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Jamal Murray edging closer to return from hamstring injury and will join Nuggets on 5-game trip

Jamal Murray is edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury and will join the Denver Nuggets on their upcoming five-game trip.

Michael Malone agrees to contract extension with reigning NBA champion Nuggets, AP source says

The Denver Nuggets have extended the contract of coach Michael Malone after he guided the franchise to its first NBA title, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and a slew of challengers for title

Damian Lillard went to Milwaukee, Bradley Beal went to Phoenix, Jrue Holiday ended up in Boston and Chris Paul ended up with Golden State.

Brendan Malone, former Detroit 'Bad Boys' assistant and father of Nuggets coach, dies at 81

Brendan Malone, father of Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and champion of โ€˜The Jordan Rulesโ€™ that helped the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls on the way to two championships, has died at 81.

New rest rules don't bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt

With a new โ€œplayer participation policy,โ€ the NBA has made it clear that healthy players should be on the court.

Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says

Bruce Brown is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets.

Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic

The top-seeded Denver Nuggets eliminated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 112-109 win in Game 5 of their playoff series at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.

Nuggets eye sweep, with dominance of T-wolves running deep

The Denver Nuggets are the leagueโ€™s best shooting team with a clean bill of health and the two-time reigning NBA MVP in Nikola Jokic.

Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat T-wolves for 3-0 lead

Nikola Jokic had his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets fended off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-111 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.

NBA All-Star Game: All you need to know about Sunday's event

The 72nd NBA All-Star Game takes place Sunday night in Salt Lake City.

Denver's Michael Malone gets All-Star Game coaching nod

Michael Malone might coach Nikola Jokic in the All-Star Game.

Big dunk leaves rim crooked, delays Celtics-Nuggets game

The rim was bent, nobody seemed to know how to fix it and for 35 minutes Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets players struggled to stay warm in a bizarre scene that left Celtics star Jaylen Brown fuming.

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets to 129-113 win over Rockets

Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a season-high 31 and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-113.

Rare buzzer-beater helps outmanned Nuggets beat Mavs 98-97

Vlatko Cancar hit a buzzer-beater from near midcourt when the final 2 seconds of the first half were replayed after the break, and the outmanned Denver Nuggets went on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-97.

Jokic, Nuggets keep Lakers winless with 110-99 victory

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a big 3-pointer and the Denver Nuggets kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless with a 110-99 victory Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped, and the Denver Nuggets beat Golden State 128-123 in a rematch of the teamsโ€™ first-round playoff series won by the Warriors in five games on their way to the title.

AP source: Nuggets and Wizards agree to 4-player swap

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal that would send guards Will Barton and Monte Morris to the Washington Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith.

AP source: Kings hire Mike Brown as new coach

A person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to hire Golden State assistant Mike Brown as their head coach.

Jokic, Nuggets avoid sweep with Game 4 victory over Warriors

The Denver Nuggets avoided a sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors with a 126-121 win Sunday to send the series back to San Francisco for Game 5.

Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113

Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points each, Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and the Golden State Warriors muscled past the Denver Nuggets 118-113 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the playoff series.

Curry scores 34 points off bench, Warriors lead Nuggets 2-0

Stephen Curry came off the bench for a second straight game and showed heโ€™s healthy at last, scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 126-106 for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.

Curry returns, to come off bench in Warriors' playoff opener

Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.

Paul's back, Suns clinch top seed with 140-130 win in Denver

Chris Paul returned from a broken right wrist to help the Phoenix Suns wrap up the top seed in the NBA playoffs with a 140-130 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

No Bones about it: Denver's Hyland, Jokic beat Embiid, 76ers

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jokic dominates Kings as Nuggets win after blowing big lead

Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets held on after blowing an 18-point lead and beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100.

Virus, injuries, standings all factor in NBA trade deadline

The basic mantra for all NBA teams this season should be just get into the playoffs.

Memphis' Jenkins enters protocols, 14th NBA coach to do so

Another NBA head coach has entered the league's health and safety protocols.

Roadies: Bogdanovic scores 36, Jazz beat Nuggets 115-109

Bojan Bogdanovic scored a season-high 36 points and the Utah Jazz stretched their road winning streak to 10 games by beating the Denver Nuggets 115-109.

Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols

The NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphiaโ€™s Doc Rivers and Denverโ€™s Michael Malone entered the NBAโ€™s health and safety protocols.

Oh, brother: Heat-Nuggets mess goes from on-court to online

The fallout from the scuffle between reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Markieff Morris from the Miami Heat continues.

Jokic, Morris fracas mars Nuggets' 113-96 win over Heat

Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before the NBA MVP was ejected for violently slamming his shoulder into Markieff Morris, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 113-96 on Monday night.

Oldies but goodies: The Lakers may be ones to catch in West

Oldies but goodies: The Lakers may be ones to catch in West

The Western Conference has the best regular season team from last year in Utah.

Wizards draw on storied name, hire Wes Unseld Jr as coach

Wizards draw on storied name, hire Wes Unseld Jr as coach

The Washington Wizards have hired Wes Unseld Jr. as their coach.

MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118

MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118

Devin Booker and Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to a four-game sweep of the Denver Nuggets who lost MVP Nikola Jokic to an ejection in their 125-118 loss Sunday.

Nuggets face daunting deficit; Jokic faces ignominious exit

Nuggets face daunting deficit; Jokic faces ignominious exit

The Denver Nuggets face a daunting 3-0 deficit in their second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns.

Suns spoil Nikola Jokic's MVP party, beat Nuggets 116-102

Suns spoil Nikola Jokic's MVP party, beat Nuggets 116-102

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Nikola Jokicโ€™s MVP celebration with a 116-102 victory over Denver on Friday night in Game 3 that put โ€œThe Jokerโ€ and the rest of the reeling Nuggets on the brink of a quick second-round exit.

Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award

Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award

Nikola Jokic was revealed Tuesday as the NBAโ€™s Most Valuable Player for 2020-21, making him by far the lowest draft pick ever to win the award.

New York's Tom Thibodeau picked as NBA's coach of the year

New York's Tom Thibodeau picked as NBA's coach of the year

Tom Thibodeau got the New York Knicks back to the playoffs, guiding the team to its second-best record in 20 years.

The NBA awaits a new champion, and the path is wide open

The NBA awaits a new champion, and the path is wide open

The NBA will have a new champion.

Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win

Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win

Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory Thursday night.

A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

On their respective ways to the NBA Finals last season, there was one important element missing for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.

Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series

Jokic scores 38, Nuggets beat Blazers 128-109 to even series

Nikola Jokic scored 38 points to overcome a 3-point shooting barrage from Damian Lillard and the Denver Nuggets evened the first-round series by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 128-109 in a chippy Game 2.

Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109

Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109

Damian Lillard scored 34 points and led Portlandโ€™s 3-point barrage that sparked the Trail Blazersโ€™ 123-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in the opener of their first-round playoff series Saturday night.

Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome back fans and beat Nuggets

Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome back fans and beat Nuggets

Stephen Curry scored 32 points, Draymond Green had 19 assists and 12 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back fans for the first time since the pandemic began by beating the Denver Nuggets 118-97.

Jokic's 47 leads Nuggets over Grizzlies 139-137 in 2 OTs

Jokic's 47 leads Nuggets over Grizzlies 139-137 in 2 OTs

Nikola Jokic scored 47 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer late in the second overtime, and the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 139-137.

NBA says injury rate this season down slightly from normal

NBA says injury rate this season down slightly from normal

The NBA says the rate of players needing to miss games because of injuries is down from last season and within the normal range for what the league has seen over the last five seasons.

Nuggets' Murray tears ACL in left knee, out indefinitely

Nuggets' Murray tears ACL in left knee, out indefinitely

The Denver Nuggets will be without Jamal Murray indefinitely after the dynamic point guard suffered a torn ACL in his left knee.

Jokic leads Nuggets to 8th straight win by beating Spurs

Jokic leads Nuggets to 8th straight win by beating Spurs

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets held off the San Antonio Spurs for a 121-119 win when DeMar DeRozanโ€™s shot attempt at the buzzer rolled out.

Murray's 50 points power Nuggets past crumbling Cavaliers

Murray's 50 points power Nuggets past crumbling Cavaliers

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. According to Elias Sports Bureau, he's the first player in league history to score 50 or more points without shooting a free throw. โ€œTo do it as efficiently as he did it is really remarkable,โ€ said Nuggets coach Michael Malone. On his 26th birthday, Jokic had 16 points and 12 rebounds in getting his seventh triple-double this season. AdCavaliers: F Taurean Prince missed his second straight game with a sprained left ankle.

