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• Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook Requires Hand Surgery For 2 Fractures
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair two fractures to his right hand. He confirmed the news himself using his newsletter Word of Westbrook. It is believed he sustained the injuries during the regular season. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at […] The post Nuggets’ Russell Westbr...2025Click for news about Russell Westbrook
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• Russell Westbrook To Undergo Surgery To Repair Two Fractures In Right HandRussell Westbrook is set to undergo surgery on his right hand to repair two fractures the occurred during the season. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points on 44.9% shooting, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over 75 games for the Denver Nuggets this season. "I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon," Westbrook said in his Word of Westbroo...2025Read about Russell Westbrook -
• 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & How To Watch
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. It was a bit of a slog for the Thunder, having to throw the kitchen sink at the Denver Nuggets to take them down in seven games. Minnesota benefited from Stephen Curry going down with a hamstring injury but […] The post 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & Ho...2025Check it out NBA Playoffs
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• Nuggets' Gordon cites Steph injury in plea to NBA over scheduling
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon cited Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry’s Grade 1 hamstring strain in pleading for the NBA to offer players more rest during the playoffs....2025See more Aaron Gordon
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• Nikola Jokic: We Definitely Need To Figure Out A Way To Get More DepthSources with the Denver Nuggets told The Athletic after Game 7 that the landscape of the NBA has changed around their core over the past few years. The Nuggets had been chasing top-heavy superteams, but now teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves have a mix of stars and also depth. The Nuggets already had a thin rotation and that was accentuated by injuries to Michael Porte...2025See also Nikola Jokic -
• Aaron Gordon To Attempt To Play Through Hamstring Strain In Game 7Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will start for his team in Game 7 at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gordon is playing, despite suffering a Grade 2 hamstring injury in the Nuggets Game 6 victory. A Grade 2 hamstring injury usually takes several weeks to heal. Gordon is attempting to play despite the severity of the injury....2025See more Aaron Gordon -
• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 CandidatesThe Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025See more articles Phoenix Suns -
• Aaron Gordon Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Likely Needs Several Weeks To RecoverDenver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. That's an injury that takes several weeks to recover from. Despite Gordon searching for ways to play in Sunday's Game 7 at the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's unlikely he'll be able to do so. Gordon was injured late in the Nuggets Game 6 victory that forced Game 7. The Denver forward has been playing through a calf injury ...2025Click for news about Aaron Gordon -
• Nuggets provide injury update on Aaron Gordon ahead of Game 7The Denver Nuggets are keeping the door open for Aaron Gordon ahead of Sunday’s do-or-die Game 7....2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon -
• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Could Miss Game 7 Due To Strained Hamstring
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Friday, and the 11-year veteran is now listed as questionable for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aaron Gordon Suffered His Hamstring Injury In Game 6 Gordon exited Thursday’s series-extending Game 6 win late in the fourth quarter after grabbing his […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron ...2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon
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• Aaron Gordon Could Miss Game 7 With Left Hamstring Strain
Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status for Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals is in doubt. Gordon suffered the injury in the final minutes of the Denver Nuggets' Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The two teams will have an extra day of rest before Game 7 on Sunday. Gordon is averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in the playoffs an...2025See more articles Aaron Gordon
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• Nuggets Are 9-3 With Jamal Murray In Playoff Elimination Games
Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray was listed as questionable on Thursday’s injury report due to an illness, but that didn’t stop him from suiting up for Game 6 against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Jamal Murray Received Intravenous Fluids Before Game 5 Murray, 28, reportedly underwent treatment all day Thursday at Ball Arena. The […] The post Nuggets Are 9-3 With Jam...2025See more Jamal Murray
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• Celtics' Brown, Horford Led Crucial Team Meeting Before Game 5; Tatum Also Sent Encouraging MessageThe Boston Celtics responded to both the loss of Jayson Tatum and the challenge of facing a 3-1 deficit by defeating the New York Knicks by a final score of 127-102 in Game 5. After losing Tatum to a ruptured Achilles in Game 4 on Monday, the Celtics held a team meeting between games on Tuesday. "They had a team meeting on Tuesday," said Brian Windhorst on Wednesday evening's Sports Center. "Befor...2025See also Boston Celtics -
• Russell Westbrook Out For Game 4 With Foot Injury; Michael Porter Jr. Available To Play
Russell 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....2025See more Russell Westbrook
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• 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...2025See also 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 also 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...2025Continue with 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 more 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....2025Continue with 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...2025Check it out Paul Pierce
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• 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...2025Continue with 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 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...2025Visit the page 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...2025See more articles 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 ...2025Check it out 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 ...2025Check it out 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....2025Click for news about 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...2025Continue with 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...2025See more Corey Kispert