Posts Tagged ‘Denver Nuggets’
Nikola Jokic, several other NBA players test positive for COVID-19
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and several other NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, according to published reports. The Serbian veteran is one of the NBA’s premier big men. Jokic is averaging a career-best 20.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 65 games this season. Sacramento Kings players Jabari Parker,…
Read MoreNBA Playoffs: Blazers Up 2-1 After 4OT Thriller
It was a freaky Friday night in the NBA playoffs indeed. First, the “Greek Freak,” Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-116 win over the Boston Celtics, helping his team take a 2-1 advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. That was earlier in the evening. What was to follow, blew that game…
Read MoreNikola Jokic Makes NBA History
Nikola Jokic just made NBA History by recording the fastest triple-double in the last 20 years. He’s a Serbian big man playing center for the Denver Nuggets. Jokic recorded his triple-double in only 14 minutes and 33 seconds against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets ended up winning the game 134-123, with Jokic finishing with 30…
Read MoreCarmelo Anthony leaves Knicks for Oklahoma Thunder
Carmelo Anthony (203 cm, Syracuse’03) is no longer a New York Knick after one of the biggest NBA moves of the summer. The small forward is ending a six-year association with the New York franchise, a stint that coincided with him becoming one of the hottest properties in the league. However, Anthony arguably never had…
Read MoreLauri Markkanen at center of Bulls’ rebuild process
More and more NBA teams are building around a budding European player these days. The latest team to pin their hopes of a bright future is the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls traded away the former “face” of their franchise, Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2017 NBA draft. In exchange, the Bulls received…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MorePorzingis, Mudiay Impress at Summer League
The NBA Las Vegas Summer League is set to culminate with a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenixs Suns. The Spurs’ Kyle Anderson has already been named the Summer League’s M.V.P. He averaged 22.0 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the event which saw the participation of 23 NBA teams. All-NBA Summer League…
Read MoreChris Fleming joins Nuggets’ Staff
German National Team head coach Chris Fleming is joining the Denver Nuggets’ coaching staff under Mike Malone. The 45-year-old Fleming has had extensive head coaching experience in Germany. He coached Brose Baskets Bamberg from 2008 to 2014. Chris led Brose Baskets to four German Bundesliga Championships, four German Cups, and three German Supercup titles. Fleming…
Read MoreAl Harrington retires from Basketball
Former NBA forward Al Harrington (206 cm) has officially announced his retirement from basketball after 16 years in the league. He is now a member of the staff of the Denver Nuggets. Harrington last saw action in 2014/15 with Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA). He played 10 games for the Chinese club and averaged 32.4 ppg…
Read MoreGallinari set for 2014/15 NBA Return
Danilo Gallinari (208 cm) finally took to the hardwood during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns after missing a year and a half of action after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 26-year-old Italian forward played just 14 minutes for the Nuggets, but displayed some encouraging…
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