Jokic powers Nuggets by Lakers, Davis re-aggravates Achilles

Jokic powers Nuggets by Lakers, Davis re-aggravates Achilles

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER โ€“ The sight of Anthony Davis limping off the court was hard for the Los Angeles Lakers to shake. Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Lakers 122-105 on Sunday night in a game in which Davis re-aggravated his sore right Achilles. Now, the only thought for the Lakers is the result of Davis' MRI on Monday for what the team called a strain. For his big game, Jokic credited a new mindset. Entering the game, Davis was questionable with what was described as right Achilles tendinosis.

Middleton, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Nuggets 125-112

Middleton, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Nuggets 125-112

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, moves to the rim as Denver Nuggets forward JaMychal Green defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER โ€“ Khris Middleton had 29 points and a career-high 12 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and the Milwaukee Bucks won their fifth straight game by beating the Denver Nuggets 125-112 on Monday night. Middleton's 12th assist was a thing of beauty โ€” a pinpoint pass to Antetokounmpo for a dunk with 1:39 remaining to give the Bucks a 120-110 lead. Bryn Forbes had 15 points for the Bucks, who earned a rare win in the Mile High City. MAIN ATTRACTIONAsked about the marquee matchup between Jokic and Antetokounmpo, Malone feigned hurt feelings.

A very rare NBA day: Curry, Jokic score 50 in losses

A very rare NBA day: Curry, Jokic score 50 in losses

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry instructs teammates during an offensive possession in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic were part of history Saturday. The NBA had two 50-point scorers in losing efforts on the same day for only the third time. Jokic scored 50 points in Denverโ€™s loss to Sacramento, and Curry scored 57 points as Golden State fell in Dallas. There have been five 50-point efforts in the NBA so far this season, including Curryโ€™s season-high, 62-point in the win over Portland.

Durant scores 34, Nets charge back from 18 down, top Nuggets

Durant scores 34, Nets charge back from 18 down, top Nuggets

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK โ€“ Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, Bruce Brown made a huge contribution while starting for the absent Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 18 down to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-116 on Tuesday night. Durant followed with Brooklyn's next six points, including a 3-pointer that essentially put it away at 120-113 with 27 seconds to play. They want to come out and compete, and everybody came with it tonight, especially in the second half,โ€ Durant said. Nets: Before the game, coach Steve Nash wasn't sure if Durant would play Wednesday at New York. โ€œWe have to judge these things day to day and moment to moment.โ€ Durant said afterward he planned to play.

Chris Paul helps Suns hold off Nuggets, improve to 5-1

Chris Paul helps Suns hold off Nuggets, improve to 5-1

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, looks for a shot over Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Denver. Moments like this are precisely why the Suns acquired Paul in a deal with Oklahoma City. โ€œHim being able to knock down shots, and the ability and will to take those shots, is huge for us,โ€ Suns coach Monty Williams said. But on the advice of Paul, Williams decided to challenge the play. The Denver big man is posting big numbers but his production isnโ€™t translating into wins as the Nuggets fell to 1-4.

NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional

NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. Suit jackets or sport coats will not be required but coaches wont be able to wear the short-sleeved shirts that most donned for games in the bubble, either. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)MIAMI โ€“ For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. โ€œThatโ€™s why I continued to wear masks during the playoffs, during the finals, even when we were not required to wear them during our media sessions,โ€ Spoelstra told The Associated Press. The league, with limited exceptions, also will require coaches to wear masks โ€œat all timesโ€ inside their team facility, while traveling and during practices.

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo (9) and Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso (4) during the final moments of their 114-108 win over the Denver Nuggets in an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) celebrates with Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo (9) and Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso (4) during the final moments of their 114-108 win over the Denver Nuggets in an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LeBron James can reach a 10th NBA Finals, done by only three greats of the game. The final step for the Los Angeles Lakers shapes up as the toughest. โ€œYou can never be comfortable around this team,โ€ Davis said. One more win, and James ties NBA career scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for third on the career list with 10 NBA Finals appearances. James and Davis have been the unquestioned catalysts of this run, and they're good strong support from some playoff-tested veterans.

