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The Denver Nuggets were convincingly defeated 149-135 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday on their home floor. Since their loss to the Washington Wizards on Dec. 7th, the Nuggets had won five of six games. But they have now dropped their past two games. "We are not even close to where we're supposed to be," said Nikola Jokic after Friday's loss. "I think how bad we've played, … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: We Are Not Even Close To Where We’re Supposed To Be

Michael Porter Jr. has been assured by the front office of the Denver Nuggets to not worry about his place in trade rumors. There have been reports that the Nuggets have internally considered whether to trade Porter in order to better balance their team. "They've reached out to me and said it's all noise," Porter said after Monday's win by the Nuggets. "There's nothing serious … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr.: Front Office Told Me Trade Rumors ‘All Noise’

Jamal Murray missed the Denver Nuggets' 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a sprained ankle. Murray suffered the injury during Sunday's win against the Pelicans. Michael Malone said he was hopeful that Murray would return on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray Misses Nuggets’ Win With Sprained Ankle

Michael Porter Jr. did not play in the fourth quarter or overtime of the Denver Nuggets' win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter finished the game with eight points, four rebounds and two blocks amid questions about his effort. Porter emerged in trade rumors this week with the Nuggets looking to upgrade their offense. The Nuggets and Porter also reportedly discussed a … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr. Sits Fourth Quarter, Overtime Of Nuggets’ Win Over Pelicans

If the Denver Nuggets were to acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls, they have looked to send back Zeke Nnaji alongside Michael Porter Jr. But the Bulls have resisted taking on Nnaji, who is in Year 1 of a four-year, $32 million contract. Nnaji has averaged only 1.3 points and 0.4 rebounds in 4.9 minutes over 16 games this season with the Nuggets. Nnaji has a PER of just … [Read more...] about Bulls Don’t Want To Back Zeke Nnaji From Nuggets As Part Of Zach LaVine Trade