Tag: Michael Malone
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Clippers, Lakers
Nuggets
Newsflash: The defending champion Nuggets are still very good, and John Hollinger of The Athletic took a deep dive into what's been working.
Of course,...
Michael Malone Likes the Energy, as Unbeaten Nuggets Silence Thunder
It's a new season, but the defending champion Nuggets look as good as ever.
Maybe better.
That could be seen on Sunday, when Denver went on...
Ex-Raptors and Cavs Coach Brendan Malone, Father of Nuggets’ Michael, Passes Away
Brendan Malone, the first coach of the Raptors and a longtime NBA assistant -- including a stint with the Bad Boys Pistons of the...
West Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgen, Nuggets, Warriors
Thunder
Former No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren is ready to roll with the Thunder after missing all of last season. And teammate Jalen Williams...
Michael Malone: If Lakers Still Concerned About Nuggets ‘That’s on Them’
Nuggets coach Michael Malone was tired of hearing about the Lakers long before winning the 2023 NBA title.
Now, he's hearing about them again.
If you...
Nuggets to Face Lakers, Warriors Battle Suns on Opening Night
The NBA season will tip off October 24 on TNT, as opening night will feature marquee matchups with the Lakers at Nuggets and Suns...
Nuggets Conclude Dominant Playoff Run With First Championship
For the first time in history, yes, the Denver Nuggets are champions.
It took 47 years in the NBA (preceded by nine in the old...
Will Other Teams Start Following Nuggets’ Blueprint for Success?
No one predicted the Nuggets would emerge from the Western Conference and reach the Finals.
Certainly no one saw them winning the championship -- not...
Michael Malone Wants Nuggets to Pretend Like They’re Down 3-1 in Finals
It's not always easy to motivate a team that leads the NBA Finals by a 3-1 series count. Especially when that team gets to...
NBA Finals: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Bounce Back Just By Being Themselves
For the second time in three games, the Nuggets looked unstoppable.
During the regular season, that's no big deal. But these weren't just any two...
Michael Malone: Nuggets Must Play With More Discipline in Game 3
Coach Michael Malone said it’s pretty obvious what went wrong for the Nuggets in their Game 2 loss to the Heat.
It was all on...
Dribbles: Heat Just Keep Finding Way to Keep Things Interesting
Random dribbles following the Heat’s stunner of a 111-108 road win over the Nuggets in Game 2 of The Finals …
1. What else can...
NBA Finals: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Do Their Thing, Roll by Heat in Game 1
For the Nuggets, it was more of the same. More passing, more cutting, more shot-making. More Nikola Jokic
This is how it's gone for the...
Amico: Cavs Can Learn a Lot From Nuggets and Heat
Every team can learn a lot from the Nuggets and Heat. Namely, don't panic. Stay the course. Don't let loud voices on Twitter or...
