Tag: Will Barton
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Nuggets to trade Will Barton, Monte Morris to Washington Wizards
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – Calvin Booth took his biggest shot since taking over leadership of the Nuggets front office on Wednesday. The Nuggets agreed to trade Will Barton III and Monte Morris to Washington in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, according to multiple reports. Caldwell-Pope…
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Second unit stands strong as Denver Nuggets win showdown with Philadelphia 76ers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The mystery of managing the Nuggets’ second unit has taken quite a few twists and turns this season before Michael Malone and the front office apparently cracked the case. Injuries clouded the situation earlier in the season, as Malone tinkered with the reserves to inconsistent…
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Nikola Jokic, Monte Morris convert in clutch as Denver Nuggets beat Sacramento Kings
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Nuggets’ temporary end-of-game tandem took turns putting away the Kings in a 106-100 win Wednesday in Sacramento. At some point, Denver hopes Jamal Murray will be the one closing tight games alongside Nikola Jokic, but Wednesday, roughly 11 months after Murray suffered a torn…
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Denver Nuggets’ defense disappears in second half in loss to New Orleans Pelicans
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – A couple of disturbing defensive numbers were at the root of the Denver Nuggets’ 113-108 loss to New Orleans on Friday at Ball Arena. The Pelicans, coach Michael Malone said, got 18 uncontested shots off in the first half. “That’s a ridiculous number,”…
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Denver Nuggets’ bench takes a step back in lopsided loss to Minnesota Timberwolves
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The string of strong showings from the Nuggets’ bench ended on Tuesday in Minnesota and so did Denver’s five-game winning streak. In a 130-115 win, the Timberwolves bench outscored Denver’s 39-7 in the first half. Minnesota’s reserves outscored Denver’s 68-49 for the game with Nuggets…
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Denver Nuggets drop sixth straight as defense continues to struggle
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER – The Denver Nuggets need to create some space in their luggage for defense. The Nuggets’ 120-109 loss to the defending-champion Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at Ball Arena continued a six-game losing streak and dropped Denver to 9-10 on the season ahead of a…
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Nuggets beat Rockets, 129-116, behind career highs from PJ Dozier, Michael Porter Jr.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER — PJ Dozier took little time to adjust to the starting lineup. Dozier, who made his first career start Saturday in place of injured Will Barton III, hit his first three 3-pointers of the game,…
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Denver’s defense, rebounding vs. Miami Heat extends Nuggets’ best stretch of the season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The question of whether or not the Nuggets are playing their best basketball of the season produced a quick answer from coach Michael Malone after Denver’s 109-82 win Wednesday at Miami. “Oh, no doubt,” Malone…
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Michael Porter Jr. putting starting touches on all-around game in second season with Denver Nuggets
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Michael Porter Jr. has said the right things about being a complete player for most of his time with the Denver Nuggets, and it looks like he’s increasingly starting to do the right thing. There…
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Denver Nuggets hit the road in hopes of returning with better sense of self
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Nuggets hope to return from a cross-country road trip with a better sense of identity and direction. The trip starts Friday with two games against Phoenix in as many days. Sunday is an…