Hoops Rumors

Among the noteworthy developments revealed during the press conferences held by Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth and coach Michael Malone on Thursday was that the team is open to adding a 3-point shooter by the trade deadline, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “We are riding a fine line with our shooting when you have Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon and … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Nuggets, Westbrook, Clippers, Lakers, Pelicans, Meeks

New Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook suggested to reporters that he was misused by the Clippers last season, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “To be honest, it was unique,” Westbrook said. “They just didn’t put me in a position to make it unique. I was in a position where I was playing not my position. And being able to be here, and coach (Michael) Malone allowing me to … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Suggests The Clippers Misused Him

New Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook suggested to reporters that he was misused by the Clippers last season, per Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “To be honest, it was unique,” Westbrook said. “They just didn’t put me in a position to make it unique. I was in a position where I was playing not my position. And being able to be here, and coach (Michael) Malone allowing me to … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Suggests The Clippers Misused Him

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be eligible for a four-year contract extension as of Friday, September 27. A four-year extension would require Gordon to decline his $22.84MM player option for 2025/26, with the first year of a potential new deal replacing that option. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, general manager Calvin Booth said he hopes the former No. 4 overall pick … [Read more...] about Nuggets, Aaron Gordon Optimistic About Possible Extension

Appearing at the Nuggets‘ media day on Thursday after joining the team as a free agent over the summer, Russell Westbrook expressed excitement about his new opportunity and earned praise from teammates and his new head coach alike, as Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post writes. “He has a competitive, ‘I’m going to get in your s–t’ mindset that I love,” head coach Michael Malone … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Westbrook, Murray, Title Window, Malone, Gordon