Rudy Gay scored 17 points, including six in the second overtime period, and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 134-126 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Monday night. Mike Miller had 29 points, while Chucky Atkins finished with 28. Atkins' 30-footer at the end of the first overtime period tied the game at 115. Officials reviewed the shot before ruling it good. Pau Gasol scored 15 points in 21 minutes of play.
Grizzlies re-sign G Atkins
The Memphis Grizzlies re-signed guard Chucky Atkins to a one-year contract on Monday. Atkins averaged 11.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 43 games with Grizzlies after signing with them on Jan. 23 - five days after agreeing to a buyout of his contract with Washington. He was averaging 6.7 points and 2.5 assists with the Wizards, but was dissatisfied with his playing time. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Grizzlies Re-Sign Guard Atkins
The Memphis Grizzlies' Web site reports, "Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced today the team has re-signed guard Chucky Atkins to a one-year contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not released." - Read More...
Grizz's struggle for playoff win gets tighter
Chucky Atkins had the perfect chance to get the Memphis Grizzlies' first postseason victory. However, all he could do was watch his potential game-winning shot at the end of regulation bounce away. "There was no doubt in my mind that shot was going in. It didn't," Atkins said Sunday as the Grizzlies prepared to try to avoid getting swept in a playoff series for the third straight year.
Gasol, Grizzlies Top Shorthanded Wolves
Pau Gasol collected 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and Chucky Atkins scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half as the Memphis Grizzlies breezed to a 92-76 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who dropped their 14th straight road game. - Read More...
Gasol Carries Grizzlies Over Bucks
Pau Gasol recorded 33 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists and Chucky Atkins scored 16 points as the Grizzlies won their third straight game, a 100-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. - Read More...
Atkins Scores 20 as Grizz Win Third Straight
Chucky Atkins scored 20 points - and hit four 3-pointers - and Pau Gasol added 15, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Grizzlies recovered from a halftime deficit to earn their third straight win, a 90-84 victory over the Jazz. - Read More...
Grizzlies sneak past Lakers in L.A.
Pau Gasol scored four of his 31 points in the final 53 seconds, Eddie Jones had 25 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies kept Kobe Bryant in check en route to a 100-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Chucky Atkins had 18 points for the Grizzlies, who ended a season-worst five-game losing streak and a six-game road skid. Memphis has won three of its last four games against the Lakers in Los Angeles, after losing the first 18. - Read More...
Jackson Sent to bench, Atkins Gets to Start
Ronald Tillery of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL writes, "Grizzlies coach Mike Fratello shook up the roster in an attempt to help steer the team out of its losing ways. He changed point guards, moving Bobby Jackson back to the bench and elevating the recently acquired Chucky Atkins to the starting spot." - Read More...
Atkins, Grizzlies Spoils Yao's Return to Rockets
Chucky Atkins scored 19 points and Pau Gasol contributed 16 and 11 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies posted a 86-77 triumph over Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets, who has dropped their third consecutive game. - Read More...
Grizzlies Sign Chucky Atkins
Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced today the team has signed free agent guard Chucky Atkins to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. He will join the team today in Miami. - Read More...
Grizzlies Likely to Acquire Atkins
In the COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Ronald Tillery writes that "barring an unforeseen turn of events, veteran point guard Chucky Atkins will join the Grizzlies in a move that could be final as soon as today." - Read More...
Grizzlies May Make Move for Atkins
"No, the Grizzlies haven't brought in another veteran point guard yet," writes Don Wade of the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL. "But they aren't done trying and the fact the Washington Wizards have placed veteran Chucky Atkins on waivers could create a real opportunity; the Wizards have bought out the remainder of Atkins' contract (roughly $3 million this year). If no team claims Atkins, he would be free to sign with the team of his choosing." - Read More...
Wizards, Atkins agree to buyout
Chucky Atkins and the Washington Wizards agreed on Wednesday to a buyout of the veteran guard's contract. Atkins, who didn't ...
Wizards, Atkins Agree to Contract Buyout
Washington Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld announced today "that the Washington Wizards and guard Chucky Atkins have agreed to a buyout of Atkins' contract. `Chucky is a veteran player who is in the last year of his contract,' said Grunfeld. `He has been a real professional and this will allow him an opportunity to look for a situation that will give him the playing time that he desires.'" - Read More...
Report: Grizzlies Take a Pass on Atkins
"Chucky Atkins is still a Washington Wizard, but that could have changed if the Memphis Grizzlies were willing to cough up $7 million in luxury tax payments in order to acquire the veteran point guard," writes Ivan Carter of the WASHINGTON POST. "Atkins remained in Orlando on Friday with his wife, Monica, who delivered the couple's third child on Tuesday, and will miss his fourth straight game Saturday when the Wizards play at Atlanta. Atkins spoke with Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan and will be in Washington for Sunday's practice." - Read More...