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Michael Malone on LeBron James:
"It's year 21, and the guy is getting better...I hope he gets tired. I hope he wears down ... Show more @HarrisonWind
“We swept them last year. We swept them this year. They come in playing really well and hungry. They want to flip that script. Our players understand that ... Show more @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone:
"Come Saturday, there are 15 other teams that want what we have. We have the world championship trophy.. ... Show more @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
"Here in Denver, we know what we have. We have the best player in the world.”
(via @hoopshype )
Nuggets win to get No. 2 seed in West, face winner of Pelicans-Lakers in Round 1 of playoffs
denverpost.com/2024/04/14/nuggets-2-seed-playoffs-pelicans-lakers/
Nikola Jokic on Nuggets-Lakers playoff rematch: “Strategy-wise, I think it’s gonna be really interesting”
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/nikola-jokic-nuggets-win-streak-lakers-lebron-james/
Will Justin Holiday have a role in Nuggets’ playoff rotation?: "I trust him 100%," Michael Malone said of Holiday, who has been more consistently part ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/10/nuggets-justin-holiday-playoff-rotation-lineup-bench/
Nuggets playing their starters in Memphis; Michael Malone says manipulating NBA playoff bracket is dangerous
denverpost.com/2024/04/14/nuggets-starters-playing-michael-malone-not-manipulating-bracket/
Report: Nets to hire Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach: Fernandez, 41, joined the Kings ahead of last season and helped get them to the playoffs ...
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Quick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi Fernández Set to Lead Nets: Insiders
- Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi Fernández, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.
- Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi Fernández as their new head coach.
- Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.
- In addition to Fernández, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.
Renck: Forget one-hit wonders. Nuggets seek sustainable success, following Spurs’ blueprint
denverpost.com/2024/04/03/nuggets-spurs-dynasty-blueprint-renck/
Nuggets dominate from 3-point range in rout of Cavaliers, clinch playoff spot as Nikola Jokic supplies triple-double
denverpost.com/2024/03/31/nuggets-beat-cavs-3-pointers-kcp-nikola-jokic-triple-double/
Before Nuggets’ high-stakes clash with Timberwolves, Michael Malone and Nikola Jokic must exorcise Utah demons: “We don’t really acclimate to the altitude very ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/08/nuggets-jazz-injuries-kcp-dislocated-finger/
Nuggets fall one shot short of late comeback at Los Angeles Clippers, falling behind in first-place race
denverpost.com/2024/04/04/nuggets-clippers-michael-malone-ejected-jokic-last-shot/
Renck: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama couldn’t eclipse Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, but he’s taking game to new heights
denverpost.com/2024/04/02/victor-wembanyama-nikola-jokic-nuggets-spurs-new-heights-renck/
Which players will make Nuggets’ 2024 playoff bench rotation? Michael Malone aims to be flexible.
denverpost.com/2024/04/04/nuggets-playoff-rotation-2024-depth-chart-peyton-watson/
Michael Malone on Victor Wembanyama:
“He’s the future of the NBA. We’re watching the ascension of the next great player in the NBA.”
Mark Pope hasn’t won a tournament game, but the BYU coach brings something else to Kentucky
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Nikola Jokic finished with 41 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in a 116-107 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday — the Nuggets’ biggest ... Show more
Quick Glance: Nuggets' Path to No. 1 and Mavericks' Playoff Surge
- Nuggets defeat Wolves to reclaim top spot in the West. Coach Malone sends a strong message against Minnesota.
- Suns and Mavs enhance playoff standings. Mavs dominate with 16 wins in last 18 games.
- Rookie Chet Holmgren shines for Thunder. Preview of award season and the top contenders in various categories.
- Mavericks emerge as a strong playoff contender with impressive win streaks and improved performances in offense and defense.
Nuggets dismantle injury-riddled Grizzlies, 128-103, to win fourth-straight game: Against an injury-riddled Grizzlies team, the Nuggets led by as many as 29 ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/25/nuggets-beat-grizzlies-nikola-jokic/
Mark Daigneault is the favorite to win coach of the year, per @BovadaOfficial •Mark Daigneault: -450
•Jamahl Mosley: +600
•Joe Mazzulla: +1200
•Chris Finch: +1500
•JB ... Show more
Nikola Jokic triple-double, Michael Porter Jr. 31-point game lead Nuggets to win over Knicks
denverpost.com/2024/03/21/nuggets-beat-knicks-nikola-jokic-triple-double/
Nuggets coach Michael Malone expects Jamal Murray to return before playoffs: With Jamal Murray sidelined for the fourth straight game Friday against the ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/29/nuggets-jamal-murray-ankle-injury-playoffs/
Nuggets nullify ugly first half with 22-point comeback to beat Toronto Raptors: Nikola Jokic registered a triple-double and six steals, Jamal Murray turned his ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/11/nuggets-raptors-comeback-win-nikola-jokic-steals/
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets react to Kyrie Irving buzzer beater hook shot in Dallas: “That’s the beauty of basketball”
denverpost.com/2024/03/17/kyrie-irving-buzzer-beater-nuggets-react-nikola-jokic-beauty-basketball/
Michael Malone trolling Boston fans:
“You’ve got to give the Celtics fans credit. They always come out strong. But you know what we say ... Show more
Nikola Jokic’s crusade to draw a full-court heave shooting foul continues: “It should be a shooting foul”
denverpost.com/2024/03/01/nikola-jokic-draw-shooting-foul-full-court-heave/
Nuggets reminding rest of NBA they are still the best, until proven otherwise: The defending champs are a half game out of the top seed in the Western Conference ...
