EARL BOYKINS
Bobcats Roar Past Raptors for a Surprise Win
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. - Read More...
Bobcats Sign Point Guard Earl Boykins for Rest of Season
The Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday signed veteran point guard Earl Boykins for the rest of the season. - Read More...
Bobcats sign Boykins for rest of season
The Charlotte Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in NBA history, has been out of the league since he decided last summer not to exercise the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Boykins' agent, Mark Termini, said the deal is for the remainder of the season, but provided no other details. The Bobcats have had an open roster spot since acquiring Nazr Mohammed from Detroit on Dec.
Boykins opting out of contract with Bucks
Earl Boykins will become a free agent, forgoing the $3 million player option on his contract with the Bucks. Bucks general manager ...
Bucks' guard Boykins to opt out for free agency
Earl Boykins will become a free agent, forgoing the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. - Read More...
Nuggets' Boykins Picks Up Scoring
Chris Dempsey of THE DENVER POST writes, "The window of opportunity never has to be too big for the 5-foot-5, 133- pound Earl Boykins to step through and play large. During this, the most trying time of the Nuggets' season, the guard has played his best." - Read More...
Bucks Acquire Boykins & Hodge for Blake
According to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, "the Denver Nuggets need some breathing space from luxury-tax territory. The Milwaukee Bucks need backcourt scoring to counter their injury crisis. That's why the teams, according to NBA front-office sources, are combining on a trade featuring Earl Boykins that will be announced later Thursday. Now 10 games into the Allen Iverson Era, Denver has agreed to send Boykins and little-used forward Julius Hodge to the Bucks for guard Steve Blake." - Read More...
Bucks Snap Skid, Beat Bobcats
Earl Boykins scored 30 points and Andrew Bogut added a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the banged-up Milwaukee Bucks over the Charlotte Bobcats 99-91 Monday afternoon. - Read More...
Injured Boykins Plans to Miss No Time
Bucks guard Earl Boykins expects to miss no time despite injuring his right thumb - and possibly suffering ligament damage - in a game Thursday night. - Read More...
Nuggets pull away from Hawks in fourth quarter 100-87
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Earl Boykins added 19 and the Denver Nuggets dominated the fourth quarter, beating the Atlanta ...
Strong Second Half Propels Nuggets To Win
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Earl Boykins added 19 and the Denver Nuggets dominated the fourth quarter, beating the Atlanta Hawks 100-87 Tuesday night. - Read More...
Kobe-less Lakers lose in preseason finale
Carmelo Anthony scored 13 of his 32 points in the third quarter and reserve forward Linas Kleiza got 16 of his 19 points in the fourth, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 126-108 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Andre Miller had 14 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds for the Nuggets, who played without injured Marcus Camby and Julius Hodge. Kenyon Martin and Earl Boykins, both of whom had dental surgery on Wednesday, combined for 22 points.
Nuggets' Offense Seeks Better Balance
Adam Thompson of THE DENVER POST writes, "The question becomes how much assistance Denver's top offensive threat can get from his teammates and what he can do to facilitate them. Point guard Andre Miller scored 25 on Saturday, but regular threats Marcus Camby, Ruben Patterson and Earl Boykins failed to score in double figures." - Read More...
Nuggets' Boykins Set to Shoot for Postseason
In the DENVER POST, Adam Thompson writes that "Earl Boykins expects his next jump shot in a Nuggets uniform to be during the postseason. The veteran guard has been out since March 15 because of broken bones in his left hand. On Wednesday, X-rays showed he is healing fine. He will have another exam in a week that should determine a more specific return date. 'I'm trying to get back by the playoffs,' said Boykins, who was averaging 12.6 points before the injury." - Read More...
