Denver Nuggets Articles - Page 167

Since the start of the season, Gary Harris has been playing at a high level and producing above average numbers for the Denver Nuggets. However, he has not taken a lot of shots, which has even limited his production. The team has noticed it, and are planning to change things soon. Given the efficiency the […]

The NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report has been released for the game between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards on Monday. The report shows that there was a missed call during the match, just like other versions that have been made last season. With 32.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jamal Murray knocked down […]

Nikola Jokic added insult to injury after unintentionally bumping into head coach Scott Brooks in the last few seconds of a 109-104 loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday, as the Denver Nuggets fell to 1-2 in the season. Jokic was clearly wiping the sweat off his eyes with his jersey collar pulled up to his […]

The Denver Nuggets have announced that forward Juancho Hernangomez is out indefinitely as he deals with the effects of mononucleosis, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Hernangomez, a second-year player out of Spain, was officially ruled out of Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards with an undisclosed illness and has only played […]

The Denver Nuggets have expressed their interest in trading Eric Bledsoe for a package headlined by Emmanuel Mudiay and other pieces. And according to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, one such piece is veteran forward Kenneth Faried. This is hardly the first time Faried has been involved in trade discussions. The 27-year-old, who is the […]

Nikola Jokic didn’t score a single point on only three shot attempts in the Denver Nuggets’ 96-79 win over the Sacramento Kings. Through two games, the Nuggets’ star big man now has just seven points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field, sparking talk of a possible slump. Jokic isn’t worried about any slump, though. In […]

The Denver Nuggets have had conversations with the Phoenix Suns, offering point guard Emmanuel Mudiay and other pieces for their own point man Eric Bledsoe, according to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders. The Nuggets seem to have committed to Jamal Murray running the point moving forward, as Mudiay has shown a propensity to mishandle the […]

Earlier this week, the Denver Nuggets made the decision to part ways with veteran guard Jameer Nelson to make room to bring aboard veteran forward Richard Jefferson on a one-year, $2.3 million deal. Nelson took to social media on Thursday night to voice his appreciation for his time spent with the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/oMQW8K6Juj — Jameer […]

After a protracted point guard competition during training camp and preseason, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone finally made his decision and named Jamal Murray the team’s starting point guard in their season opener against the Utah Jazz. Malone told Harrison Wind of BSN Denver his rationale for picking Murray over Emmanuel Mudiay, and it […]

The Denver Nuggets have released veteran point guard Jameer Nelson prior to their season-opener against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Nelson will clear the way for the signing of Richard Jefferson, who agreed to a one-year deal with the team after being waived by the Atlanta Hawks […]

The 2003 NBA Draft is widely regarded as one of the greatest drafts in not just basketball history, but in all of professional sports. After all, the class lays claim to nine All-Stars and four All-NBA selections. In a draft so historically loaded, how much would change if the top ten teams were given a […]

Veteran forward Richard Jefferson saw his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers come to an end over the weekend after he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Shortly thereafter, he was waived by the Hawks making him a free agent on the open market just days before the start of the 2017-18 season. It didn’t take […]

The NBA regular season is upon us. What this means is that we’re done trying to stomach watching practice-squad quality players litter the floor during preseason games. We’re also about to see the best of the best duke it out for NBA supremacy. But let’s not forget that the intrigue isn’t solely on the basketball […]

Through the NBA’s shortened preseason games, there have been more than enough injury reports that have already given teams and fans alike enough to last until the summer. Plenty of reports from less severe injuries such as sprained ankles to injuries requiring surgery have begun to start before the first game of the season has been played. […]

It was two in the morning.  Likely the last people even near the gym, I came back from playing three on three and couldn’t sleep.  I was the only one not on a collegiate team and as such was utterly embarrassed.  Yet here I was, riding an adrenaline high, wanting to write something different.  No […]

Veteran forward Richard Jefferson is closing in on a one-year, $2.3 million veteran’s minimum deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets would be forced to waive one of their 15 guaranteed contracts in order to make room for his addition. Denver is likely to waive veteran point guard Jameer Nelson, […]

The Denver Nuggets are the latest proponents adding themselves to the race for soon-to-be-free-agent forward Richard Jefferson after the Milwaukee Bucks showed some interest last week, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jefferson was recently waived by the Atlanta Hawks alongside second-year point guard Kay Felder, after the two were traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers on […]

With Danilo Gallinari moving on to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, Wilson Chandler is set to take over as the team’s undisputed starting small forward this year. Chandler talked to Altitude Sports’ Chris Dempsey about the process of adjusting to the role thus far. Chandler admits there are challenges in terms of getting a […]

Earlier this week, the Denver Nuggets agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million with fourth-year guard Gary Harris. According to a team press release, the 23-year-old has voiced much excitement about the opportunity to play for the Nuggets over the duration of the next four seasons. “I’m happy, I’m excited,” Harris said. “I finally […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