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Quick Glance: Nuggets Dominating NBA Scene
- The Nuggets are just a half game out of the top seed in the Western Conference and continue to trend positively.
- Coming out strong after the All-Star break, the Nuggets are playing with energy and focus.
- Despite changes post last year's title win, the team has developed well, with young players complementing the core lineup.
- Denver has demonstrated a stingy defense coupled with a potent offense that puts immense pressure on opponents, making them a formidable force in the NBA.
March Madness 2024: Printable bracket for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament: College basketball fans rejoice! March Madness is upon us. Download the NCAA ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/17/march-madness-2024-printable-bracket-women-ncaa-tournament/
LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/02/lebron-james-reaches-40000-points-to-extend-his-nba-career-scoring-record/
Quick Glance: LeBron James reaches historic milestone with 40,000 points
- During the Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, LeBron James achieves his 40,000th career point in the NBA.
- Before the game against Denver, Lakers coach Darvin Ham highlights the significance of this milestone to encourage fans to pause debates and focus on a remarkable achievement.
- Denver coach Michael Malone, who was with James as an assistant at the New York Knicks during his rookie season and later coached him in Cleveland, emphasizes that the number 40,000 is more than just a round number.
- Malone emphasizes the need to admire the ongoing greatness of James and describes it as truly remarkable how he handled fame and the spotlight at such a young age. It is fascinating to see that he shows no signs of slowing down, which is even scarier. Stepping back reveals how impressive his longevity is.
Nuggets recognize Timberwolves as contender after Anthony Edwards leads comeback without KAT, Rudy Gobert: “We always thought they were gonna be good”
denverpost.com/2024/03/20/nuggets-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-contenders/
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on pre-All-Star break pessimism: “Everybody’s just gotta take a chill pill”
denverpost.com/2024/02/29/michael-malone-nuggets-fans-chill-pill/
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone:
"We have the best five-man starting unit in the league."
(via @AmicoHoops )
Aaron Gordon’s clutch dunks part of Nuggets’ championship DNA: “Our go-to play”: Aaron Gordon couldn't tell exactly who said it, but the comment he heard ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/08/aaron-gordon-clutch-dunks-nuggets-jokic/
'Managing' Jamal Murray's injury now the game within the game for Nuggets: Nuggets coach Mike Malone revealed a significant issue the defending champs must ...
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Data suggests NBA refs are calling fewer fouls. Nuggets coach Michael Malone hasn’t noticed, “because we never get foul calls”
denverpost.com/2024/03/06/nba-fouls-michael-malone-nuggets-coach-referees/
NBA: Nuggets hold off Heat’s 4th-quarter rally: DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points to help pick up the scoring load after Jamal Murray left because of a ...
sports.inquirer.net/555178/nba-nuggets-hold-off-heats-4th-quarter-rally
Nikola Jokic on his defense after 4 steals vs. Warriors: “I’m not bad, not good. I’m in the middle”
denverpost.com/2024/02/26/nikola-jokic-defense-report-pick-and-roll-steph-curry/
Keeler: Nuggets star Jamal Murray could destroy LeBron James’ record-setting night. But is that worth risking Murray’s bad ankle?
denverpost.com/2024/03/01/jamal-murray-lebron-james-nuggets-lakers-nba-preview/
Nuggets coach Michael Malone calls for action after mass shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City
denverpost.com/2024/02/14/michael-malone-mass-shooting-kc-chiefs-parade-guns/
‘Disgraceful farce’: NBA world erupts: Another year, another All-Star game savaged.
news.com.au/sport/basketball/nba/four-hours-of-my-life-ill-never-get-back-nba-fans-turn-on-allstar-farce/news-story/4417272704ec14a23517760b1ba25918
NBA: Nuggets trounce shorthanded Jazz: DENVER — Michael Malone needn't have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver ...
