Russell Westbrook is set to undergo surgery on his right hand to repair two fractures the occurred during the season. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points on 44.9% shooting, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes over 75 games for the Denver Nuggets this season. "I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon," Westbrook said in … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Undergo Surgery To Repair Two Fractures In Right Hand
Aaron Gordon Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Likely Needs Several Weeks To Recover
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. That's an injury that takes several weeks to recover from. Despite Gordon searching for ways to play in Sunday's Game 7 at the Oklahoma City Thunder, it's unlikely he'll be able to do so. Gordon was injured late in the Nuggets Game 6 victory that forced Game 7. The Denver forward has been playing … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Likely Needs Several Weeks To Recover
David Adelman Is Strong Contender To Remain Nuggets Coach
The Denver Nuggets season didn't end as they hoped for, with a Game 7 loss in the second round to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Nuggets played well enough that interim head coach David Adelman is now a strong contender to get that role on a permanent basis. Nuggets governor Josh Kroenke didn't address the spot permanently, but told ESPN how proud he was of his … [Read more...] about David Adelman Is Strong Contender To Remain Nuggets Coach
David Adelman Hired By Nuggets As Head Coach
David Adelman has agreed to become head coach of the Denver Nuggets on a permanent basis. Adelman, a longtime assistant coach to Michael Malone, was elevated to interim head coach toward the end of the regular season. Adelman helped lead the Nuggets to a first round series win over the LA Clippers and then a seven-game series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adelman began his … [Read more...] about David Adelman Hired By Nuggets As Head Coach
Michael Malone Clarifies He Supported Nikola Jokic For MVP
Michael Malone took the opportunity ahead of Game 2 to clarify that he supported Nikola Jokic for MVP this season. Malone praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 1 saying he "showed why he's the MVP" in his 31-point performance in Oklahoma City's win over the Timberwolves. "I did vote for him again this year, if I had a vote," Malone said of Jokic. "Want to make sure the … [Read more...] about Michael Malone Clarifies He Supported Nikola Jokic For MVP