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• Russell Westbrook Out For Game 4 With Foot Injury; Michael Porter Jr. Available To PlayRussell Westbrook will miss Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets' series against the Los Angeles Clippers with a foot injury. Westbrook left Game 3 in the second quarter with the injury. Michael Porter Jr. is available to play after suffering a sprained shoulder in Game 2. The Nuggets are down 2-1 in the series....2025Read about Russell Westbrook -
• RealGM Radio: Shane Young On NBA Playoffs, Warriors And Nuggets In Trouble, Ja Morant InjuryWes Goldberg is joined by Shane Young (Forbes) to discuss working with Kevin Durant, whether the Denver Nuggets are cooked in their series against the LA Clippers (12:00), Jimmy Butler's injury impact on Warriors vs Rockets (27:00), why Wes hates watching the Knicks (51:00), Ja Morant's injury (55:00), the Thunder's dominance (1:05:00) and Evan Mobley winning DPOY (1:10:00). Subscribe to RealGM Ra...2025Read about Wes Goldberg -
• Michael Porter Jr. Questionable For Game 3 With Shoulder SprainMichael Porter Jr. is listed as questionable for Game 3 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained left shoulder. Porter suffered the injury in Game 2. He had 15 points and 15 rebounds at the time of the injury. The series is currently tied at 1....2025See more Michael Porter -
• Kawhi Leonard: I'm Just Happy That I'm Able To MoveKawhi Leonard delivered a dominant 39-point performance to lead the LA Clippers to a crucial 105-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, marking a return to health after years of injury struggles. Leonard shot 15-for-19 from the field and either scored or assisted on 51 of the Clippers' 105 points (49%). Leonard's return to playoff form...2025See also Kawhi Leonard -
• Michael Porter Suffered Shoulder Sprain In Game 2, Says He'll Play Game 3Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had a bounce-back game in Game 2 of the first round series against the LA Clippers. Well, for the most part. After struggling in Game 1, Porter scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. However, it was one late play that left Porter wishing he approached things differently. Porter turned the ball over after grabbing a crucial rebound. In the scramble, the ...2025See also Michael Porter -
• Nuggets injury report: Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Game 2 on Monday vs. the Clippers
On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets hosted the LA Clippers for game one of the first round. It’s the #4 vs. #5 seed matchup in the Western Conference. It was a back-and-forth game between Denver and LA on Saturday. In OT, Denver won the game 112-110 and took a 1-0 series lead. In that game, Gordon […] The post Nuggets injury report: Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Game 2 on Monday vs....2025Check it out Aaron Gordon
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• Paul Pierce on Nuggets firing Michael Malone: Players of this generation get their feelings hurtFormer Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce was no fan of the Denver Nuggets’ decision to fire coach Michael Malone. While ownership accepted responsibility for the stunning move, Pierce blamed modern NBA players. For the record, an NBA source told Hoops Wire that some players didn’t like the “preferential treatment” Malone gave to stars Nikola Jokic […] The post Paul P...2025Continue with Paul Pierce -
• Source: Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray ‘preferential treatment’
Denver Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray “preferential treatment,” an NBA source told Hoops Wire. The Nuggets fired Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. David Adelman will take over as interim coach for Denver. Whenever Jokic or Murray made mistakes on the defensive end, Malone would […] The post Source: N...2025See more Michael Malone
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• Pascal Siakam Out Sunday With Elbow BursitisPascal Siakam will miss the Indiana Pacers' game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday due to elbow bursitis. Siakam has only missed one other game this year. Siakam is averaging 20.3 points and 6.9 rebounds on the season....2025See more articles Pascal Siakam -
• Nikola Jokic Expected To Return During Nuggets’ Homestand
Nikola Jokic is expected to return from a left ankle injury at some point during the Denver Nuggets’ five-game homestand that begins Monday and ends April 2nd. The Serbian superstar has missed the last four games with the Nuggets going 2-2 during that stretch. Encouragingly, Jokic did participate in a pregame shooting session Sunday. “We’re […] The post Nikola Jokic Expecte...2025Continue with Nikola Jokic
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankleLakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday’s home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. A team source told Hoops Wire that Doncic’s injury is considered “day-to-day.” Doncic had previously been ruled out for last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left calf […] The post Lakers’ Luka Donc...2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Lakers Face Bucks Without Dončić Due to Ankle Injury
Luka Dončić, star point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, will sit out Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained right ankle. This marks the second night of a back-to-back for L.A., following their 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Despite playing through the injury the night before, Dončić posted an impressive […] The post Lakers Face Bucks Without Dončić Due to A...2025Click for news about Luka Dončić
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• Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It's Because He's HurtThe Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 years, Nikola Jokic has ...2025Continue with Michael Malone -
• Michael Maine: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It's Because He's HurtThe Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 years, Nikola Jokic has ...2025Click for news about Nikola Jokic
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• Nuggets rule out both Jokic, Murray vs. Lakers
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will sit out for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries, the team announced....2025Check it out Nikola Jokic
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• Nuggets injury report: Are Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray playing tonight vs Lakers?
