Tag: Jalen Pickett
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Denver Nuggets complete roster with veteran point guard
The Nuggets filled their 15th and final standard roster spot on Monday. Veteran point guard Tyus Jones agreed to sign with the Nuggets, according to an ESPN report. Jones will be eligible for the playoffs since he was waived by Dallas prior to the March 1 deadline. The 29-year-old started the season in Orlando and…
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Nuggets vs. 76ers | 3 takeaways from Jalen Pickett’s, Peyton Watson’s and Zeke Nnaji’s clutch performances
A party of nine Nuggets walked out of Philadelphia with a wildly improbable win. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 125-124 overtime win over the 76ers on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena: 1. There’s a new win that is going to live in Nuggets lore for a long time. Back in 2020, the Nuggets went…
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Nuggets vs. Raptors | 3 takeaways from Denver’s determined win without Nikola Jokic
After further review, the Nuggets ended 2025 on a high note. It looked like Raptors wing Brandon Ingram tied the game at the buzzer to force overtime before a review determined the ball was still on his fingertips as the clock struck zeros. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 106-103 win Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena:…
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Nikola Jokic passes Michael Jordan on NBA’s assists list as Nuggets add 10th straight road win | 3 takeaways
The Nuggets probably were buzzing on the flight back from Charlotte after extending the franchise-record road winning streak to 10 games. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 115-106 win over the Hornets on Sunday at Spectrum Center: 1. For a team that hasn’t always won the winnable games this season, the Nuggets took care of…
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Evaluating Denver Nuggets’ key newcomers’ preseason performances | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider There’s still a couple of weeks for things to change, but the four newcomers in Denver’s first and second unit seem to have pretty clearly defined roles. Here’s what the one new starter and three second-unit…
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Jamal Murray’s start among three things to watch during Denver Nuggets’ preseason | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider The final week of the NBA offseason is here. The Nuggets will host media day on Monday before heading to San Diego for training camp. Denver will also start its preseason schedule in San Diego against…
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Jalen Pickett flourishing at opportune time for Denver Nuggets
Things are going smoother for Jalen Pickett after a year of embracing the grind. “I’ve had a rough last year,” Pickett said after the best game of his young professional career in Monday’s 146-117 win over Portland. “You’ve got to just love that, being able to go through some challenges, find things that you’re good…
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Nuggets lose first In-Season Tournament game despite big numbers from Jokic, Braun
The road to Las Vegas got a little trickier Friday in New Orleans. The Pelicans handed the Nuggets their first loss of the In-Season Tournament group stage, 115-110. New Orleans and Denver are both 2-1 with the Pelicans owning a tie-breaker thanks to Friday’s win. The route to advancing out of the group stage could…
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Rookie Jalen Pickett produces during Nuggets’ In-Season Tournament win over Clippers
A little extra bulk bolstered the Nuggets’ bench in Tuesday’s In-Season Tournament win over the Los Angeles Clippers. After Jamal Murray’s hamstring strain moved Reggie Jackson from back-up point guard to starter, coach Michael Malone elevated Collin Gillespie into the rotation for the first few games. That changed Wednesday, as Malone gave fellow rookie Jalen…
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Q&A: Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth talks repeat bid, new additions | Nuggets season preview
Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth discussed the challenges of repeating as NBA champs, roster additions and other moves. Here are the highlights: Question: How does this summer compare to previous summers? Booth: Very quick summer. It went really fast. The turnaround from the parade to the draft for me to free agency to Summer League…