Author: Vinny Bendettto
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Nikola Jokic named starter for NBA All-Star game, Nuggets star’s eighth selection
Nikola Jokic’s resume once again needs updating. Jokic was selected as an All-Star for the eighth time when the starters were announced Monday. Whether Jokic participates is another story. He hasn’t played since suffering a bone bruise in his left knee on Dec. 29. The Western Conference’s other starters are Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lakers…
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Nikola Jokic to miss at least four weeks with knee injury, Nuggets say
The Nuggets are thrilled it wasn’t worse. The Nuggets said Tuesday that Nikola Jokic sustained a left knee hyperextension injury during Monday’s 147-123 loss at Miami. The three-time MVP will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team said. Jokic’s injury occurred when a teammate inadvertently stepped on his left foot in the final seconds of…
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Welcome to Win City: Why Avalanche, Broncos, Nuggets and Buffs fans should celebrate on Thanksgiving
Paul Klee, sports editor Colorado sports fans are thankful for… winning. If Las Vegas is Sin City, Denver is Win City. Between the Avalanche and Broncos and Nuggets, the city has never seen a point in time where all three are at or near the top of their respective leagues with legitimate hopes of winning…
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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon out extended time with hamstring strain
All David Adelman is going to want for Christmas is a healthy starting five. Starting power forward Aaron Gordon strained his right hamstring in Friday’s win over the Rockets, the team announced Sunday morning. He will be reevaluated in four to six weeks. Two-way player Spencer Jones started in Gordon’s place Saturday night, while Zeke…
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The Denver Gazette’s NBA predictions for 2025-26 season | Nuggets Season Preview
The Denver Gazette’s predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season: Paul Klee, sports editor MVP: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Clutch Player of the Year: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Executive of the Year: Rafael Stone, Rockets Coach of the Year: Jamahl Mosley, Magic Defensive Player of the Year: Chet Holmgren, Thunder Sixth Man of the Year: Josh Hart, Knicks Rookie of the Year: Cooper Flagg, Mavericks Most Improved Player: Andrew Nembhard, Pacers NBA Finals: Nuggets over Cavaliers in 7 games The Nuggets will… win 53 games and…
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With Broncos in London, where should Nuggets play an NBA game? | Friday Faceoff
Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Denver East High School Anyone else remember the urban myth that two alligators had been set loose in Wash Park’s south pond? Well, this wasn’t a myth: Nikola Jokic and his giant brothers used to play pickup ball on the outdoor courts at Wash Park. You could come for the…