Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was unexpectedly ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Houston Rockets. Not on the initial injury report, Jokic was downgraded to out with right elbow inflammation.

For that reason alone, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made sure to call out Murray critics the first chance Murray allowed him to after the star guard put up 45 points in an impressive road win against the Dallas Mavericks who did have Kyrie Irving playing.

“We had a conversation when he came to me in training camp,” Michael Malone said. “And he asked me, he goes, ‘Coach, do you think I should shoot more 3s?'” Denver had already attempted the fewest 3-pointers in the league the previous season. And that was before losing 3-and-D guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency.

Russell Westbrook has displayed extraordinary chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But if he remains a starter for the Nuggets once they’re at full strength, who won’t?

After Jamal Murray’s best offensive performance of the season, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone defended his star guard who admittedly struggled to start the season. “I think the

Before signing with the Denver Nuggets, most believed that Russell Westbrook's NBA career is virtually over. To be honest, they cannot be blamed as Brodie had back-to-back underwhelming stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.

After the Nuggets wrapped up practice on Monday afternoon, general manager Calvin Booth surprised Malone with a framed custom jersey, commemorating his 433rd win as Denver’s coach this season, which set a new franchise record. The number on the jersey was 433.

The Denver Nuggets recently took on the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, as both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are sidelined with injuries at the moment. Still, that didn't stop the Mavericks from jumping on the Nuggets early. Denver had weathered the storm by halftime, though Dallas would enjoy another run to take a lead late in the third quarter.

Jordi Fernandez returned to Colorado as a head coach for the first time on Friday night, leading an injury-depleted Nets squad firmly in rebuild mode.

Speaking of which, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone recently took a light-hearted jab at the veteran guard following the team's impressive 112-101 win over the Dallas Mavericks. "This goes to a ...

Michael Malone defends Jamal Murray after his 45-point masterpiece, highlighting his value and resilience amid criticism of his max contract.

The Nuggets were the only team in the NBA to sweep the season series against the eventual champion Celtics in 2023-24. Since then, Boston’s 3-point dependence has grown even more extreme.