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The Miami Heat just concluded their season on a low note with a 4-1 first-round playoffs series loss to the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers. The series was a revelation of sorts, as coach Erik Spoelstra hardly used center Hassan Whiteside to counter Philly’s Joel Embiid. That pretty much sums up how the Heat and Spoelstra have […]

When Paul Millsap tore ligaments in his left wrist in mid-November the Denver Nuggets knew it was bad. He had to have surgery to repair it and took over three months for the wrist to repair enough that he could play with it. When he returned to the court in late February, it was expected that […]

Paul Millsap came in this off-season to the Denver Nuggets to be a leader for this team as they fought their way to the playoffs. He got injured early on though and he is just now returning to the court. It has led the Nuggets to not really have a true leader early on in […]

After making great strides during the 2016-17 NBA season with a 40-42 record, the Denver Nuggets signed Paul Millsap to a two-year, $61 million deal in free agency. Unfortunately, Millsap suffered a wrist injury 16 games into the 2017-18 season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 19. Following surgery, the 33-year-old’s return timetable was […]

After last playing for the Denver Nuggets back in November, the team received promising news a few weeks back when Paul Millsap was cleared to resume basketball-related activities and was even able to practice. While head coach Mike Malone has told reporters the team is expecting a March return, good news came out of Denver […]

Paul Millsap has been out since Nov. 20 and ever-since looking to his impending return to the court after suffering a torn ligament in his left wrist, which required surgery. Contrary to reports that stated that he is still weeks away from a return to the court, Millsap went through “most” of practice with the team […]

Paul Millsap is easily one of the Nuggets’ best players when he is on the floor. His strong premier shooting and rebounding makes him an invaluable member of the Nuggets after signing a $90 million contract this summer. When he was healthy, the Nuggets thrived, which is why the team has found themselves on the […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone expects to have his starting power forward Paul Millsap back on the floor by early/mid-March, according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Millsap has been out with a torn ligament in his left wrist and was reported to be “a little bit ahead of schedule” in his recovery, as […]

All things considered, the Denver Nuggets are doing a fine job of remaining competitive despite a prolonged absence of key free-agent acquisition Paul Millsap. Millsap has not played since the third week of November because of a left wrist injury that needed surgery to correct, but him being sidelined has not caused the Nuggets to […]

The Denver Nuggets got some good news on Tuesday, when power forward Paul Millsap finally had a cast removed from his wrist. It’s an encouraging sign for Millsap, who could possibly return to action at the All-Star Break, according to Gina Mizell of the Denver Post. Michael Malone confirms Paul Millsap got his cast off […]

The NBA is one of the richest leagues in the world. It’s an understatement to say that players now got paid more than the players in previous times. In recent times, players are now signing exorbitant contracts that are some of the richest in history. Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden have all received […]

It has been just over a month since Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Paul Millsap underwent wrist surgery. The 32-year-old has continued to make steady progress in his recovery that is slated to keep him out of the lineup until after the All-Star break in February. Despite not being able to use his left hand just […]

Paul Millsap may already be a veteran in the NBA who has seen plenty of ups and downs in his career, but he recently admitted that what he’s going through right now is the toughest he’s had so far as a pro. The Denver Nuggets forward, who is currently injured and recovering from a left […]

It has been just over three weeks since Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Paul Millsap was declared out due to surgery on his left wrist. It was initially anticipated that he would make his return from the injury at some point after the All-Star break. However, it appears Millsap is looking to significantly beat that timetable, […]

The Denver Nuggets have an updated timetable on the return of their star forward Paul Millsap, and it’s not good. Millsap, who suffered a wrist injury that required surgery back in November, won’t be back for months, per Gina Mizell of the Denver Post. This has been the timetable I've used, too, but #Nuggets coach […]

As the saying goes, “once a baller, always a baller.” That holds true for a lot of NBA players, as they are used to competing at the highest level, and always want to be a solid contributor to their teams. However, some of them suffer injuries that force them to sit out games while they […]

It has been a long-standing theme in the NBA, that the Eastern Conference plays little brother to the Western Conference. For several seasons the West has been clearly superior to the East. The East’s distinction of being the weaker conference earned it a catchy nickname, the “Leastern Conference.” Through games played on Nov. 27, the […]

The Denver Nuggets are still experimenting with their roster to help fill the void caused by the wrist injury, and succeeding surgery, of veteran forward Paul Millsap. Although there was speculation that Millsap’s absence would swing the door right open for power forward Kenneth Faried, his minutes have still continued to fluctuate. It would be understandable […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap finally had surgery done on his troublesome left wrist Sunday and will be out for an estimated time of three months, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports has reported. Sources: Denver All-Star Paul Millsap underwent successful surgery on his left wrist today and is expected to be sidelined three months. […]

The internet always wins and Wednesday night was no exception to the hilarious creativity that it brings to all. Although families will be enjoying Thanksgiving feasts today, the NBA was kind enough to grace the fan base with a full plate of games to chew on. The  Denver Nuggets faced a surging Houston Rockets team […]

