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Nuggets to trade Will Barton, Monte Morris to Washington Wizards

Jun 29, 2022

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Calvin Booth took his biggest shot since taking over leadership of the Nuggets front office on Wednesday. The Nuggets agreed to trade Will Barton III and Monte Morris to Washington in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, according to multiple reports. Caldwell-Pope…

Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers

Mar 15, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

The mystery of managing the Nuggets’ second unit has taken quite a few twists and turns this season before Michael Malone and the front office apparently cracked the case. Injuries clouded the situation earlier in the season, as Malone tinkered with the reserves to inconsistent results. Since the additions of sharpshooter Bryn Forbes and DeMarcus…

Nikola Jokic, Monte Morris convert in clutch as Denver Nuggets beat Sacramento Kings

Mar 9, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

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The Nuggets’ temporary end-of-game tandem took turns putting away the Kings in a 106-100 win Wednesday in Sacramento. At some point, Denver hopes Jamal Murray will be the one closing tight games alongside Nikola Jokic, but Wednesday, roughly 11 months after Murray suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Morris effectively teamed with last season’s Most…

Denver Nuggets’ defense disappears in second half in loss to New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 4, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

DENVER – A couple of disturbing defensive numbers were at the root of the Denver Nuggets’ 113-108 loss to New Orleans on Friday at Ball Arena. The Pelicans, coach Michael Malone said, got 18 uncontested shots off in the first half. “That’s a ridiculous number,” Malone said. “A lot of the defensive stats and metrics…

Denver Nuggets’ bench takes a step back in lopsided loss to Minnesota Timberwolves

Feb 1, 2022

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Vinny Benedetto

The string of strong showings from the Nuggets’ bench ended on Tuesday in Minnesota and so did Denver’s five-game winning streak. In a 130-115 win, the Timberwolves bench outscored Denver’s 39-7 in the first half. Minnesota’s reserves outscored Denver’s 68-49 for the game with Nuggets coach Michael Malone resting his starters for the entire fourth…

Denver Nuggets drop sixth straight as defense continues to struggle

Nov 26, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

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DENVER – The Denver Nuggets need to create some space in their luggage for defense. The Nuggets’ 120-109 loss to the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at Ball Arena continued a six-game losing streak and dropped Denver to 9-10 on the season ahead of a seven-game road trip. The Nuggets have allowed 115.5 points per…

Nuggets beat Rockets, 129-116, behind career highs from PJ Dozier, Michael Porter Jr.

Apr 24, 2021

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George Stoia

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DENVER — PJ Dozier took little time to adjust to the starting lineup. Dozier, who made his first career start Saturday in place of injured Will Barton III, hit his first three 3-pointers of the game, helping the Nuggets beat the Rockets 129-116 at Ball Arena. Dozier finished the game with a career-high 23 points on…

Denver’s defense, rebounding vs. Miami Heat extends Nuggets’ best stretch of the season

Jan 27, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

The question of whether or not the Nuggets are playing their best basketball of the season produced a quick answer from coach Michael Malone after Denver’s 109-82 win Wednesday at Miami. “Oh, no doubt,” Malone said. “Obviously, it’s still very young in the season. December, we were not very good. We were 1-4 to start…

Michael Porter Jr. putting starting touches on all-around game in second season with Denver Nuggets

Jan 24, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

Michael Porter Jr. has said the right things about being a complete player for most of his time with the Denver Nuggets, and it looks like he’s increasingly starting to do the right thing. There has never been a question about the second-year forward’s shooting and scoring ability, and it quickly became evident the 6-foot-10…

Denver Nuggets hit the road in hopes of returning with better sense of self

Jan 21, 2021

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Vinny Benedetto

The Denver Nuggets hope to return from a cross-country road trip with a better sense of identity and direction. The trip starts Friday with two games against Phoenix in as many days. Sunday is an off day before Monday’s game at Dallas. The trip closes at Miami on Wednesday and at San Antonio before the…

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