Tag: National Basketball Association
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Friends to teammates: Reggie Jackson, Justin Holiday help Denver Nuggets defeat Golden State Warriors
The bond between Reggie Jackson and Justin Holiday pre-dates their time as teammates by more than a dozen years. That added some enjoyment to the Nuggets’ 108-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Ball Arena. Jackson joined the Nuggets last season, won the first championship of his career and returned to the…
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Julian Strawther shines in biggest moment of young NBA career as Nuggets defeat Pelicans
Even after a historic triple-double, Nikola Jokic knew he wasn’t the story of the night. “I can just talk, because I know what you’re going to ask,” Jokic said to start his press conference after Denver’s 134-116 win over the Pelicans on Monday at Ball Arena. Jokic put up 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12…
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Collin Gillespie’s success no surprise to Nuggets teammates; same can’t be said of his parents
The Gillespie family woke up Sunday morning to quite the surprise. “Honestly, my parents are probably asleep,” Nuggets guard Collin Gillespie said in the post-game locker room after Denver’s 123-101 win over the Bulls Saturday at Ball Arena. “They probably have no idea this happened.” Gillespie came to that conclusion because he hadn’t heard from…
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Air Force coach Joe Scott shares what makes Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards special; Minnesota hands Denver Nuggets first loss
Anthony Edwards has been ahead of schedule for as long as Joe Scott has known the young NBA star. Scott, in his second stint as coach of the Air Force men’s basketball program, first laid eyes on Edwards early in a two-year run as an assistant coach to Tom Crean at Georgia. “The first time…
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Denver Nuggets, reserve Zeke Nnaji agree to contract extension
Zeke Nnaji received a vote of confidence just before the start of his fourth NBA season. The Nuggets and the reserve forward/center agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $32 million, The Denver Gazette confirmed Saturday night. ESPN was first to report the extension. The 22-year-old projects as Nikola Jokic’s backup this season and possibly…
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NBA Insider | Julian Strawther’s stunning NBA start began at Summer League
Every week during the offseason, Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets: Julian Strawther found enough water in the desert to grow his game. Right after the Nuggets selected the Gonzaga University wing with the 29th overall pick and introduced him to the franchise in Denver, it…
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Friday Faceoff: Who is the most important Nuggets reserve not named Christian Braun?
Friday Faceoff: Who is the most important Nuggets reserve not named Christian Braun? Kyle Fredrickson, Avalanche beat writer Answer: Peyton Watson is the clear choice. His potential is enormous. I’m not just talking about Watson’s 7-foot wingspan. The second-year pro, selected No. 30 overall in the 2022 NBA draft, was a raw project that needed…
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Nuggets vs. Suns: 3 takeaways from Denver’s preseason opener in Phoenix
The Nuggets started the preseason with a 115-107 win over the Suns on Tuesday in Phoenix. Here are three takeaways from the first of Denver’s five preseason games: 1. The Nuggets led 55-48 at the half, as they should have. The Suns opted not to play Devin Booker, Bradley Beal or Kevin Durant. The Nuggets…
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Hunter Tyson hoping lob lesson is the first of many from rookie season with Denver Nuggets
Hunter Tyson has successfully applied one lesson learned. The Nuggets’ rookie is hopeful there are many more. “I’m just trying to get adjusted, trying to sponge up as much as I can from all these guys,” Tyson said at Sunday’s practice after his first training camp. “I’m just trying to take as much as I…
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Peyton Watson out to realize potential, prove believers right in second season with Denver Nuggets
Peyton Watson has an impressive list of believers he’s looking to prove right in his second season with the Denver Nuggets Growing up as an elite prospect in Los Angeles, there was plenty of exposure to pros, especially in the summer. Kevin Durant and Paul George were some of the first big names to express…