ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic thinks 16-10-6 is ‘pretty good’ but concedes he needs to get back to playoff level
Compared to last season, the Denver Nuggets are clearly underperforming. Nikola Jokic is clearly one of the main reasons for their struggles as he fails to reproduce his incredible numbers from the 2018-19 season. However, he himself knows that he could and should perform better if the Nuggets are going to improve from their 14-8 […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic thinks 16-10-6 is ‘pretty good’ but concedes he needs to get back to playoff level appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 2 hours ago
Nuggets’ Will Barton, Mike Malone talk about Carmelo Anthony in advance of Denver return
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 post Nuggets’ Will Barton, Mike Malone talk about Carmelo Anthony in advance of Denver return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 16 hours ago
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray plans to play vs. Blazers despite dealing with right trunk contusion
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray suffered a right trunk contusion on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers and was forced to leave the game. While the Nuggets are listing Murray as questionable for Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Murray says he’s going to play: Jamal Murray says on IG that he will play tomorrow. […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray plans to play vs. Blazers despite dealing with right trunk contusion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2019
Video: Nuggets’ Gary Harris’ hilarious reaction to scoring one-handed off-balanced scoop shot over Joel Embiid
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris was stunned at how he converted on a one-handed off-balanced scoop shot over Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers in Tuesday’s game between the two teams. Peep the clip below to see Harris’ stunned reaction to his circus shot. He himself didn’t know that he had that type of shot […] The post Video: Nuggets’ Gary Harris’ hilarious reaction to scoring one-handed off-balanced scoop shot over Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2019
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray goes down with apparent back injury, questionable to return
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray left Tuesday’s matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers with a back injury. The 22-year-old Canadian guard was diagnosed with a trunk contusion without any x-rays taken, according to DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind, and he is questionable to return to the nationally television tilt. Trunk contusion for Jamal Murray. No X-rays […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray goes down with apparent back injury, questionable to return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2019
Sixers’ Josh Richardson probable to face Nuggets after missing 6 games
Philadelphia 76ers combo guard Josh Richardson is probable to face the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Richardson has missed the previous six games for the Sixers due to a hamstring injury: Josh Richardson now listed as probable for tonight. — Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) December 10, 2019 The Sixers are 17-7 on the season, which is good […] The post Sixers’ Josh Richardson probable to face Nuggets after missing 6 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2019
Looking back at the return package the Sixers got in the Allen Iverson trade with the Nuggets
Allen Iverson played in Philadelphia for 10 years, leaving a slough of highlights along the way. However, the Sixers traded the 11-time All-Star to the Denver Nuggets in the summer of 2006, ending one of the better eras of basketball in the franchise’s storied history. For a variety of reasons, including a reported disagreement with […] The post Looking back at the return package the Sixers got in the Allen Iverson trade with the Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Dec 10, 2019
A December change Denver Nuggets need
Frustrated at the Denver Nuggets’ waxing and waning play throughout their varying rotations? The answer may be simpler than you’d think. The Denver Nuggets knew this East Coast road trip would be tough. Yet they’ve seemingly played a part in helping opponents, as performance has fluctuated vastly, often for no apparent reason. Take Friday’s 108-95 […] A December change Denver Nuggets need - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2019
Nuggets, Suns could rival Blazers in Kevin Love sweepstakes
The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns could rival the Portland Trail Blazers, should they decide to kickstart the Kevin Love sweepstakes as the trade deadline approaches, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Blazers have been linked to the Lake Oswego native for quite a while now, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent willingness […] The post Nuggets, Suns could rival Blazers in Kevin Love sweepstakes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 9, 2019
Multiple teams have had due diligence conversations with Nuggets regarding Malik Beasley
Multiple teams have had due diligence conversations with the Denver Nuggets regarding guard Malik Beasley, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Beasley will become a restricted free agent next summer once the Nuggets offer him a qualifying offer worth $3,895,424: Multiple teams have had due diligence conversations with Denver regarding guard Malik Beasley, league […] The post Multiple teams have had due diligence conversations with Nuggets regarding Malik Beasley appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Dec 9, 2019
NBA Rumors: Nuggets Could Acquire Kevin Love For Paul Millsap Or Gary Harris, Per Sean Deveney
With the Cleveland Cavaliers now willing to listen to trade offers for veteran big man Kevin Love, a new report suggests that the Denver Nuggets could be among the teams that could benefit the most from his services, assuming they’re willing to part with at least one of their key contributors. Reporting for Heavy on Sunday, Sean Deveney cited multiple league executives, discussing what the Cavaliers may likely receive in return for Love. Delving into the specifics, he also listed a number of potential trade scenarios for Love, including a couple involving the Nuggets. As noted, Denver...
CelticsBlog Dec 6, 2019
Preview: Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics Game #21 12/6/19
Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/ The Celtics welcome the Denver Nuggets to the TD Garden for their second and final meeting this season. The Denver Nuggets make their only visit to the TD Garden for the second and final game between the Nuggets and Celtics this season. The Nuggets won 96-92 in Denver after Kemba collided with Semi in the second quarter and was taken off the court on a stretcher. The Celtics struggled after he left, going down by 19 in the third quarter. However, as this team often does, they came back to cut it to 1 point with just 2:19 to go before the Nuggets closed out...
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Celtics’ Marcus Smart plans to play vs. Nuggets after missing previous game
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart plans to play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets despite still dealing with some soreness. Smart has an abdomen contusion. He left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering the injury and didn’t play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart: “I plan to play tonight.” — Brian […] The post Celtics’ Marcus Smart plans to play vs. Nuggets after missing previous game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Dec 6, 2019
Marcus Smart plans to play vs. Nuggets and more encouraging Gordon Hayward news
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via It looks like it will only be a one-game absence for Smart, while Hayward seems to be ahead of schedule in his return. Though Marcus Smart is dealing with a litany of ailments, most recently an oblique contusion suffered Sunday against the New York Knicks along with an illness he has been fighting, it won’t take him away from the court for long. After missing Wednesday’s contest versus the Miami Heat, which is the only game Smart has missed this season, he is expected to be back in action for Friday’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets. “I plan to...
ClutchPoints Dec 6, 2019
Nuggets’ Mike Malone feels for Knicks’ David Fizdale, commends him for handling ‘tough job’ the best he could
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,” […] The post Nuggets’ Mike Malone feels for Knicks’ David Fizdale, commends him for handling ‘tough job’ the best he could appeared first on ClutchPoints.
