Tag: Aaron Gordon
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Denver Nuggets’ momentum stalls in loss to Timberwolves in preseason opener | Vinny’s take
The vibes were high to start the Nuggets’ stay in San Diego, but things didn’t end that way. Denver started its five-game preseason slate with a 126-116 loss to a shorthanded Timberwolves squad. Here are three takeaways from the Nuggets’ first preseason game: 1. There was a lot of excitement surrounding the Nuggets’ new-look starting…
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Peyton Watson prioritizing progress over payday from Denver Nuggets: ‘P-Wat is moving different’
LA JOLLA, Calif. — An offseason gamble has paid off for Peyton Watson at training camp. Whether it’s rewarded with a payday will be determined. Watson and others in the NBA’s 2022 draft class became eligible for extensions on their rookie contracts this summer, but there’s an Oct. 20 deadline. Some players opt to protect…
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Jamal Murray, David Adelman impressed by starters’ progress to start Denver Nuggets’ preseason
LA JOLLA, Calif. – There’s the usual rust that’s often present during preseason, but the Nuggets’ slightly tweaked starting lineup hit its stride on the second day of training camp. “Just beginning, but what’s beginning looks dangerous and impactful,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said of his starters after Wednesday’s practice at UC San Diego. “(There’s)…
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Nik Bonitto misses consecutive practices with foot issue | Broncos training camp Day 13
ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Wednesday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette. Play of the day Wide receiver Trent Sherfield continues to prove he is more than just a special teams ace. He made an impressive toe-tap catch on the sideline on a throw from quarterback Jarrett Stidham…
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5 Denver Nuggets lineups to look for this season | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider The offseason additions should give the Nuggets more rotational flexibility Here are five lineups to look for this season: 1. The starters Denver’s starting five has been one of the NBA’s best units the last few…
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Three winners, three losers from the first round of the NBA draft
The first round of the NBA draft started with the Dallas Mavericks drafting the future of the franchise, Cooper Flagg, and ended with the Clippers taking Penn State product Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Here are the Denver Gazette’s winners and losers from the first round: Winners 1. Hawks What a couple of days it has been…
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Nuggets ownership has one reason to wait to hire lead executive — the NBA Finals | Vinny’s take
The excuses expire as soon as the NBA champion is crowned Sunday night. Denver’s front office remains directionless with four days until the NBA draft starts. While the Nuggets don’t have a draft pick, the only way that makes sense is if the Nuggets are waiting to hire someone from the Thunder or Pacers after…
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From preps in Portland to NBA playoffs, how previous experiences prepared David Adelman to lead Denver Nuggets into next era
The night David Adelman got married changed the life of the Nuggets’ new coach in multiple ways. First, he married his bride, Jenny, the mother of their two children. During the wedding reception, Adelman’s father, Rick, a longtime NBA coach, informed his son’s boss at Portland’s Lincoln High School, Jeff Peeler, that he would soon…
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How the Denver Nuggets’ roster situation stands heading into important offeseaon
The Nuggets don’t have a permanent coach or general manager, but they do have a nearly complete roster heading into what could be an offseason full of change. Here’s how the roster looks heading into the summer: Under contract Nikola Jokic The three-time Most Valuable Player is still under contract for two more seasons before…
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What Aaron Gordon’s most proud of after painful season with Denver Nuggets | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider OKLAHOMA CITY – There were plenty of moments Aaron Gordon could’ve been most proud of after the Nuggets’ season ended Sunday at Paycom Center. Gordon provided a couple of game-winners in the playoffs, some stingy defense…