Tag: Vinny Benedetto
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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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How Jonas Valanciunas can help Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets reach another level
Going against Nikola Jokic daily has made Jonas Valanciunas better, and the belief is that the addition of Denver’s new backup center can have the same effect on the Nuggets’ franchise player. “Not easy,” Valanciunas said of his battles against Jokic after Thursday’s practice at Ball Arena. “He makes me better, just by going against…
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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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Peyton Watson feels better than ever heading into key fourth season with Denver Nuggets
Four days from the deadline to reach a contract extension, Nuggets forward Peyton Watson remains more focused on his play than pay. With Friday’s preseason finale at Oklahoma City separating Watson from the start of his fourth NBA season, Denver’s key reserve is feeling better than ever. “Just go out there, play hard, work on…
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David Adelman, Denver Nuggets still evaluating early experiments | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider David Adelman’s experimentation is going to continue into the season. The Nuggets’ new coach has established a willingness to try a variety of different schemes in his short time as an interim coach last season and…
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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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How Cam Johnson’s basketball brain can meld with Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
An unorthodox Easter Sunday in 2014 changed the course of Cam Johnson’s basketball career. As it is remembered by Jamie Dixon, the University of Pittsburgh coach at the time, Johnson was a senior at nearby Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School in Coraopolis, Pa. The local prospect had scholarship offers from Ivy League…
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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…