The Denver Nuggets might get reinforcements for their frontcourt soon. Aaron Gordon is close to returning. Gordon practiced on Saturday, but his status for Sunday's game at the LA Clippers remain uncertain. The veteran forward hasn't played since straining his calf on November 4. Gordon was off to a terrific start this season, with averages of 15.4 points on 52.9% shooting, … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Close To Returning
Russell Westbrook Fined $35,000 For Flipping Off Knicks’ Bench
Russell Westbrook has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 145-118 loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 25 at Ball Arena. Westbrook flipped off the Knicks' bench. … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Fined $35,000 For Flipping Off Knicks’ Bench
Michael Malone Calls On Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray To Be More Vocal
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy with his team's effort in a blowout home loss to the New York Knicks. Malone also called out his team's leaders by saying he needs them to be more vocal. "Well, yeah, I mean like Russell Westbrook, he's vocal -- but we need more than Russell Westbrook," Malone replied when asked about Westbrook's leadership after the … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Calls On Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray To Be More Vocal
Nikola Jokic Misses Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons, No Update On Return
Nikola Jokic sat out his third straight game on Tuesday night due to personal reasons. The Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 122-110. Michael Malone gave no update on Jokic's potential return. The Nuggets play the Mavs at home on Friday. "I have no idea about Friday. Obviously, there's no news out of Denver. So we will revisit that when we get home," said Malone. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Misses Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons, No Update On Return
Russell Westbrook Becomes First Player With 200 Triple-Doubles
Russell Westbrook put up his first triple-double with the Denver Nuggets in the team's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. It was a milestone for Westbrook, as he became the first player in NBA history to record 200 career triple-doubles. Westbrook has averaged a triple-double in three different seasons in his career. He pulled off the feat twice with the Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Becomes First Player With 200 Triple-Doubles