sports.inquirer.net/556680/nba-nuggets-trounce-shorthanded-jazz
Keeler: If Peyton Watson keeps rising, Nuggets might’ve won NBA trade deadline by doing basically nothing at all
denverpost.com/2024/02/08/peyton-watson-nikola-jokic-nuggets-trade-deadline-reaction/
Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers
denverpost.com/2024/02/02/nikola-jokic-stat-line-trail-blazers-nuggets/
Nuggets say All-Star break is much-needed. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic journeys alone to Indy: “I feel bad for Nikola”
denverpost.com/2024/02/15/nuggets-all-star-break-nikola-jokic-depth/
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray on missing NBA All-Star Game again: “I think you guys have seen me play at a pretty high level”
denverpost.com/2024/02/04/jamal-murray-all-star-game-appearances-regular-season-stats/
Zeke Nnaji trying to make most of return to Denver Nuggets rotation: SAN FRANCISCO – Zeke Nnaji’s work is a little more public these days.
gazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/zeke-nnaji-trying-to-make-most-of-return-to-denver-nuggets-rotation/article_2e6d8221-4bd4-5753-950c-05274bf7f39e.html
76ers Believe Joel Embiid Played Through Injuries Due to ‘All the Scrutiny,’ per Insider
si.com/nba/2024/01/31/76ers-joel-embiid-injury-knee-warriors-scrutiny-reactions
Quick Glance: Joel Embiid Injured in Warriors Game, Out for Jazz Match
- Joel Embiid has missed 12 games this season and is close to becoming ineligible for postseason awards.
- With just over four minutes left, Embiid was stripped by Golden State’s while backing down.
- As Embiid dove for the loose ball, Kuminga also dove and landed on Embiid’s left leg, just below the knee.
- Embiid immediately clutched his knee in visible agony before exiting the court under his own power.
For Nuggets, injuries to Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope present tricky balance in last game before All-Star break
denverpost.com/2024/02/13/nuggets-injuries-jamal-murray-kcp-hamstring-all-star-break/
Why Nuggets coach Michael Malone says top seed in Western Conference is “not a top 1 or 2 priority”
denverpost.com/2024/02/23/nuggets-not-prioritizing-top-seed-western-conference-standings/
Denver Nuggets turn to dodgeball to get through trade deadline, dog days of NBA season
gazette.com/sports/denver-nuggets/denver-nuggets-turn-to-dodgeball-to-get-through-trade-deadline-dog-days-of-nba-season/article_4c4f3c89-443f-5952-8a0e-cf887612a4d5.html
Nuggets battle Thunder to the end without Nikola Jokic, but poor shooting proves costly as OKC prevails
denverpost.com/2024/01/31/nuggets-thunder-season-series-nikola-jokic-out/
Nuggets’ Michael Malone Appears to Criticize 76ers, Joel Embiid Over Injury Status
si.com/nba/2024/01/28/nuggets-76ers-joel-embiid-injury-michael-malone-comments
In possible NBA Finals preview, Nuggets hand Celtics first home loss of the season
theathletic.com/5215246/2024/01/20/nikola-jokic-nuggets-celtics-recap/
Quick Glance: Nuggets Defeat Celtics in Potential NBA Finals Preview
- The Nuggets hand the Celtics their first home loss of the season.
- Jokić played a crucial role in the Nuggets' victory over the Celtics.
- The Nuggets established a blueprint for dealing with Boston's offense.
- Despite their reduced depth, the Nuggets remain a championship favorite.
Why Joel Embiid missed fourth consecutive game at Denver following late scratch: The Nuggets fought off the short-handed 76ers, who played in Denver without Joel ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2024/01/27/jokic-nuggets-fend-off-gritty-76ers-111-105-as-embiid-sits-out-for-4th-consecutive-time-in-denver/72384518007/
Quick Glance: Kendrick Perkins Calls Out Joel Embiid for Avoiding Nikola Jokić, Nuggets
- Joel Embiid missed the game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday due to knee soreness.
- Fans were anticipating a matchup between Embiid and Nikola Jokić, but were left disappointed.
- Kendrick Perkins publicly urged Embiid to play, but his plea went unheeded.
- Perkins' prediction that Embiid would not play came true, leading to further speculation.
