![]() ![]() He can handle as a point guard, operate from the post as a stocky big man and defensively, switch everything. Brown’s unconventional game adds a new wrinkle to Denver’s approach on both ends. One of the most underrated free-agent additions this summer, Brown has already endeared himself to his teammates and head coach. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 11 Bruce Brown Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets during Denver Nuggets media day at Ball Arena on Monday, September 26, 2022. ![]() Coach Michael Malone has also hinted at staggering some of the first and second units, which will allow Hyland to play off both Murray and Jokic. After garnering second-team All-Rookie last season, Hyland’s challenge will be striking the balance between catering to his aggressive playing style while also facilitating for teammates. What does an encore look like? He’ll get ample opportunity to shine running the second unit, where he’s going to be tasked with spearheading everything they do offensively. In many ways, Hyland’s rookie year was sensational. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 3 Bones Hyland Reserves Bones Hyland (3) of the Denver Nuggets during Denver Nuggets media day at Ball Arena on Monday, September 26, 2022. It’s not out of the realm of possibility. Not to mention, the Nuggets have legitimate designs on a top-3 seed in the West. (Only Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell reside in that hallowed club.) Expect his scoring and rebounding to drop, but those assists could jump with the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. He’s already in the rarest of air, yet has a chance to become only the fourth player in NBA history to win three consecutive MVPs. With hardly any help last season, Jokic posted career-highs in points (27.1), rebounds (13.8) and still dished almost eight assists per game en route to his second consecutive MVP. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 15 Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during Denver Nuggets media day at Ball Arena on Monday, September 26, 2022. Now doing what he’s best at, Gordon could experience a renaissance. Michael Porter Jr.’s health shifts Gordon back to power forward, where he can dominate closer to the rim, clean up the glass and move off the ball for easy dunks. On any given night, he’d check an opponent’s best playmaker while simultaneously serving as Nikola Jokic’s primary wingman. ![]() Nuggets coach Michael Malone conceded that due to Denver’s circumstances last season, Gordon was asked to do far too much. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 50 Aaron Gordon Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets during media day at Ball Arena on Monday, Sept. He seems to be more comfortable alongside Nikola Jokic and understands that the offense is best optimized when the ball is moving, no matter how pretty his shot might be. Even more promising was how he arrived at those shots. Over five preseason games, Porter canned 13 3-pointers on efficient shooting. Following another season lost to back surgery, Porter looks excellent. Porter’s status might be the most encouraging aspect of Denver’s training camp. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 1 Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during media day at Ball Arena on Monday, Sept. His 3-point shooting ability, coupled with his defensive chops, make him a significant upgrade in the starting lineup. Caldwell-Pope hasn’t shot under 38% from 3-point range in any of the past three seasons. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 5 Kentavious Caldwell-PopeĬaldwell-Pope is the 3-and-D shooting guard the Nuggets have needed for years, which is why general manager Calvin Booth paid a healthy price (Monte Morris and Will Barton) to Washington to land him. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets during media day at Ball Arena on Monday, Sept. But when available, his competitiveness and scoring ability significantly lift Denver’s ceiling. The Nuggets will be careful with Murray, who already experienced a hamstring tweak that limited his preseason play. Ever since tearing his left ACL in April 2021, the Nuggets have only been able to wonder what their optimal version looks like, with Murray running point and Nikola Jokic shepherding the offense. ![]() Murray’s long-awaited return is nearly here. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) 27 Jamal Murray Starting Five Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during Denver Nuggets media day at Ball Arena on Monday, September 26, 2022. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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