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NBA players who play well ultimately deserve a max contract. But while getting the bag is a great incentive to play better, that isn’t always the case. In fact, a handful of players with max contracts wouldn’t even make an All-NBA team even after inking a max deal. Here is a look at 10 NBA […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

The first matchup of the season between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves did not disappoint, as two of the Western Conference’s best teams delivered a physical, intense, down-to-the-wire thriller at the Target Center on Friday night. In the end, the game unfolded the same way the Western Conference semifinals did this past May… down […]

With the Denver Nuggets going through some early-season woes, the last thing they need is anything that would hamper the performance of Jamal Murray even further. Concerningly, Murray had to exit to the locker room in the third quarter of the Nuggets’ Friday night contest against the Timberwolves after getting hit on the head by […]

Before the Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, there has been a lot of talk about the state of the team in terms of the tensions between the front office and the coaching staff. As people question the Nuggets’ title chances this season, even star Michael Porter Jr. would possibly hint at the […]

Jamal Murray has been outstanding for the Denver Nuggets in his career, but in the loaded Western Conference, he hasn’t been an all-star yet. Murray has been in the NBA since 2016 and he has spent all eight years of his career with the Nuggets. He has averaged over 20 PPG in three different seasons, […]

ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins got honest on how Denver’s title hopes are looking after the first week of the season. The Nuggets have had some uncharacteristic performances so far, coming out of the gates with a 2-2 record. Center Nikola Jokic has had to mostly carry the rest of the roster in those two […]

The Denver Nuggets have stumbled their way into the 2024-25 season. While we are only two games into the season and it’s way too early to come to conclusions, the Nuggets look like a shell of their championship-winning squad from two seasons ago. On Saturday, Denver lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, 109-104. At one […]

The Denver Nuggets were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night by a score of 102-87 at home in their season opener. While Nikola Jokic showed out with a triple-double, the rest of the roster didn’t do a whole lot. Jamal Murray, who is supposed to be Jokic’s co-star, failed to make […]

With a championship up for grabs, the playoffs are when it matters most for NBA stars. As a result, the pressure is higher than ever in the postseason, demanding every player to step up their game. Here are the 10 best playoff risers in the NBA, ranked. 10. Derrick White Regular season: 12.3 points, 3.5 […]

The Denver Nuggets surprisingly failed to defend their championship last year. After taking care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, the squad was eliminated in the second round by the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. Thanks to the Nuggets’ exit, it’s clear as day that the team needed a supporting cast surrounding […]

Many eyebrows were raised when the Denver Nuggets decided to allocate their limited offseason funds to signing Russell Westbrook to a two-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum. Westbrook’s stock was at an all-time low in the aftermath of a dreadful run of games in the playoffs which saw him shoot 26 percent from the field […]

Russell Westbrook has only been in Denver for a few months, but his new teammates already feel his impact. During the offseason, Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets on a veteran minimum deal. Westbrook joins a young Nuggets team, with some players being young enough to remember watching him play growing up. “I grew up […]

Training camps have officially begun across the NBA. As the start of the 2024-25 season draws near, the question of who are the best players in the league remains relevant. That is why everyone is putting together their lists of the Top 100 players in the NBA. So far, the first half of ClutchPoints’ 2024-25 […]

While fans are locking in their record predictions for the upcoming Denver Nuggets season, one has to wonder if the team got better, worse, or stayed the same. With the bevy of predictions for the Nuggets this season, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas gave some of his own on his self-titled show that could cause […]

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. Before Jokic, the NBA went through a phase where many of the best players were wings or guards. However, Jokic, along with Joel Embiid, has helped to bring the stardom of the big man back to the league. Jokic has been incredible throughout his career, […]

Jamal Murray always shows up for the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. He was the clear-cut secondary superstar during their title run back in 2023 and will continue to be that guy heading into 2024-25. However, a lot of people were scratching their heads with his current contract extension. Some were saying that he should have […]

With training camp set to open next month, a lot of eyes will be on the Denver Nuggets this NBA season as they try and regroup from a disappointing 2024 playoff exit. The Nuggets were eliminated in seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ahead of the start of the regular […]

The Denver Nuggets and star point guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year, $208 million contract extension that keeps the former first-round pick with the team through the 2028-29 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 Jamal Murray is signing a 4-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/OLXax6liBV — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

It was a tough run for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. ran into a fairly determined French squad that had Victor Wembanyama at its center. They unfortunately got bounced in the quarterfinals with an 82-73 scoreline which meant the end of their run. A lot of expectations were put on […]

