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• NBA Notes: Nuggets, Michael Malone, Heat, skid, Sixers, Quentin Grimes

Nuggets Coach Michael Malone issued a stern warning about the Nuggets’ defensive shortcomings, emphasizing that without improvements on that end of the floor, their playoff aspirations could be short-lived. In comments reported by Bennett Durando of the Denver Post, Malone made it clear that defense is a critical focus for the team moving forward. “If […] The post NBA Notes: Nugg...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Malone, Defense, Gordon, Westbrook, Jokic, Murray, Braun
Head coach Michael Malone believes the Nuggets will have an abbreviated stay in the postseason if they don’t improve defensively, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “If we’re going to be a team that is serious about making the postseason and being a team that can win a round, win another round,” Malone […]...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Murray, Watson, Rest
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was able to return to action on Friday following a two-game absence, but the right calf injury he has been battling for much of the season continues to cast a murky cloud as the postseason nears, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Gordon, who has also been dealing with a […]...2025
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• Nuggets’ Cancar Cleared To Return, Discusses Knee Surgery

Nuggets forward/center Vlatko Cancar, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the fall, was cleared to return earlier this week and was technically active in Denver’s games on Wednesday and Friday, though he didn’t play at all. According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, after Cancar injured his knee in November, he […]...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Jokic, Westbrook, Braun, KCP, Nnaji
Opposing defenses have shown an increasing willingness to load up against Nikola Jokic, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, as they look to get the ball out of the MVP’s hands and force a Nuggets team that ranks dead-last in the NBA in three-point attempts (31.6 per game) to beat them from the outside. […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Nnaji, DiVincenzo, Clark, Avdija
Big man Zeke Nnaji has largely been outside of the Nuggets‘ rotation in 2024/25. However, a knee injury to Peyton Watson has opened up minutes at backup power forward, and Nnaji has been performing well of late, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (subscriber link). “This is probably the first time in a while […]...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Murray, Watson, Rest
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• Nuggets’ Cancar Cleared To Return, Discusses Knee Surgery
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• Northwest Notes: Nnaji, DiVincenzo, Clark, Avdija
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• Northwest Notes: Nuggets Starters, Braun, Clingan, Randle, DiVincenzo
Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook hasn’t played in February, missing seven games before the All-Star break due to a hamstring injury. As Bennett Durando of The Denver Post writes, that forced Christian Braun into the starting lineup, where he immediately played some of the best basketball of his career. In Westbrook’s absence, Braun averaged 19.9 points, […]...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Starters, Trade Needs
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon claims his lingering calf injury doesn’t bother him anymore, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The veteran big man has been playing under a minutes restriction, but it sounds like he’s amenable to changing that. “I’m ready,” Gordon said. “I don’t feel my calf anymore. Yeah. I’m ready. So it’s […]...2025
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• Sixers Notes: Embiid, PPP, Reed, Maxey
Nuggets coach Michael Malone expects the NBA to investigate the Sixers after Joel Embiid was a late scratch for Saturday’s game at Denver, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Embiid wasn’t listed on Philadelphia’s injury report, but the team’s medical staff decided to hold him out due to knee soreness after watching him in […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Brown, Jazz, Leonard
Nuggets coach Michael Malone marvels at what Michael Porter Jr. can do athletically after three back surgeries. Porter wears a brace on his left leg due to those back injuries. “I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves,” Malone told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “What he’s doing has never been done before, from […]...2024
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• Jamal Murray Sidelined By Hamstring Strain
The Nuggets will go without their backcourt star for an indefinite period. Coach Michael Malone revealed on Monday that Jamal Murray will be sidelined multiple games due to a right hamstring strain, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “We’ll kind of continue to talk to our doctors, but his injury is not a […]...2023
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• Nuggets’ Jamal Murray to Miss Time With Hamstring Injury