Nuggets Consider Filling Boykins' Role
Aaron J. Lopez of THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS writes, "With backup point guard Earl Boykins out four to five weeks because of a broken left hand, the Nuggets need someone to periodically relieve starter Andre Miller. Among the candidates are veteran Howard Eisley, who has six days remaining on a 10-day contract; 6-foot-9 swingman DerMarr Johnson, who has not played point guard since high school; and rookie Julius Hodge, who was recalled Thursday from an assignment in the NBA Development League." - Read More...
Anthony Hurt as Nuggets Top Raptors
Greg Buckner and Earl Boykins combined for nine 3-pointers as the Denver Nuggets posted their fourth straight win, a 108-97 victory against the struggling Raptors. - Read More...
Peter Vecsey: All-Star Search Is On
Peter Vecsey of THE NEW YORK POST writes, ?With the NBA set to announce the remainder of the All-Star rosters the day after tomorrow, it's time for our annual game of Reserve Judgment. ?. As for those I'd invite to Houston to backup Yao, Tim Duncan, McGrady, Kobe and Steve Nash in the West . . . Carmelo Anthony: With eight wins in the last dozen games during the midst of a mini-mutiny being waged by Kenyon Martin against George Karl, the Nuggets are showing longer flashes of last season, when they finished by winning 32 of their final 40. Mellow Yellow has led Denver in scoring in the last 14 games, once tied with Earl Boykins. Plus, he's passing more (eight assists to go along with 33 points last Saturday against Portland and the coaching staff and his teammates are enjoying it more.? - Read More...
Sunday's NBA action
The Nuggets outhustled and outworked San Antonio on Sunday, holding Tim Duncan to one second-half basket in an 89-85 win. Earl Boykins scored 19 off the bench. Check out that game and all of Sunday's action right here. - Read More...
Nuggets Deal Spurs Rare Home Loss
Earl Boykins scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Nuggets captured an 89-85 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in a matchup of two first-place teams. - Read More...
Boykins More Than Novelty Act
Adam Thompson of THE DENVER POST writes, "Earl Boykins did the work of seven men Saturday. At least Milwaukee's seven men." - Read More...
Nuggets outlast Suns 139-137 in triple overtime
Carmelo Anthony scored 43 points, including the game-winner with 2.9 seconds left in the third overtime, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 139-137 Tuesday night. After Anthony swished a short jumper, Eddie House was short on a long jumper after a timeout. Shawn Marion tried unsuccessfully to toss it back up as the buzzer sounded. Earl Boykins added a career-best 33 points for the Nuggets in their first triple-overtime game in a decade. - Read More...
Nuggets prevail as Warriors lose fifth straight 118-112
Earl Boykins scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Carmelo Anthony added 28 points, and the Denver Nuggets snapped ...
Camby out with sprained finger
Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby missed Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a sprained right pinkie finger. The Nuggets also were without guard Earl Boykins, who missed his second game with a left hamstring strain. Camby, who is tied for the league lead in rebounding, injured the finger during practice Wednesday. He is listed as day to day and will be a game-time decision Friday night at New Jersey. It was the second game Camby has missed this season. - Read More...
Boykins' 253-game playing streak comes to an end
Denver Nuggets reserve guard Earl Boykins missed Tuesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats with a strained left hamstring, ending a streak of 253 consecutive games played. Boykins' streak was sixth among current NBA players. Boykins, hurt during Monday's practice, averages 12 points and 4.3 assists per game. Boykins hopes to be back by Thursday when the Nuggets play at Cleveland. He hadn't missed a game since the 2002-3 season, but was hardly concerned about losing the streak. - Read More...
Boykins' Sore Hamstring May End 253-Game Streak
In the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Chris Tomasson writes, ?Earl Boykins' iron-man streak appears in jeopardy. Then again, he doesn't think so.? - Read More...
Bobcats Sign Point Guard Earl Boykins for Rest of Season
The Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday signed veteran point guard Earl Boykins for the rest of the season. - Read More...
Bobcats sign Boykins for rest of season
The Bobcats signed Earl Boykins on Thursday, adding depth at point guard. The 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second-shortest player in ...
