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The Denver Nuggets truly had a magical 2020 postseason run that saw them defy expectations and pull out surprises time and time again. Now that the Nuggets’ season is over after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, head coach Michael Malone told his players to use this defeat as fuel to remain hungry […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel wanted to “clear the air” about the protocols involved in the team’s foul-call complaints after Games 3 and 4 in the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. The referees were thrown in the spotlight initially after several calls were missed during Game 3. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1309590344124624897 There was a […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers went to the NBA about LeBron James’ lack of free-throw attempts in the Western Conference Finals, now it’s the Denver Nuggets’ turn. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said that the team sent videos to the league of plays where they believe there were missed calls by the officials. Via Harrison […]

The Denver Nuggets find themselves in a 3-1 hole in the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers after losing Game 4 on Thursday night. The Nuggets are in a familiar spot, so head coach Michael Malone isn’t fazed: “No, not at all. We’ve been here twice, and we’ve answered the call.” said Malone […]

This time around, it was the Denver Nuggets who were on the wrong end of the free-throw disparity in Game 4 on Thursday, as they suffered a 114-108 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. After the game, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone could not help but take a savage shot at the Purple and Gold […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone delivered another incredible quote during his media session on Wednesday. Malone acknowledged there’s probably a lot of people out there who think the Nuggets are like an “SAT question” — one which asks to eliminate the odd one out. After all, in the 2020 NBA playoffs, the other three […]

During his media session with reporters on Wednesday, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expressed his disappointment that no officers were charged in the murder of Breonna Taylor. Malone also talked about putting himself in the shoes of Taylor’s boyfriend during the shooting when police officers executed a no-knock warrant and fired multiple shots. “I […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had some high praise for his star guard Jamal Murray, after another amazing performance from the 23-year-old in his team’s Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. While there have been several areas in Murray’s game that he has improved on significantly this season, coach Malone […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone could not help but take a shot at the game officials following their Game 2 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Malone pointed out in his postgame interview that the disparity in free throws between the two teams in the first half had a detrimental effect on […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone seemed to take a subtle shot at the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Malone said there have been “a lot of front-running benches” in Orlando, or teams whose reserves bring energy when their team leads while staying silent when they fall behind. Michael Malone says that in the bubble, […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suggested defending Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is sort of like defending his own star, Nikola Jokic. Malone said James is so tough to guard because he can exploit one-on-one matchups while making plays for his teammates if the defense sends an extra defender, much like Jokic can […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone saw firsthand just how much of a problem Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis will be for his team in their Western Conference Finals series. The Brow went off in Game 1 as he had his way against the helpless Nuggets frontline all night long. AD finished with a […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy with the glaring free throw disparity between his team and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Western Conference Finals affair on Friday. Shortly after the Nuggets went down 1-0 in the series following a 126-114 defeat, Malone pointed out that the Lakers […]

Dever Nuggets head coach Michael Malone wants his team to believe that they’re worthy of more than just an invite to the Western Conference Finals against the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets has been on a historic run thus far and became the only team in NBA history to overcome two consecutive 3-1 deficits […]

LeBron James paid respects to the Denver Nuggets and Michael Malone ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Western Conference Finals opener on Friday. As the Lakers prepare for the Nuggets, James praised Denver for being a confident and resilient club, also applauding the work head coach Michael Malone has done with his team. LeBron said […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was in a playful mood following his team’s convincing 104-89 upset victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Tuesday. The Joker lived up to his moniker, after revealing his rather comical birthday present for head coach Michael Malone. The Nuggets head […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone knows exactly what his team has to do in order to overcome the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 on Tuesday evening: allow the opposition to take a massive third quarter lead, of course. While Malone was obviously joking upon speaking to the media on Tuesday afternoon, there is […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone couldn’t care less what critics have to say about his team. Malone had a passionate postgame media session after Denver overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. He applauded his team for their talent and desire, while also stating the group believes they can […]

During his media session on Saturday, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone talked about why the Los Angeles Clippers are the “greatest” test his team has faced so far. The Nuggets are down 3-2 to the Clippers in the second round of the 2020 playoffs. Denver saved its season in Game 5 behind stellar performances […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone loved what he saw out of Michael Porter Jr. in the closing moments of Game 5.  In the aftermath of the rookie’s controversial comments in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Los Angeles Clippers, the young forward stepped up big. The 6-foot-10 forward let his […]

