Ingram leads Pelicans past Jokic-less Nuggets, 101-94
Brandon Ingram scored 29 points to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 101-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets, who played without three-time MVP Nikola JokicNOVEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons | NBA.com Nuggets lead assistant David Adelman took over for Malone and said the most difficult challenge of stepping in was that “Nikola is not here....
NOVEMBER 16 • NBA.COM
Denver Nuggets without coach Michael Malone, star Nikola Jokic in New Orleans Neither Michael Malone nor Nikola Jokic were with the Nuggets for Friday's NBA Cup game in New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 16 • GAZETTE.COM
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons
The Denver Nuggets were without star center Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone for their NBA Cup opener Friday night against the New Orleans PelicansNOVEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday Saric is in the Nuggets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Despite being a healthy DNP over the Nuggets' last five games, Saric will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday due to Nikola Jokic (personal) being sidelined. Saric should see some more playing time with both Jokic and Aaron Gordon (calf) not playing.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Returning Friday Cancar (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Cancar has missed the Nuggets last nine regular-season games after spraining his right ankle in the regular-season opener Oct. 24. Cancar could see heavy minutes in his return as Nikola Jokic (personal) and Aaron Gordon (calf) have both been ruled out for Friday's contest.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Nikola Jokic ruled out for Nuggets game in New Orleans for personal reasons NEW ORLEANS - Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not play against the Pelicans on Friday night ...
NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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NOVEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic out vs. Pelicans for personal reasons Three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic will miss the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Cup game at New Orleans on Friday night due to personal reasons.The tea...
NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic out vs. Pelicans for personal reasons Three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic will miss the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Cup game at New Orleans on Friday night due to personal reasons.The tea...
NOVEMBER 15 • SACBEE.COM
Ruled out against New Orleans Jokic (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Jokic will miss his first game of the season Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to personal reasons. Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan and Dario Saric are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Jokic's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Memphis.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions The New Orleans Pelicans (3-9) welcome the Denver Nuggets (7-3) to Smoothie King Center Friday for NBA Cup group play. Tip-off is set for 8...
NOVEMBER 15 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Slumping Pelicans next up for streaking Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are rolling.Now, they are also well rested.The Nuggets have had four days off since they won their fifth straight game --...
NOVEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ruled questionable for Friday Cancar (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Cancar hasn't played since the club's regular-season opener, though he has ramped up his participation in practice while dealing with a sprained right ankle. The 27-year-old's absence is not expected to cause any waves in the rotation as he played only two minutes Opening Night.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Friday vs. NOR Jokic is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to personal reasons.
Impact Jokic does not appear to be injured, though he is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season Friday. If the three-time MVP is unable to play, Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan are both candidates for an increased role.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Cancar (ankle) participated in the live portions of practice Thursday, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.
Impact It appears that Cancar is nearing a return to action after missing Denver's last six contests with a sprained right ankle. However, Cancar is unlikely to receive significant playing time even when available.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets play the Pelicans, look for 6th straight win
Denver seeks to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory over New OrleansNOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets notebook: Jamal Murray, Michael Malone talk NBA Cup; Aaron Gordon update; rest vs. rust Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray starred in a commercial promoting the newly-named Emirates NBA Cup in the offseason. Aaron Gordon will not...
NOVEMBER 14 • GAZETTE.COM
Aaron Gordon won't play in Nuggets' 3-game road trip; no timeline for return from calf injury DENVER - Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will not play on the team’s upcoming three-game road trip due ...
NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NBA Players React to Russell Westbrook's Instagram Post Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook celebrated his 36th birthday on Tuesday. The fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft, Westbrook is...
NOVEMBER 13 • SI.COM
First NBA MVP winners Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy praise Nuggets' 3-time winner Nikola Jokic: 'Love to watch him' First 2 NBA MVP winners Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy closely follow Nuggets 3-time recipient Nikola Jokic and love his game
NOVEMBER 13 • GAZETTE.COM
Utah hosts Dallas following Irving's 43-point showing
Dallas takes on the Utah Jazz after Kyrie Irving scored 43 points in the Mavericks' 122-120 loss to the Denver NuggetsNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024-25 NBA championship odds: Celtics, Thunder favored; Cavs rising
A number of contenders are chasing the defending champion Celtics on the oddsboard. Check out where things stand, with insight from Jason Mc...NOVEMBER 13
