Not everyone agreed with the NBA’s decision to fine Jamal Murray – rather than suspend him – after he threw a towel and a heat pack in the direction of a referee from the bench during live play in Game 2. One league observer who felt Murray got off lightly is Denver Post columnist Troy Renck, who argued in the wake of the NBA’s ruling that the Nuggets guard deserved a one-game … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Murray, Jokic, MVP, Gordon
Coaching Rumors: Hornets, Lakers, Redick, Billups
The Hornets expect to decide on their new head coach within the next seven days, owner Rick Schnall told Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer. While playing in the pro-am prior to the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, Schnall stated that the organization is nearing a final decision, but he wasn’t willing to tip his hand. “We’re close. You’ll see us announce it certainly … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Hornets, Lakers, Redick, Billups
Jamal Murray Fined $100K, Avoids Suspension
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100K for throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during Game 2 of their playoff series against the Timberwolves, the league announced in a press release. However, Murray averted a suspension. Murray threw a towel toward the court during the second quarter of the Nuggets’ 106-80 loss on Monday, then tossed a heat … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray Fined $100K, Avoids Suspension
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert To Miss Game 2
Rudy Gobert will miss Game 2 of the Timberwolves’ series against the Nuggets, Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune tweets. Head coach Chris Finch told the assembled media during the pregame press conference that Gobert wouldn’t make it to Denver, in part due to weather conditions. Numerous flights to Denver have been delayed today due to windy conditions, Bennett Durando … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert To Miss Game 2
Nuggets Notes: Murray, Slow Starts, Series Deficit, Offense
Jamal Murray is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Nuggets’ second-round series against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports tweets. Murray was also listed as questionable prior to Game 1, in which he was held to 17 points and four assists. Murray said on Sunday he’ll just have to grin and bear it, Wind adds in another tweet. “It’s going to be a part of it. I’ve … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Murray, Slow Starts, Series Deficit, Offense