Get shorty: Bobcats sign 5-foot-5 guard Boykins
The Bobcats have reached an agreement with free-agent guard Earl Boykins for the rest of the season, according to NBA front-office sources. - Read More...
Boykins opting out of contract with Bucks
Earl Boykins will become a free agent, forgoing the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks general manager Larry Harris confirmed the 5-foot-5 Boykins, the second smallest player in NBA history, has given him no indication he intends to fulfill the option year. Boykins has until Saturday to notify the team if he plans to return. "Earl is going to be a free agent," Harris said.
Bucks snap losing streak at 7
Earl Boykins scored 32 points to help a skeleton crew from the Milwaukee Bucks beat what was left of the Boston Celtics, 98-89 Wednesday night. The Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak, but the game was more significant because of the big names that didn't appear on the score sheet - and what it might mean to the upcoming NBA draft lottery. Boston's Paul Pierce and Milwaukee's Michael Redd both sat out because of injuries, leaving each team without its leading scorer.
Dynamic Duo Leads Nuggets Past Bucks
Earl Boykins scored 26 points and Allen Iverson had 23 to lead the Denver Nuggets past the depleted Milwaukee Bucks 104-92 Monday night. - Read More...
Boykins Has High Praise for Iverson
Steve King of the PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS writes, "Earl Boykins has been in this business long enough to understand nothing lasts forever, especially in the NBA." - Read More...
Bucks' Boykins Takes Advantage of Opportunity
Charles F. Gardner of the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL writes, "Milwaukee Bucks guard Earl Boykins is more than just a novelty act, a 5-foot-5 basketball player in a league populated by 7-foot centers and 6-11 forwards. Earl Boykins said his inspiration was his dad, not Spud Webb and Muggsy Bogues." - Read More...
Nuggets' Small Backcourt Comes Up Huge
In the DENVER POST, Marc J. Spears writes ?for that kid playing sports who might not be the tallest, the biggest or the most confident, the Nuggets' victory Tuesday night was for you. The two shortest Nuggets, newcomer Allen Iverson and reserve Earl Boykins, each scored 28 points during a 116-105 victory over the Boston Celtics at the Pepsi Center. The 6-foot, 165-pound Iverson recorded his seventh double-double of the season and had a season high- tying 13 assists. Meanwhile, the 5-5, 133-pound Boykins was one point shy of tying a season high. Denver (15-10) is 1-1 since acquiring Iverson from Philadelphia on Dec. 19.? - Read More...
Nuggets turn close game into blowout
Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Earl Boykins added 19 and the Denver Nuggets dominated the fourth quarter, beating the Atlanta Hawks 100-87 Tuesday night. The Nuggets outscored Atlanta 29-17 in the final period, turning a close game into a blowout. The Hawks missed their first 13 shots of the fourth and squandered four other possessions with turnovers. At that point, the Nuggets had a commanding 17-point lead.
Nuggets blast Pacers
Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 38 points as the Nuggets rolled over the Pacers in a 121-101 win. Hear from Earl Boykins after his 15 points off the bench.
Hunt: Bucks Following Correct Trade Route
"Not that I have anything to do with how the NBA conducts its business, but readers of this space are aware that I've been an advocate for a T.J. Ford trade since the Milwaukee Bucks' season ended more than two months ago," writes Michael Hunt of the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL. "Nothing against Ford personally, but the way he was abused in the playoffs only confirmed the notion that the Bucks will never be anything more than what they are with a wisp of a player running the point. Unless the Bucks can schedule Earl Boykins every other night, Ford is too small to cover anyone for a team that must get defensive to move forward." - Read More...
True to His Word, Boykins Ready on Time
Aaron J. Lopez of THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS writes, "Upon breaking two bones in his left hand last month, Earl Boykins set his clock to PST. Playoff Standard Time. When the postseason arrived, he would return - regardless of date, regardless of any lingering pain. True to his word, Boykins will be in uniform tonight for the first time since March 15 as the Denver Nuggets open the Western Conference playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers." - Read More...
