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There was frustration within the Denver Nuggets' locker room over the team's commitment to the defensive end of the court, sources told The Athletic. In particular, Nikola Jokic had been frustrated over the team's approach to defense. The Nuggets are ranked 20th in defensive rating on the season. The Nuggets fired Michael Malone on Tuesday, elevating David Adelman to interim … [Read more...] about Frustration Within Locker Room Over Nuggets’ Performance On Defense

Nikola Jokic's extraordinary mental approach to basketball has cemented his status as the game's most intellectually gifted player, according to peers, coaches, and opponents who continue to marvel at his ability to anticipate and dictate play on both ends of the floor. "I've never met anybody more curious than him. And I think it's kept him ahead of the curve," Nuggets interim … [Read more...] about David Adelman: Nikola Jokic’s Curiosity Has Kept Him Ahead Of The Curve

Michael Porter Jr. is listed as questionable for Game 3 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained left shoulder. Porter suffered the injury in Game 2. He had 15 points and 15 rebounds at the time of the injury. The series is currently tied at 1. … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr. Questionable For Game 3 With Shoulder Sprain

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had a bounce-back game in Game 2 of the first round series against the LA Clippers. Well, for the most part. After struggling in Game 1, Porter scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. However, it was one late play that left Porter wishing he approached things differently. Porter turned the ball over after grabbing a crucial rebound. … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Suffered Shoulder Sprain In Game 2, Says He’ll Play Game 3

The tension between Michael Malone and Calvin Booth arose from Booth wanting Malone to play younger players he drafted instead of the veterans on the roster. Booth was reportedly "dismayed" that Malone played Russell Westbrook over Jalen Pickett down the stretch of recent games. Malone and Booth were both fired by the Nuggets on Tuesday. It was reported that the growing tension … [Read more...] about Calvin Booth ‘Dismayed’ Russell Westbrook Played Ahead Of Jalen Pickett