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• Nuggets Notes: Murray, Strategy, Jokic, Porter
It was an ear infection that had Jamal Murray listed as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, writes Mike Singer of The Denver Post. Murray contracted the infection on Saturday, but he was able to score 31 points Tuesday night as the Nuggets held off a late Lakers comeback. Coach Michael Malone […]...2023
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• Nikola Jokic undergoes MRI on wrist injury, but there’s a catch
Denver 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,” […]
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• Nikola Jokic eases Nuggets’ concern over wrist injury scare
Nikola Jokic reportedly does not have much concern over his right wrist ailment, per Mike Singer. However, Singer did report that Jokic admitted the wrist felt “weird.” The reigning MVP previously tweaked his wrist during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason opener. The big man fortunately seems to be alright. It should be noted that Jokic dealt […]
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• Nikola Jokic, Nuggets will host Suns on Christmas Day in 2022-23 NBA season
The Denver Nuggets have legitimate championship aspirations in 2022-23. As matchups for the NBA’s holiday marquee continue being revealed, the league is treating two-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets accordingly. Mike Singer of the Denver Post reported on Sunday that Denver will face off with the Phoenix Suns on the NBA’s Christmas slate […]
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• Sixers center Joel Embiid’s initial reaction to losing out on MVP to Nikola Jokic again
Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has just been named the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while that’s a reason to celebrate for the Serbian, his fans, countrymen, and Nuggets supporters, not everyone is thrilled over the news. At least one who isn’t is Sixers center Joel Embiid, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. […]
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• Aaron Gordon on Nuggets’ Radar Ahead of Trade Deadline
Per the Denver Post’s Mike Singer, the Denver Nuggets are one of the multiple teams interested in acquiring explosive Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon ahead of next Thursday’s trade deadline. Gordon, 25-years-old, is averaging 13.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.8 blocks per game this season while shooting a career-high .368 percent from 3-point […]
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• Denver Nuggets To Convert PJ Dozier’s Contract
The Denver Nuggets have converted the contract of two-way guard PJ Dozier into a multi-year deal, Mike Singer of the Denver Post reports. The 21-year-old split time this year between the big league club and the G League. In 21 games with the Nuggets, the 23-year-old combo guard averaged 4.1 points. He’ll return to help […]
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• Chris Paul: Rockets should extend P.J. Tucker's contract
Former Rockets guard Chris Paul says Houston should give P.J. Tucker a contract extension, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle tweets. Tucker’s $7.97 million salary for next season is not guaranteed, and Houston has to make a decision whether to make that guarantee by the start of free agency. Tucker has been playing center in a very undersized lineup in recent games. We have more from the We...2020
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• Michael Porter Jr.: Playoffs more important than Rising Stars snub
For Michael Porter Jr., focusing on the postseason is significantly more important than being snubbed from the Rising Stars Challenge this past week, Mike Singer of the Denver Post writes. “He knows I deserve to be a Rising Star, be in that game, but I’m gonna be playing in the playoffs, and that’s worth a lot more to me than playing in that game,” Porter said, mentioning that he sent coach Mike M...2020
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• Michael Malone credits Malik Beasley for 'staying ready' despite decreased role
Nuggets coach Michael Malone credits reserve guard Malik Beasley for not sulking during a difficult season, Mike Singer of the Denver Post relays. Beasley, who can be a restricted free agent this summer if the Nuggets extend a qualifying offer, got extended minutes on Thursday with Jamal Murray and Gary Harris sidelined and took advantage. He scored a season-high 27 points in an overtime win over ...2020