The Denver Nuggets have waived veteran forward and training camp invite Josh Childress, JD Shaw of Def Pen Hoops reports. Childress, 34, was a former No. 6 overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in 2006. He has spent eight seasons with four teams in the NBA and has career averages of 9.1 points and 4.7 […]

Amid a closely-contested point guard battle, Jamal Murray did not take his opportunity to shine in the Denver Nuggets’ last preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year guard had just five points on 2-of-8 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc in his start. However, BSN Denver’s Harrison Wind reports that […]

The Denver Nuggets have not only upgraded their roster with the addition of Paul Millsap, but have also added another year and another offseason under centerpiece Nikola Jokic, who is slated to go from an offensive dynamo to an all-around star in the coming years. Head coach Mike Malone noted his progress after four of […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, but not before a controversial play took place as center Nikola Jokic attempted to set a screen in front of Russell Westbrook, who met him with a shoulder charge that got him to the ground, consequently penalized with a Flagrant 1 foul. https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/917921809500131328 Jokic, […]

Following the signing of Paul Millsap during the summer, the Denver Nuggets were able to successfully add the legitimate All-Star they have long wanted to bring in to their fold. However, they created a logjam at the power forward spot, as they also have Kenneth Faried and Trey Lyles, who are both worthy to receive […]

Despite still being in the preseason, Russell Westbrook has competed with the same intensity as regular season games. He has made a name for himself as a no-nonsense player on the court, and a fierce competitor that gives his all to win. During Tuesday’s preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the reigning MVP did not […]

As part of the Denver Nuggets’ 50th-anniversary celebration, the franchise will retire the No. 12 jersey of Lafayette “Fat” Lever this season. Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke made the announcement in front of the team and Lever himself after Tuesday’s shootaround. Fat's no. 12 is headed to the rafters! https://t.co/tJZCDNl4pG — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says Jamal Murray will most likely get the start at point guard in the team’s preseason finale against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Post’s Gina Mizell reports. Michael Malone says Jamal Murray will "probably" going to start at PG in #Nuggets preseason finale against OKC. — Gina Mizell […]

There will be a lot of expectations placed on Nikola Jokic during this campaign after last year’s breakout sophomore season. The Serbian big man averaged 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds and has more or less established himself as the Denver Nuggets’ new franchise star. Jokic was asked by Nuggets beat writer T.J. McBride about whether […]

Prior to the trade deadline last season, the Denver Nuggets made the surprising decision to move big man Jusuf Nurkic to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Mason Plumlee. Nuggets president Tim Connelly recently shed light on the move during an appearance on a podcast with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN stating that the trade […]

When asked by Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com about how the Denver Nuggets’ point guard rotation would look like in the coming season, head coach Mike Malone spoke as though he’s Stephen Hawking talking about the mysteries of the uncharted regions of the vast universe. “It’s a dilemma, wrapped in an enigma, inside a labyrinth, if […]

After prolonged talks, Gary Harris and the Denver Nuggets have finally reached an agreement on a four-year, $84 million contract extension. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the first to report on this latest development from Denver’s camp. Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris has reached agreement on a four-year, $84 million contract extension, league sources told […]

The battle for the point guard spot in the new-look Denver Nuggets will continue through the last two preseason games, coach Mike Malone told reporters after today’s practice, according to BSN’s Harrison Wind. Malone previously expected to alternate starts between Jamal Murray and Emmanuel Mudiay to determine a starter, but now with Jameer Nelson back […]

The Denver Nuggets are currently in talks with their starting shooting guard, Gary Harris, for a contract extension that will allow them to retain his services in the coming years. It’s no secret that they think highly of him, and see him as a big part of their future plans. General manager Arturas Karnisovas recently […]

For almost two decades now, the Western Conference has dominated the league. They have had a record above .500 against the East in 17 of the last 18 seasons. A Western Conference team has won the championship in 12 of those 18 seasons as well. If you thought the dominance might end this season, you […]

In the second preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers not only lost 113-107, but lost Lonzo Ball to an ankle injury. While it was diagnosed as a mild sprain, Ball did not practice the following day. As the Lakers take on the Nuggets again in Ontario, CA, Ball will not play […]

The Denver Nuggets will sit out shooting guard Gary Harris, forwards Wilson Chandler and Paul Millsap, as well as centerpiece Nikola Jokic during tonight’s third preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Harris, who led all scorers with 25 points in Monday’s first encounter with the Lakers, is […]

After losing star SF Kevin Durant last offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder have reloaded, adding Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. The addition of George has been well documented. But it seems as if Anthony’s acquisition isn’t garnering the respect it deserves. This just continues a trend that has emerged over the last few years: Carmelo […]