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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thinks it’s downright foolish people are still debating who deserves the 2020-21 NBA MVP Award. Murray’s teammate Nikola Jokic would seem to be the clear favorite. But longtime NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins feels otherwise. Perkins tweeted Monday he felt Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul should be […]

Michael Porter Jr. is on a roll. Check that. Michael Porter Jr. is turning into a superstar before our very eyes. The sweet-shooting forward from Missouri has blossomed in the wake of Jamal Murray’s season-ending ACL injury, becoming the player many thought he would be leading up to his pro career. The numbers bear fruit, […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray may not be seeing action on the floor due to his season-ending injury but he still found ways to make an impact on the team off the court. According to his teammate in Michael Porter Jr., the sidelined playmaker sent a motivating message for the team as they head […]

The Denver Nuggets have officially signed Austin Rivers for the remaining of the NBA season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This can be looked at as a bit of a replacement for the injured Jamal Murray. This signing comes after Rivers played out two 10-day contracts with the Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets are planning to […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been playing professional basketball long enough to know that talent alone is not enough to win in the NBA. There are many factors involved, including luck, but ultimately, it rests on the players. After their tight 114-112 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Jokic became the newest […]

Things aren’t looking too good for the Denver Nuggets right now. After recently losing Jamal Murray to a season-ending injury, it now appears that Will Barton will be joining him on the sidelines for an extended period. Barton exited Friday’s tilt against the Golden State Warriors with a hamstring problem, and the Nuggets have already […]

Earlier this season, the Denver Nuggets were dealt a serious blow to their championship hopes when star guard Jamal Murray went down to an ACL tear late in a matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Murray is now out for the season between the injury itself and subsequent surgery, putting added weight on the shoulders […]

From the moment Jamal Murray collapsed to the ground in agony last week against the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets’ season has been in peril. For a team with championship ambitions, the loss of their star point guard to an ACL injury that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the year was […]

Things continue to get from bad to worse for the Denver Nuggets. Just barely a week after the team confirmed Jamal Murray’s season-ending ACL injury, it is now being reported that point guard Monte Morris is also going to be out of action for an undetermined amount of time. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone provided […]

When Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray suffered an ACL injury last week in a game against the Golden State Warriors, there were some who questioned whether the team can still seriously compete for the NBA title. Even if All-Star big man Nikola Jokic has been playing at an MVP-level, losing one of their key players […]

The Denver Nuggets were firing on all cylinders after the trade deadline acquisition of Aaron Gordon. The arrival of the high-flying forward helped the Nuggets rack up an eight-game winning streak, which had a lot of fans excited about Denver’s chances in the postseason. But all of those hopes came crashing down last week after […]

Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL. He’s also likely to be sidelined for a good chunk of next year as well. It puts the Denver Nuggets in a rough spot, as they’ve been playing so well with Murray acting as one of their main […]

All eyes are on Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets after the devastating news that his point guard Jamal Murray will be out for the remainder of the season. Murray tore his ACL earlier this week, which now put the spotlight on the league’s leading MVP candidate. “He’s got to be the guy that kind […]

As expected, the Denver Nuggets are working to find a replacement for Jamal Murray, who injured his ACL against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. This time, they are reportedly leaning on signing free agent point guard Austin Rivers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the two sides are in “serious talks” and could […]

The Denver Nuggets lost star point guard Jamal Murray for the remainder of their 2020-21 campaign after he suffered a devastating torn ACL in his left knee. Murray sustained the injury late in the fourth quarter of their 116-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The obvious consequence of losing Murray means Denver’s […]

The Denver Nuggets were on the receiving end of some terrible news after it was recently confirmed that star guard Jamal Murray is going to be sidelined for the rest of the season due to an ACL injury. There has been an outpouring of support for the embattled Murray, and the 24-year-old has since taken […]

While it was overshadowed by Steph Curry’s historic scoring night, the Denver Nuggets’ loss to Curry’s Golden State Warriors was punctuated by a nightmare scenario: Jamal Murray, the darling of last year’s playoff bubble in Orlando, and Denver’s best perimeter scorer went down to what has been diagnosed as a torn ACL. He will miss […]

The Denver Nuggets’ championship aspirations took a crushing blow after Jamal Murray sustained a torn ACL on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. Denver’s betting odds have taken a hit, as well. According to SportsBetting.com, the Nuggets carried 16-to-1 championship odds prior to Murray’s injury. Those odds have since fallen to 22-to-1, with Denver’s […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray received support from players around the NBA following his knee injury on Monday night. The Nuggets then announced Tuesday that Murray had been diagnosed with a torn left ACL. Among those who offered their thoughts and prayers for Murray after the official diagnosis were Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry […]

