The NBA is back, for another nine months of glory.
After a short offseason the Nuggets are back and ready to chase their first postseason appearance since the 2012-13 season when they lost to the Warriors in the first round.
There is a lot to look forward to this season for Denver. There is a new face in town with veteran Isaiah Thomas. Will Barton is set to start after signing a four-year, $54 million contract over the summer. You also can’t forget about the $148-million-dollar man, Nikola Jokic, who agreed to a five-year max deal that will keep him in Denver through the 2022-23 season.
So enjoy the ride this season, there are sure to be many ups and downs as the Nuggets aim to be one of 16 teams in the playoffs.
Here is a look at everything Nuggets related you may have missed.
- Nuggets’ Jamal Murray growing into leadership role: I need to show everybody how it’s done
- Meet the Denver Nuggets: 2018-19 roster, player profiles, season expectations
- Nuggets coach Michael Malone on bench: “We have a deep, deep squad”
- Nuggets notebook: Team sounds off on silent drill, Jokic’s MMA knockout
- For Nuggets to make the playoffs, they need to find leaders and a defensive edge
- Nuggets analysis: Denver’s defense gets impressive tune-up in preseason finale at Bulls
- Nuggets are in same category as LeBron James and Lakers, Reggie Miller says
- Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. shares experience in injury-riddled season at Missouri
- Meet Mike Singer, The Denver Postap new Nuggets reporter
- Nuggets Mailbag form
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What’s on Tap?
- ܲٲ:At Los Angeles Clippers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, ALT
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Scoreboard
NHL: Rangers 3, Avalanche 2
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ALCS: Red Sox 8, Astros 2
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NLCS: Dodgers 2, Brewers 1
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Must-Read
Kiszla: Angry Von Miller is dope. But itap way cooler these days to be Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.
What the heck is going on in this dusty old cowtown, when the Rockies, Nuggets and Avalanche all are legit playoff material, while the reputation of our local NFL team is in tatters? Read more…
Rockies’ end-of-season outfield analysis: Likely 2019 starters, veterans facing questions and the unestablished players
Here’s the breakdown and grades for the performance of each of the Rockies’ outfielders, with a forecast into their foreseeable role in 2019. Read more…
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray growing into leadership role: I need to show everybody how it’s done
For most NBA players, let alone 20-year-olds, processing the nuances of an NBA offense is a daunting challenge. Read more…
Quick Hits
+Rockies Mailbag: Nolan Arenado update, hot stove questions, talking bullpen and more
+Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon fine with being overlooked
+Broncos Mailbag: Where is the leadership on this Denver team right now?
+Broncos podcast: Examining who must step up at Arizona for Denver to end losing streak
+Broncos Insider: The Arizona Cardinals, like Denver, have jobs on the line Thursday night
+ “Carruth” series provides in-depth look into a reporter’s 21-year coverage of CU Buffs’ Rae Carruth
+Colorado Buffaloes’ Laviska Shevault named to AP Midseason All-America Team
+Missy Franklin, Todd Lodwick, Daniel Graham among 2019 Colorado Sports Hall of Fame inductees
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Mike Chambers here.
By The Numbers
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Colorado Rapids recall five players from the USL
The Colorado Rapids on Tuesday announced they have recalled five players from the United Soccer League. Read more…
Parting Shot
Arapahoe Basin will win the spirited sprint to become the first Front Range ski area to open for the season, but only by a ski tip.
Get in Touch
If you see something thatap cause for question or have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at dboniface@denverpost.com or tweet me .
