Tag: Nikola Jokic
Nuggets still have shot to make noise in playoffs, West scout says
The Denver Nuggets are still viewed as a viable NBA playoff threat, it seems, despite the abrupt and stunning dismissals of coach Michael Malone...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I listened and accepted’ when told of decision to fire coach, GM
The Denver Nuggets announced the parting of ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, a surprising move that...
Report: Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone’s fiery ways
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone's fiery ways.
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Report: Nikola Jokic did not request Michael Malone to be fired
According to NBA insider Matt Moore, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic did not request Michael Malone to be fired as head coach.
The Nuggets fired...
Paul Pierce on Nuggets firing Michael Malone: Players of this generation get their feelings hurt
Former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce was no fan of the Denver Nuggets' decision to fire coach Michael Malone. While ownership accepted responsibility for...
Source: Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray ‘preferential treatment’
Denver Nuggets players grew tired of Michael Malone giving Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray "preferential treatment," an NBA source told Hoops Wire.
The Nuggets fired...
Report: Nikola Jokic frustrated with Nuggets’ defensive commitment and performance
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones, Sam Amick and Zach Powell of The Athletic, Nikola Jokic is frustrated with the Denver Nuggets' defensive commitment...
Latest on Nuggets’ stunning decision to fire Michael Malone, Calvin Booth
The abrupt firings of Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth took the NBA by surprise, with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reporting...
Report: ‘Cold War’ between Calvin Booth, Michael Malone led to abrupt dismissal of both
It was an NBA stunner, but the Denver Nuggets had their reasons to abruptly fire general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone,...
Report: Calvin Booth, Michael Malone had icy relationship, rarely spoke
The Denver Nuggets pulled an NBA stunner on Tuesday, firing both general manager Calvin Booth and coach Michael Malone just days before the playoffs...
Nuggets fire GM Calvin Booth along with coach Michael Malone
The Denver Nuggets didn't stop with their head coach. Along with Michael Malone, they fired general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday, as first reported...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Isaiah Collier, Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, European expansion
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Jazz rookie guard Isaiah Collier recently surpassed Hall of Fame former Utah guard John Stockton’s longstanding rookie-season assists record of 415, a mark Stockton...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone supportive of Russell Westbrook after late-game miscues
Russell Westbrook remained silent after a couple of late-game miscues that contributed to the Nuggets’ double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday, leaving the...
Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ‘disappointed’ he lost MVP to Nikola Jokic last season
According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was "disappointed" he lost the MVP Award to Denver...