The age of NBA franchises handing out money to their players like there is no tomorrow is over. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of money to be made, but many teams are very cognizant of their financial standings compared to where they were several seasons ago due to the league’s new […]

NBA players are expected to thrive in FIBA competitions. They are arguably the best basketball players in the world. However, that isn’t always the case. Let’s take a look at Jamal Murray and the nine most surprising NBA players to struggle in the Olympics. Check out the gallery below. Jamal Murray (Canada) With Jamal Murray’s […]

Is it an upset? Team France has eliminated Canada, 82-73, to face Germany in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this victory, the previous silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics are one game away from clinching another Olympic medal for the fourth time in 12 appearances. On the other hand, this loss is a […]

On Tuesday, Jamal Murray and Team Canada were eliminated from the Olympics with an 82-73 loss to Victor Wembanyama and Team France. Murray has struggled throughout the Olympics dating back to the friendly competitions several weeks ago, and Team Canada, viewed by some to be the biggest challenger to the American national team, is now […]

Jamal Murray has had an underwhelming run in the Paris Olympics with Team Canada, and that could unfortunately affect his future with the Denver Nuggets. Murray is set to be a free agent in 2025, and the Nuggets may be hesitant about what they pay the point guard, especially if they’re basing it on what […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself in MVP consideration during his 2023-2024 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, the Team Canada guard is forging a new path forward for himself and the Canadian international competition team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s team is set to face Victor Wembanyama’s French national team this coming Tuesday as quarterfinals action gets underway […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray knows something about winning basketball. After guiding his team to an NBA title in 2023, Murray, as a member of Team Canada’s men’s basketball squad, is pursuing an Olympic gold medal but also understands the importance of sacrificing for the betterment of a team. Therefore, when Canada’s head coach, […]

Jamal Murray is looking to lead Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics. Yet, he has not received as many minutes as expected so far. Questions have emerged about Murray’s health, something he addressed on Tuesday, via Ariel Helwani of Vox Media. “I’m feeling great,” Murray said. “Obviously I was away from the team for a […]

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is reportedly set to join forces with Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray on the Denver Nuggets after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for guard Kris Dunn. However, he is anticipated to reach a buyout agreement with Utah […]

When it comes to the Denver Nuggets, they came short of repeating as champions as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals, but they will always be in contention when they have Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray intact. However, the latter is eligible to sign an extension this summer, but a […]

In a thrilling exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena, Jamal Murray found himself in a situation that was both familiar and foreign. Instead of wearing the Denver Nuggets jersey that he has donned since being drafted seventh overall in 2017, Murray was proudly representing his home country, Canada, for the first time in nine years. “It […]

During the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, it looked like the Denver Nuggets were going to sort out their business in a timely manner, as it was reported that they are “working towards” an agreement with star guard Jamal Murray on a four-year, $209 million extension. Murray is currently entering the final year […]

NBA free agency has been full of trades and big contract extensions. One player who has been hoping to sign a new deal is Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray. Reports surfaced that Murray was going to attempt to sign a $209 million extension. However, there are some snags in those negotiations, per a report […]

There are plenty of good NBA players who came from the 2016 NBA Draft, but surprisingly, this draft class hasn’t accumulated a ton of accolades. In fact, the number one overall pick in our redraft of the 2016 class hasn’t even made an All-Star game yet. Still, any team would have been happy to pick […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was stellar for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2023-24 season. His production earned him MVP-candidate status, as he led OKC to a first-place finish in the Western Conference standings. Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to continue his success with Team Canada alongside Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. The Thunder guard gave a blunt […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are sending rising superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and he will be flanked by the maestro of the Nuggets’ 2022-2023 championship Jamal Murray on Team Canada. Gilgeous-Alexander is clearly looking forward to playing with the Nuggets phenom judging by a recent post that amounts to a […]

The Denver Nuggets and star guard Jamal Murray are working toward a four-year, $209 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Nuggets are set to present the deal to Murray, who’s expected to accept. This is a no-brainer move for Denver after Murray helped the team win its first […]

After winning an NBA Championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets fell short in their quest to defend their title. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets in the second round of the 2024 playoffs following a grueling seven-game battle. With Denver’s season now over, they now focus their attention to the offseason. During the offseason, they’ll […]

Because dynasties are more prevalent in basketball than in most other major sports, it is easy to take for granted how difficult it is to sustain excellence in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets showed signs of vulnerability throughout the 2023-24 season and even in the first round of the playoffs, but they were still understandably […]