WATCH: For Nikola Jokic’s newest trick, a blind over-the-head assist to Aaron Gordon: “It sucks that we get used to stuff like that”
denverpost.com/2024/01/13/nikola-jokic-pass-aaron-gordon-no-look-assist/
Bucks’ Doc Rivers era debuts in Denver but expect a more polished version when Nuggets visit Milwaukee: “It’s gonna take a minute”
denverpost.com/2024/01/30/doc-rivers-bucks-first-game-nuggets-michael-malone/
Nuggets fall short in shootout with 76ers as Joel Embiid drops 41 points in Philadelphia
denverpost.com/2024/01/16/nuggets-76ers-nikola-jokic-joel-embiid-41-points/
Pistons’ Monty Williams grateful for texts from Michael Malone in trying debut season: “He’s one of the best I’ve ever been around”
denverpost.com/2024/01/09/michael-malone-monty-williams-pistons-losing-streak-nba-coaches-text/
Nikola Jokic logs triple-double as Nuggets rebound with dominating win over Pelicans
denverpost.com/2024/01/12/nikola-jokic-triple-double-nuggets-dominate-pelicans/
NBA: Nikola Jokic dazzles, Nuggets fend off Wizards: NBA Scores, News, Schedules
WASHINGTON — Nikola Jokic had 42 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists and ...
sports.inquirer.net/548678/nba-nikola-jokic-dazzles-nuggets-fend-off-wizards
Aaron Gordon returns to Nuggets practice, explains dog bite injury on Christmas: “When you (mess) around, you find out”
denverpost.com/2023/12/31/aaron-gordon-dog-bite-injury-stitches-nuggets/
Quick Glance: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Returns with Dog Bite Injuries
- Aaron Gordon returns after dog bite injuries, sporting a bulldog pendant necklace.
- He handles the unusual situation with humor and style, showing resilience.
- Gordon plays with stitches on his shooting hand and receives reduced playing time to rest.
- He expresses gratitude towards the organization and the fanbase.
Nikola Jokic almost perfect in Nuggets’ romp over Grizzlies: Perfect games occur only on the baseball diamond, but the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic came mighty ...
denverpost.com/2023/12/28/nikola-jokic-perfect-triple-double-nuggets-grizzlies/
Nuggets’ Michael Malone: Steve Kerr shared message for Nikola Jokic from late Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic
denverpost.com/2024/01/18/dejan-milojevic-death-steve-kerr-nikola-jokic-message-nuggets-warriors/
Nuggets dismantle Hornets in third quarter again to bounce back from ugly loss to Thunder
denverpost.com/2024/01/01/nuggets-hornets-third-quarter-score-nikola-jokic-shooting-percentage/
Michael Malone on Michael Porter Jr.’s durability: “What he’s doing has never been done before”
denverpost.com/2024/01/15/michael-porter-jr-leg-brace-michael-malone-medical-resilience/
Nikola Jokic hits 40-footer at buzzer, Nuggets rally to stun Warriors 130-127: Nikola Jokic hit a 40-footer as time expired and the Denver Nuggets stunned the ...
apnews.com/article/warriors-nuggets-score-jokic-0adc0a18043215203383c7f9f447a61d
Nuggets don’t lose much. When they do, Jamal Murray can light a fire: “We don’t have to rely on coach to say something”
denverpost.com/2024/01/08/jamal-murray-energy-peyton-watson-dunk-celebration-nuggets/
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon needs 21 stitches from dog bite, AP source says: A person with knowledge of the situation says Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon needed ...
apnews.com/article/aaron-gordon-dog-bite-nuggets-bd564801f1e86aeb19e649d97d05f4d2
Nuggets Journal: New Year’s resolutions for the NBA’s defending champions in 2024
denverpost.com/2023/12/31/nuggets-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-new-years-resolutions-2024/
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic’s durability amid historic shooting surge: “Pacing yourself is what losing teams do”
denverpost.com/2024/01/07/nikola-jokic-shooting-mvp-odds-joel-embiid/
Nuggets’ “D” dominates Nets as Nikola Jokic makes more triple-double history: Early in Thursday night's game, Nuggets coach Michael Malone stalked the ...
denverpost.com/2023/12/14/nuggets-defense-dominates-nets-nikola-jokic-triple-double/
NBA: Nikola Jokic hits 40-footer at buzzer, Nuggets rally to stun Warriors: NBA Scores, News, Schedules
SAN FRANCISCO — With three seconds left in a tie ...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupts for 40 points as Nuggets bested by Thunder again in Denver
denverpost.com/2023/12/29/nuggets-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-40-points/
Michael Malone disagrees with Steve Kerr complaining about Nikola Jokic's free throw total vs. Warriors
hoopshype.com/2023/12/27/michael-malone-disagrees-with-steve-kerr-complaining-about-nikola-jokics-free-throw-total-vs-warriors/
Nuggets’ Michael Malone on Jamal Murray’s late-game ejection vs. Rockets: “He was getting choked”
denverpost.com/2023/12/09/jamal-murray-ejection-nuggets-referees-fouls-michael-malone/
Nikola Jokic and his 25-game record better than Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant...
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Nikola Jokic on controversial ejection vs. Bulls: “Sometimes what I said is not even a technical”
denverpost.com/2023/12/13/nikola-jokic-nuggets-react-ejection-referee-mousa-dagher-bulls/
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