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• Michael Malone sets record straight on controversial MVP takeFormer Nuggets head coach Michael Malone caused an uproar this week regarding his NBA MVP comments....2025 -
• Michael Malone Clears Air, Says Nikola Jokic Is His MVP Choice
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made it clear that Nikola Jokic is his MVP choice, if he had a vote. Joining the ESPN broadcast for the Western Conference Finals, Malone got himself in a bit of hot water. When complimenting Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s skills after Game 1, he said that […] The post Michael Malone Clears Air, Says Nikola Jokic Is...2025Click for news about Denver Nuggets
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• Michael Malone Backs Nikola Jokic After SGA MVP Comments
Fired Nuggets coach turned ESPN commentator Michael Malone had to clarify his comments about Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After an all-out performance in Game 1 by Shai, Malone was the reporter at OKC’s home court and was crossed to. He said something that people interpreted as dig on his former big man Jokic. “Shai […] The post Michael Malone Backs Nikola Jokic After SGA ...2025Click for news about Nikola Jokic
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• Michael Malone says Nikola Jokić is his MVP after getting 'heat' for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remarkThe former Nuggets coach clarified what some fans thought was a subtle dig at Jokić...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokić -
• Michael Malone Clarifies He Supported Nikola Jokic For MVPMichael Malone took the opportunity ahead of Game 2 to clarify that he supported Nikola Jokic for MVP this season. Malone praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 1 saying he "showed why he's the MVP" in his 31-point performance in Oklahoma City's win over the Timberwolves. "I did vote for him again this year, if I had a vote," Malone said of Jokic. "Want to make sure the people in Denver know t...2025Continue with Nikola Jokic -
• Malone clears air: Jokic, not SGA, my MVP choice
Former Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who drew the ire of Denver fans when he said Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "showed why he's the MVP" earlier this week, said he would have picked Nikola Jokic if he had a vote this season....2025Check it out Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• George Karl jabs Michael Malone over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP comments, stumps for Nikola JokićOne former Nuggets coach did not agree with the other...2025Visit the page George Karl -
• Ex-Nuggets coach Michael Malone delivers quite an endorsement: 'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he's the MVP'
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-Nikola Jokić MVP debate has never been more over....2025See also Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Michael Malone, Nikola Jokić's former coach, raises eyebrows with MVP comment about Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderMalone made the comment while working as an analyst during the Western Conference finals...2025Read about Nikola Jokić -
• Nuggets Credit Coaching Change With Beating Clippers In First Round SeriesAfter the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their first round series, there appeared to be a sense that the abrupt dismissals of Michael Malone as head coach and Calvin Booth as general manager contributed to the result. The Nuggets were floundering towards the start of the playoffs and appeared to rally around interim head coach David Adelman. "I think the owne...2025See more Denver Nuggets
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• Nuggets get desired 'result' from surprise firings
A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round....2025Read about Calvin Booth
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• David Adelman: Nikola Jokic's Curiosity Has Kept Him Ahead Of The CurveNikola Jokic's extraordinary mental approach to basketball has cemented his status as the game's most intellectually gifted player, according to peers, coaches, and opponents who continue to marvel at his ability to anticipate and dictate play on both ends of the floor. "I've never met anybody more curious than him. And I think it's kept him ahead of the curve," Nuggets interim head coach David Ad...2025Click for news about David Adelman -
• Michael Malone Wanted Nuggets To Trade Christian Braun At 2024 Trade DeadlineChristian Braun has established himself as a valuable starting wing for the Denver Nuggets this season, but Michael Malone previously pushed to move the young player before his breakout. Sources tell Jake Fischer that Malone advocated for trading Braun prior to the 2024 trade deadline during the Nuggets' title defense, preferring to acquire a more established player in return. This revelation adds...2025See more Christian Braun -
• Nuggets still have shot to make noise in playoffs, West scout saysThe Denver Nuggets are still viewed as a viable NBA playoff threat, it seems, despite the abrupt and stunning dismissals of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. With two games left, the Nuggets (48-32) sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They share the same record with the Los Angeles Clippers […] The post Nuggets still have shot to make noise in playof...2025See more articles Denver Nuggets -
• Michael Malone, Calvin Booth Were Nearly Fired At All-Star Break As 'Everybody Was Miserable'
The ongoing "cold war" between Michael Malone and Calvin Booth became toxic for everyone within the Denver Nuggets. Even before both were fired on the eve of the playoffs, Josh Kroenke wanted to clean house at the All-Star break, sources said, but an eight-game winning streak spared Malone and Booth. "Everybody in the organization was miserable," a team source said. "That's what Josh felt. It's a ...2025See more articles Calvin Booth
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• Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I listened and accepted’ when told of decision to fire coach, GMThe Denver Nuggets announced the parting of ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, a surprising move that sent ripples through the organization. The team informed three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who had played his entire career under Malone, of the decision before the public announcement. Jokic, speaking to […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic...2025Read about Nikola Jokic -
• Report: Russell Westbrook’s future with Nuggets ‘uncertain’ after Michael Malone firing
