Julian Strawther is the key ingredient to a successful Nuggets bench unit
The Denver Nuggets just finished their final preseason game and secured their first and only win of the preseason against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Mile High Crew defeated the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year 132-126. All of the Nuggets starters played in this contest but it was actually Julian Strawther that carried them to the win.
Tweaked rotation does little for Denver Nuggets' struggling second unit
The Nuggets’ second unit looked simultaneously different and the same in Saturday’s game against the Clippers. In Denver’s first game of the season, a 102-87 loss to the Thunder on Thursday, Jamal Murray was the first starter subbed out so he could return to the court minutes later to help the oft-criticized bench unit. That’s been Michael Malone’s norm for the past few seasons.
Grading Russell Westbrook's roller coaster Nuggets debut leading unproven bench
There has been much ado about Russell Westbrook signing with the Denver Nuggets over the offseason and getting another chance to help a contending team. Westbrook, the former league MVP has bounced around in recent years and struggled to carve out an impactful role on a winning team in a reduced role.
The Denver Nuggets depth situation is worse than anyone imagined
From the very first day when the season opener opponent was released, the Nuggets knew that they would be starting off with an incredibly tough game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then the Isaiah Hartenstein injury occurred and it looked like Denver might have gotten a huge break. Unfortunately, this first loss showcased the absolute floor of the unproven bench unit.
Denver Nuggets' new-look bench building chemistry; Jamal Murray's knee flares up pregame | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets:. The second unit is almost settled. Now, it’s time for the group to gel. “We don’t have a lot (of time) to figure it out,” Nuggets forward Dario Saric said of the second unit’s chemistry after Monday’s practice at Ball Arena. “Maybe the first couple of games of the season we’re going to still be figuring it out, but I think we have good pieces. I think we reacted well in some situations yesterday.”
Denver's 2024-25 roster breakdown | Nuggets season preview
Many faces are back from last season, but there were acquisitions that could make or break the Denver Nuggets’ 2024-25 season. Here’s how each member of the 18-man roster joined the Nuggets, how they fared last season and how they fit into this season’s roster. No. 0...