The Denver Nuggets have undoubtedly been one of the biggest surprises so far in the 2017-18 NBA season at 10-7. However, they have suffered their casualty of the year with veteran forward Paul Millsap expected to miss some time with a torn ligament in his wrist. It goes without saying that the loss of Millsap is […]

The Denver Nuggets were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday afternoon after it was revealed that All-Star forward Paul Millsap needed to undergo surgery on his left wrist that will keep him out of the lineup for the next two to three months. It has immediately shifted to the Nuggets looking internally to their other […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap is slated to get a second opinion after being diagnosed with a left wrist ligament injury, stemming from his Sunday night outing against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Chris Dempsey of Nuggets.com. Under his previous diagnosis it could sideline him for two-to-three months if he chooses surgery, which could set […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap could miss up to three months after he undergoes surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If this timetable proves true, the Swiss army knife would be a huge loss for the team, as head coach Mike Malone was just starting to […]

The Denver Nuggets will be without power forward Paul Millsap indefinitely after the 11-year veteran is slated to undergo surgery in his left wrist, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The All-Star forward missed Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings with the injury, despite his X-rays revealing no fracture in the initial results. Millsap […]

The Denver Nuggets had a minor scare over the weekend after All-Star forward Paul Millsap suffered a sprained left wrist against the Los Angeles Lakers. This caused the organization to conduct x-rays on the injury that came back negative for any breaks or fractures in the area. According to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver, the […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star forward Paul Millsap exited Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he suffered a sprained left wrist. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Nuggets dodged a major bullet as the x-rays of the injury came back negative. X-ray results of Paul Millsap’s wrist came back negative, league sources tell ESPN. […]

The Denver Nuggets will be without star forward Paul Millsap tonight against the Sacramento Kings, and have listed forward Wilson Chandler as questionable, according to T.J. McBride of BSN Denver. Millsap suffered a left wrist sprain on a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night after going to the locker room in each […]

Ever since forward Paul Millsap signed a three-year, $90 million contract with the Denver Nuggets back in early July, he is gradually still learning head coach Michael Malone’s system. On a scale of ten, Millsap is currently at a seven in terms of his knowledge of the Nuggets’ system in Denver, according to Chris Dempsey […]

The Atlanta Hawks underwent much roster upheaval over this past offseason that also saw the departure of All-Star forward Paul Millsap in free agency on a three-year, $90 deal with the Denver Nuggets. According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, the decision to move on from Millsap required some convincing of team majority owner Tony Ressler. […]

It may just be the start of preseason, but Andre Iguodala’s handles already look tight and ready for the regular season. The Golden State Warriors forward gave Paul Millsap a first-hand look at how tight his handles are as he sent new Denver Nuggets forward crumbling to the floor after a nasty behind-the-back crossover in […]

Denver Nuggets new signing Paul Millsap has gotten his gears in motion this offseason, organizing a week-long mini-camp for his new teammates in Atlanta, according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Millsap is fresh off signing a three-year, $90 million deal with the organization to put to rest the unfinished business he’s had with the […]

The Denver Nuggets’ prized offseason acquisition, Paul Millsap, has confidence as high as the altitude of Mile High City when it comes to the future of his new team. When asked by Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports to draw parallels between his former team, the Atlanta Hawks and the Nuggets, the 11-year veteran noted that […]

All-Star forward Paul Millsap made the decision this summer to sign a lucrative three-year, $90 million deal to join the Denver Nuggets and in his introductory press conference earlier this week, he made it a point to emphasize how much he valued the Nuggets’ unselfish style of play, according to NBA.com’s Christopher Dempsey. “Just their style of […]

This offseason, the Denver Nuggets made a major a splash in free agency with the acquisition of All-Star power forward Paul Millsap on a three-year, $90 million deal. According to NBA.com’s Christopher Dempsey, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone believes that Millsap will have a huge impact on the defensive end of the floor. “From an experience standpoint, […]

Although he hasn’t yet achieved the ultimate success in the NBA which is winning the championship, Paul Millsap has been around the league long enough to know what it takes to reach that goal, which he believes his new team, the Denver Nuggets, are on the right path towards that direction. After all, he’s been […]

Paul Millsap‘s exit from the Atlanta Hawks and entrance into the Denver Nuggets organization is more than meets the eye — it goes beyond three years and $90 million, beyond a pairing with one of the most-talented centers in the league, for him — it’s unfinished business. Millsap and his mother, Bettye, left a suburb […]

The Denver Nuggets took this offseason very seriously. The organization worked to bring veteran help to their young team and it worked. Former Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap decided to join the Nuggets on a three-year, $90 million deal. Due to this signing, the Nuggets’ frontcourt boasts of two amazing players with a team-first attitude. Millsap […]

Back in 2014-15 season, the Atlanta Hawks turned a lot of heads by winning 60 games, and making it all the way to the conference finals. Although they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, they still established themselves as a legitimate contender in the East. However, they were not able to follow up on the […]