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.
Russell Westbrook expressed gratitude for the opportunity the Denver Nuggets have given him, while seemingly referencing past frustrations with his former teams in Los Angeles. When it seemed like Russell Westbrook‘s career was nearing its twilight following lackluster stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers,
Malone, following their most recent win against the Mavericks, presented Russ with the ‘Defensive Player of the Game’ Chain. The DPOG chain has become a staple for the Nuggets this year and Westbrook couldn’t get to wear it until Michael got in a small dig at his star player first.
Russell Westbrook partnership has worked so well, Michael Malone must keep the latter in the Nuggets’ starting lineup.
Malone went small with his starting lineup, opting to start Russell Westbrook instead of Peyton Watson and repurposing Michael Porter Jr. as a power forward. The results have been successful ...
After a shaky start to the 2024-25 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have stabilized over the months in this season. Of course, 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has played a crucial role in that as the Joker ...
Anthony Edwards became the Timberwolves’ franchise leader in 3-pointers at 23 years old during a 34-point day. Malone waved the white flag and went to his reserves with more than five minutes remaining.
It was one of the worst losses of the season for Denver and head coach Michael Malone let his team know. Malone called Saturday's loss against the Timberwolves one of the "worst losses of the season" for the Nuggets.
Joker is averaging 14.9 boards per game in January, and he’s had 13 or more in five of his past six contests. With Gobert and Julius Randle giving the Timberwolves a strong one-two punch on the glass, Jokic will need to bring his A-game here.
So often in matchups like these, a primetime matchup against a rival, the team that “wants it” more and brings more energy and aggression to the game is the one that takes it. Against the Timberwolves last year, the Nuggets were too often back on their heels receiving haymaker after haymaker in the form of forced turnovers and transition points.
The reality of playing alongside a pair of future Hall-of-Fame players is one that Julian Strawther still hasn't come to grips with yet. Not many players have h
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has become one of Michael Malone's trusted starters. Initially expected to play backup point guard behind Jamal Murray, Westbrook has now started 21 of his 42 games for Denver, including 14-straight games.