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Russell Westbrook‘s future with the Denver Nuggets is “uncertain” after the Michael Malone firing. Westbrook played only 17 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday under interim head coach David Adelman. He had five points and three turnovers while shooting 2-of-11 overall and […] The post Report:...2025See more articles Russell Westbrook
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• Report: Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone’s fiery ways
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone’s fiery ways. The Nuggets fired Malone on Tuesday. “The Nuggets’ locker room was a mess, with team and league sources indicating that the franchise’s most important players, including three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, […] The post Report...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokic
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• Nuggets' Nikola Jokić calls Michael Malone firing a 'heavy day' after his triple-double helps snap 4-game skidJokić finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Kings in Denver's first game without Malone...2025See more articles Nikola Jokić -
• Nikola Jokic Eligible For Three-Year, $212M Extension With Nuggets In OffseasonNikola Jokic will become eligible to sign a three-year, $212 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason. Jokic has three seasons remaining on his contract with the 27-28 being a player option. Jokic can decline the 27-28 player option as part of his new extension. On July 1, 2022, Jokic and the Nuggets agreed to a five-year, $276 million supermax contract extension. Jokic we...2025Click for news about Nikola Jokic
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• Report: Nikola Jokic frustrated with Nuggets’ defensive commitment and performance
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones, Sam Amick and Zach Powell of The Athletic, Nikola Jokic is frustrated with the Denver Nuggets‘ defensive commitment and performance. The Nuggets, who fired GM Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday, are 25th in the NBA in points per game allowed and 22nd in defensive rating […] The post Report: Nikola Jokic frustrated with Nuggets...2025See more Nikola Jokic
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• Nuggets fire GM Calvin Booth along with coach Michael Malone
The Denver Nuggets didn’t stop with their head coach. Along with Michael Malone, they fired general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. This news has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, in a season full of stunners. The Nuggets (47-32) sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings […] The post Nuggets fire GM Calvin Booth along with c...2025Visit the page Calvin Booth
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• Nuggets Notes: Pickett, Jokic, Kerr, Westbrook
Jalen Pickett has received extensive playing time for the Nuggets in the first three games of the month. Pickett is averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game. He hasn’t made a turnover in two of those contests. “He’s proven himself to be trustworthy,” coach Michael Malone told Bennett Durando […]...2025See more Jalen Pickett
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• Will Nikola Jokic Returning During Upcoming Homestand?
Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets’ lineup at some point during their upcoming five-game homestand, though his status for the immediate future remains uncertain. The two-time MVP has missed the Nuggets’ last four games due to a left ankle impingement, and head coach Michael Malone stated that Jokic will not be […] The post Will Nikola Jokic Returning During ...2025See more articles Nikola Jokic
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• Nuggets' Nikola Jokić says he's 'playing the best basketball' of his life as Michael Malone makes his MVP caseJokić said that if he doesn't win his fourth MVP award, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'deserves it'...2025Click for news about Nikola Jokić -
• Nikola Jokic: I Think I'm Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life
The 24-25 NBA Most Valuable Player race came into view on Sunday and Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets for a pair of games on back-to-back days. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win the award, but Nikola Jokic is making an argument for winning his fourth MVP in five seasons. "This is my third or fourth year in a row, so I'm really - I don't know. I cannot con...2025See more Nikola Jokic
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• Michael Malone Says Nuggets Not Trading Michael Porter Jr.
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says the team is not trading forward Michael Porter Jr. These comments followed the Nuggets’ 125-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in which Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points. He did so on 12-of-22 shooting that included seven triples. Porter Jr. has had his name floating across […] The post Michael Malone Says Nuggets Not Trading...2025Check it out Denver Nuggets
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• Nuggets’ Malone: “We’re Not Trading Michael Porter”
Michael Porter Jr. enjoyed his best game of the season on Monday, pouring in 36 points in 40 minutes en route to a 12-point victory over New Orleans. After the win, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was asked if he’s touched base with Porter more frequently ahead of the February 6 deadline, given that the […]...2025See also Michael Porter
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• Michael Malone Says 'We're Not Trading Michael Porter'Michael Malone said that the Denver Nuggets were not trading Michael Porter Jr. amid rumors leading up to the trade deadline. "We're not trading Michael Porter. So I'm not touching base with anybody on that. ... Michael is a really important piece, he helped us win a championship," said Malone following the Nuggets' win over the Pelicans on Monday night. Porter, who scored 36 points on Monday, is...2025See more Denver Nuggets -
• Northwest Notes: Westbrook, Gordon, Avdija, DiVincenzo
Following Monday’s victory in Utah, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone lavished praise on nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook, who finished with a “perfect” triple-double: 16 points (7-of-7 from the floor, 2-of-2 from the line), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and zero turnovers, with Denver outscoring the Jazz by 23 points in his 33 minutes. “He […]...2025Check it out Russell Westbrook