Tag: Summer League
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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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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…
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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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Hunter Tyson hoping lob lesson is the first of many from rookie season with Denver Nuggets
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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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Anthony Edwards in FIBA World Cup is must-see TV; Jamal Murray’s tough decision benefits Denver Nuggets: NBA Insider
Anthony Edwards in FIBA World Cup is must-see TV; Jamal Murray’s tough decision benefits Denver Nuggets: NBA Insider
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Nuggets coach Michael Malone acknowledges his desire to keep Davon Reed in Denver
Nuggets coach Michael Malone made his thoughts and wishes regarding Davon Reed’s contract situation publicly known Tuesday before his team took on the Golden State Warriors. After making the game-sealing defensive stop Sunday against the Clippers, Reed was scheduled to have his 10-day contract, his second of the season, expire after Tuesday’s game. Malone said…
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Davon Reed delivers early offense, late defense in Denver Nuggets’ win over Los Angeles Clippers
Davon Reed sat down in his defensive stance and sealed a 103-100 win for the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Reed, playing on his second 10-day contract of the season, picked up Brandon Boston Jr. out of a Clippers timeout with 12.7 seconds left. Boston had 18 points…
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Rookie Bones Hyland bringing energy, effective game to Denver Nuggets
The jumper and joy of Nah’Shon ‘Bones’ Hyland are both genuine. That’s the message from the two previous coaches of the Denver Nuggets rookie and a sentiment his new coach, Michael Malone, seems to appreciate. “I’ll be honest. We drafted him 26th in the draft. At that time, back on draft night, I didn’t have…
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Rookie Bones Hyland leads Denver Nuggets to back-to-back wins to end Summer League
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Things came together for Bones Hyland and the Summer League Nuggets just before it ended. The Nuggets’ Summer League finale, a 94-87 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, saw Denver finish 2-3 after losing the first three as the team dealt with health and safety protocols. “I think the character of the guys was shown in…
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Monte Morris ready for more after signing extension with Denver Nuggets
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The Denver Nuggets secured more than an established backup point guard when the front office and Monte Morris agreed to a contract extension this week. For a deal that reportedly extends Morris’s contract three years for $27 million, the Nuggets are also getting an example to follow and a developing leader. “It meant a lot,”…