Latest Mike Malone News

Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause

Oct. 25, 2024 08:26 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number. The late Mutombo was remembered by the franchise in the first quarter of the season opener...

Nuggets add Russell Westbrook at Nikola Jokic's urging as they chase their second NBA title

Oct. 14, 2024 10:13 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets Last season: 57-25, lost to Minnesota in second round of playoffs. COACH: Michael Malone (10th season with Nuggets, 12th overall, 507--398). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 vs. Oklahoma City. DEPARTURES: G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G...

The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend

Oct. 14, 2024 09:57 AM EDT

It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring. The Minnesota Timberwolves were celebrating, their music and screams loud enough to be heard inside the room where Nuggets coach Michael Malone was somberly going through his final postgame news conference...

Unable to defend their NBA title, Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic ready to lead new quest

Sep. 26, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — A couple of things gleaned from Thursday's media day for the Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic can grow a first-rate beard/goatee, Jamal Murray has aspirations to be an MMA fighter and Aaron Gordon held one impressive yard sale this summer as he cleaned out his closet. Oh,...