Tag: nuggets
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How Colorado’s legalized sports gambling changed the athlete experience: ‘We get way more death threats’
Mickey Moniak removed social media from his phone when he could no longer endure the abuse. In 2023, the ex-Angels outfielder got sent down to Triple-A. Moniak — a former No. 1 overall MLB draft pick who later signed with the Rockies — finally prioritized his mental health over the direct messages and public comments.…
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Hunter Goodman’s homer binge launches trade value to uncomfortable levels | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. San Francisco Giants at Rockies (2 p.m. Sunday, Peacock) — Hunter Goodman’s 13 home runs in June led MLB and increased his trade value to an uncomfortable level for Rockies fans. 2. United States Men’s National Team vs. Belgium (6 p.m. Monday, Fox) — No…
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Which superstar big man do you take now: Nikola Jokic or Victor Wembanyama? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Which superstar big man do you take now — the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama or Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic? Paul Klee, sports editor Answer: Joker With all due respect to my friend Vinny Buckets, the basketball world’s rush to crown Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is a classic case of recency bias. This is Wemby’s moment.…
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Nuggets-Timberwolves and NBA Finals predictions | 2026 Nuggets Playoffs Preview
Paul Klee, sports editor The playoffs surprise will be … Adam Silver finally admits the NBA has a real perception problem. It more than raised eyebrows when the Lakers got Luka Doncic for a bag of beans. The commish should institute an anti-flopping rule (one, two, three strikes, you’re suspended) and anti-tanking rule (stripping draft…
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Denver-based STOMP Athletics gains ‘Shark Tank’ investor for shoe traction products
David Gonzales is a pickup hooper who invented a product to solve his problem of sliding down the basketball floor. A high-profile partner on the long-running ABC television program “Shark Tank” recently invested in his solution. “Surreal is the best word for it,” Gonzales told The Denver Gazette on Wednesday night during a local watch…
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Hall of Fame Nuggets forward Alex English continues to make a difference in native South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Four decades ago, Alex English played the role of basketball star Amazing Grace in the film “Amazing Grace and Chuck.” Three decades ago, he appeared as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the movie “Eddie.” Soon, the former Nuggets star forward expects to be in another film. This time, he plans…
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Deion? Payton? Bednar? Which Colorado coach is under most pressure to win? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Deion Sanders? Sean Payton? Jared Bednar? Which Colorado coach has the most pressure to win? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has the best team in the NHL, and anything less than the Stanley Cup will be considered a letdown. That’s the definition of pressure…
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Friday Faceoff: Should Nuggets, Avalanche follow Broncos’ lead and build new arena?
Friday Faceoff: The Broncos expect to open a new stadium in 2031 at Burnham Yard under the Walton-Penner ownership group. Should Kroenke Sports & Entertainment also consider a new venue to replace Ball Arena? Evan Rawal, Avalanche beat writer Answer: No Ball Arena is just fine … for now. Having now traveled to several arenas…
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Did the Nuggets win or lose the NBA trade deadline? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Did the Nuggets win or lose the NBA trade deadline? Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets writer Answer: Win Winning on the margins is still a victory. Anyone holding out hope Denver would take a big swing ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline was setting themselves up for disappointment. Denver lacks two things that facilitate trades in…
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Peyton Watson shares ambitious basketball dreams with Nuggets | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider Something that would’ve sounded audacious even a couple months ago now seems more reasonable. “I have those aspirations,” Nuggets wing Peyton Watson said of being an All-Star after Denver’s 121-111 loss to the Thunder on Sunday…