Nikola Jokic has resumed on-court workouts for the Denver Nuggets and is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury, with a late January return expected, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. "A big development here: Nikola Jokic has resumed on-court workouts for Denver, and he's right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule for making his return to the lineup by … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery, Targeting Late January Return
Peyton Watson, Scottie Barnes Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Peyton Watson and Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 12. Watson averaged 24.5 points and 8.0 rebounds while shooting 70.0 on three-pointers as the Denver Nuggets went 3-1. Barnes averaged 22.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the Toronto Raptors went 3-1. … [Read more...] about Peyton Watson, Scottie Barnes Named NBA’s Players Of The Week
Nuggets Plan To Eventually Convert Spencer Jones From Two-Way To Standard NBA Deal
The Denver Nuggets are expected to convert Spencer Jones from a Two-Way to a standard NBA contract at some point this season. Jones has appeared in 32 games this season with the Nuggets and is on pace to hit the 50-game limit. Jones is averaging 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22.2 minutes. In three games in January, Jones is averaging 35.6 minutes as the Nuggets navigate a host … [Read more...] about Nuggets Plan To Eventually Convert Spencer Jones From Two-Way To Standard NBA Deal
Nuggets Expect Nikola Jokic Back By All-Star Break At Worst
The Denver Nuggets have hung tough without Nikola Jokic, going 2-2 in the four games the superstar center has missed. The really good news for Denver is that Jokic's rehab is going well. The Nuggets expect Jokic to return by the All-Star Break at worst. Jokic is traveling with the Nuggets as they continue an east coast swing. The MVP candidate is reportedly well under way in … [Read more...] about Nuggets Expect Nikola Jokic Back By All-Star Break At Worst
Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun To Return Sunday Against Nets
Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun are both set to return to the Denver Nuggets' lineup against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Both players will be on a minutes restriction. Gordon has been out since November 21 due to a hamstring strain. The Nuggets are 11-8 without Gordon. Gordon is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. Braun has been out since November 12, and … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun To Return Sunday Against Nets