Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million player option for next season and will opt for free agency. Westbrook signed a two-year, veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets last season, which included a player option for the 2025-26 season. In 75 games (36 starts), the veteran point guard averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Decline $3.4M Player Option With Nuggets
Jamal Murray Scores 25 Points In Nuggets Win To Force Game 7
Listed as questionable due to an illness, Jamal Murray scored 25 points in the Denver Nuggets' 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 to force a Game 7. "Absolutely not," responded Murray when asked whether he thought about sitting the game. Nikola Jokic finished with a team-high 29 points and 14 rebounds, with Christian Braun adding 23 points. Julian Strawther … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray Scores 25 Points In Nuggets Win To Force Game 7
Nuggets Won’t Retain Ryan Saunders, Popeye Jones, Charles Klask, Stephen Graham As Assistants
The Denver Nuggets are not renewing the contracts of assistant coaches Ryan Saunders, Popeye Jones, Charles Klask and Stephen Graham. Their contracts are set to expire at the season. All four assistants were part of the Nuggets' championship in 2023. The Nuggets fired Michael Malone on the eve of the playoffs and have hired David Adelman as head coach on a permanent basis. … [Read more...] about Nuggets Won’t Retain Ryan Saunders, Popeye Jones, Charles Klask, Stephen Graham As Assistants
Aaron Gordon Says Hamstring Feels ‘OK’ Following Game 6
Aaron Gordon grabbed at his left hamstring late in the Denver Nuggets' 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. Gordon was able to play through the rest of the game. "I feel OK. We'll see," said Gordon after the win. "I'm going to start the recovery process now and make sure I'm getting ready for Game 7." David Adelman added that Gordon was "the reason why we've … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Says Hamstring Feels ‘OK’ Following Game 6
David Adelman Expecting Nuggets To ‘Come Back In Much Better Shape’
David Adelman said that he wants the Denver Nuggets to get off to a fast start next season by coming back in better shape. "Teams that get off to great starts usually at the end of the year have the best chance of being healthy in these big games," said Adelman on Wednesday at his introductory press conference. "But, yeah, that will be the expectation to come back in much … [Read more...] about David Adelman Expecting Nuggets To ‘Come Back In Much Better Shape’