Denver Nuggets Articles - Page 118

For the second consecutive game, Michael Porter Jr. has scored at least 30 points, puzzling Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone even more on why the rookie wasn’t selected into the Rising Stars game. In the Nuggets’ 132-126 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Porter Jr. scored 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting from […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had high praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after the Nuggets defeated the Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday. Popovich said Jokic is a “reincarnation of Larry Bird” and also likened him to Hall of Fame big man Moses Malone. Gregg Popovich on Nikola Jokic: "He's a reincarnation of […]

Even before the Portland Trail Blazers saved his NBA career by signing him when no one else wanted to, Carmelo Anthony was always going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer despite his lack of postseason success. Since entering the NBA in 2003 with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony has been one of the more polarizing […]

The Denver Nuggets, the third seed in the Western Conference, have been a respectable foe in each of the last three seasons. The difference in the 2019-20 campaign is depth. They developed it by selecting upside in back-to-back NBA Drafts. Prior to suffering a back injury early in the 2017-18 college basketball season, Michael Porter […]

Denver Nuggets rookie small forward Michael Porter Jr. went off for a career-high 37 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday down in Orlando, Florida. After playing sparingly all regular season before the campaign was suspended in March, Porter was looking forward to getting extended minutes at Disney World and he certainly took advantage […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray missed Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat due to a hamstring injury. It seems the hamstring is still giving Murray issues. The former Kentucky star said Sunday he is still feeling sore, so there’s a chance he also misses Monday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder: Jamal Murray said […]

The Denver Nuggets struggled in their seeding game on Saturday, and head coach Michael Malone is chalking part of the poor performance to the late arrivals of some of his players to the bubble in Orlando, Florida. “When we did get on that plane on July 7, we were without 8, 10 guys,” Malone said […]

The NBA is mercifully back after an incredibly long layoff due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and with it came a big debut for the Denver Nuggets: Bol Bol scored his first points in the NBA against the Miami Heat on Saturday (via NBA TV): Bol Bol notches his first points in the NBA 👏 […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is officially out on Saturday for the Western Conference team’s opening matchup in the 2019-20 NBA restart in Orlando, Florida. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Murray, who is nursing a hamstring injury, was putting up shots pregame before the Nuggets’ first restart game against the Miami Heat. However, the […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, who was recently blessed with the ultimate gift of fatherhood, has decided to give back by donating food boxes and diapers to the local community. According to Alex Labidou of NBA.com, Harris has committed to donate a total of 460 food boxes and 33,000 diapers to families under the city’s […]

The Denver Nuggets will be without Gary Harris and Will Barton on Saturday against the Miami Heat. The team could also be without Jamal Murray, as the club is listing him as questionable. Gary Harris (hip), Will Barton (knee) and Vlatko Cancar (foot) are all out for tomorrow vs. Miami. Jamal Murray (hamstring) is questionable. […]

In lieu of the ill-informed comments about the coronavirus from Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. on Wednesday, the New York Knicks’ Kevin Knox is making clear how the virus has affected his immediate family. Knox also encouraged the public to take the pandemic seriously. COVID hit close to home. My mom lost her aunt […]

Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly has spoken with small forward Michael Porter Jr. about his controversial statements about the coronavirus, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. On Snapchat on Tuesday, Porter said COVID-19 is being overblown. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told reporters on Wednesday that Connelly has spoken to Porter. “I know […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. broke the internet on Tuesday when he said the coronavirus pandemic is being overblown. Porter was responding to a question on Snapchat and said he’s never been vaccinated in his life. The Nuggets youngster is now getting ripped for his controversial statements on Twitter and it appears Snapchat is […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone won’t be playing babysitter for Michael Porter Jr.’s controversial coronavirus statements — as far-fetched as they may be.  The Nuggets coach was asked about Porter’s comments on Wednesday. While Malone said he would like his players to be “sensitive” about what’s happening around the country, he’s not going to […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal once coached Denver Nuggets big man Bol Bol during the latter’s younger years. Recently, the Hall of Famer narrated an interesting story about the time he suspended Bol for going out with rapper Soulja Boy a night before a game. Shaq, currently a host of the acclaimed “Inside the NBA” program […]

Michael Porter Jr. is making headlines again. After a stellar comeback performance against the Orlando Magic on Monday, the Denver Nuggets’ sophomore is trending once again but this time, he’s on the wrong side of the news. In a Snapchat Q&A, MPJ comes out and says that COVID-19, though is a serious and real thing, […]

Denver Nuggets first-year center Bol Bol will reportedly still be eligible for the Rookie of the Year award in the 2020-21 season even if he plays in the NBA restart in Orlando. The 20-year-old big man made quite the impression in his debut, as he registered 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks against the […]

Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets looks to be at full strength following an injury during the hiatus. If his impressive scrimmage performance on Monday is any indication, he might even be better than before. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR, Porter Jr. revealed that he tweaked his left ankle during the hiatus. Note that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis will sit out the Mavs’ scrimmage on Sunday after forgetting to take his required COVID-19 test the day before. A similar situation occurred on Saturday involving Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, who sat out the team’s scrimmage against the New Orleans Pelicans for missing his COVID-19 test on Friday. Millsap […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol has been turning heads in Orlando so far, as the 7-foot-2 forward’s versatility on both ends was on full display in his NBA “debut”. Bol was impressively setting up his teammates while anchoring the Nuggets defense in the team’s scrimmage on Wednesday. Bol’s new trainer, though, is not surprised by […]

Andre Iguodala’s short stint with the Denver Nuggets was a big “what if” for former coach George Karl, as the veteran swingman only spent one season there before signing with the Golden State Warriors in 2013. Iguodala had been an All-Star before being traded to the Nuggets, but he soon re-routed to a different destination […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol played in his first NBA game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards and he made his presence felt immediately. The youngster finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Nuggets, who defeated the Wizards by a final score of 89-82. After his random drug test, Bol spoke […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol was so good in his NBA debut against the Washington Wizards that he was “randomly” drug tested after the game. Bol Bol was scheduled for a random drug test after this game, per Nuggets PR. — Mike Singer (@msinger) July 22, 2020 So Bol Bol was selected for a random […]

The NBA is back. Well, sort of. Exhibition games began on Wednesday ahead of the scheduled restart in Orlando, with the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards squaring off in the first contest. The Nuggets are currently trying to chase down the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and it […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey had a hilarious reaction to the giant lineup the Denver Nuggets used on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Morey and the Rockets live and die by “small ball,” so Houston’s architect had an apropos reaction to the Nuggets’ starting lineup on Twitter: https://t.co/ePxS3f7G3U pic.twitter.com/epkWs804MU — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) […]

The Denver Nuggets started Nikola Jokic at point guard on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Jerami Grant, Bol Bol, Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee rounded out the Nuggets’ starting five in what has to be one of the craziest starting lineups ever: Omfg pic.twitter.com/wGeLcX1gxK — John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) July 22, 2020 Bol started the Nuggets-Wizards […]

While rookie center Bol Bol has yet to see some NBA action, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thinks the 44th overall pick of the 2019 NBA draft could be the steal of the class. Bol, who is the son of former NBA player and defensive stalwart Manute Bol, has been raising eyebrows during the team’s […]

The Denver Nuggets had a special guest speaker before traveling to Orlando for the restart of the NBA season: two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee said the former Broncos quarterback spoke to the team about what it is like to go from being a squad on the rise to ultimately […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone declared Nikola Jokic as the best center in the league today, and he offered some reasons for his claims. Malone played down the talks about Jokic’s massive body transformation and pointed out that the Nuggets star has been putting in some serious work even before the nearly four-month long […]

Throughout history, the Denver Nuggets have had their fair share of great players. Most of these greats have made their mark in Nuggets franchise history, and for good reason. On the opposite side of the spectrum, however, there are also more than a few outstanding players whose respective tenures with the Nuggets have been forgotten […]

When Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was told he tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia, the Joker was “surprised.” While speaking to Nuggets reporters on Tuesday for the first time since March, Jokic spoke about his “weird” COVID-19 test. “It was kind of weird, because I was feeling good,” Nikola Jokic said, via ESPN. “I […]

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic talked about his new physique. Pictures showed that Jokic lost a lot of weight during the NBA hiatus. However, the Nuggets star says he only lost three to five pounds. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic: "I didn't lose that much pounds during quarantine. I'm […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has arrived at Walt Disney World for the season’s restart. However, Jokic is waiting for the results of his physical tests before he can join his teammates on the practice floor, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been cleared from quarantine, but […]

Soon-to-be second-year signal-caller Drew Lock is currently gearing up for his first full season as the starter under center for the Denver Broncos. However, Lock apparently still has his sights set on being a two-sport athlete as the up-and-coming quarterback recently offered up his services to the Denver Nuggets, who are now preparing to restart […]

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida as one of the teams to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company will be rested, healthy, and ready to go with two new additions, JR Smith and Dion Waiters, eager to help this team win it all. Along with the […]

During a conference call with reporters, Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap revealed his hotel room doesn’t have a window. The Nuggets are staying at the Gran Destino Tower at Disney World. Paul Millsap says his room at Disney World doesn't have a window. — Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) July 10, 2020 Well, this is certainly […]

Great news for Colorado residents and fans of passing big men alike: Denver Nuggets star player Nikola Jokic is on his way to Orlando, Florida. The Serbian center was officially cleared of the coronavirus and has been permitted to travel to the NBA Disney World bubble, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. As recently […]

Newly-minted Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth shared some behind-the-scenes details on scouting in the international scene. From his point of view, drafting a player like Nikola Jokic is possible. Booth, a former 10-year NBA vet, shared his priorities when it comes to scouting. He noted that international scouting has its advantages over looking at […]