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is expected to miss time after suffering a right hamstring strain, coach Michael Malone said, via Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “We’ll kind of continue to talk to our doctors, but his injury is not a one- or two-game injury,” Malone said. “That’s what I do know. This will be […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray to Miss Time With Hamstring Injury appeared ...2023
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• Cogliano out indefinitely with fractured neck
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images And somehow there was no additional measure taken for his safety. Andrew Cogliano has a fractured neck, as first reported by Elliotte Friedman. The injury came in the second period from a dirty hit from Jordan Eberle to the back of Cogliano, knocking him out for the rest of the period. Ugly ugly hit. Right on the numbers, right on the boards, and Cogl...2023
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• Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Discusses Decision To Stand Pat At Deadline

One of five teams not to make a trade in the week leading up to Thursday’s deadline, the Nuggets explored the market in search of either a backcourt or a frontcourt addition, multiple sources tell Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, general manager Calvin Booth confirmed that the front office […]...2025
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• Nuggets Trade Talks: Nnaji, Saric, Martin, Yabusele, Watson, Strawther, Braun
The Nuggets are gauging the trade market on Zeke Nnaji and Dario Saric, Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto reports. Denver doesn’t appear to be looking for any blockbuster-type moves. Rather, the Nuggets front office is seeking to upgrade the bench prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, according to Scotto and the Denver Post’s Bennett Durando. The Nuggets, […]...2025
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• Western Notes: Murray, Moody, Powell, Williamson, Missi
Jamal Murray isn’t fazed by criticism. The Nuggets guard signed a four-year, maximum-salary contract extension in September and feels it comes with the territory, he told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “I’m totally ready for it,” Murray said. “That’s why I literally signed up for it.” Murray understands that with the big contract numbers […]...2025
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• Trade Rumors: MPJ, LaVine, Butler, Suns, Nets
The Nuggets are open to the idea of making a significant trade prior to the February 6 trade deadline, but they’re hoping they’ll see enough from their current group in the coming weeks to feel confident about not having to make a major in-season deal, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, who takes […]...2024
• West Notes: Nuggets Shooting, Westbrook, Clippers Camp, Lakers Camp, Meeks
Among the noteworthy developments revealed during the press conferences held by Nuggets GM Calvin Booth and coach Michael Malone on Thursday was that the team is open to adding a 3-point shooter by the trade deadline, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “We are riding a fine line with our shooting when you […]...2024
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• Western Notes: Gordon, Rockets Roster, Divac, Doncic, Kennard
Aaron Gordon becomes eligible for a four-year contract extension later this week and that will be one of the big storylines at the Nuggets’ training camp, Bennett Durando of the Denver Post writes. Gordon has a player option for the 2025/26 season but can replace that with an extension. Jamal Murray‘s health and the way […]...2024
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• Nuggets To Sign Auburn’s Jaylin Williams, Maryland’s Jahmir Young
The Nuggets have reached an agreement on an Exhibit 10 deal with Auburn forward Jaylin Williams, who went undrafted on Thursday, reports Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link). Not to be confused with the Jaylin Williams (or Jalen Williams) in Oklahoma City, this Jaylin Williams is a 6’8″ forward who has spent the […]...2024
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• Nuggets To Decline 2024/25 Team Option On Vlatko Cancar

The Nuggets have decided to decline their 2024/25 team option on Vlatko Cancar, a source tells Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter links). However, it sounds like there’s mutual interest in a reunion. As Durando observes, the Nuggets are declining the $2,346,606 option due to luxury tax concerns. But if Cancar re-signs with Denver […]...2024
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• Clippers Acquire Draft Rights To Ismael Kamagate
The Clippers completed a minor deal before the trade deadline, sending cash to the Nuggets in exchange for the draft rights to Ismael Kamagate, tweets Law Murray of The Athletic. Denver will receive $2.68MM in the deal, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link). Because L.A. is over the second apron, the […]...2024
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• Trade Rumors: Nuggets, Thunder, Green, Caruso, Bulls
It may be a quiet trade deadline for the defending champions. As Bennett Durando of The Denver Post details, the Nuggets will explore the market in search of frontcourt depth and bench scoring, but their options are limited for a variety of reasons. For one, the Nuggets are well above the luxury tax line and […]...2024

