DENVER — NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, hours after his worst game of the season.
The Denver Nuggets forward was arrested on Interstate 25, police said. He was alone in the car and pulled over for weaving and not dimming his lights.
Detective Sharon Hahn said Anthony failed a series of sobriety tests. He was charged with DUI, then taken to police headquarters before being released to a "sober responsible party," Hahn said. Anthony is due in court May 14.
Mark Warkentien, the Nuggets' vice president of basketball operations, said the team was aware of the situation but declined comment. The Nuggets did not practice Monday and Anthony wasn't available. He's expected at practice today.
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Anthony's attorney, Dan Recht, said his client consented to a blood test, but results will not be available for about two weeks.
"Carmelo apologizes to his fans, the Denver community, his teammates and the Nuggets organization for the distraction this is causing them," Recht said.
The Nuggets (49-32) clinched a fifth straight postseason berth Monday night when the Warriors lost at Phoenix.
Anthony was held to 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting against Houston on Sunday. He did extend his NBA-best streak of double-digit games to 206.
On Saturday, he committed a flagrant foul against Utah's Deron Williams that changed the course of a close game. The Jazz went on to win 124-97.
Anthony was named an All-Star starter for the first time this year. He's fourth in the NBA in scoring (25.8) and is averaging a career-best 7.4 rebounds.
Free food handed out to Knicks fans
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks rewarded fans who stuck it out until the end of a miserable season with a feast.
The Knicks gave away free food and nonalcoholic beverages during their season finale against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, their way of thanking the fans who helped them sell out more than half of their home games.
Madison Square Garden announced its 21st sellout in 41 home games, even though the Knicks came into the game with a 23-57 record. The building played to 96 percent capacity for the season.
Howard Jacobs, senior vice president of marketing for MSG's sports teams, said the giveaway was "just to say thank you for their passion all season along."
Officials wouldn't comment on what the expense would be.
"We've got nearly 20,000 people here tonight and there's going to be a cost involved, but it's a cost we're willing to bear," Jacobs said.
