Tag: aaron gordon
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Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon take step toward return for Denver Nuggets
Reinforcements are on the way. Whether they arrive for Sunday’s 1:30 p.m. tipoff in Brooklyn is to be determined. Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon have been upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s matinee game against the Nets. Braun hasn’t played since spraining his left ankle against the Clippers on Nov. 12. Gordon strained his right hamstring…
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How a year of adjustment prepared Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman for what’s to come
Time flies when you’re reinventing yourself all the time. When the calendar flipped to Jan. 1, 2025, David Adelman was the lead assistant on Michael Malone’s staff. The Nuggets were 18-13 thanks to dueling triple-doubles from Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook in a 132-121 win over the Jazz on Dec. 30, 2024. The Nuggets enter the…
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Nuggets vs. Heat | 3 takeaways from Denver’s depressing loss in Miami
Nothing after halftime mattered Monday in Miami. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s depressing 147-123 loss on Monday at Kaseya Center: 1. The worst thing Denver could do is let Nikola Jokic’s left knee injury impact Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cam Johnson’s timelines for return. If Jokic is going to miss an extended stretch…
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Nuggets vs. Magic | 3 takeaways from another close loss in Orlando
The longest road trip of the season just got a little longer. The Nuggets will have a 17-point blown lead to think about as they head to Miami for the second contest of a seven-game trip. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 127-126 loss to the Magic on Saturday at Kia Center. MAGIC 127, NUGGETS…
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How Peyton Watson plans to bounce back on Christmas after missing first potential NBA game-winner
DALLAS — It looked like the Grinch looted Peyton Watson’s locker two days before Christmas. Watson watched his first opportunity at a game-winning buzzer beater in the NBA circumnavigate the cup before it spun off the rim and sealed the Nuggets’ 131-130 loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday at American Airlines Center. The fourth-year wing…
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Tim Hardaway Jr.’s early impact on Denver Nuggets’ locker room | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider Tim Hardaway Jr. is bringing a lot more to the Nuggets than a lethally quick trigger. “Tim has been so good for us in the locker room, too,” Nuggets coach David Adelman said after Tuesday’s practice…
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Peyton Watson grateful for full plate | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider There’s a little more on Peyton Watson’s plate this Thanksgiving. The 23-year-old has joined Denver’s starting lineup after Christian Braun sprained his ankle against the Clippers on Nov. 12. With Aaron Gordon also out of the…
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies | 3 takeaways from Denver’s win in Memphis
Big scoring nights from Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson, and another Nikola Jokic triple-double in Memphis prevented the Nuggets from losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 125-115 win over the Grizzlies on Monday at FedExForum: 1. Aaron Gordon’s injury is really bad for the Nuggets, but…
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What Nuggets do after Aaron Gordon’s injury will reveal a lot | Vinny’s take
Aaron Gordon’s injury is going to reveal the reason why the Nuggets started the season with an open roster spot. If it’s about roster flexibility, Denver needs to sign Spencer Jones or another forward to add depth in Gordon’s absence. The team announced Gordon would be reevaluated in four to six weeks after he strained…
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans | 3 takeaways from Denver’s bounce-back win
It was mostly smooth sailing between a sloppy start and unfocused finish for the Nuggets on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 125-118 win over the Pelicans in New Orleans: 1. James Borrego lost a bet against Peyton Watson. New Orleans’ interim coach decided to double team Nikola Jokic from…