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ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson had Jamal Murray mad confused during his post-game interview after the Denver Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. As Murray respectfully called his interviewer “sir” (he didn’t know it was Jefferson at first), the retired NBA forward warned the Canadian: “Don’t you dare ‘yes sir’ me ever again.” Jefferson’s threat […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray showcased his hangtime on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks in a ridiculous reverse lay-up to beat the shot clock. It was impressive. Here’s a look at Murray’s mid-air antics early in Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the mighty Bucks (h/t Dime on Twitter): Jamal Murray… how 🤯@nuggets | @BeMore27pic.twitter.com/dRPXOBfMOI — […]

In case you weren’t paying much attention, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has upped his defensive game significantly this season. A testament to this fact is that the NBA has just included the 24-year-old in its mid-season shortlist for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Murray has always been known as an explosive scorer, […]

Jamal Murray warned Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine that he should start double-teaming Nikola Jokic during their pick-and-roll sequence. LaVine, even though he’s aware of the Denver Nuggets star’s capabilities, did not heed Murray’s advice at all. Per Ryan Blackburn of the Denver Stiffs, Murray shared the hilarious exchange between him and LaVine. The Bulls […]

The Denver Nuggets currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference after losing their game Thursday night to the Washington Wizards. Jamal Murray commented on the lack of inside defense, raising a concern that’s taking a subtle dig on superstar center, Nikola Jokic. “I just thought they had too many layups. Too many layups…We […]

Jamal Murray completely blew it in the Denver Nuggets’ last play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Murray’s poor decision ultimately cost his team the win. He was a real trooper after the loss though and took full responsibility for his last-second error. He was quick to post a message on Twitter to all Nuggets […]

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets may be considered one of the fastest-rising guards in the league. But against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, Murray had a serious brain fart which cost them the game. Peep the clip below to witness Murray’s blunder in the clutch. The Nuggets had the golden opportunity of either tying […]

Jamal Murray was on another level on Friday night in the Denver Nuggets’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Murray dropped a 50-piece, bringing back flashbacks from his memorable stint in the Orlando bubble. Speaking after the game, Murray shared how he was able to explode in his record-breaking night. "Once I saw a few go […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray continues to make a strong case why he deserves an All-Star spot for the Western Conference this season. On Friday, the  23-year-old Canadian reset his career-high anew, dropping 50 points in the Nuggets’ 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. 🚨50 POINT ALERT🚨 Jamal Murray just set […]

The Denver Nuggets have made history once again, except this time it didn’t involve All-Star starter Nikola Jokic. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray combined for a record-breaking feat in the first half of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Sports Center, MPJ and Murray broke a 15-year drought of the Nuggets having […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s clutch gene was evident against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. He came up with two crucial threes on two separate occasions to give his team a fighting chance. With Denver down by three with less than 40 ticks remaining in regulation, Murray calmly sunk a transition […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. struggled on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics, going 0-of-8 from the field as Denver lost, 112-99. After the game, point guard Jamal Murray gave MPJ some sage advice, shooter to shooter. Jamal Murray on what he tells MPJ: “From shooter to shooter, ‘Just keep shooting.’” — Mike Singer (@msinger) […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis re-aggravated the tendonosis above his right Achilles during the second quarter of L.A.’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, forcing him out of the 2020 Western Conference Finals rematch. Davis could be seen grabbing his right calf area after a drive against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Davis attempted […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got credited for a buzzer-beating halfcourt trey against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. He has OKC player Hamidou Diallo to thank for those extra three points. The 23-year-old Canadian tried to beat the horn with a desperation heave in the closing seconds of the third period. While […]

As one of the team’s leaders, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was vocal in taking accountability for their home loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. He didn’t hold back as he expressed his frustrations after another dismal showing from his team en route to absorbing their third consecutive loss. Murray further expounded that […]

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets were in full control through the first 24 minutes of their Western Conference powerhouse showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. However, after leading by 12 before the intermission, the defending champs stormed back and pummeled the Nuggets in the third quarter, 37-17. The Lakers went on […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has emerged as one of the top big men in the NBA over the past couple of years. For teammate Jamal Murray, however, he has no doubt that Jokic is currently the very best. According to Murray, he firmly believes that Jokic is currently the cream of the crop (h/t […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic already had 33 points after just two quarters against the streaking Utah Jazz on Sunday. Most players would shoot more after such a hot start, but The Joker stayed within the Nuggets’ system and did not force anything. While he could have just as easily reached 50 points, the 6-foot-11 […]

Jamal Murray has been fighting through a lot of injuries just to be able to stay on the floor for the Denver Nuggets this season. Following his team’s 109-119 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, the 23-year-old Canadian simply laughed it off when asked about the amount of pain he is dealing […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2020 playoff run in the bubble was one for the history books, and they aim to make their mark in the ever-so-tough Western Conference this year and beyond. However, Michael Porter Jr. needs to become the star they thought he would be if Denver hopes to contend. The Nuggets lost to the […]

