Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth met with reporters on Friday to discuss his team's inactivity at the trade deadline. Booth said the Nuggets simply didn't find a deal that they liked. "I think the best way to describe it is we either had to go big or do nothing," Booth said, later clarifying that "a big move in my mind is like adding a significant depth piece." Denver's GM said … [Read more...] about Calvin Booth Says Nuggets Were ‘Going To Go Big Or Do Nothing’ At Trade Deadline
Michael Malone Says ‘We’re Not Trading Michael Porter’
Michael Malone said that the Denver Nuggets were not trading Michael Porter Jr. amid rumors leading up to the trade deadline. "We're not trading Michael Porter. So I'm not touching base with anybody on that. ... Michael is a really important piece, he helped us win a championship," said Malone following the Nuggets' win over the Pelicans on Monday night. Porter, who scored 36 … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Says ‘We’re Not Trading Michael Porter’
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic Named NBA’s Players Of January
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for January. Antetokounmpo averaged 30.5 points, 13.2 rebounds and 5.7 assists in January as the Milwaukee Bucks went 9-6. Jokic averaged 27.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 11.4 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 11-6. … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic Named NBA’s Players Of January
Peyton Watson Suffers Right Knee Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Four Weeks
Peyton Watson was diagnosed with a sprained right knee, the Denver Nuggets announced on Monday. Watson, who suffered the injury on January 31 against the Sixers, will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Watson is averaging 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds on the season. … [Read more...] about Peyton Watson Suffers Right Knee Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Four Weeks
Russell Westbrook Out Saturday Due To Left Hamstring Strain
Russell Westbrook will miss the Denver Nuggets' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night due to a strained left hamstring. Westbrook suffered the injury in Friday night's win over the Sixers. Peyton Watson will also miss the game with a sprained right knee. … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Out Saturday Due To Left Hamstring Strain