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RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

Mar 10, 2024 10:32 PM

Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA season so far.

They discuss the Celtics’ high-profile week, how the second apron will shape the next few seasons, teambuilding and much more.

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Celtics-Nuggets Averages 1.25M Viewers On TNT

Mar 9, 2024 1:09 AM

Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.25 million viewers on TNT.

The number is down 1% from last year's Kings-Knicks game in the equivalent window.

TNT's coverage was blacked out in Boston and exclusive in Denver.

The Heat-Mavericks game earlier in the night averaged 1.15 million viewers, down 16% from last year's Warriors-Grizzlies matchup. 

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History: Regular Season Results Of Eventual NBA Finals Teams Since 2012

Mar 7, 2024 3:20 PM

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday by a final score of 115-109 in a possible Finals preview. While the Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, the Nuggets are also favorites in a more crowded Western Conference.

The Nuggets also defeated the Celtics by a final score of 102-100 in their previous meeting this season on January 19th.

The below list shows the two regular season meetings of the two teams who eventually meet in The Finals. During the timeframe of the past 12 seasons dating back to 2012, the championship team went 2-0 five times, went 1-1 five times, and went 0-2 two times.

2012, Heat 1-1

• Mar. 25, 2012: Thunder 103, Heat 87 (Oklahoma City)

• Apr 4, 2012: Heat 98, Thunder 93 (Miami

2013, Heat 2-0

• Nov. 29, 2012: Heat 105, Spurs 100 (Miami)

• Mar. 31, 2013: Heat 88, Spurs 86 (San Antonio)

2014, Spurs 1-1

• Jan. 26, 2014: Heat 113, Spurs 101 (Miami)

• Mar. 6, 2014: Spurs 111, Heat 87 (San Antonio)

2015, Warriors 1-1

• Jan. 9, 2015: Warriors 112, Cavaliers 94 (Golden State)

• Feb. 26, 2015: Cavaliers 110, Warriors 99 (Cleveland)

2016, Cavaliers 0-2

• Dec. 25, 2015: Warriors 89, Cavaliers 83 (Golden State)

• Jan. 18, 2016: Warriors 132, Cavaliers 98 (Cleveland)

2017, Warriors 1-1

• Dec. 25, 2016: Cavaliers 109, Warriors 108 (Cleveland)

• Jan. 16, 2017: Warriors 126, Cavaliers 91 (Golden State)

2018, Warriors 2-0

• Dec. 25, 2017: Warriors 99, Cavaliers 92 (Golden State)

• Jan. 15, 2018: Warriors 118, Cavaliers 108 (Cleveland)

2019, Raptors 2-0

• Nov. 29, 2018: Raptors 131, Warriors 128 (Toronto)

• Dec. 12, 2018: Raptors 113, Warriors 93 (Golden State)

2020, Lakers 2-0

• Nov. 8, 2019: Lakers 95, Heat 80 (Los Angeles)

• Dec. 13, 2019: Lakers 113, Heat 110 (Miami)

2021, Bucks 0-2

• Feb. 10, 2021: Suns 125, Bucks 124 (Phoenix)

• Apr. 19, 2021: Suns 128, Bucks 127 (Milwaukee)

2022, Warriors 1-1

• Dec. 17, 2021: Warriors 111, Celtics 107 (Boston)

• Mar. 16, 2022: Celtics 110, Warriors 88 (Golden State)

2023, Nuggets 2-0

• Dec. 30, 2022: Nuggets 124, Heat 119 (Denver)

• Feb. 13, 2023: Nuggets 112, 108 (Miami)

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Nuggets, Celtics To Play Two Preseason Games In Abu Dhabi

Mar 7, 2024 12:51 AM

The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi, the NBA announced on Wednesday.

The games will take place on October 4 and October 6.

"There is incredible momentum around basketball in the UAE and across the Middle East, and we believe these games as well as our year-round grassroots development and fan engagement efforts will be a catalyst for the continued growth of the game in the region," said NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum in a statement.

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Jamal Murray Exits Win Over Heat With Right Ankle Sprain

Mar 1, 2024 10:13 AM

Jamal Murray left Thursday's win by the Denver Nuggets over the Miami Heat with a sprained right ankle. 

In the second quarter, Murray appeared to land awkwardly on Aaron Gordon’s foot under the basket after dishing an assist to Nikola Jokic.

Murray walked off the floor under his own power but with a heavy limp.

“I talked to him right at the half, and he thought he was gonna be able to try to maybe give it a go — see how it warmed up,” Michael Malone said, not ruling out Murray’s availability Saturday at the Lakers. “And it just wasn’t responding the way he had hoped, so I think it was a smart decision not to have him out there. Just trying to be as careful as possible at this point of the season.”

Murray has been dealing with shin splints, categorized officially as bilateral tibia inflammation, in recent weeks. 

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Nikola Jokic Has Recorded Triple-Double Against All 29 Rival Teams

Feb 23, 2024 9:34 AM

Nikola Jokic made some history by the end of the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Jokic had already put together a triple-double against the Wizards. That gave Jokic a triple-double against every NBA team, minus the Nuggets, for whom he's played his entire career.

