Rockets forward Tari Eason derisively stated this week that the difficulty in defending Deni Avdija has to do with “zebras,” referring to officials. The Trail Blazers forward leads the NBA in free throw attempts (386) and free throws made (309). Avdija commented on Eason’s claim about getting favorable treatment. “That made me laugh, for real,” Avdija told Joe Freeman of The … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Avdija, R. Williams, Nuggets, Edwards, Randle, C. Williams
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Nuggets get best Nikola Jokic news possible after horrifying injury
The Nuggets got the best news possible after MRI results for the scary-looking knee injury suffered by Nikola Jokic on Monday night. … [Read more...] about Nuggets get best Nikola Jokic news possible after horrifying injury
Nuggets’ depth to undergo serious test while Jokic out with knee injury
The Nuggets' front office was on a mission to add depth last offseason. That depth will now be massively tested as Nikola Jokic misses time with a knee injury. … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ depth to undergo serious test while Jokic out with knee injury
Nikola Jokic’s injury timeline is fooling Nuggets fans into false hope
If you think that Nikola Jokić will return for the Denver Nuggets in four weeks, think again. … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic’s injury timeline is fooling Nuggets fans into false hope
Nuggets must learn important Jamal Murray lesson after Jokic injury
The Nuggets can't overreact to the Nikola Jokic injury, and as it relates to Jamal Murray, they must keep their eyes on the light at the end of the tunnel. … [Read more...] about Nuggets must learn important Jamal Murray lesson after Jokic injury
