The Denver Nuggets have fired Calvin Booth as general manager. Booth was on an expiring contract after signing an extension in 2022. Booth took over as general manager of the Nuggets in 2022 after the departure of Tim Connelly to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Booth was named assistant general manager of the Nuggets in July 2020. In September, Zach Lowe reported there were … [Read more...] about Calvin Booth Fired As GM Of Nuggets
Jamal Murray Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury, ‘Hopefully’ Will Return By Playoffs
Jamal Murray remains day-to-day with a hamstring injury, according to Michael Malone. Murray missed his fifth straight game on Sunday as the Nuggets lost to the Pacers 125-120. "This has been a weird one," said Michael Malone. "It was day-to-day, day-to-day. The next thing you know it's not day-to-day. So, obviously a big loss for us. But we have more than enough. When asked … [Read more...] about Jamal Murray Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury, ‘Hopefully’ Will Return By Playoffs
Nikola Jokic Has Transformed From Defensive Liability To Analytics Standout
Nikola Jokic has developed into an elite NBA defender despite significant athletic limitations, utilizing his exceptional basketball IQ and unconventional tactics to become a defensive analytics standout, according to a report from ESPN's Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon. Jokic, who recorded the worst vertical leap (17 inches) among over 1,000 NBA players tested at the P3 Applied … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Has Transformed From Defensive Liability To Analytics Standout
Trey Alexander Named 24-25 G League Rookie Of The Year
Denver Nuggets Two-Way guard Trey Alexander has been named the 2024-25 NBA G League Rookie of the Year for his time with the Grand Rapids Gold. The award, voted on by the league's head coaches and general managers, recognizes the first-year professional who most significantly contributed to his team's success during the regular season. Alexander averaged 25.8 points, 5.7 … [Read more...] about Trey Alexander Named 24-25 G League Rookie Of The Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Comfortable Lead Over Nikola Jokic In Final MVP Straw Poll
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a comfortable lead over Nikola Jokic in ESPN's final MVP straw poll for the 24-25 season. Gilgeous-Alexander claimed 77 of 100 first-place votes and had 931 total points, while Jokic received the other 23 first-place votes and had 769 total points. Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic had all 200 of the first-place and second-place votes. Giannis … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Comfortable Lead Over Nikola Jokic In Final MVP Straw Poll