• Northwest Notes: Nuggets Starters, Braun, Clingan, Randle, DiVincenzo
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• Northwest Notes: Strawther, Westbrook, Thunder, Garza, Henderson
Nuggets guard Julian Strawther is finding himself as part of Denver’s rotation, establishing himself as a premier outside scoring threat, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post writes. The second-year Gonzaga product is averaging 9.4 points while shooting 37.9% from deep, giving the Nuggets a clear-cut eighth option for the rotation. For Strawther to maintain his […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Jokic, Nuggets, Edwards, Jazz, Thunder
Nikola Jokic‘s 56 points on Saturday weren’t enough to get the Nuggets a win in Washington, but his 48-point, 14-rebound, eight-assist performance in Atlanta just 24 hours later did the trick, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Denver bounced back from a disappointing loss to the lowly Wizards by blowing out the Hawks 141-111, […]...2024
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• Nuggets Notes: Saric, Malone, Jokic, Watson
After recently being pulled from the Nuggets‘ rotation, Dario Saric found himself in the starting lineup Friday night, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. The move was made out of necessity because Nikola Jokic was absent for personal reasons, and Saric responded with nine points, eight rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes. “He […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Nuggets’ Depth, McDaniels, Reid, Ownership Dispute
Michael Porter Jr. pins the blame on himself for the Nuggets’ second-round series loss to the Timberwolves, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. Porter struggled to make offensive contributions, averaging 10.7 points on 37.1% shooting from the field. He scored just 25 points in the last four games. “This was a terrible series,” Porter […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Jokic, George, Ayton, Blazers, Gobert
Sixers star Joel Embiid racked up 41 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds in a comeback victory over the Nuggets on Tuesday, but after the game he had nothing but praise for opposing center and fellow MVP Nikola Jokic, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post writes. Embiid joked that there’s a “war” on Twitter […]...2024
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• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon has 21 stitches after dog bite, ready to play

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon said he messed around with his dog and found out. Or something like that. The result was Gordon needing 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and hand. Nonetheless, he may play when the Nuggets face the Hornets on Monday, per Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. The Nuggets will […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon has 21 stitches after dog bite,...2024
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• Recap: Avalanche help facilitate the Shark tank in 6-0 shutout
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Alexandar Georgiev earned the 13 save shutout. In hopes of getting back on track the Colorado Avalanche hosted the San Jose Sharks. The matchup was just what the doctor ordered as the Avalanche were able execute a dominant win and the Sharks inched closer in the Connor Bedard derby in this 6-0 shutout victory. The Game Shooting early and often was the story o...2023
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• More injury updates for the Colorado Avalanche
Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Some good, some bad, but still same ol’ injuries. Tuesday’s practice revealed plenty more about the injuries the Colorado Avalanche currently faces. After Monday night’s agonizing 3-2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights, we learned more about players and their status. One of them is Evan Rodrigues, who was a late scratch and didn’t play Monday ...2023
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• Colorado Avalanche Gameday: The Colorado Eagles host the Boston Bruins
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The Avs will suit up their most short-handed squad of the season against the league’s best team. The Colorado Avalanche are set for their rematch of last week’s beatdown in Boston, and for those who asked if it could get any worse that night, your question has been answered: yes, yes it can. Nathan Mackinnon will “miss some time” after picking up an upper-bo...2022
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• Western Notes: Kawhi, Morant, Sheppard, Blazers
Speaking on Wednesday to reporters, including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said that he was in full support of star forward Kawhi Leonard stepping away from the team to be with family who had been affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Lue added that “a few […]...2025
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• Nuggets Notes: Malone, Key, Tyson, KCP, Jokic, Murray
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was back on the sidelines for Thursday’s preseason finale after spending some time away from the team following the death of his father. However, even during his absence, Malone didn’t stop coaching his players, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, who writes that the veteran coach sent a […]...2023
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• More injury updates for the Colorado Avalanche
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• Cogliano out indefinitely with fractured neck
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• Clippers Acquire Draft Rights To Ismael Kamagate
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• A fourth Avalanche of injury reports
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Hopefully, the last report we need to do. The fourth edition of the Colorado Avalanche of Injury reports comes with some bigger names added to this list after the most recent road trip to California. It, unfortunately, hasn’t gotten any easier or better with a pair of defensemen joining the list. Bowen Byram The first of the two def...2023
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• NBA Legend Bill Walton Says Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Is ‘The Best Player In The World’

