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ESPN Summer Forecast Predictions For 2024-25 NBA MVP

James Foglio — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:23:06 +0000

ESPN has released its expert picks and predictions for 2024-25 NBA MVP. The network’s NBA Summer Forecast panel — a group of NBA experts, including reporters, editors, and analysts — ranked its top three choices for the NBA’s six major awards. A first-place vote counts as five points, a second-place vote receives three, and a […]

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Nuggets Granted $1.53M Disabled Player Exception For DaRon Holmes’ Achilles Injury

James Foglio — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:13:14 +0000

The Denver Nuggets received a disabled player exception worth $1.53 million on Thursday for rookie DaRon Holmes, who suffered a torn Achilles during the fourth quarter of his first NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers on July 12. Holmes, who turns 22 on Aug. 15, is expected to miss the entire 2024-25 […]

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Nuggets, Jamal Murray to Wait Until After Olympics to Discuss Extension

Mathew Huff — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:01:33 +0000

Denver Nuggets point guard, Jamal Murray, has been in talks about a potential contract extension. However, both sides seem to be putting the talks on hold for now. Especially as Murray focuses on preparing for the summer Olympics with Canada. Some progress was made before the discussions were set aside, which is good news for […]

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Nuggets, Dario Saric Agree to Two-Year Deal

Mathew Huff — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:57:37 +0000

The Denver Nuggets have now addressed their need at the backup center position. The team has reportedly signed former Golden State Warrior, Dario Saric, to a two-year deal. The deal is for $10.6 million. Saric helped man the Warriors’ second unit last season. He is another player in a list of “casualties,” the Warriors have […]

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Denver Nuggets Remain Interested in Russell Westbrook

Mathew Huff — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:27:35 +0000

The Denver Nuggets remain the only team showing “tangible,” interest in Russell Westbrook. However, it seems as if the trade talks have hit a stalemate. The Nuggets are looking to bolster their bench and add a backup point guard. Not to mention, Nikola Jokic has reportedly made it known he would love to play with […]

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Three Offseason Targets for the Denver Nuggets

Mathew Huff — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:39:25 +0000

The Denver Nuggets fell in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. If it showcased anything, it is that their second unit needs some re-tooling. The jury is still out on if they will be able to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the team will only have about the $5.2 million taxpayer mid-level […]

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Nikola Jokic Joins Chris Paul as Only NBA Players With This Playoff Record

James Foglio — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:59:33 +0000

Denver Nuggets center and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic joined Chris Paul on Tuesday night as the only NBA players to record at least 40 points and 10 assists in a playoff game without a turnover, in Denver’s 112-97 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Paul had 41 points, 10 […]

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Nikola Jokic Wins Third Career MVP

Mathew Huff — Thu, 09 May 2024 00:12:54 +0000

Denver Nuggets fans finally got some good news this week. The Nuggets’ superstar center, Nikola Jokic, has officially won his third MVP award in four years. This is something that could potentially spark the team as they are looking at a two game to nothing hole in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. There […]

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Michael Porter Jr. breaks Nuggets’ single-season record for 3-pointers made

James Foglio — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:07:54 +0000

Michael Porter Jr. became the Denver Nuggets’ all-time single-season leader in 3-pointers made during Thursday night’s 113-100 win over the New York Knicks. Porter passed Dale Ellis with 193 3s made this season on 478 attempts (40.4%). He scored 31 points on 13-of-16 (81.3%) shooting from the field and 3-of-6 (50%) from 3-point range. Ellis […]

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Is The Denver Nuggets’ Unsung Hero

Jackson Frank — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:16:42 +0000

Key Highlights The Denver Nuggets are 3.5 points better per 100 possessions defensively with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the floor. Last year, they were 5.8 points better. Since joining Denver prior to last season, Caldwell-Pope has shot 40.6 percent on 646 attempts beyond the arc. Caldwell-Pope’s plus-1.6 Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus this season ranks in the 90th […]

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Nuggets, Celtics to play 2 preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October

James Foglio — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:37:20 +0000

The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets will take on the Boston Celtics in a pair of preseason games this October in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The Nuggets with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, and the Celtics, led by five-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, will face off on […]

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Michael Porter Jr. Perfect From Three-Point Range Since Break

Mathew Huff — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:13:10 +0000

Michael Porter has been having a career season for the Denver Nuggets. While he is usually the third option and some nights, does not make as much of an impact as a Jamal Murray, his importance is still underrated. Ever since the All-Star Break, Porter has upped his production in a huge way. Since the […]

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Nuggets Star Jamal Murray’s Right Ankle Injury ‘Not Serious’