An unprecedented 2020-21 season hasn’t stopped NBA stars from shining brightly. With COVID-19 still taking center stage, it’s been relatively challenging for the league to go through the regular season as seamlessly as possible. That said, players have still managed to showcase their talents and the global pandemic hasn’t slowed them down a bit. Now […]

The Denver Nuggets are on a roll and have won four straight games, with the latest being a 117-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. But one Nuggets player who had an early night in the team’s win against the Mavs was guard Jamal Murray, who was ejected late in the third quarter after […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was ejected on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks after hitting Tim Hardaway Jr. in the groin area late in the third quarter. It remains unclear if it was an accident or retaliation by the usually composed Murray. The Mavericks coaching staff, however, reacted adamantly after seeing the ballsy play. Jamal […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s clutch gene was in full display against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. The Nuggets were down by three and on the brink of defeat with under five seconds left in regulation before the Canadian sharpshooter decided to put on his cape. Murray found himself in a mismatch against Suns center […]

Stephen Curry is back to doing Stephen Curry things. On Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets, the Golden State Warriors superstar went back to the kitchen and put Jamal Murray on the backburner as he cooked up one of his signature and-one plays from outside the arc. Chef Curry even went ahead to count off […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray wishes the media would shed more light on Kyrie Irving’s good deeds, rather than focusing on his misgivings. Irving faces punishment after potentially violating the NBA’s Health and Safety protocols by attending his sister’s birthday party without a mask. “Uncle Drew” had already missed the team’s previous three games due […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to elevate their status from surprise conference finalist to full-throated championship contender. A James Harden trade could help them do just that — even if they don’t acquire the Houston Rockets superstar. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shed some light on the state of league-wide interest in Harden, noting that a slew […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is the latest player to ink a massive shoe deal. The Canadian guard has joined the New Balance family on a multi-year contract. Official. Jamal Murray is the newest member of the @newbalancehoops family. pic.twitter.com/f10cfaOU28 — SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 25, 2020 Murray was previously signed with Adidas, wearing their shoes […]

Aside from the Miami Heat, the Denver Nuggets were also among the teams that have reportedly had discussions regarding a potential trade for Houston Rockets star James Harden, with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers also in talks about a possible deal. However, one player who wouldn’t be part of any deal with the Rockets […]

The Denver Nuggets were the surprise team of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, knocking off the heavily-favored L.A. Clippers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. They became the first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit twice in the same playoffs as Jamal Murray took his game to another level. How did they […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is none too pleased his friend, Jamal Murray, coined his “Spiderman” nickname to describe another player. Murray said Denver Nuggets players call Facundo Campazzo “Spiderman” because he fires off one-handed dimes as if he has the ball on a string. Mitchell, who has gone by “Spida” pretty much since he […]

The Denver Nuggets began their preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors and some players were impressed with one player in particular. Despite losing the game, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were dazzled by rookie Facundo Campazzo. “I’m just sad that there’s no fans,” Jokic said, via the Denver Post’s Mike Singer. […]

The LA Clippers still aren’t over their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 Western Conference semifinals. After building a commanding 3-1 lead, LA dropped three games in a row and were eliminated from contention. The loss stung the organization enough to make significant changes at the top starting with head coach Doc Rivers, […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray, in desperate need of a PS5 since he just got his wisdom teeth removed, used the power of social media to get one. Max Kerman, the lead singer of the Canadian band Arkells, dropped off a PS5 for Murray since his entire band got one and he didn’t need […]

Jamal Murray had some special moments in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets, and he’s attempting to carve out his own legacy like Michael Jordan once did. As he prepares himself for the upcoming season, Murray detailed the first time he met Jordan in an interview with Ashley Nevel. Via Fadeaway World: “I met him at […]

Denver Nuggets stud Jamal Murray has been in the NBA for four years now, and throughout that time, he’s had the opportunity to play alongside some of the best players this sport has ever seen. If you ask him, however, there’s is no doubt in his mind the Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray took a big leap in the postseason this season; however, he believes he still has a lot to improve on to reach his ultimate goal. In a recent interview with Ashley Brooke, Murray said that his main goal is to be the best player in the world. “I knew I […]

The quality of basketball has been pleasantly high in the bubble, and no type of player has benefited more from the unique environment than shooting guards on the cusp of superstardom. Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine certainly noticed. 23-year-old Jamal Murray noticeably elevated his play during the restart, leading the Denver Nuggets to the Western […]

It was clear from the beginning of Game 5 that something was bothering Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. The Canadian didn’t seem to have the same kind of explosion he had through the first four games of the Western Conference Finals. After Denver’s 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Canadian guard revealed that […]