During an interview with Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, NBA legend Bill Walton said Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is “the best player in the world.” Walton, one of the top players in NBA history, is a huge fan of Jokic. “His celebration of life through basketball, his focus on the team … he’s […] The post NBA Legend Bill Walton Says Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Is ...2024
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• Nuggets’ Michael Malone To Make Changes To Bench Rotation
The Nuggets concluded a 1-4 road trip by losing to the Rockets by 19 on Friday, prompting coach Michael Malone to promise that changes to the rotation were on the way, as relayed by The Denver Post’s Bennett Durando. “I just told them,” Malone said. “Minutes, I’m gonna start playing different people. You just can’t […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Brown, Jazz, Leonard
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• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon has 21 stitches after dog bite, ready to play
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• NBA Notes: Nuggets, Michael Malone, Heat, skid, Sixers, Quentin Grimes
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• Northwest Notes: Nuggets, George, Trail Blazers, Williams
Ater the Nuggets had a nine-game winning streak snapped by the Lakers Saturday night, Nikola Jokic suggested that the extended success may have been a mirage, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Many of those victories came during a soft part of the schedule, and the opposition is about to get much tougher with […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Nuggets Starters, Braun, Clingan, Randle, DiVincenzo
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• Nuggets Notes: Saric, Malone, Jokic, Watson
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• Northwest Notes: Jokic, Collins, Filipowski, Flagler
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for Friday’s game in New Orleans – Denver’s first NBA Cup matchup – for personal reasons, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post writes. The Nuggets have a +11.3 net rating in Jokic’s 381 minutes on the court this season, compared to a -28.5 mark in the […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Nuggets, Murray, Jazz, Sexton, SGA
Concerns about the Nuggets‘ depth appear to be justified so far, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Although Christian Braun has played well in his promotion into the starting five, the team has been left with a lot of questions off its bench. Part of the problem is unfamiliarity, Durando adds. Julian Strawther has […]...2024
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• Nuggets Notes: Towns, Saric, Gordon, Westbrook
With Karl-Anthony Towns now a member of the Knicks, the Timberwolves no longer present major matchup problems for the Nuggets, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. Denver was eliminated by Minnesota in last season’s playoffs in part because of the Timberwolves’ big man duo of Towns and Rudy Gobert. The Nuggets’ starting lineup […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Murray, Jokic, Jazz, A. Mitchell
Nuggets coach Michael Malone tried to calm speculation about Jamal Murray‘s physical condition, telling reporters in Abu Dhabi that his star point guard hasn’t experienced any issues since training camp opened, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Murray’s sub-par performance in last season’s playoffs and the Olympics led to suggestions that he might be […]...2024
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• Western Notes: Gordon, Rockets Roster, Divac, Doncic, Kennard
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• Nuggets Notes: Murray, Kroenke, Roster, Caldwell-Pope
Injuries were a significant factor in Jamal Murray‘s struggles in the 2024 postseason and during the Olympics in Paris this summer, Nuggets president Josh Kroenke said on Wednesday, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “When you’re going against the best in the world, whether it’s in the NBA playoffs or in the Olympics, […]...2024
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