On the accomplishment, the Nuggets star was consistent in saying that it's something he'll think about when his career is over.

"Like I always say, it’s just something that after I finish my career, it’s a legacy milestone. I’m going to look back and say, 'That’s a really cool thing to do'," Jokic said.

Jokic finished the game with 21 points (on a perfect 10-for-10 from the field), 19 rebounds and 15 assists. This was Jokic's 121st career triple-double in the regular season. He's also had 16 triple-doubles in the playoffs, including 10 in 20 games during the Nuggets title run in 2023.

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Nikola Jokic: If Luka Doncic Gets Pissed Off In Dallas, He Can Come To Denver

Feb 20, 2024 12:32 PM

After the All-Star Game on Sunday, Nikola Jokic was asked if he and Luka Doncic could someday play together. Jokic and Doncic appeared to connect as teammates on the Western Conference at the All-Star Game.

"I don't know," said Jokic in the interview translated by Miroslav Cuk. "It's possible. I don't want to leave Denver. I like it there. It's a great organization. But if Luka gets pissed off in Dallas, he can come."

The future of Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks has come into question in recent years as they missed the playoffs in 2023 after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. Doncic cannot become a free agent until 2026.

Denver owes future first round picks to the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Finish 1st, 2nd In Latest ESPN MVP Straw Poll

Feb 13, 2024 2:45 PM

With Joel Embiid no longer eligible to win 23-24 NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic has emerged as the new leader in ESPN's latest straw poll ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jokic received 69 first place votes, 25 second, three third and three fourth to log 889 points.

Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 first place votes, 54 second, 16 third, three fourth and two fifth to have 709 points.

Antetokounmpo is a distant third followed by Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard. 

Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022 while finishing second behind Embiid last season.

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Nuggets Looking For Backcourt Depth, Delon Wright A Possible Trade Target

Feb 4, 2024 9:34 PM

The Denver Nuggets are looking for backcourt depth in the trade market, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The Wizards' Delon Wright is mentioned as a possible trade target.

The 31-year-old is averaging 4.4 points and 2.8 assists on the season.

The Wizards are also having discussion for Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, and Tyus Jones. 

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Aaron Gordon Has 21 Stitches After Dog Bite

Dec 31, 2023 7:08 PM

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon said there was no one to blame but himself for his dog biting him on Christmas. Gordon explained what happened in the unfortunate incident.

“I guess it’s a little bit embarrassing, but not too embarrassing to where I can’t talk about it,” he said. “I don’t drink a lot during the season. I probably had a little bit too much eggnog. I was kind of roughhousing with my dog, and I think my dog got a little excited and just basically chomped down. Gave me a bite. And I was basically wrestling him off of me, and then he bit my hand.

“For lack of better words, I was (messing) around with my dog, and when you (mess) around, you find out.”

Gordon has 21 stitches after the bit, most of them in his right hand. Gordon said those are the ones he's concerned about, because that's his shooting hand. The veteran forward said he's played with stitches in the hand before, and as soon as he can handle the pain, he'll return.

“I’ve played with stitches in my hand before, so that’s not new to me,” Gordon said. “I don’t really care about the stitches on my face. We’re not running a pageant here.”

The Nuggets forward also said he doesn't blame his dog for what happened either.

“He’s a good boy. He’s a good dog,” Gordon said. “Very attached. Very sweet. Very strong. Great dog.”

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Celtics-Lakers Christmas Day Game Averages 5M Viewers, Down 18% From Last Year

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Aaron Gordon Out Indefinitely With Injuries Suffered From Dog

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Nikola Jokic Leaves Nike For 361

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Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum Named NBA Players Of The Month For Oct/Nov

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Jamal Murray Returns To Nuggets Lineup Following Hamstring Injury

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Jamal Murray Close To Return From Hamstring Injury

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Michael Malone, Nuggets Agree To Contract Extension

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Has Lofty Defensive Goals This Season

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Jamal Murray Out 3-4 Weeks With Right Hamstring Strain

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Jamal Murray To Miss Time With Hamstring Strain, No Timetable For Return

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Nikola Jokic Drank Three Liters Of Coke Per Day Before Entering NBA

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Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Maxey Named NBA Players Of Week 1

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Nikola Jokic: Chet Holmgren Needs To Be A Little Bit Fatter

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NBA Opening Night Averages 2.78M Viewers On TNT

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Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets Agree To Four-Year, $32M Extension

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Nuggets Sign Bryce Wills; Waive Amida Brimah, Au'Diese Toney, Jamorko Pickett

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Calvin Booth Says Quotes About Nuggets Weren't For 'Public Consumption'

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Calvin Booth On Bruce Brown Leaving Denver: Be Careful What You Wish For

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Nuggets Traded Bones Hyland Because Of Defense

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Nuggets Sign Amida Brimah, Jamorko Pickett, Au'Diese Toney; Waive Souley Boum, Armaan Franklin, Andrew Funk

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