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Michael Malone Calls On Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray To Be More Vocal

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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy with his team's effort in a blowout home loss to the New York Knicks. Malone also called out his team's leaders by saying he needs them to be more vocal. "Well, yeah, I mean like Russell Westbrook, he's vocal -- but we need more than Russell Westbrook," Malone replied when asked about Westbrook's leadership after the … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Calls On Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray To Be More Vocal

Nikola Jokic Misses Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons, No Update On Return

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Nikola Jokic sat out his third straight game on Tuesday night due to personal reasons. The Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 122-110. Michael Malone gave no update on Jokic's potential return. The Nuggets play the Mavs at home on Friday. "I have no idea about Friday. Obviously, there's no news out of Denver. So we will revisit that when we get home," said Malone. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Misses Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons, No Update On Return

Russell Westbrook Becomes First Player With 200 Triple-Doubles

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Russell Westbrook put up his first triple-double with the Denver Nuggets in the team's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. It was a milestone for Westbrook, as he became the first player in NBA history to record 200 career triple-doubles. Westbrook has averaged a triple-double in three different seasons in his career. He pulled off the feat twice with the Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Becomes First Player With 200 Triple-Doubles

Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft

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At the 20218 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets attempted to trade up to the No. 2 overall pick with Luka Doncic their target selection. The Sacramento Kings held the No. 2 pick that year and picked Marvin Bagley while the Atlanta Hawks did trade down from No. 3, sending the draft rights for Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 pick that became Trae Young and a first round … [Read more...] about Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft