Hoops Rumors

The Nuggets should be “burning up the phone lines” to acquire star forward Jimmy Butler from the Heat, argues Chris Mannix of SI.com. Denver isn’t one of the four teams that was identified this week as a preferred landing spot for Butler in the event of a trade, but there would be nothing stopping the Heat from sending him there if the Nuggets make an offer they like. And … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Notes: Nuggets, Finances, Rockets, Lee

In an lengthy interview with Spencer Davies of RG.org, Nuggets wing Christian Braun says he’s learned from a number of veterans over the course of his three NBA seasons, including Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Braun, who is posting career highs in several statistics, will be eligible for a rookie scale extension next offseason. “I mean, I’ve learned a ton in my years, not just … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Braun, Nuggets, R. Williams, Thunder

The Nuggets‘ problem with lack of production off their bench could have been addressed by seeking a sign-and-trade deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope instead of letting him leave in free agency, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Denver improved to 12-10 by winning in Atlanta Sunday night, but that was on the heels of an embarrassing loss … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Nuggets, Yabusele, Nance, Reath

Nikola Jokic‘s 56 points on Saturday weren’t enough to get the Nuggets a win in Washington, but his 48-point, 14-rebound, eight-assist performance in Atlanta just 24 hours later did the trick, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Denver bounced back from a disappointing loss to the lowly Wizards by blowing out the Hawks 141-111, which head coach Michael Malone called “the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Jokic, Nuggets, Edwards, Jazz, Thunder

Anthony Edwards‘ improving ability to stay patient on the offensive end has started to pay off for the Timberwolves, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I’m young, I still want to get my (shot) off,” Edwards said. “It’s frustrating sometimes, but I got to understand the bigger picture.” The All-Star shooting guard is trying to be more egalitarian in his approach as he … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Timberwolves, Jokic, Malone