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Nuggets Desperate to Sign Champion Starter to Below-Max Extension The Denver Nuggets are not interested in signing their starting forward to a max contract.
OCTOBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Porter Jr. - Productive in Thursday's outing Porter scored 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding eight rebounds in 23 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
Impact There wasn't much defense being played Thursday, but that suited Porter just fine. The 26-year-old forward has been in midseason form from the jump during the Nuggets' exhibition schedule, producing 26.2 points per 36 minutes while shooting 61.0 percent from the floor (25-for-41) and 37.5 percent (6-for-16) from three-point range.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Leads starters in preseason win Murray scored 25 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 8-8 Ft) while adding five assists, two steals and two blocks in 29 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timberwolves.
Impact The Nuggets used their full starting lineup Thursday, and Murray led the group in scoring, although Julian Strawther erupted for 33 off the bench for Denver. Murray hasn't played more than 65 games in a regular season since 2018-19, and staying healthy will be the most important goal in 2024-25 for the 27-year-old point guard. He's remained productive when he's been on the court however, averaging at least 20.0 points, 4.0 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.0 steals in three straight seasons.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Strawther - Goes for 33 points off bench Strawther recorded 33 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and a block across 30 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 132-126 preseason win over the Timb...
Impact Strawther will open the 2024-25 regular season in a bench role, as Christian Braun is penciled in as the starter in the backcourt alongside Jamal Murray, but Strawther will certainly put his name in the conversation for a bigger role with more performances such as this one. Strawther looked particularly dangerous from three-point range, and keeping that up in the regular season will undoubtedly lead to a more significant role due to the Nuggets' lack of shooters.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray Postgame Press Conference vs. Timberwolves 🎙
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Julian Strawther vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Full Preseason Game Highlights 📺
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | 10/17/24 Full Preseason Game Highlights
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Michael Porter Jr. vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Full Preseason Game Highlights 📺
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Jamal Murray vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Full Preseason Game Highlights 📺
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
NUGGETS at TIMBERWOLVES | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2024
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Julian Strawther - Not in starting lineup Strawther is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Strawther will return to the bench since the Nuggets will feature their regular starting unit, which includes Jamal Murray and Christian Braun in the backcourt. Strawther is expected to open the 2024-25 regular season in a bench role for Denver, limiting his fantasy upside considerably across most formats.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Zeke Nnaji - Moves back to bench Thursday Nnaji is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Nnaji won't be in the starting unit for the preseason finale since the Nuggets will run with their regular first unit, which includes Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon in the frontcourt. Nnaji is expected to be a bench alternative for Denver and is vying with Dario Saric to earn the backup role at center behind Jokic.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Peyton Watson - Won't play Thursday Watson (hamstring) won't be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Watson continues to recover from a nagging hamstring injury, and he'll end the preseason without suiting up in any game. He's been ramping up his activity in practice, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the regular-season opener against the Thunder on Oct. 24.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Will play vs. Minnesota Jokic (rest) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Jokic didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but the star big man will feature in Denver's preseason finale. With all the starters available, Jokic is highly likely to be part of the starting unit alongside Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Will be available Thursday Murray (knee) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Murray didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Thunder, but the star guard will feature in the team's final tune-up before the start of the regular season. The Nuggets have not announced their starting lineup yet, but Murray is highly likely to be included in it alongside the usual suspects -- Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter, and Christian Braun.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Westbrook - Will play Thursday Westbrook (rest) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, head coach Michael Malone told Katy Winge of Altitude Sports.
Impact It's unclear if Westbrook will start or play off the bench, but given that almost everybody will be available for Denver, it wouldn't be surprising if the veteran point guard is part of the second unit. After all, that's the role he'll have once the 2024-25 begins for Denver against the Thunder on Oct. 24.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
2024 NBA Power Rankings: Separating all 30 teams into six tiers
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Top 5 all-time Denver Nuggets' block leaders | NBA.com Two of the NBA’s all-time great shot blockers top Denver’s career blocks list.
OCTOBER 17 • NBA.COM
SGA dominates in the first half against Denver, picks up an 'A' letter grade "The Nuggets failed to limit Gilgeous-Alexander.
OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets waive former Alabama players Alex Reese and Charles Bediako left NBA preseason rosters on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 17 • AL.COM
Why Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji didn't give up on new shooting form after percentages plummeted DENVER - More than an hour after the final buzzer, Zeke Nnaji still had Kool & The Gang queued up. W...
OCTOBER 17 • SACBEE.COM
NBA 2K25 Season 2 is here with a new mode and Jamal Murray's shoes NBA 2K25 Season 2 is underway, with new MyCareer challenges and rewards in the sports game, MyTeam cards, some Halloween-themed WNBA rewards...
OCTOBER 16 • SI.COM
Top 5 All-Time Denver Nuggets assist leaders | NBA.com Denver just won its first title two years ago, and the star of that team tops this list!
OCTOBER 16 • NBA.COM
