Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Anthony, the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, played 19 seasons in the league with career averages of 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists. The six-time All-NBA selection spent his prime years with the Denver Nuggets (2003-2011) and New York Knicks … [Read more...] about Carmelo Anthony Elected To Basketball Hall of Fame Class Of 2025
Nikola Jokic To Return To Nuggets Lineup During Upcoming Homestand
Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup during the team's upcoming 5-game homestand, according to Michael Malone. "We're just trying to get home and kind of see where he's at," said Malone. "It'd be great to have a chance to get our starting five some run together, because we haven't had a lot of opportunity to do that this season." Jokic has missed four … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic To Return To Nuggets Lineup During Upcoming Homestand
Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It’s Because He’s Hurt
The Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 … [Read more...] about Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It’s Because He’s Hurt
Nikola Jokic: I Think I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life
The 24-25 NBA Most Valuable Player race came into view on Sunday and Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets for a pair of games on back-to-back days. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win the award, but Nikola Jokic is making an argument for winning his fourth MVP in five seasons. "This is my third or fourth year in a row, so I'm really - I … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: I Think I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life
Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf Soreness
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon exited Sunday's loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing just 6:44. Gordon had a flare-up of the calf soreness that has sidelined him for several game this season. Postgame, Denver coach Michael Malone said he didn't have an update as to the severity of Gordon's injury. Gordon recently returned from a three-game absence. He played 39 … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf Soreness