Is Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray playing tonight against the Lakers? Both Nuggets superstars are currently questionable to feature with respective injuries. Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight? Nikola Jokic wasn’t active for the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night against the Warriors, with the three-time MVP rested to manage an elbow injury. Without Jokic (and Murray) […] The post Nuggets inju...2025Check it out Nikola Jokic
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• Corey Kispert Out For Season After Surgery On Left ThumbCorey Kispert underwent a successful surgical procedure on Tuesday in New York City to repair a ligament tear to his left thumb. The injury was sustained in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets on March 15. Kispert is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season. Kispert finishes his fourth NBA season with averages of 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists...2025Check it out Corey Kispert -
• Nuggets to be without Jokic, Murray vs. Warriors
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, earlier listed as questionable, will sit out Monday's road game against the Golden State Warriors to nurse nagging injuries, as their team battles to unlock a three-way tie for second place in the West....2025See also Nikola Jokic
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• LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes 'All Very Close To Returning'The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four in a row since their eight-game win streak. Injuries have played a major part for the Lakers, but things should be turning a corner there soon. Before the Lakers loss at the Denver Nuggets on Friday, head coach JJ Redick said reinforcements are on the way. Redick said LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes are "all very close to returning". The assumptio...2025Read about LeBron James -
• Luka Doncic Sits Loss Versus Nuggets Due To Calf, Ankle InjuryLuka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night with a left calf injury and sprained right ankle. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes had all previously left the Lakers' road trip early to receive treatment in Los Angeles. Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Trey Jemison III were also out against the Nuggets. The Lakers finished 0-4 on the...2025Continue with Luka Doncic
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against Nuggets Friday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will sit out Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets to manage a lingering calf injury and sprained right ankle. The superstar from Slovenia is fresh off dropping 45 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks the night before. The Lakers are 0-3 […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against ...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers
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• Jalen Williams Leaves Loss By Thunder With Right Hip StrainJalen Williams exited a 140-127 loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Denver Nuggets with a right hip strain. Williams sustained the injury when Peyton Watson landed on him in the second quarter. Williams remained in the game briefly before checking out and heading to the locker room. Williams entered the game averaging 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals....2025See also Jalen Williams -
• Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf SorenessDenver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon exited Sunday's loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing just 6:44. Gordon had a flare-up of the calf soreness that has sidelined him for several game this season. Postgame, Denver coach Michael Malone said he didn't have an update as to the severity of Gordon's injury. Gordon recently returned from a three-game absence. He played 39 minutes in a victory ...2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon -
• LeBron James Out At Least 1-2 Weeks Due To Strained GroinLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks due to a strained groin. James was injured in Saturday night's loss at the Boston Celtics. Midway through the fourth quarter, James went down and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. James said postgame that he wasn't overly concerned about the injury. He said it didn't feel as severe as the groi...2025Check it out LeBron James -
• Peyton Watson Suffers Right Knee Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Four WeeksPeyton Watson was diagnosed with a sprained right knee, the Denver Nuggets announced on Monday. Watson, who suffered the injury on January 31 against the Sixers, will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Watson is averaging 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds on the season....2025Check it out Peyton Watson -
• Injury update on Hornets forward Josh Okogie
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that additional evaluation on forward Josh Okogie’s left hamstring revealed a left hamstring strain. He suffered the injury in the third quarter of Charlotte’s game against the LA Clippers last night. Okogie is listed as out tonight against the Denver Nuggets and will be reevaluated in three weeks. Additional updates … Continue reading "Injury update on ...2025Check it out Josh Okogie
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• Russell Westbrook Out Saturday Due To Left Hamstring Strain
Russell Westbrook will miss the Denver Nuggets' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night due to a strained left hamstring. Westbrook suffered the injury in Friday night's win over the Sixers. Peyton Watson will also miss the game with a sprained right knee....2025Click for news about Russell Westbrook
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• Raptors 'Very Motivated' To Trade Bruce Brown Jr.The Toronto Raptors are "very motivated" to trade Bruce Brown Jr. before the trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer. Brown is on a $23 million expiring salary, but hasn't played as well as when he was a critical part of the Denver Nuggets' title run in 2023. Brown also missed the first 31 games of the season with a right knee injury. When the Raptors traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers l...2025See more articles Toronto Raptors -
• Butler returns after suspension but Heat loseMiami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returns from a seven-match ban with 18 points as his side lose to the Denver Nuggets....2025See also Miami Heat
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• Jimmy Butler 'Hasn't Even Really Started' To Make Things Uncomfortable For HeatJimmy Butler is set to return from suspension for the Miami Heat's home game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Butler isn't listed on the injury report, which indicates that he's expected to play. However, it's clear Butler has no interest in playing for Miami any longer. In his last two games before being suspended, Butler played with what the Heat deemed to be an unacceptable effort level. T...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler
