Tag: Lebron James
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Denver Nuggets’ roster depth chart after free agency | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider The Nuggets roster construction is clearer after a couple of signings over the weekend. The additions of rookie Trevon Brazile and Alpha Diallo — technically a rookie, though he’s 29 — bring the Nuggets to 12…
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What move must the Avalanche, Nuggets make to win a title in 2027? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: What move do the Avalanche, Nuggets need to make to win a title in 2027? Evan Rawal, Avalanche reporter Answer: Add a top-four defenseman For the Avalanche to win the Stanley Cup in 2027, Joe Sakic must work his magic and find the team another top-four defenseman. Colorado brought back both Brett Kulak…
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Bryce Hopkins’ big dunk headlines first day of Nuggets’ Summer League camp | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider If Monday’s first practice was any indication, the Nuggets’ Summer League team will be worth watching. “We’re looking really athletic. Especially the two draft picks, they’re really athletic,” Summer League coach J.J. Barea said Monday after…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Only one man has power to lure LeBron James to Nuggets
LeBron James joining the Nuggets would be fun, but there’s no way Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and ESPN will allow that to happen. – Patrick, howlin’ like the wolf Kiz: At age 41, with four NBA chips on his resume and a net worth on the filthy-rich side of $1 billion, King James is…
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Nuggets need to make a run at LeBron James | Vinny’s take
There’s one good reason the Nuggets are yet to make a move 24 hours into free agency. If LeBron James has any interest in playing his 24th NBA season in Denver, the Nuggets need to wait for James to make his call before going forward on other moves. James reportedly informed the Lakers he would…
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Are the Denver Nuggets mismanaging the Nikola Jokic era?| Friday Faceoff
Ahead of Josh Kroenke’s season-ending news conference Friday, with just one championship during the Nikola Jokic era, is the franchise wasting the prime of its superstar? Kyle Fredrickson, Broncos beat reporter Answer: No Everyone take a deep breath. It’s easy to panic after the Nuggets flamed out of the playoffs three straight years after winning…
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‘Beef Week’ will show what Denver Nuggets are made of | Vinny’s take
The next week of the Nuggets’ schedule is going to make the NBA’s “Rivalry Week” feel like child’s play. Denver’s headed into “Beef Week.” Playing the Thunder in Oklahoma City, the Rockets in Denver, the Spurs in San Antonio and the Lakers in Los Angeles features a whole lot more bad blood than the NBA’s…
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Nuggets top Lakers 120-113 as LeBron James sets NBA field goal record
There’s another jewel in King James’ crown, even if it came in another loss to the Nuggets. Lakers forward LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leader in made field goals late in the first quarter of Denver’s 120-113 win on Thursday at Ball Arena. “He’s a really, really, really legendary player in this league. What…
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Colorado freshman Isaiah Johnson is your favorite NBA star’s favorite college hooper | College Basketball Insider
BOULDER — Dwyane Wade is his godfather. LeBron James calls him “nephew.” Chris Paul has been a family friend for as long as he can remember. NBA locker rooms are flush with Isaiah Johnson fans. Tad Boyle’s standout freshman is your favorite NBA player’s favorite college basketball player. “I’ve been keeping tabs on him,” Detroit…
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‘What are those?’: The story behind Spencer Jones’ start-up sneakers for Nuggets
Spencer Jones has conversation starters on his feet when he steps on the court. The “Andiem Pivot 1.0” sneakers he’s sported this season might not be the flashiest, and they’re definitely not the most popular option in the NBA. “A few guys at the free-throw line were like ‘What are those?’ They hadn’t seen them…