Tag: Jamal Murray
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How Jamal Murray made most of rare extended offseason | 2025-26 Nuggets Season Preview
If the preseason was any indication, Jamal Murray should make more time for offseason trips to Jamaica. “His movement, he’s just moving so well right now. The stop-and-go, everything about being an athlete, he looks like he’s in great shape,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said after a preseason game at Ball Arena. “Jamal stands out…
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David Adelman’s coaching, life philosophy displayed in Denver’s practice gym | 2025-26 Nuggets Preview
There’s a new sign in the Nuggets’ practice gym that shows what David Adelman is all about. Under a large banner celebrating the franchise’s 2023 championship, there’s a sign that reads “Age quod agis.” The Latin phrase is often translated to mean “do what you are doing” or “do well whatever you do.” Adelman explained…
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No. 0 to 32 — get to know the Nuggets’ 2025-26 roster | 2025-26 Nuggets Preview
The moves that made up the Nuggets’ roster shakeup this offseason ranged from borderline shocking — the Cam Johnson-for-Michael Porter Jr. trade — to wildly unsurprising, Bruce Brown’s decision to return to Denver. Denver starts the season Wednesday with one open roster spot. Here’s how David Adelman’s 14 players on standard contracts and three two-way…
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Denver Nuggets win meaningful minutes, drop preseason finale vs. Thunder | Vinny’s take
The end of preseason came early for four of the Nuggets’ starters. Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic made the trip to Oklahoma City but watched the Nuggets’ 94-91 loss Friday from the Paycom Center sidelines. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s preseason finale: 1. Nuggets coach David Adelman said health was…
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Jamal Murray’s 30-point performance leads Denver Nuggets to 3-1 start to preseason | Vinny’s take
It’s just the preseason, but the Nuggets have their first win streak of the season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s third consecutive win, a 124-117 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday at Ball Arena. 1. Jamal Murray continued to look ready to change the narrative surrounding his slow starts to seasons. Murray scored 10…
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Denver Nuggets play starters for three quarters, improve to 2-1 in preseason | Vinny’s take
The Nuggets’ ramp-up process continued Sunday in Los Angeles. Denver’s starters played regular minutes through three quarters and watched the reserves increase the lead in the Nuggets’ improved to 2-1 in the preseason. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 102-94 win over the Clippers at Intuit Dome. 1. That was another step toward Denver’s dress…
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Why Denver’s dialed-up defense might wait until regular season for debut | Nuggets notebook
The wait to see the Nuggets’ defensive changes might require a couple more weeks. Throughout the preseason, Denver’s players and coaches have spoken about a more aggressive and physical approach coordinated by first-year assistant Jared Dudley. Last season, the Thunder won a championship behind the league’s best defensive rating, 107.5, while NBA Finals qualifier Indiana…
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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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Mark Kiszla: Say hello to Nikola Jokic’s ‘little’ friend and big reason to believe in Nuggets’ championship vibe
Goodbye, chaos. Hello, championship? With heads no longer stuck in their … feelings, the Nuggets again have their eyes on the prize. “Trying to win another championship,” guard Jamal Murray said. That’s a refreshing change from a Denver team that wasted too much of last season just trying to get to tomorrow, while hating how…
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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)…