A couple of weeks ago, RealGM reported that a source had indicated to us that Isaiah Rider had been waived by the Denver Nuggets.  Several news and internet outlets either reported or scoffed at our report when it failed to materialize. Rider later admitted that the rumors of his demise weren't just rumors.

Well, the truth is we were just too far out in front on this story and it took a while for Nugget management to catch up.  Today Denver took Calbert Cheaney off the injured reserve list. To make room for him on the active roster they waived Rider.

At least he can't say he didn't see it coming.

Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe was quick to point out that Rider -- also known as J.R. -- was not being waived for any transgression or misstep, as has been the case in the past for the talented guard.

"It's unfortunate that we had to waive J.R. at this time," Vandeweghe said. "But we had to make this roster change. J.R. has been nothing but professional since he's been here."