Middleton tosses alley-oop to Plumlee for the jam (0:16)
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Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
Ex-NBA guard Joe Johnson is in Philadelphia and is working out for the Sixers tomorrow, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated. The Big 3 MVP is also receiving interest from Clippers, Pelicans, Bucks and Nuggets. Joe Johnson and the Triplets are playing in the Big 3 title game on Sunday.
Sources: Clips vs. Lakers tops Christmas games
The Clippers and Lakers will play at Staples Center on Dec. 25, sources told ESPN. Other Christmas Day games include Bucks at 76ers and Celtics at Raptors, sources said.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Christmas Day games set for 2019-2020 NBA season include Clippers-Lakers, Pelicans at Nuggets, Celtics at Raptors, Bucks at 76ers (Malika Andrews) and Rockets at Warriors (Tim MacMahon).
Nuggets signing '17 pick Cancar to multiyear deal
The Nuggets have agreed to a multiyear deal with forward Vlatko Cancar, who was the 49th pick by Denver in the 2017 draft.
Melo: Wasn't my choice to step away but had to (0:47)
Melo: Never said anything about a farewell tour (1:04)
Stephen A.: Melo isn't deserving of a farewell tour (1:58)
FiveThirtyEight: Of All The West's Contenders, The Nuggets Are The Ones Running It Back
During one of the wildest offseasons on record, the Denver Nuggets have largely been an afterthought.
The Woj Pod: Nuggets, Dream Team, International Scouting
Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas joins the Woj Pod to discuss the Western Conference arms race, the discovery and development of All-NBA center Nikola Jokic, the evolution of scouting perceptions toward European prospects, the KGB's role in allowing him to be the first USSR-born player to be allowed to leave for college basketball, playing against the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics with Sabonis and much more.
Bobby Marks ESPN
As part of the $169.7M rookie extension, Denver and Jamal Murray added 5th year 30% language: All-NBA First-Team or MVP (30%), All-NBA Second-Team (27.5%) and All-NBA Third-Team (26%). The All-NBA honors would need to be met in 2019-20 for year one (2020-21) to receive a bump.
Nuggets announce 5-year extension for Murray
The Nuggets signed point guard Jamal Murray to the five-year, $170 million extension that the sides agreed to last month.
Thunder deal Grant to Nuggets for 1st-rounder
The Thunder are trading forward Jerami Grant to the Nuggets for a first-round draft pick.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Denver will acquire Jerami Grant with the $12.8M trade exception (created in the Wilson Chandler trade to Philadelphia last July) that was set to expire today (July 8). Grant is under contract for the next two seasons with a cap hit of $9.3M each year. The forward has a player option in 2020-21. Denver is now $1.9M under the luxury tax with 13 players under contract.
Tate starts fourth quarter with a dunk show (0:29)
Nuggets' Porter Jr. suffers knee injury in practice
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., who suffered a knee injury during a team scrimmage, will miss the Las Vegas Summer League but is expected to be back for training camp, a source told The Undefeated.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
The Nuggets are bummed that Michael Porter, Jr., suffered a left knee strain yesterday since he was playing great in practice with no back issues, a source said. Porter needs time to heal and summer league isn't worth it for Denver to rush him to. Porter should be ready for training camp and tells ESPN's The Undefeated the injury is not serious.
Bol Bol shows off his SpongeBob tattoo (0:29)
Williams & Bontemps
Zach talks to Jay Williams about Kevin Durant's decision, the Sixers makeover, the Knicks failure, and more. Then ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins to talk about Utah, Portland, Denver, and the West.
Nuggets reward Murray with 5-year, $170M deal
Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a five-year, $170 million contract extension, agent Mike George told The Athletic.
This Just In
Nuggets' Jamal Murray has agreed to a five-year, $170 million contract extension, agent Mike George tells The Athletic.
Sources: Nuggets exercise Millsap's $30M option
The Nuggets will bring back Paul Millsap on a $30 million option, sources told ESPN. Denver can hold on to its $9.2M midlevel exception and still stay out of the luxury tax next season.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
The Nuggets are extending a qualifying offer to F Trey Lyles, who'll become a restricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski NBA
Denver is picking up the option on Paul Millsap's $30M contract, league sources tell ESPN. Denver will bring back Millsap for the final season of his three-year contract at $30.3M, have available their $9.2M mid-level exception AND still stay under the luxury tax. Denver is loaded to compete for the Western Conference title.
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | - | W1 |
| Portland | 53 | 29 | .646 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 33 | .598 | 5 | W5 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 46 | .439 | 18 | L3 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.720th
Rebounds Per Game46.48th
Assists Per Game27.42nd
Points Allowed106.725th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(14) | Bol Bol | C | Oregon |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 36 | .561 |
| 2016-17 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2015-16 | 33 | 49 | .402 |