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Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is one of the most exciting and entertaining young players in the NBA, and he produces highlights with relative ease on (seemingly) every play he makes. One such play occurred on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets, as he completely bamboozled Will Barton by nutmegging him, hitting a tough […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. finally made his much-awaited NBA debut for his team on Thursday agains the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, they suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of a shorthanded Pelicans side, 122-107. It was, however, a pretty impressive debut from Porter, who logged 15 points (on 5-of-8 […]

Will Barton had his best night of the 2019-20 season on Tuesday, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a narrow loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Denver Nuggets wing topped it off with a beautiful up-and-under to finish with a sweet reverse flip that careened into the basket over the defense of Maxi […]

Richaun Holmes showed up for the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, as the 6-foot-10 big man provided a tremendous effort off the bench for his new squad. The 26-year-old recorded a game-high 24 points (on 10-of-14 shooting), 13 rebounds, a couple of blocks, and an early entry for this season’s dunk of the year: https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1189041544667357185 […]

The Denver Nuggets had a very impressive 2018-19 season which saw them earn the second-best record in the loaded Western Conference. And although they weren’t able to win the title, they still have a very bright future. And veteran forward Will Barton wants to be a part of that. Barton only played 43 games for […]

In the final quarter of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry and Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton traded words and shoves after Zach Collins inadvertently crashed into Barton’s knees. It seemed like a minor dust-up, but Curry inflated it by calling the Nuggets “sassy” in a postgame interview. […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton responded to the comments made by Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry calling him and his team “sassy” and “front-runners.” “I pay no mind to it. I know who I am. People who know me know what I represent. That’s pretty funny coming from a guy like him. There’s nothing […]

The Denver Nuggets have breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that veteran wing Will Barton will not be facing a suspension for the final game of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. In Game 6 on Thursday, Barton was involved in an altercation with Blazers guard Seth Curry, which […]

While Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone was hoping there won’t be further discipline for a skirmish late in Game 6 against the Portland Trail Blazers, his forward Will Barton is not worried about a potential suspension coming his way. Barton made contact with Seth Curry’s eye during a fourth-quarter altercation, which could potentially slam […]

In the immediate aftermath of Game 6, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said he had yet to see what led to a fourth-quarter scuffle between Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry and Will Barton, one which included offsetting technicals for the aforementioned, along with Torrey Craig and Zach Collins, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry was not happy after a fourth-quarter altercation with Will Barton of the Denver Nuggets, who approached Curry in the midst of him trying to pick up fallen teammate Zach Collins. Barton approached him and the two exchanged shoves before Barton poked his finger in his face, a “sassy” reaction […]

Tempers flared between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their second-round NBA playoff series on May 9. More specifically, Blazers guard Seth Curry took exception to Nuggets guard Will Barton’s antics. After officials called Denver center Nikola Jokic for the offensive foul with 6:16 left in the game, Barton pointed […]

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton has a lot of good things to say about star big man Nikola Jokic, who is putting up monster numbers in his first ever playoff run. Barton says Jokic is the best big man in the league and always makes the right play, something the swingman has never seen before […]

Will Barton isn’t taking this closely-contested series personally against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, as the agile wing has had plenty of time to move on from his trade back in 2015. The Denver Nuggets swingman was traded along with Victor Claver, Thomas Robinson and a lottery-protected 2016 first-round pick for Arron Afflalo and Alonzo Gee. He is […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton had a rough time in Game 4 of their the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers. The athletic wing shot only 4-of-14 from the field en route to 11 points. However, head coach Michael Malone explained why he stuck with the struggling player when he had other options: […]

In their Game 4 win over the Trail Blazers, the backcourt trio of Jamal Murray, Will Barton, and Gary Harris scored the majority of the Denver Nuggets’ points in the fourth quarter. Specifically, Murray, Barton and Harris scored 17 points in the last five minutes of their Game 4 victory over the Blazers. As a […]

The Denver Nuggets have been balling all season long. The team has an array of stars that can go off on any given night, but one individual that has established himself as an inspirational leader for the squad — despite barely figuring in the team’s rotation — is none other than point guard Isaiah Thomas. […]

Will Barton’s shooting struggles have now plagued him for three straight games and while Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone decided not to bench his starter, he made no promises when it comes to fourth quarter minutes. So Barton was benched for a second consecutive game against the San Antonio Spurs, due to a lackluster […]