Before the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers tipped off Game 5 of their second-round series, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said Michael Malone’s group was going to lose the contest and go home. Barkley doubled down on his prediction at halftime by saying the Clippers were going to beat the Nuggets by 20. […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. made some critical comments after the their Game 4 loss to the LA Clippers, calling out Mike Malone and the team’s coaching staff. Porter Jr. had 15 points in the first half, but went scoreless in the second off on two shot attempts. After the game, Porter Jr. told […]

Kawhi Leonard has been tearing the NBA apart over the last two postseasons, and he has done more of the same against the Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Clippers star has been shooting the lights out this season, but did have one of the worst performances of his career in Game 2, […]

Things appear to be getting heated between Doc Rivers‘ LA Clippers and Mike Malone‘s Denver Nuggets, especially after Game 3 and some of the postgame comments made by Patrick Beverley on Nikola Jokic. Following the Clippers’ 113-107 victory to take aa 2-1 series lead, Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was asked about the difficulties are defending […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows exactly what will happen to his team if Jamal Murray doesn’t show up. It’s nowhere, really. The five-year Denver coach is certain that for his team to have a chance against the Los Angeles Clippers, his starting guard needs to play better. Murray had a poor shooting night […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, who is also the NBA’s Coaches Association President, has released a statement following Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone’s rant about coaches not being allowed to have family in the bubble and calling it a “criminal decision” by the league. Thus far, only players and refs have been allowed to […]

It looks like Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra doesn’t have a problem with the NBA’s guest policy. Not long after Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone blasted the NBA’s policy for not allowing coach’s family members inside the Orlando bubble, Spoelstra is defending the NBA for the league’s guest policy. According to the Heat […]

During his media session on Friday, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone ripped the NBA for not allowing coaches to bring their family members to the bubble. Only players and refs are allowed to bring family to the bubble, something Malone is not happy about: Mike Malone – "Today is day 60. The players have […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was in an understandably jovial mood inside the team dressing room following his team’s amazing Game 7 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. So much so, that Malone decided to take a shot at his own player, Torrey Craig, during his post-game speech. As Malone was delivering his […]

The Denver Nuggets completed an improbable comeback from 3-1 down in the series on Tuesday, when they defeated the Utah Jazz in Game 7 of this first-round series. After the game, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was on the receiving end of the customary water bath courtesy of Denver guard Jamal Murray. Here’s a look […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had a lot to say about the tragic Jacob Blake shooting. Even though the Nuggets are facing elimination on Tuesday, Malone still took the time to passionately speak out on police brutality against African Americans, via Kendra Andrews of The Athletic. Michael Malone’s full comments regarding the shooting of […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a tough loss on Sunday against the Utah Jazz in Game 4 of their first-round playoffs matchup. One of the most controversial moments of the evening came in a crucial juncture in the fourth period, during which Rudy Gobert seemed to have gotten away with a clear foul on Nuggets guard […]

Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets have gotten blown out in two straight games by the Utah Jazz and they now trail the best-of-seven first-round series 2-1 after winning Game 1. Following the Nuggets’ 37-point loss in Game 3, Malone tried to sum up what is going wrong with his team during his media session. […]

Guard Gary Harris missed all of the Denver Nuggets’ eight seeding games due to right hip strain. Head coach Michael Malone gave an update of the guard’s condition, noting that Harris’ return is “getting closer and closer.” On Thursday, a day before Game 3 with the Utah Jazz, Malone shared the status of Harris. He […]

Michael Porter Jr. had arguably the best game of his career for the Denver Nuggets on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone opened up about the youngster’s drive, and how he believes Porter is such a promising prospect. Malone shared a recent text exchange he had with Porter: “In […]

The Denver Nuggets were missing the centerpiece of their offense in the crucial stretch of Thursday night’s loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. After a monster triple-double in Monday’s OT win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic had another impressive outing last night and dropped 25 points. With the Nuggets playing their third game […]

For the second consecutive game, Michael Porter Jr. has scored at least 30 points, puzzling Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone even more on why the rookie wasn’t selected into the Rising Stars game. In the Nuggets’ 132-126 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Porter Jr. scored 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting from […]

The Denver Nuggets, the third seed in the Western Conference, have been a respectable foe in each of the last three seasons. The difference in the 2019-20 campaign is depth. They developed it by selecting upside in back-to-back NBA Drafts. Prior to suffering a back injury early in the 2017-18 college basketball season, Michael Porter […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone won’t be playing babysitter for Michael Porter Jr.’s controversial coronavirus statements — as far-fetched as they may be.  The Nuggets coach was asked about Porter’s comments on Wednesday. While Malone said he would like his players to be “sensitive” about what’s happening around the country, he’s not going to […]