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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 -
• 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 Nikola Jokic
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• Jamal Murray Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury, 'Hopefully' Will Return By PlayoffsJamal Murray remains day-to-day with a hamstring injury, according to Michael Malone. Murray missed his fifth straight game on Sunday as the Nuggets lost to the Pacers 125-120. "This has been a weird one," said Michael Malone. "It was day-to-day, day-to-day. The next thing you know it's not day-to-day. So, obviously a big loss for us. But we have more than enough. When asked whether Murray would ...2025Continue with Jamal Murray -
• Jamal Murray’s Postseason Availability In Jeopardy?Nuggets guard Jamal Murray missed his fifth straight game on Sunday against Indiana. Speaking to reporters prior to the game, head coach Michael Malone discussed Murray’s injury, which the team has described as right hamstring inflammation, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post relays. “Jamal’s hurt. It’s not careful. He’s hurt,” Malone said when asked […]...2025Click for news about Jamal Murray -
• 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 Denver Nuggets -
• 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 ...2025Check it out Aaron Gordon -
• Northwest Notes: Watson, SGA, R. Williams, Timberwolves
Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, who has been sidelined since January 31 due to a sprained right knee, was ruled out for at least four weeks when the injury was first diagnosed. His absence is expected to extend a little beyond that initial timeline, head coach Michael Malone said on Thursday. “He’s still got some hurdles […]...2025Read about Peyton Watson
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• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Missing At Least Two Games With Strained Calf
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is sitting out at least two games due to a right calf strain, coach Michael Malone announced before the Nuggets lost 149-135 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon suffered the right calf strain injury in Wednesday’s loss against the Phoenix Suns Although Malone said he doesn’t […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron...2024Visit the page Denver Nuggets
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• Aaron Gordon Out At Least Two Games With Strained CalfAaron Gordon will miss at least the next two games with a strained calf, according to Michael Malone. Gordon suffered the injury on Wednesday against the Suns. Gordon sat out ten games earlier this season due to discomfort in his calf. Malone didn't think that Gordon would miss many games beyond the original two....2024Visit the page Aaron Gordon
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• Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Murray, Jokic, Jordan, Ganta
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who aggravated a calf strain on Wednesday after missing 10 games due to the injury earlier in the season, is expected to be out for the “next couple of games,” head coach Michael Malone told reporters today (Twitter link via Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports). Malone doesn’t expect Gordon to be […]...2024Read about Aaron Gordon
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• Jamal Murray Misses Nuggets' Win With Sprained Ankle
Jamal Murray missed the Denver Nuggets' 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a sprained ankle. Murray suffered the injury during Sunday's win against the Pelicans. Michael Malone said he was hopeful that Murray would return on Wednesday....2024See more articles Jamal Murray
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• Nuggets’ Cancar Out For ‘Foreseeable Future’ With Knee InjuryNuggets forward Vlatko Cancar, who exited Tuesday’s game in the second quarter due to what the team referred to as a left knee sprain, will be out “for the foreseeable future,” head coach Michael Malone said on Thursday, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette (Twitter link). Cancar and the Nuggets are weighing potential treatment […]...2024See also Vlatko Cancar -
• Jamal Murray Feels 'Great', 'Hungry' For Game 7
Jamal Murray was limited by a right elbow injury during the Denver Nuggets Game 6 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The good news for the Nuggets is that the injury doesn't seem to be carrying over to the do-or-die Game 7. After practice ahead of Game 7 in Denver, Murray stayed late to get up extra shots. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said that Murray "feels great" and that his star guard...2024Check it out Jamal Murray
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• Jamal Murray Misses Fourth Straight Game With Ankle InjuryJamal Murray missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained left ankle and swollen right knee on Friday night. "He's just not ready to go out there and compete at the level that we need him to," said Michael Malone. Malone hinted that Murray would not be healthy in time for the Nuggets' game on Sunday. Malone added that he expects Murray to return before the playoffs....2024See more articles Jamal Murray -
• Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Could Miss Time With Ankle InjuryDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told NBA reporters that star point guard Jamal Murray could miss time due to an ankle injury. Murray is dealing with a left ankle sprain. #Nuggets coach Michael Malone said he hopes Jamal Murray’s ankle injury is a short-term absence but could be longer. — Chris Dempsey (@chrisadempsey) March […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray ...2024See also Denver Nuggets -
