Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status for Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals is in doubt. Gordon suffered the injury in the final minutes of the Denver Nuggets' Game 6 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The two teams will have an extra day of rest before Game 7 on Sunday. Gordon is averaging 16.8 points and 7.3 … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Could Miss Game 7 With Left Hamstring Strain
Aaron Gordon Confronted ‘Immature’ Russell Westbrook After Game 2 Loss To Clippers
Aaron Gordon confronted Russell Westbrook about his attitude during a heated locker room discussion following the Denver Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their first-round playoff series, multiple sources told ESPN. The confrontation occurred while interim head coach David Adelman was at the postgame podium. One player characterized Westbrook's behavior … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Confronted ‘Immature’ Russell Westbrook After Game 2 Loss To Clippers
Nuggets Will Consider Ben Tenzer For GM Job
The Denver Nuggets have yet to hire a replacement for Calvin Booth and will consider elevating interim general manager Ben Tenzer to the post on a permanent basis, sources tell The Stein Line. Tenzer has worked in the Nuggets' front office in the 12-13 season and was promoted to his previous role of vice president of basketball operations in 23-24. The Nuggets have also been … [Read more...] about Nuggets Will Consider Ben Tenzer For GM Job
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Vs. Nikola Jokic: NBA’s 28th MVP Vs. Runner-Up Playoff Matchup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be presented with the NBA's Most Valuable Player award during the Oklahoma City Thunder's second-round playoff series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, setting up a rare postseason clash between the league's top-two MVP finishers. Historical data compiled by analyst Todd Whitehead's reveals mixed results for MVP winners in playoff … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Vs. Nikola Jokic: NBA’s 28th MVP Vs. Runner-Up Playoff Matchup
‘Soul Of Team’ Aaron Gordon Hits 2nd Game-Winner Of Playoffs As Nuggets Beat Thunder In Game 1
Aaron Gordon drilled a game-winning three-pointer with under four seconds remaining to complete a stunning 14-point comeback as the Denver Nuggets defeated the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. The clutch shot marks Gordon's second game-winner of these playoffs, coming just 10 days after his buzzer-beating dunk … [Read more...] about ‘Soul Of Team’ Aaron Gordon Hits 2nd Game-Winner Of Playoffs As Nuggets Beat Thunder In Game 1