The Denver Nuggets were just dealt a brutal blow when Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL on Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets recently won eight straight games and looked like title contenders in the wake of the Aaron Gordon trade, even with Murray missing some time with a knee issue. Now, […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season after he sustained a torn ACL in his left knee against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Nuggets soon confirmed the injury and called Murray “out indefinitely.” As the Nuggets […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray suffered a scary knee injury near the end of their 116-107 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. While Nikola Jokic has been putting up an MVP caliber season, this stat suggests he has a much more positive impact with Murray on the floor. According to Ohm Youngmisuk of […]

Things didn’t look too good for Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray after he hurt his knee late in their 116-107 defeat against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The 24-year old screamed in agony as he laid on the floor after the non-contact injury and was helped off the floor. Several of Murray’s NBA brothers, […]

The Denver Nuggets were dealt with a big blow after point guard Jamal Murray suffered a knee injury in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. His teammate Nikola Jokic showed concern over the playmaker’s situation but remained hopeful that it won’t be a major injury and […]

It was a sight no one wants to see. As Jamal Murray drove to the rim in the dying minutes against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, his left knee folded even without contact, leaving the Denver Nuggets guard grimacing in pain on the floor. Fortunately, Murray eventually stood up and was able to walk […]

Jamal Murray’s Monday night ended early as the Denver Nuggets guard had to exit their game against the Golden State Warriors after a scary left knee injury. With just under one minute left in the game, Murray drove hard and seemed to have hyperextended his left knee on the play. The 24-year-old couldn’t even propel […]

With a win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets have won their last five games and remain in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 31-18 record. The team’s trade deadline acquisition of forward Aaron Gordon has paid dividends so far, with Gordon emerging as one of their top contributors. So […]

Jamal Murray just broke the hearts of Orlando Magic fans everywhere as the Denver Nuggets guard drained a dagger three to lift his team to a huge comeback win on Sunday. The 24-year-old was clutch and led the Nuggets to a 119-109 win after being down by as much as 18 points early in the […]

The Denver Nuggets were already rolling prior to acquiring Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic. Three games into Gordon’s arrival, these new-look Nuggets are looking even more deadly and are an even greater threat in the loaded Western Conference. Aaron Gordon made some pretty bold claims just after his Nuggets debut, where he scored 13 […]

The Western Conference is quite the gauntlet, and Thursday night offered a thriller between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets walked away victorious after holding off a Clippers comeback late in the fourth quarter. It seemed like a tiring game, but the Nuggets gave it their all. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic were […]

Big trades can prompt plenty of excitement. But there is also an element of sadness to seeing a longtime teammate being dealt to another franchise. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray felt the bittersweet element of the deadline after the Nuggets sent Gary Harris to the Orlando Magic as part of a package for Aaron Gordon. Murray […]

With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the clock is ticking on the Denver Nuggets to make a season-altering move. The Nuggets are at 26-18 and currently sit in fifth place in the Western Conference. With that said, they could really use reinforcements to leap the standings. After reaching the 2020 West […]

Following the tragic events that occurred in Boulder, Colorado on Monday in which a gunman shot and killed 10 people–ranging from ages 20 to 65–Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets delivered a stunned response to the needless killings: “Ten lives just gone like that. Snap your fingers. Go in a shop. Get some food, get […]

A hefty fine will likely be heading the way of Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray after publicly criticizing officials on Sunday. The Nuggets duo did not hide their displeasure in the aftermath of the team’s close 113-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Both players cited the huge free throw disparity between […]

Looks like Jamal Murray is warming up for a repeat performance of last year’s deep playoff run performance. The Nuggets’ second leading scorer dipped into his 2020 Bubble bag and brought some of that magic in the closing seconds of regulation tonight against the Bulls. Say it together now, in Mike Breen’s voice: “BAAAAAAAANG!” JAMAL […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray went through a sluggish first half of the 2020-21 season as he encountered a handful of injuries. Heading to the second half of their campaign, the Kentucky product used the All-Star break to have a short break away from basketball in a bid to regain his composure when playing […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray may have been struggling as of late but Nikola Jokic remained optimistic that he will get his groove back sooner than later. The All-Star big man insisted that Murray is still making the right plays on the floor, even if his shots are failing to find the bottom of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic once again showed why he’s the greatest passing big man to ever grace the NBA floor on Saturday night. This time, he literally made it happen on the floor and nonchalantly delivered a perfect pass to Jamal Murray while laying on the hardwood. Watch the casual find from The Joker: […]

Jamal Murray submitted his entry for Dime of the Year in the first half of the Denver Nuggets‘ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Pitted against one of the league’s most electrifying talent in Ja Morant, Murray was not to be outdone when he found Nikola Jokic cutting to the basket. Give credit to the defense […]