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Nuggets coach Michael Malone remembers father on the eve of raising the championship banner

Nuggets coach Michael Malone will celebrate bringing the first NBA title to Denver in the season opener with a heavy heart

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Power Rankings Tiers: Nuggets, Celtics stand out Nikola Jokic (15) and the Nuggets in the West, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in the East.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nuggets begin season at home against the Lakers

The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers in the season opener

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets open title defense vs. revamped, motivated Lakers The Denver Nuggets spent the offseason celebrating while the Los Angeles Lakers were simmering.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Christian Braun - Good to go Coach Michael Malone said Braun (calf) will play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Braun didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale, but Malone said the second-year wing could've suited up if it was a regular-season matchup. With Bruce Brown and Jeff Green gone, Braun is slated for an increased workload this season, but he's still expected to operate off the bench.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Will play Tuesday Coach Michael Malone said Porter (ankle) will play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Porter didn't make any appearances during preseason action, but that appears to have been precautionary. It's still possible the sharpshooter is limited versus Los Angeles after a lengthy absence, but further clarity on Porter's workload should surface closer to Opening Night.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Already an NBA champion, Nuggets' Jamal Murray has plenty to play for in 2023-24. Offline, he's putting in the hours to master it all. DENVER — Video games don’t necessarily function as a means to decompress, the way Jamal Murray plays them.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets agree to 4-year, $32 million contract extension Denver reportedly commits extra years and money to one of its more recently drafted 1st-round talents.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NBA.COM

Report: Nuggets, Zeke Nnaji agree to four-year, $32M extension Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal, ESPN reported on Saturday night.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

LeBron James to clap back at Nuggets' trash talk? 'There will be a time'

With the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets' season opener around the corner, LeBron James weighed in on all the trash talk he has absorb...

OCTOBER 22, 2023

LeBron James to clap back at Nuggets' trash talk? 'There will be a time'

Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji agrees to four-year contract extension, source says Zeke Nnaji, who was entering the last year of his rookie scale deal, will help back up two-time MVP Nikola Jokic at center as the Nuggets lo...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Zeke Nnaji - Signs contract extension Saturday Nnaji signed a four-year, $32 million contract extension with the Nuggets on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Nnaji won the battle to open the 2023-24 season as the backup to Nikola Jokic, and while his fantasy upside will be minimal in that role, there's no question the Nuggets believe in him and his long-term potential. Nnaji is expected to have a more prominent role in this upcoming campaign and will look to improve on the 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks across 14.0 minutes per contest he averaged in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Backup Point Guard Cleared to Play Opening Night vs Denver Nuggets This is great news for LA!

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Five reasons the Nuggets will — and won't — repeat as NBA champions in 2023-24 DENVER — A new NBA season means a new cycle of opining eight months into the future from basketball fans and talking heads.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Five reasons the Nuggets will — and won't — repeat as NBA champions in 2023-24 DENVER — A new NBA season means a new cycle of opining eight months into the future from basketball fans and talking heads.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NBA Teams Tiers: It's title or bust for the Nuggets, Bucks, Celtics and Suns

The Lakers and Grizzlies got stronger over the summer, but they're still a tier below the true contenders in the NBA.

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NBA Teams Tiers: It's title or bust for the Nuggets, Bucks, Celtics and Suns

Jokic and the Nuggets gear up for road ahead as they try to defend their NBA title Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in five games to hoist the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien Trophy

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Julian Strawther - Dealing with ankle injury Strawther didn't play in Thursday's 103-90 preseason win over the Clippers due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Strawther has been one of the standout performers during preseason action, so his absence from Denver's final exhibition is disappointing. The severity of the sprain remains unclear, but his status for the start of the regular season could be in jeopardy. While the rookie has been playing well, Denver is one of the deepest teams in the NBA, so even when he's healthy, Strawther's path to playing time is crowded.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Huff - Doesn't play Thursday Huff (ribs) didn't play in Thursday's 103-90 preseason win over the Clippers.

Impact Huff missed a third straight preseason game due to a rib fracture. His status for the regular season remains unclear, but his potential absence shouldn't have an impact on Denver's rotation. The versatile big man is operating under a two-way deal this season and is expected to spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Are we destined for a Nuggets-Bucks Finals? Plus, predicting the top offenses and defenses Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Julian Strawther announces return to Gonzaga Gonzaga starter Julian Strawther announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he’ll be returning to the program for the 2022-23 season. The guard...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nuggets Journal: In time of grief, Michael Malone tried to keep coaching from afar “We were just trying to rally and make him proud while he was gone,” Braxton Key said. Michael Malone, likewise, is trying to make his dad p...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Hunter Tyson - Joins usual starters in win Tyson compiled five points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and an assist across 21 minutes during Thursday's 103-90 win over the Clippers.

Impact Although Michael Porter (ankle) will be the starter to begin the season if he's healthy, coach Michael Malone's decision to start Tyson is a strong indication that he will make waves in the second unit. His excellent work during the preseason bolstered him from a potential G League candidate to a lock for the 15-man roster. The Clemson product has a versatile skill set, highlighted by a steady three-point shot. He'll be able to fill many roles with the second unit this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Solid line in starting tole Gordon posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots across 28 minutes in Thursday's 103-90 win over the Clippers.

Impact Denver rolled out its starters for the final preseason game, and Gordon's presence in the lineup reinforces his place in the starting five when the season kicks off next week. Gordon enjoyed his best season as a Nugget during the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 68 games.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon Can't Stop Dunking | Full Preseason Game Highlights

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE