Brendan Vogt

Just ran into an old friend at Ball Arena.

Nice to see Vlatko Cancar in Denver.

He’s headed to LA next. Then Miami. Visiting some of his guys in and around the league.

Cam Johnson is out tonight, per David Adelman

The Denver Nuggets Are Hoping Tyus Jones Fills a Specific Need - DNVR Sports The Nuggets are signing free agent point guard Tyus Jones, per ESPN's Shams Charania, filling out their roster after dealing Hunter Tyson and converting

The Nuggets are adding Tyus Jones.

I wrote about the logic behind the signing, the turnover conversation, and how Jalen Pickett fits into this.

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How the Denver Nuggets Lost Their Touch in the Clutch - DNVR Sports When the Denver Nuggets first rose to prominence, the opposition had 43 minutes to create some separation. The Nuggets were indolent hunters, often waiting

The Nuggets used to be their best selves in the clutch.

Now they're falling apart when it matters most.

What happened to their late-game prowess, and is there any hope to get it back?

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Nuggets of the Week: Denver's Old Calling Card is Becoming Its Biggest Weakness - DNVR Sports With the All-Star break behind them, the Nuggets dropped to a crouch for the final sprint of the regular season. But as the proverbial shot rang out, Denver

New Nuggets of the Week!

Denver’s Old Calling Card is Becoming Its Biggest Weakness

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The Nuggets now have the highest scoring game of the season.

The Bulls scored 152 against the Hawks back in December. The Jazz did it in November against the Pacers.

Denver finished with 157 points.

Spencer Jones (concussion protocol) is questionable for tomorrow's game against the Grizzlies.

Nikola Jokić (L ankle sprain), Jamal Murray (L hip inflammation), and Christian Braun (L ankle sprain) are all probable.

Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson still OUT w/ hamstring strains.

“I Just Wasn't Ready”: Inside Christian Braun’s Recovery From His Ankle Injury - DNVR Sports James Harden was still a Clipper when he stepped on Christian Braun's right foot in early November. Braun landed awkwardly, tearing ligaments in his left

It’s Take 2 for Christian Braun on that left ankle:

“It’s all right — better than it was the first time. But it has its days.”

On his best game in months, and the lingering soreness that led him to another check-in with the med staff:
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Christian Braun did go to the x ray room after the game.

It was precautionary and he’s still good to go, I’m told.

He’s dealing with lingering soreness in that left ankle.

He eventually took the podium 👇

Christian Braun is at the podium tonight.

He said he’s not as explosive off the ankle as he needs to be, but it’s much better than the initial return.

“That’s all I can ask for.”

Some days are better than others w/ the ankle, he said.

Nuggets of the Week: Denver's Dynamic Duo Belongs at the All-Star Game - DNVR Sports After a brief hiatus, the weekly awards are back with a jam-packed special edition. The Nuggets have played seven games since Monday, January 27th, featuring

Nuggets of the Week is back with a jam-packed special edition.

Here are the award-worthy highlights and moments from two weeks of Mile High Basketball.

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Cam Johnson has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow night’s game in Chicago.

Nikola Jokić is questionable with a left ankle sprain.

Spencer Jones is OUT with a concussion.

Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are both OUT with hamstring strains.

Why the Denver Nuggets traded Hunter Tyson - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets have parted ways with Hunter Tyson, per ESPN, trading Tyson and a second-rounder to the Brooklyn Nets for the less favorable of a

Hunter Tyson is headed to Brooklyn.

Here’s why Denver did it:
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How Jamal Murray Earned His First All-Star Selection - DNVR Sports Nikola Jokić won't be lonely in Los Angeles. Jamal Murray, his point guard, co-champion, and now fellow All-Star, will be right there alongside him.

Jamal Murray is finally an All-Star.

And he already wants more.

"I want to be All-NBA."

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Looks like Bruce Brown’s pregame country music is starting to rub off on Nikola Jokić.

He’s bobbing his head and singing along to Should’ve Been a Cowboy.

Earlier in the season, Jokić joked that he asked Bruce for the playlist.

David Adelman on Christian Braun, who is doubtful to play tonight:

“I don’t think he’ll play…just want to make sure that his explosion - his comfort level is where it should be. Cam Johnson is the same way.”

How the Denver Nuggets Surprised Everybody Without Nikola Jokić - DNVR Sports The "non-Jokić" minutes have tormented Nuggets fans since Nikola Jokić became a starter. Whether it was the lack of depth or innovation, those minutes became

The non-Jokić minutes were once the picture of futility.

When they lost him to a bone bruise, disaster loomed.

Then the Nuggets surprised everyone by going 10-6 without Nikola Jokić:
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Inside Nikola Jokić's Triumphant Return: "He Is the Best Basketball Player in the World" - DNVR Sports Palpable excitement permeated Ball Arena long before tip-off Friday night — the anticipation one feels when a world of possibility is in front of them. Nikola

Inside Nikola Jokić's Triumphant Return: "He Is the Best Basketball Player in the World"

Big Honey is a back:
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Nikola Jokić is going through his pregame routine.

He’s got a sleeve on that left leg.

David Adelman is optimistic Jokić will play tonight.

If he does play, there will be restrictions.

He would be in the starting lineup.

He’ll go through his routine before an official call is made.

Inside an Emotional Homecoming for Michael Porter Jr. - DNVR Sports Michael Porter Jr. didn't have time to absorb his tribute video in Ball Arena. He was too locked into the huddle around Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi

"He's an all-time Nugget."

Inside an Emotional Homecoming for Michael Porter Jr.

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Aaron Gordon’s latest hamstring injury has the Nuggets facing a harsh reality - DNVR Sports Just as reinforcements began to arrive, the Denver Nuggets lost another key player to injury. Aaron Gordon has suffered another right hamstring strain, per

Just as light appeared at the end of the tunnel, Denver suffered another devastating injury.

Aaron Gordon is out with another hamstring strain — his third in less than nine months.

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Nuggets Roundtable: The Biggest Silver-Linings From a Month Without Jokić - DNVR Sports The Nuggets are 9-6 without Nikola Jokić and a rotating cast of key players. What silver linings and concerns have emerged from a momentous stretch of

New roundtable with Adam and Harrison on a month without Nikola Jokić

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Julian Strawther Is the Latest Nugget to Answer the Call - DNVR Sports That left only Julian Strawther waiting for his close-up.

ICYMI from the win in Milwaukee:

Julian Strawther is the latest Nugget to answer the call.

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Nuggets of the Week: Peyton Watson Keeps Raising the Bar - DNVR Sports A winter storm postponed a game with the Grizzlies and left the Denver Nuggets stuck in Memphis as the week turned over. Sunday belonged to football and the

The last week of Nuggets basketball ended so abruptly that I almost forgot to give out some awards.

Almost.

Find out who the latest winners are:
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Nuggets-Wizards Instant Reactions: Welcome Back Jonas Valanciunas - DNVR Sports Reinforcements arrived for the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Jonas Valanciunas returned to action and the starting lineup in Washington. He made an

Nuggets-Wizards Instant Reactions:

Big Val returns, and Peyton Watson sets a new career-high

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Here’s Jonas Valanciunas getting some work in before the game.

He’s got a sleeve on his right calf.

Dunked on the run earlier.

Peyton Watson is the Western Conference Player of the Week

Watson averaged 24.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks while shooting 50.0% from the field & 70.0% from three.

Denver went 3-1.

Nuggets-Sixers Instant Reactions: Jalen Pickett Steals the Show in Philadelphia - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets, or what's left of them, suited up for their second game in as many nights on Monday. All five of the starters sat with injuries or for

Nuggtets @ Sixers Instant Reactions

Jalen Pickett (and Zeke Nnaji) steal the show in Philly.

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Nuggets-Nets Instant Reactions: MPJ's Nets Thrash Nuggets in Brooklyn - DNVR Sports The Denver Nuggets traveled to Brooklyn to challenge an old friend Sunday afternoon. Michael Porter Jr. returned from an illness to lead the Nets against his

Instant Reactions: MPJ’s Nets Thrash Nuggets in Brooklyn

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