Nuggets' Boykins Out With Broken Hand
In the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Aaron Lopez writes that "Denver Nuggets backup point guard Earl Boykins likely will miss the remainder of the regular season after breaking two bones in his left (nonshooting) hand Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Boykins, averaging 12.6 points, suffered the injury when he was called for a foul against Pacers guard Jamaal Tinsley with 7 minutes, 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter." - Read More...
'Melo injured in Nuggets' win over Raptors
Andre Miller scored 23 points, and the Denver Nuggets overcame the loss of Carmelo Anthony to beat the Toronto Raptors 108-97 on Friday night. Anthony didn't return after leaving the game in the third quarter with a strained left hamstring. He went to the dressing room and later tried riding a stationary bike. The Nuggets were already missing center Marcus Camby, who dressed but didn't play because of a strained Achilles'. Earl Boykins had 18 points and Greg Buckner added 17 for the Nuggets. - Read More...
Nuggets power past slumping Magic
Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and Earl Boykins snapped out of a shooting slump with 21 in the Denver Nuggets' 110-94 rout of the slumping Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Ruben Patterson also scored 21 points, his most since joining the Nuggets from Portland in a four-team trade on Feb. 23. Grant Hill scored 19 points for the Magic, who lost for the 12th straight time on the road and fell to 2-17 in their last 19 games overall. - Read More...
Nuggets hold off Spurs with fourth-quarter flurry
Earl Boykins scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets held Tim Duncan to one field goal in ...
Boykins' big effort leads Nuggets
The Nuggets outhustled and outworked the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, holding Tim Duncan to one second-half basket in an 89-85 win. Earl Boykins came off the bench and scored 19 points for Denver, including nine in the final quarter. - Read More...
Nuggets win thriller after LeBron's huge miss
LeBron James missed a free throw with .6 seconds left and Alan Henderson's tip-in bounced out at the buzzer, leaving the Denver Nuggets to celebrate a 90-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. James finished with 24 points but the Cavs lost their fifth straight, including the first four on their Western trip. Carmelo Anthony and Earl Boykins led the Nuggets with 17 points each and Kenyon Martin and Eduardo Najera each scored 16. - Read More...
Ailing Anthony Paces Nuggets in Road Win
Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and Earl Boykins added 19 off the bench as the Denver Nuggets opened an early lead and held on for a 100-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. - Read More...
Fast Start Lifts Nuggets Past Pacers
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points and speedy Earl Boykins provided a lift off the bench as the Denver Nuggets capitalized on a blistering start for a 106-86 victory over the Indiana Pacers. - Read More...
Boykins Takes Over as Nuggets Top Warriors
Earl Boykins took over midway through the final period en route to 16 huge points off the bench as the Denver Nuggets outgunned the Golden State Warriors, 118-112, in an old-fashioned shootout. - Read More...
Camby misses game vs. Cavs with sprained pinkie
Camby misses game vs. Cavs with sprained pinkie
by Associated Press
CLEVELAND -- Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby missed Thursday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of a sprained right pinkie finger.
The Nuggets also were without guard Earl Boykins, who missed his second game with a left... - Read More...
Hammy ends Boykins' streak at 253
Boykins (hamstring) sits out vs. Bobcats
by Associated Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Denver Nuggets reserve guard Earl Boykins missed Tuesday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats with a strained left hamstring, ending a streak of 253 consecutive games played. Boykins' streak was sixth among current... - Read More...
Nuggets struggle past Hawks 125-116
Andre Miller had 21 points and 14 assists, and Marcus Camby blocked two key shots in the final 90 seconds Tuesday night to help the Denver Nuggets hold off the Atlanta Hawks for a tougher-than-expected 125-116 victory. Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points, Camby had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Earl Boykins had 20 points in Denver's highest-scoring game of the season. Al Harrington had a season-high 35 points for Atlanta. - Read More...