FEBRUARY 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
DENVER NUGGETS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Impressive Nikola Jokic Stat Showcases Just How Dominant Nuggets' Big Man Has Been There’s not a single franchise that’s managed to consistently slow down Jokic throughout his career.
Nikola Jokic has a triple-double against every NBA team — except Denver — after Nuggets crush Wizards LeBron James and Russell Westbrook remain the only players with triple-doubles against all 30 NBA teams, but Nikola Jokic is now on a pedest...
FEBRUARY 23 • DENVERPOST.COM
WIZARDS at NUGGETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 22, 2024
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Nikola Jokic joins LeBron James, Russell Westbrook in exclusive club with triple-double vs. Wizards | Sporting News Nikola Jokic has accomplished a triple-double feat that has only been done by LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in NBA history.
FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Questionable to return Caldwell-Pope is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right finger sprain.
Impact Caldwell-Pope's bad luck continues, as he just recovered from a hamstring issue. He clearly didn't seem right Thursday, as he was scoreless on 0-of-6 shooting when he exited the game. Christian Braun started the second half in his place.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Strawther - Available to play Strawther (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Strawther has only two appearances to his name in February with an average of 13.5 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Holiday - Moving back to bench Thursday Holiday will not start against the Wizards on Thursday, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Head coach Michael Malone revealed that all the regular starters will be in the lineup against Washington, so Holiday will head to the bench in favor of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Holiday should still see decent minutes off the bench, however.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Reggie Jackson - Back to bench Jackson will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Jamal Murray (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Denver, so this is an expected move. Jackson will likely see minutes in the teens with the Nuggets at full strength.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Starting against Washington Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) will start against the Wizards on Thursday, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Head coach Michael Malone revealed that all the regular starters will be in the lineup against Washington, so both Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray (lower leg) will return to the starting unit. Caldwell-Pope is averaging 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, but he makes an impact with his elite floor-spacing as he's making 37.9 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Starting against Wizards Murray (leg) will start against the Wizards on Thursday, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Murray was carrying a probable tag prior to this update, but he had plenty of time to heal up during the All-Star break. Reggie Jackson will head back to the bench as a result.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee Bucks sign veteran forward Danilo Gallinari
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed veteran forward Danilo GallinariFEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out to halt 3-game slide, healthy Nuggets face lowly Wizards The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions but had only one player named to the All-Star Game -- two-time MVP Nikola Jokic.Some consi...
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hunter Tyson - Still sidelined Tyson (finger) is out for Thursday's game versus the Wizards.
Impact Hunter will miss his third straight game Thursday due to a left finger sprain. However, the rookie forward's absence won't affect Denver's rotation.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Strawther - Probable for Thursday Strawther (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against Washington.
Impact Strawther missed the Nuggets' final game before the All-Star break due to an ankle injury, but he'll likely be back in action for Thursday's matchup. Over 35 appearances for Denver this year, he's averaged 5.8 points in 13.9 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Officially listed as probable Murray (lower leg) is listed as probable on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Wizards.
Impact Barring any setbacks, Murray should be able to suit up Thursday after missing Denver's last outing before the All-Star break due to bilateral tibia inflammation. Murray has somewhat struggled since the beginning of February, shooting 39.0 percent from the field in his last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Officially deemed probable Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) is probable for Thursday's game against Washington.
Impact Caldwell-Pope was initially believed to be good to go for Thursday's matchup, but he'll carry an injury designation on the Nuggets' official injury report. However, he'll likely be able to suit up as Denver resumes play following the All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Avdija leads Washington against Denver after 43-point outing
Washington plays the Denver Nuggets after Deni Avdija scored 43 points in the Wizards' 133-126 loss to the New Orleans PelicansFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets coach Michael Malone didn't watch any of All-Star weekend, "and I'm glad I didn't" Nuggets coach Michael Malone didn’t watch a second of the NBA’s All-Star events, “and I’m glad I didn’t,” he said as Denver reconvened for p...
FEBRUARY 21 • DENVERPOST.COM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Good to go Thursday Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) will play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Caldwell-Pope missed three of the past four games for Denver before the All-Star break, but the extra time off has allowed his hamstring to heal. He was able to practice in full on Tuesday and there's no word of any restrictions, although he's likely to be monitored closely.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Set to play against Washington Murray (lower leg) practiced Tuesday and is available for Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Murray missed Denver's previous game against Sacramento due to a bilateral tibia inflammation but is set to play Thursday. The star point guard should reclaim his starting job from Reggie Jackson.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen A. Smith Slams Idea of Nuggets Pairing Nikola Jokic with Mavs' Luka Doncic Stephen A. Smith slammed the idea of the Nuggets adding Mavs’ Luka Doncic to play alongside Nikola Jokic amid the trending conversation abou...
FEBRUARY 20 • SACBEE.COM
Stephen A. Smith Slams Idea of Nuggets Pairing Nikola Jokic with Mavs' Luka Doncic Stephen A. Smith slammed the idea of the Nuggets adding Mavs’ Luka Doncic to play alongside Nikola Jokic amid the trending conversation abou...
FEBRUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