James Foglio — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:52:31 +0000

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle during the second quarter of the Nuggets’ 103-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Ball Arena. His injury is reportedly “not serious,” per sources. Murray, 27, landed awkwardly on teammate Aaron Gordon’s foot under the basket after dishing an assist to Nikola Jokic. […]

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Nikola Jokic Makes History…Again

Mathew Huff — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:32:19 +0000

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets came back from the All-Star Break looking refreshed and ready to show the league why they are the defending champions. While they played the struggling Washington Wizards, the Nuggets returned to dominant form after a three-game losing streak before the All-Star Break. However, the story of the night was […]

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Aaron Gordon Sounds Off on Denver Only Having One All-Star

Mathew Huff — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:32:14 +0000

Aaron Gordon recently shared his thoughts about the Denver Nuggets only having one player (Nikola Jokic) selected to the All-Star Team this season. “I don’t know why that is. Not entirely sure. That’s a mystery to me. Doesn’t make any sense.” Many are interpreting this as him going to be bat for his point guard, […]

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Jamal Murray Opens up About Not Making All-Star Team

Mathew Huff — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:14:00 +0000

Jamal Murray had an insightful take recently when asked about not making this year’s All-Star Team. “I’m an All-Star when you need the All-Star to show up-in the playoffs… I haven’t made for so long, and I’m a champion. And I’m on the best team in the world playing with the player in the world […]

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NBA Study: How to know if you have a Championship caliber lineup

Mat Issa — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:22:58 +0000

Key Highlights: In the playoffs, depth increases your floor. But to unlock that championship ceiling, you need your own version of the “Death Lineup.” 18 of the last 20 NBA Champions have had a regular season lineup featuring most/all of their best players, that has played at least 300 non-garbage time possessions together, and posted […]

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic (back) downgraded to questionable vs. Thunder

James Foglio — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:50:25 +0000

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (lower back pain) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jokic, 28, has missed only one of Denver’s 48 games this season. Through 47 starts this season, Jokic is averaging 26.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, 9.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 33.7 minutes per […]

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Nikola Jokic trails LeBron James for 2nd-most games leading a team in points, rebounds, & assists

James Foglio — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:46:57 +0000

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic trails only LeBron James for the second-most NBA games leading his team in points, rebounds, and assists. The two-time MVP has recorded 159 such games across his nine-year career. Through 21 seasons, James has logged 231 such games. In Denver’s 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, Jokic […]

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Nikola Jokic Now Possesses Highest Player Efficiency Rating in NBA History

Mathew Huff — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:31:30 +0000

Nikola Jokic is yet again making history. This time in the advanced analytics department. The Serbian big man has now surpassed Michael Jordan for having the highest player efficiency rating (PER) ever in NBA history. Jokic’s name was already listed a few times when it comes to the best PER’s in NBA history. However, the […]

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Kristaps Porzingis Praises Nikola Jokic After Potential Finals Preview

Mathew Huff — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 03:10:03 +0000

Kristaps Porzingis had arguably his hardest assignment of the season on Friday, January 15th. The Boston Celtics hosted the defending champion, Denver Nuggets, who were coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Many expected this to be a great game considering this very well could be the NBA Finals matchup this year. Fans […]

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Carmelo Anthony Takes Shot at Denver Nuggets Organization

Mathew Huff — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:30:21 +0000

It is no secret that the Denver Nuggets and Carmelo Anthony are not exactly on the best of terms. However, it has also been years since the “divorce,” between the two sides. Regardless, Carmelo Anthony still feels a certain way about the organization not retiring the number 15, the number he wore during his eight […]

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Nikola Jokic 6th NBA player in last 10 years to record 15+ assists, less than 5 points in a game

James Foglio — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:06:31 +0000

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is only the sixth NBA player in the last 10 years to notch at least 15 assists and fewer than five points in a single game. Jokic, 28, joins Draymond Green, Jeff Teague, Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, and Kendall Marshall as recent players to accomplish this feat. Per a few […]

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Nikola Jokic Shooting Above 90 Percent In Past Three Games

Mathew Huff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:09:17 +0000

It is no secret that Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are once again one of the top teams this year. They are the defending champions, and the Serbian big man is playing at an MVP level once again. However, Jokic has recently accomplished a feat that is unheard of in the NBA. Throughout the […]

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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon (hand) back at practice, questionable vs. Hornets

James Foglio — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:45:48 +0000

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bit by a family dog on Christmas. His right hand required 21 stitches. Gordon, 28, told The Denver Post that he feels ready to play in Monday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 10-year […]

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