Tag: Demarcus Cousins
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Nuggets notebook: Nikola Jokic’s next step; Denver’s youth movement; Michael Malone’s tempered excitement
A louder voice paired with the historically productive numbers could lead to an even more productive season for Nikola Jokic. After Jokic posted the first 2,000-point, 1,000-rebound and 500-assist season in NBA history, Nuggets coach Michael Malone, when asked Wednesday how Jokic could improve next season, joked Denver’s star center could put up 2,500 points,…
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Nuggets notebook: Tim Connelly talks offseason priorities, in-season decisions and paying taxes
The top priority on Tim Connelly’s offseason to-do list could be pretty easy to accomplish. “There’s nothing more important organizationally than to make sure Nikola (Jokic) stays here as long as he wants to play the game,” the Nuggets’ president of basketball operations said Friday. After the Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs in Game…
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Denver Nuggets confident a healthy roster can take step forward in NBA playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO – It didn’t take long for the Nuggets to express excitement about the potential next season holds. After the Golden State Warriors eliminated Denver from the NBA playoffs Wednesday, the Nuggets allowed themselves to look forward to what a fully healthy team could accomplish. “It’s scary to think about that,” Nuggets coach Michael…
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Denver Nuggets season ends in Game 5 at Golden State
SAN FRANCISCO – Gary Payton II tucked the Nuggets in before Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors put Denver’s season to sleep with a 102-98 win in Wednesday’s Game 5 at Chase Center. “They executed in the end, and that’s why they are a very good team,” Nikola Jokic said. DeMarcus Cousins bringing steadying…
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Dialed-in Denver Nuggets finish strong to force Game 5 in Golden State
DENVER – Patience prevailed as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Golden State Warriors, 126-121, and avoided elimination Sunday at Ball Arena. Game 4 followed a similar trajectory as Game 3 when the Nuggets led for most of the game before conceding a late lead. After Golden State used a 9-2 run down the stretch to…
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Aaron Gordon’s increased output not enough for Denver Nuggets to avoid 3-0 deficit to Golden State
DENVER – Late, likely too late, is still better than never. After posting a combined 15 points and 10 rebounds in the first two games of Denver’s first-round series against Golden State, Aaron Gordon posted 18 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in Thursday’s Game 3. “He was aggressive from the start. He didn’t get…
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Down 2-0, Denver Nuggets return home needing to keep composure, limit Warriors’ scoring runs
SAN FRANCISCO – Big runs and small acts got under the Denver Nuggets’ skin in a Game-2 loss to the Golden State Warriors. It started after Gary Payton II blocked Nikola Jokic’s shot late in the first quarter. At the following timeout, when Jokic was headed back toward the Denver bench, the two crossed paths…
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DeMarcus Cousins leads bench’s big contributions in Denver Nuggets’ win over Los Angeles Lakers
A shortened bench stepped up to help the Nuggets win the non-Nikola Jokic minutes in Sunday’s big win over the Lakers in Los Angeles. With Jeff Green away from the team for personal reasons, JaMychal Green joined the starting lineup. Michael Malone then opted for a nine-man rotation with Bones Hyland, Austin Rivers, Davon Reed…
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Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers
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The mystery of managing the Nuggets’ second unit has taken quite a few twists and turns this season before Michael Malone and the front office apparently cracked the case. Injuries clouded the situation earlier in the season, as Malone tinkered with the reserves to inconsistent results. Since the additions of sharpshooter Bryn Forbes and DeMarcus…
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Nuggets notebook: Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray taking small steps forward; Right time for DeMarcus Cousins reunion
DENVER – Timelines remain indefinite, but Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray continue to take steps toward a return to the big court at Ball Arena. After Tuesday’s practice, both of Denver’s injured stars remained on the court in the practice gym for some extra work. Porter defended Davon Reed one-on-one for a stretch, while…