Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Maxey were named the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Players of the Week for the opening week of the season. Jokic averaged 26.3 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in Week 1. Maxey averaged 30.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists as the Sixers went 2-1. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Maxey Named NBA Players Of Week 1
Nikola Jokic: Chet Holmgren Needs To Be A Little Bit Fatter
Nikola Jokic spoke positively of Chet Holmgren after their first meeting, but suggested the rookie big man put on more weight. "He's a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He's still learning everything: the game, how quick it is, where is (he at) an advantage, where is (he at) a disadvantage," Jokic said. "I think he needs experience. I think he needs to be a … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: Chet Holmgren Needs To Be A Little Bit Fatter
NBA Opening Night Averages 2.78M Viewers On TNT
The NBA Opening Night doubleheader averaged 2.78 million viewers on TNT, marking the lowest viewership in nine years. The number also represented a 16% decline from last year's opening games. The Lakers-Nuggets game averaged 2.84 million viewers, making it LeBron James' least-watched season opener since 2008. The Suns-Warriors game averaged 2.71 million viewers. The two games … [Read more...] about NBA Opening Night Averages 2.78M Viewers On TNT
Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets Agree To Four-Year, $32M Extension
Zeke Nnaji and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a four-year, $32 million extension. Nnaji will have a player option in Year 4. Nnaji, who was the 20th overall pick, averaged 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 13.7 minutes for the Nuggets last season. … [Read more...] about Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets Agree To Four-Year, $32M Extension
Nuggets Traded Bones Hyland Because Of Defense
Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth was candid in discussing how he's built the roster since taking over two seasons ago. Booth said finding a balance has been one of his goals. And finding that offense-defense balance led to a trade last season. On trading young guard Bones Hyland, Booth said defense and finances paid a part. Booth said that there was just too much … [Read more...] about Nuggets Traded Bones Hyland Because Of Defense