Hoops Habit Aug 18, 2018
Projecting the Denver Nuggets’ explosive backcourt
As the Denver Nuggets look to make the playoffs in the upcoming NBA season, their young and dynamic backcourt will have to make strides in key areas. With the Denver Nuggets entering the upcoming NBA season with expectations of making the playoffs, the team will need its star players to age and develop at an […] Projecting the Denver Nuggets’ explosive backcourt - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Aug 15, 2018
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic admits he used to cry when going to practices when he first started playing basketball
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic can do almost everything on the court. His 6-foot-10, 253-pound frame is indeed an intimidating presence inside and outside the paint. But the rigors and demands of basketball practice can either make or break an aspiring player. In an interview with Eurohoops during the Basketball Without Borders camp in Belgrade, […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic admits he used to cry when going to practices when he first started playing basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2018
Paul Millsap hosts private workout for Nuggets players in Atlanta
Paul Millsap is hosting an annual team minicamp in his state-of-the-art Core4 facility in Atlanta. All of his Denver Nuggets teammates are there except for a few, including some of their main stars. As Nuggets reporter for BSNDenver.com Harrison Wind posted on Twitter, Nikola Jokic and Gary Harris are not expected to attend Millsap’s minicamp, which is […] The post Paul Millsap hosts private workout for Nuggets players in Atlanta appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Aug 13, 2018
Denver Nuggets: Can Isaiah Thomas return to his All-Star form?
Once regarded as an MVP candidate, Isaiah Thomas has fallen on hard times and is looking for a chance to show what he can do as a member of the Denver Nuggets. During a playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaiah Thomas began having problems with his hip. After the first […] Denver Nuggets: Can Isaiah Thomas return to his All-Star form? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2018
Nuggets news: Michael Porter Jr. says apparent Instagram jab at Luka Doncic was an accident
Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. made some waves when he liked an Instagram post calling fellow rookie Luka Doncic overrated. Doncic’s former teammate in Europe, Dino Radoncic, responded by throwing shade at Porter and saying the Nuggets rookie is the one who’s overrated. Porter and the Dallas Mavericks rookie were together at the NBA Rookie […] The post Nuggets news: Michael Porter Jr. says apparent Instagram jab at Luka Doncic was an accident appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2018
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. says he’s now pain-free after 2nd back surgery
When the Denver Nuggets selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th pick of this year’s draft, it was perhaps the most high-risk, high-reward selection of the evening. With a recent positive update on his road to recovery from a career-threatening back injury, it appears that the Nuggets’ gamble could pay dividends sooner rather than later. […] The post Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. says he’s now pain-free after 2nd back surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Aug 10, 2018
Denver Nuggets 2018-19 schedule released, includes finale rematch with Timberwolves
Fourteen nationally televised games and an early season showdown with the defending champion Golden State Warriors highlight the Nuggets' 2018-19 schedule, which was released Friday afternoon
Hoops Habit Aug 7, 2018
Should the Denver Nuggets consider trading Paul Millsap?
The Denver Nuggets have worked their way under the luxury tax, but should they consider trading Paul Millsap in 2018-19? The Denver Nuggets signed Paul Millsap to a three-year, $90 million deal when the 2017 NBA offseason unfolded, signaling they wanted to win now. Unfortunately, after playing for a few months, Millsap was sidelined by a […] Should the Denver Nuggets consider trading Paul Millsap? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
The Denver Post Aug 6, 2018
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell agrees to 2-way contract with Denver Nuggets
The deal rewards one of Denver's top performers during last month's summer league.
The Denver Post Aug 6, 2018
Denver Nuggets release 2018-19 preseason schedule
The Denver Nuggets announced their 2018-19 preseason schedule Monday, and only once will they play at the Pepsi Center -- and it won't be against an NBA opponent.
Hoops Habit Aug 5, 2018
Denver Nuggets: Complete 2018 offseason grades
The Denver Nuggets had an eventful summer, retaining key free agents and making exciting upside plays, but it’s unclear if the team improved in the short- or long-term. The Denver Nuggets’ 2017-18 campaign was impossibly close to being an overwhelming success. Alas, injuries to star players and the unfortunate reality of playing in the NBA’s […] Denver Nuggets: Complete 2018 offseason grades - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
The Denver Post Aug 3, 2018
Denver Nuggets take advantage of two-way contract rule by promoting Torrey Craig and Monte Morris
As of Friday morning, less than 10 players who were on two-way contracts last season had signed full NBA deals this summer. The Nuggets' Craig and Morris are two of them.
ClutchPoints Aug 2, 2018
Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga says Nuggets’ Isaiah Thomas is healthy and ready to reestablish himself as a top point guard
Not too long ago, Isaiah Thomas was poised to sign a max contract somewhere and secure his bag. But after two trades to Cleveland and then Los Angeles, Thomas found himself without much of a market. After testing the waters, Thomas signed a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets worth $2 million. A far cry […] The post Celtics assistant Jay Larranaga says Nuggets’ Isaiah Thomas is healthy and ready to reestablish himself as a top point guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 2, 2018
Kenneth Faried not offended by Nuggets’ salary dump trade
The Denver Nuggets made a long-awaited move, shipping forwards Kenneth Faried and Darrell Arthur, along with two future picks to the Brooklyn Nets in a salary-dump move for Isaiah Whitehead, who they soon-after waived. The Nets, who have cleared some cap space of their own, hoping to contend for a big 2019 free agency that is […] The post Kenneth Faried not offended by Nuggets’ salary dump trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Jul 29, 2018
Denver Nuggets: Can Juan Hernangomez re-emerge in year 3?
Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez followed up an intriguing rookie year with a forgettable sophomore campaign. Can he return to form in 2018-19? Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knew there was something wrong with second-year forward Juan Hernangomez before the doctors did. Following an ugly loss in Denver’s opening game of the season, Malone […] Denver Nuggets: Can Juan Hernangomez re-emerge in year 3? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
