Monday, December 10, 2001 - Kiki Vandeweghe knew his new job as the Denver Nuggets' general manager wasn't going to be easy, but he probably couldn't fathom it being this hard so early.

 
'I think it is time for me to move on somewhere else,' said Van Exel on Saturday.  
All-star forward Antonio McDyess had knee surgery in October that could sideline him until February. Draft pick Omar Cook, who later was waived, didn't agree to contract terms until a week into training camp. Disgruntled forward Kevin Willis was granted a trade and dealt to Houston in October. There was journeyman Isaiah Rider's