New Orleans faces Denver on home skid
New Orleans will try to end its three-game home slide when the Pelicans play Denver3 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER NUGGETS 14-11 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
14-11 · 6TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Pelicans · Mon 12:00AM
DEN -9.5 TOTAL 232.5
Doubtful to play Sunday Saric (ankle) is doubtful to play Saturday against the Pelicans on Sunday.
Impact Saric has struggled to see consistent minutes as the backup center behind Nikola Jokic, but his injury issues haven't helped him, either. He's missed the last five games with a sprained left ankle, and the doubtful tag suggests he's unlikely to suit up Sunday. If that's the case, then DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji should continue to see steady run in the frontcourt behind Jokic,
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Sunday Braun is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back strain.
Impact Braun has been dealing with a lower back injury for almost a week and has already missed a game due to the issue. However, he's expected to face the Pelicans on Sunday for the first leg of a back-to-back set. He played just 24 minutes in the Nuggets' most recent game, which is significantly lower than his average of 34.3 minutes per game this year.
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Potential Nuggets-Bulls Trade Could Require Third Team Per Report A potential trade involving the Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls could require a third team due to salary issue per report.
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Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker is out at least two games with left groin soreness
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss at least the next two games with left groin soreness in the latest blow to the team’s starting lineup14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-Time Sixth Man of the Year Names Nuggets-Pelicans Trade Idea a Win for Both Sides 17-year NBA veteran says a trade idea featuring the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans would be a win for both sides.
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Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Nuggets Land $215M All-Star The Nuggets land a multi-time All-Star in a new blockbuster trade proposal.
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Flirts with double-double in loss Murray posted 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to Portland.
Impact Murray hasn't recorded a double-double since late November, but his three -game run since returning after a hamstring injury has been encouraging. He's averaged 24.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals since returning to the first unit. His shooting percentages have also been on point over the three-game span. Murray has converted 45.9 percent of his shots since his return, and is drilling an eye-popping 47.4 percent beyond the arc.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Posts 13 points in return to action Braun notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact Braun rejoined the starting lineup after a one-game absence, but his minute total was lower than normal. The team won't take any chances with Braun's back issue and will bring him along slowly. We may see a game or two where his usage falls below his usual 34.3-minute season average, but barring any setbacks, he'll return to his customary minute amount in short order.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Logs season-low five boards in loss Jokic closed with 34 points (13-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to Portland.
Impact Jokic had an excellent shooting night, but the Nuggets were solidly outclassed off the glass in the loss, mostly due to Jokic's poor result in the category. Jokic has dipped below 10 rebounds only five times this season, and his inability to reach a double-double should be considered an outlier event. He currently ranks fifth in the league with 18 double-doubles, but he leads the league with 10 triple-doubles.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Nuggets lose to Trail Blazers on Anfernee Simons buzzer-beater layup The Denver Nuggets’ flare for the dramatic seems unlikely to go away any time soon. Generally this s...
2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers: 3 takeaways from Denver's last-second loss in Portland Michael Porter Jr. got off to a hot start, Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 34 points and the Nuggets got solid contributions from Jamal Mu...
2 DAYS AGO • GAZETTE.COM
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trailblazers Full Game Highlights 📺
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Simons' buzzer-beating layup gives the Blazers a 122-120 win over the Nuggets
Anfernee Simons made a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 122-120 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NUGGETS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 19, 2024
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Anfernee Simons WINS IT at the Buzzer vs Nuggets 🚨🔥
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Shifting back to bench Westbrook isn't starting Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Westbrook drew a spot start due to the absence of Christian Braun on Monday against the Kings, but the 36-year-old will return to his usual reserve role Thursday night. He's been far less productive off the bench of late, as he's been held to 10 or fewer points in each of his last four appearances off the bench.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Officially available Braun (back) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
Impact It was reported several hours before tipoff that Braun was trending in the right direction, and he's now been officially cleared to play following a one-game absence due to a back issue. He should be in store for a full workload Thursday evening.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trending toward playing Braun (back) will likely play in Thursday's game against Portland, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Braun presumably needs to get the final go ahead from the medical staff, but all signs point to him playing in Thursday's clash after missing Monday's game against the Kings. The Nuggets should have the final word on his availability closer to tipoff.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
'He's heavy': NBA analyst criticizes Nikola Jokic for being overweight NBA analyst accuses Nikola Jokic of being out of shape.
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