Carmelo Anthony did not attend Denver's shootaround on Friday morning because of what coach George Karl called a personal matter.

Karl said, "I hope so," when asked if Anthony would play against the Lakers on Friday night.

Anthony has been the subject of trade rumors since he turned down a three-year, $65 million extension with the Nuggets this past summer.

Two potential trades to the Nets fell apart and New Jersey pulled out of talks with Denver on Wednesday night.

The Nuggets claim they are in talks with several teams regarding a trade.