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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone declared Nikola Jokic as the best center in the league today, and he offered some reasons for his claims. Malone played down the talks about Jokic’s massive body transformation and pointed out that the Nuggets star has been putting in some serious work even before the nearly four-month long […]

Soon-to-be second-year signal-caller Drew Lock is currently gearing up for his first full season as the starter under center for the Denver Broncos. However, Lock apparently still has his sights set on being a two-sport athlete as the up-and-coming quarterback recently offered up his services to the Denver Nuggets, who are now preparing to restart […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone revealed he tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after the NBA season was suspended. Malone told CBS4 that he didn’t find out he tested positive until months later. “On March 20 I started not feeling well,” Malone said. “We reached out to our team doctors to see if I could get a […]

Much has been made about the overall fitness level of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The 6-foot-11 big man does not exactly possess the most chiseled of NBA physiques, so naturally, some folks could not help but wonder how Jokic has been keeping in shape amidst the challenges presented by the coronavirus lockdown. As it […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone gave his take on the never-ending GOAT debate, siding with Michael Jordan due to his “killer mentality,” one that LeBron James hasn’t seemed to develop during his long NBA career. Malone coached James as an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers before getting his shot to become a head coach. […]

Michael Porter Jr. did not suit up in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Sought for comment on this move, head coach Michael Malone defended his decision but says that it doesn’t immediately mean that Porter Jr. won’t play in the next game. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Malone […]

The L.A. Clippers bludgeoned the Denver Nuggets in what should have been a blockbuster showdown between two supposedly Western Conference heavyweights. In the post-game interview via Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gave credit to the Clippers for their dominant performance from start to finish. However, the way they approached […]

After finishing in fourth place last season in MVP voting, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic isn’t getting quite the same recognition this season. However, Jokic’s lack of respect isn’t a problem for Nuggets head coach Mike Malone. When asked about why Jokic isn’t getting more MVP chatter, Malone had this to say per the Denver […]

There appears to be significant interest in current Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone — and on an international level at that. According to Serbia head basketball coach Igor Kokoskov, it remains possible that Malone joins the national team’s coaching staff at some point in the future. However, no agreement between the two sides has come to […]

The rosters for the 2020 Rising Stars Challenge were released on Friday, and Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was a notable absentee. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone previously expressed his frustration with Porter’s snub, and the youngster himself echoed his coach’s sentiment. “He knows I deserve to be a Rising Star, be in that […]

The rosters for the 2020 Rising Stars Challenge were released on Friday and according to Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, there was one big omission. Second-year forward Michael Porter Jr. was one major snub from the roster. “If Michael Porter is not a rising star in the NBA, I don’t know what the hell […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has been the lead drummer in the Nikola Jokic band in hopes to make him an All-Star this season, despite a slip in his numbers through the bulk of the 2019-20 season. Now that he’s an All-Star for the second straight time, the longtime helmsman shared a tidbit of […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is only a rookie, but the No. 2 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is currently in the midst of an impressive first go-round atop the highest level. Although Morant is widely considered to be the front runner to win the Rookie of the Year award with New Orleans […]

Looks like a hefty fine will be coming Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone’s way after this emotionally charged incident on Friday. Upset by what he deemed to be inconsistent officiating during the Nuggets’ road game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Arena, Malone was chewing up the referees at 9:10 mark of […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has effusively raved about his star center Nikola Jokic. Without naming names, the helmsman addressed recent criticism of his center from TNT’s Charles Barkley, who said he didn’t deserve All-Star consideration due to his inconsistency. “For those of those who don’t even think (Nikola is) an All-Star because [of] […]

Michael Porter Jr. has made some noise as of late, with many lauding his style of play as one that lends to the Denver Nuggets system. The team has done enough to storm to a 30-13 record through the first half of the season, yet they have yet to make the splash they can really […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had high praise for the development of Michael Porter Jr., noting that he “has all the makings of a young star.” Porter has an interesting story to tell. Many experts thought he would be a top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, teams were concerned about his lingering […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has revealed that he has an interest in a potential role with the Serbian national team. Per Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Malone shared that he’s had conversations with Serbian national team head coach Igor Kokosov. “Right now I’m having some dialogue with Igor. We’ve had some great […]

The Denver Nuggets were unable to fend off a formidable challenge from a visiting Indiana Pacers side on Sunday night, with the Pacers emerging victorious in the Pepsi Center, 115-107. There was an air of frustration within the Denver camp following the disappointing home loss, and it was no different for Nuggets head coach Mike […]

Nikola Jokic is clearly the Denver Nuggets’ best player, but who is their No. 2? Most people would probably think of Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap or Gary Harris, but head coach Michael Malone has another idea: Will Barton. “If you were to say Denver should have a second All-Star, Will Barton should get that nod,” […]

Amidst recent reports of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone agreeing to terms to join the Serbian national squad as a special adviser, the 48-year-old has recently cleared the air on the matter, denying any claim that a deal has been done. Asked Michael Malone about the report that he had agreed to join the […]

The Denver Nuggets enjoyed a solid 100-86 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets, but the ankle injury Jamal Murray suffered was enough to dampen their spirits. In fact, upon looking at the injury, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone expressed his concern about the severity of the issue. While Malone is relieved that the X-rays came back […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant showcased his defensive chops on Sunday night against one of the best players in the entire league in Kawhi Leonard. The Nuggets emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-104, and this was certainly thanks in part to Grant’s impressive defense on the reigning Finals MVP. While Leonard still managed […]

Between last season and now, the Denver Nuggets have kept one of the NBA’s best continuity by not changing their roster very much. That, in part, has led to the Nuggets’ winning ways, between finishing second in the loaded Western Conference last year and currently in the same spot this season. Nuggets head coach Mike […]

Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets are going to be cautious with power forward Paul Millsap, who is dealing with a left knee contusion. Paul Millsap (left knee contusion) will not play tomorrow vs. the Cavs. It will be the second-straight game Millsap has missed and the fourth game out of Denver's last eight that […]

The Denver Nuggets managed to escape with a win over the Dallas Mavericks as Nikola Jokic managed to make a last-second shot. However, there’s more to the team than Jokic as Jerami Grant also proved to be an important asset to the team. The forward had a solid game at the power forward position, and […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is back in action Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets after a one-game absence due to a toe injury. In his return, however, he will likely face multiple double teams if Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has anything to say about it. “I know it’s probably frustrating for him, but he […]

Michael Porter Jr. started in his first game  for the Denver Nuggets against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Head coach Mike Malone was impressed by the 21-year-old’s performance, though he emphasized he has always believed in the talent that MPJ possesses. In their 120-115 victory over the Kings, Malone fielded Porter Jr. in the absence […]

On paper, things look just fine in Colorado. Mike Malone and his Denver Nuggets are 21-9 and sit in second place in the Western Conference standings, just two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers in the loss column. They also had a seven-game winning streak going until it was snapped by the New Orleans Pelicans […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a contract extension with head coach Michael Malone. The Denver Nuggets and coach Mike Malone have agreed to an extension. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 24, 2019 Tim Connelly, the Nuggets’ President of Basketball Operations, made the announcement today. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the extension will keep Malone […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone opined about the firing of his colleague David Fizdale earlier this month, a hot topic of discussion after the New York Knicks started 4-18 this season with him at the helm. Following the Nuggets’ 111-105 win over the Knicks, Malone gave his sincere thoughts on the matter. ‘They needed […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone is slowly integrating Michael Porter Jr. into the lineup by getting him to play more in the first and second quarters. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR, Malone believes that this tactic will allow the game to slow down for him, noting that Porter Jr. has a lot of ‘scary […]

The Denver Nuggets have wondered about Carmelo Anthony’s return to the league, an unexpected, yet fascinating story of a star player finding his path back to the NBA. Forward Will Barton, who began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team Anthony now plays for, as well as head coach Mike Malone, mused about […]

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Boston Celtics by a score of 108-95 on Friday night, but one positive that the Nuggets can take from the defeat was the performance of big man Nikola Jokic, who dropped a season-high 30 points. For a guy who has been struggling all season, this was a nice outing, […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic is likely playing through the worst stretch in his young NBA career. The seven-foot Serbian passing wiz is shooting a career-worst 45 percent from the floor and scored in single digits in four of his past five contests. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone admitted as much on Friday, saying […]

The Denver Nuggets destroyed the New York Knicks on Thursday 129-92, coasting to a 22-point lead at halftime and only growing from there. Nuggets head coach Mike Malone, also a former Knicks assistant coach, felt for David Fizdale, who’s tasked with developing his players while getting wins with a cumbersome roster. “I give Fiz credit,” […]

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has been receiving a lot of criticism as of late. These jabs have reached Michael Malone but instead of firing back, the head coach admits that he gets a ‘kick out of’ them. Per Nick Kosminder of The Athletic, Malone pointed out his stellar statistics, noting that Jokic has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are tied for the best record in the NBA at 17-3 heading into Monday night’s action and Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets believes that it is LeBron James that is driving the team’s early season success more than anything else: When asked by Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports if he […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes the Boston Celtics have a top five offense and defense. The Celtics are 11-3 on the season, good for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. Nuggets coach Mike Malone says he believes the Cs have a top 5 offense and defense. “They play at a high level […]