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton is struggling to find a rhythm in the first round of the playoffs. In fact, he has made just one 3-pointer in his first two games against the Spurs. Despite this fact, Barton says he isn’t worried, so long as Denver wins: “I’m fine,” Barton told Harrison Wind of […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has no intentions of benching forward Will Barton after two poor-shooting games this postseason, claiming he won’t overreact to a brief slump through the early part of this series. The transition specialist shot 1-of-10 from the field on Tuesday and 6-of-15 on Sunday’s Game 1, combining for a woeful […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone felt bad for Will Barton after the home fans booed him in Game 2. After scoring 15 points in the Denver’s Game 1 loss, Barton stunk up the joint with just three points on 1-of-10 shooting — including 0-of-6 from 3-point distance — in Game 2. The 28-year-old swingman […]

The Denver Nuggets may have lost Game 1 of their best-of-seven first round series matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, but they believe that they can still turn the tables around. Nuggets swingman Will Barton told Mike Singer of the Denver Post that the team isn’t worried because Game 2 will still be played in […]

Will Barton of the Denver Nuggets turned his entrance into a fashion show at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Thursday night. Barton displayed a TNT sign before the national television broadcast of the game between the Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks. Look at Barton’s outfit in a photo posted by Bleacher Report. The 28-year-old […]

Isaiah Thomas is now experiencing what it’s like to have a full-time bench role, much like his now-teammate Will Barton endured through the early part of his tenure with the Denver Nuggets after coming in a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers in 2015. The 5-foot-9 dynamo was once an established starter with the Boston […]

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton pulled off a chase-down block that LeBron James would take note of in Wednesday night’s 115-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers fell behind by quite a wide margin for much of Wednesday’s game, but they mounted a comeback in the second half. In the end, though, their […]

Will Barton had one thing in mind entering a Western Conference showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder — to not let MVP candidate Paul George get off his sight. The Denver Nuggets wing texted his coach Mike Malone in hopes of drawing the defensive assignment on George, a request Malone seemed glad to oblige. “I […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the best defensive teams in the league and according to Will Barton, Gary Harris is the team’s best defender. Right after the Nuggets’ 105-88 victory over the LA Clippers, Barton credited Harris for setting the tone of the team’s defense. He even went as far as to saying that […]

On Friday night, the Denver Nuggets will play host to the Houston Rockets. Prior to their meeting, Denver guard Will Barton took the time to let ESPN’s Tim MacMahon know just how incredible he thinks James Harden has been this season. Barton had this to say: “You can’t defend it. … I mean, he’s playing […]

The Wednesday night matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz definitely got a little heated at times. The biggest moment came when a fight broke out and Mason Plumlee and Derrick Favors went after each other. However, the Nikola Jokic and Jae Crowder exchange was one you didn’t want to miss. Jokic has some […]

A week-and-a-half ago, Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton finally returned from a hip injury that had kept him out for much of the season. While Barton has not exactly been shooting the ball well since his return, he says he has gotten his confidence back, “My confidence is back,” Barton said at shootaround on Wednesday, […]

The Denver Nuggets knew there was far more on the line than bragging rights when facing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, entering the game only a half-game ahead of the two-time defending champions. Will Barton quickly grasped the fact that this game was no ordinary one for the Warriors, according to Harrison Wind […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton made a strong case for teammate Nikola Jokic as the Most Valuable Player of the league, after the big man trotted out a near triple-double to escape with a narrow 116-113 win at home over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic put up 40 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, playing […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton could make his return to NBA action this Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Head coach Michael Malone said earlier this week that Will Barton is still a couple of weeks away from suiting up for the Nuggets. However, he seems to have changed his mind. […]

As impressive as the Denver Nuggets have been this season, they have actually been without one of their key players: swingman Will Barton. Barton has been sidelined with a hip/core injury since the Nuggets’ second game of the year but he could be on his way back soon. According to Nuggets reporter Harrison Wind, Barton […]

The Denver Nuggets need to wait for at least a couple more weeks before Will Barton returns to the lineup. Will Barton has been sidelined since Oct. 20 after undergoing surgery to repair his core and hip muscle injuries. He has only played two games this season for the Nuggets. According to Nuggets coach Michael […]

Denver Nuggets small forward Will Barton is getting closer to return to the basketball floor, but he is going to miss Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Will Barton underwent surgery on Oct. 23 on his right hip and has been out of action ever since. He’s being listed as day-to-day by the Nuggets. Official: […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is excited to see Will Barton and Gary Harris participating in practice once again. Will Barton underwent surgery back in October to fix issues with core and hip muscles, which has limited him to just two games on the season. Meanwhile, Harris picked up his own hip injury in […]

The Denver Nuggets were lined out to ride mediocrity with a young frontcourt tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic, playing the role of power forward and center, respectively, in a miscalculated equation that just didn’t add up to the desired results. On Dec. 15, 2016, the Nuggets made Jokic the team’s starting center and […]

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton has been sidelined for the better part of the 2018-19 NBA season. Fortunately, it appears he may be getting ready to make his return. Barton has missed only played two games this year due to a groin injury. According to T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports, he is now […]