April 2020 Denver Nuggets Wiretap

Gary Harris Set To Return For Game 6

Aug 30, 2020 11:30 AM

Garry Harris is planning on returning to the Denver Nuggets lineup for game 6, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Harris, who has been out the entire series due to a strained hip, has made "significant progress" in recent workouts.

The Jazz currently lead the series 3-2. 

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Michael Malone Says Jamal Murray Is 'Turning Into A Superstar On The Biggest Stage'

Aug 26, 2020 1:17 AM

Jamal Murray scored 33 points in the second half of the Denver Nuggets' 117-107 win over the Utah Jazz.

Michael Malone said that Murray, who finished the game with 42 points, was developing into a superstar in the playoffs.

Murray also added 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Nuggets, who were at one point down 15 in the game.

The Jazz now lead the Nuggets 3-2 in the series.

"The young man is growing up and turning into a superstar on the biggest stage...Jamal embraces the moment. He's not afraid of it. Some people run away from those moments. He looks for them. And without Jamal Murray's play, and not even just the points, but his attitude, that swagger, that confidence," said Malone after the game.

Murray said that the league in general is filled with young talent.

"We've got a lot of guys in this league that can take over and a lot of guys that aren't in the playoffs that can take over, as well. As everybody says, the league's in good hands with the amount of talent we have."

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Will Barton Leaves NBA Campus To Rehab Right Knee

Aug 19, 2020 3:28 PM

Will Barton is leaving the NBA's campus in Orlando to rehab his right knee.

Barton’s ongoing knee issues have led to soreness in other areas of his body. Barton will seek a second opinion.

Barton missed all eight seeding games with what the Denver Nuggets have described as "right knee soreness."

Michael Porter Jr. has started in place of Barton.

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Nuggets To Keep Michael Porter Jr. In Starting Lineup

Aug 12, 2020 9:30 PM

Michael Malone confirmed to ESPN's Doris Burke and Mike Breen that the Denver Nuggets plan on keeping Michael Porter Jr. as their starting small forward.

The Nuggets inserted Porter into the starting lineup as the restart began.

Porter is averaging 23.1 points and 8.7 rebounds through seven games as a starter.

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Jamal Murray To Return To Nuggets Lineup Versus Jazz

Aug 8, 2020 2:29 PM

Jamal Murray is set to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

Murray has yet to play in the bubble due to a hamstring injury.

The Nuggets are also expecting to get Gary Harris and Will Barton back "soon," according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

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Gregg Popovich Says Nikola Jokic Is 'Like A Reincarnation Of Larry Bird'

Aug 6, 2020 1:30 AM

Gregg Popovich complimented Nikola Jokic following the Denver Nuggets' 132-126 win over the San Antonio Spurs, comparing the center's skillset to Larry Bird and Moses Malone.

'He's like a reincarnation of Larry Bird. He does everything. He's amazing," said Popovich.

Jokic finished the game with 25 points and 11 assists.

Popovich said his side had no defensive answer to Jokic.

"He's stepping out and making 3's. He's rebounding the ball, there should be an NBA rule, you can't tap it to yourself. He's Moses Malone. You know, he's down there and he jumps about a quarter of an inch, then he taps it two or three times and then he gets it and he lays it back in. It's not just luck. He does it all the time. He is great on the board, he's obviously maybe the best big man passer in the league."


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