• Nuggets’ Michael Malone Appears to Criticize 76ers, Joel Embiid Over Injury StatusThe Philadelphia center’s absence drew some strong comments from Denver’s head coach....2024Click for news about Joel Embiid -
• 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 […]...2024Read about Joel Embiid
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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 […]...2024Click for news about Bennett Durando
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• Injury Notes: Murray, Beal, AD, Pistons
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says Jamal Murray will be traveling with the team during its upcoming road trip, which includes five games from November 17-24. “I don’t know if on this road trip he’ll play or not, but I know from all the reports I’m getting he’s working really hard to get back and […]...2023See also Jamal Murray
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• Jamal Murray To Miss Time With Hamstring Strain, No Timetable For ReturnJamal Murray will be out for a period of time due to a right hamstring strain, according to Michael Malone. Murray, who had been dealing with hamstring tightness since training camp, suffered the injury on Saturday against the Bulls. Malone added that the strain is "not a one or two game injury." Reggie Jackson took Murray's place in the starting lineup....2023Read about Jamal Murray
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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 […]...2023See more Jamal Murray
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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 ...2023Read about Jamal Murray
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• Coach Michael Malone described Jamal Murray’s injury as one that ‘can stick around for a while’
Jamal Murray only got to play the first 8 minutes of this weekend’s matchup between Denver and Chicago before falling to injury. The reigning champion left the match to never return with right hamstring tightness, and only posted two points and two rebounds. This meant that Reggie Jackson had the oppotunity of getting extended minutes […] The post Coach Michael Malone described Jamal ...2023See more Jamal Murray
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• Nuggets Notes: Malone, Murray, Brown, Injury Report
The Nuggets are two wins away from the Finals and coach Michael Malone says his team is underappreciated by the national media, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Facing a storied franchise in the Lakers and their two superstars, the Nuggets believe they’re not getting enough credit for how good they’ve become. “You win […]...2023See more Sam Amick
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• Nikola Jokic Sits Thursday Game With Calf Injury, Status For Friday To Be DeterminedNikola Jokic missed the Denver Nuggets' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday due to a calf injury. "If there was any doubt, we will err on the side of caution with seven games left," said Michael Malone before the game. Malone added that Jokic's status for Friday's game against the Suns will be determined later. Jokic has now missed nine games on the season....2023Continue with Nikola Jokic -
• Northwest Notes: Gordon, Jackson, Dunn, Timberwolves
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told reporters, including Mike Singer of The Denver Post (Twitter link), that there’s no firm timeline for Aaron Gordon to return from his rib injury. Based on Malone’s wording, the team is taking Gordon’s injury one day at a time, but he was ruled out for the sixth consecutive game […]...2023See also Mike Singer
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• LeBron James Gives Optimistic Update on Hand Injury from All-Star Game
LeBron James didn’t play the second half of the All-Star Game on Sunday due to an injury he suffered by hitting his hand on the rim. James said he hurt his hand after promising coach Michael Malone one defensive play, and the reason he didn’t play the second half was mainly due to precaution. “I […] The post LeBron James Gives Optimistic Update on Hand Injury from All-Star Game appeare...2023See more articles LeBron James
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• Nuggets HC Michael Malone downplays Nikola Jokic's wrist injuryWhile it may be true that Jokic has been dealing with the ailment for a while, the impact on his performance hasn’t exactly been noticeable....2023Visit the page Nikola Jokic -
• Nikola Jokic's Right Wrist Injury Not SeriousNikola Jokic missed the Denver Nuggets road win over the LA Clippers due to a sore right wrist. However, the injury is not considered to be serious. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said the team chose to sit Jokic to let his wrist "calm down". Malone did say that the injury has "been bothering (Jokic) for a while". Jokic has missed four games for Denver this season. During those games, the Nuggets ha...2023See also Nikola Jokic
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• Nikola Jokic undergoes MRI on wrist injury, but there’s a catchDenver Nuggets superstar and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic didn’t travel with the team on Friday to face the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained wrist. Head coach Michael Malone actually revealed the big man had an MRI to determine the severity but said it showed “nothing sinister.” Via Mike Singer: “The MRI showed nothing sinister,” […] The post Nikola Jokic undergoes MRI on wrist...2022Click for news about Nikola Jokic