For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

And James was letting his team know that NBA players, who have spent months seeking justice for Breonna Taylor, did not get what they wanted. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said the officersโ€™ shots that killed Taylor were fired in self-defense. Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of her family to offer support. ... What currently is happening isnโ€™t good enough.โ€National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts went a step further. Weโ€™re going to continue fighting, weโ€™re going to continue to push, weโ€™re going to continue to use our voices.โ€___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) looks on as Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) grabs his wrist after falling to the floor during play in the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference final Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

If the Los Angeles Lakers don't start playing better, the Nuggets might be right. Outplayed for much of the last 1 1/2 games, the top-seeded Lakers look to regain control of the series when the teams play Game 4 on Thursday night. The Lakers were careless with the ball and not disciplined enough on defense in Game 2, when they needed Anthony Davis' 3-pointer as time expired to avoid a loss. We have control of the series,โ€ Davis said. The Nuggets then scored 25 points in Game 3 off the Lakers' turnovers โ€” with James committing a game-high six of them in his 26th playoff triple-double.

Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1

Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1

Jamal Murray had 28 points, 12 assists and two late 3-pointers to halt a Lakers charge, helping the Nuggets to a 114-106 victory Tuesday night that cut Los Angeles' lead to 2-1 in the Western Conference finals. It would grow to 18 and could have been worse if not for Davis, who scored nine straight Lakers points. The Lakers got the first five points of the third to cut the lead in half, but Denver regained control and led 93-75 after three. Nuggets: Denver's last halftime lead had been a 59-57 edge over the Clippers in Game 3 of the West semifinals. THE AIR UP THEREThe Lakers came into the game 4-0 in the playoffs as the designated road team.

Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener

Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener

The top-seeded Lakers opened a double-digit lead in the first half that they easily extended in the third quarter. The Lakers quickly knocked off any rust for another long layoff in the bubble against a Denver team that's had things much tougher. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each scored 21 points for the Nuggets, playing in the conference finals for the first time since the Lakers beat them in 2009. The Nuggets fell to 7-22 against the Lakers in the postseason. ... Denver's 16 fouls in the second quarter tied the most by any team in a quarter this season.

Nuggets crash LA party, will face Lakers in West finals

Nuggets crash LA party, will face Lakers in West finals

Behind Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2009. They will face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers starting Friday in Game 1. The Nuggets fell behind 3-1 in their first-round series against Utah before bouncing back with three straight victories. โ€œWe love it.โ€The last time the Nuggets were in the conference finals they faced the Lakers as well, losing in six games. The Lakers were led by the late Kobe Bryant and would go on to win the NBA title over Orlando.

Murray, Jokic help Denver stun Clippers 104-89 in Game 7

Murray, Jokic help Denver stun Clippers 104-89 in Game 7

Murray scored 40 points, Jokic had a triple-double by the third quarter and Denver again overcame a double-digit deficit to shock the Los Angeles Clippers 104-89 in Game 7 on Tuesday night. Denver became the first team in NBA history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit twice in the same postseason. The 7-foot Jokic had a monster game with 16 points, 13 assists and 22 rebounds, which were the most by a Nuggets player in an NBA playoff game. Murray helped the Nuggets pour it on down the stretch to give coach Michael Malone a 49th birthday present. The team also rallied back from double-digit margins in their last two games as well to stun the Clippers.

Clippers set to try, again, to reach the conference finals

Clippers set to try, again, to reach the conference finals

โ€œJust winning a game in the NBA is hard,โ€ the Los Angeles Clippersโ€™ coach said. For the Clippers, winning a game at this point in the season has been impossible โ€” forever. Game 6 is Sunday, when the Clippers will once again try to get to a level of the playoffs that theyโ€™ve never reached before. โ€” KEEP AN EYE ON: How the Clippers finish. There will be an absolute urgency from the Clippers to finish the job on Sunday.

Millsap helps Nuggets rally, stun Clippers 111-105 in Game 5

Millsap helps Nuggets rally, stun Clippers 111-105 in Game 5

Denver โ€” down 16 in the first half โ€” trailed 61-46 with 9:42 remaining in the third before rallying behind the 35-year-old Millsap. The Nuggets took their first lead on Nikola Jokic's 3-pointer with 7:06 left and extended it to eight. After the Clippers pulled within a basket, Porter hit a deep 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining to all but wrap it up. Jamal Murray finished with 26 points, and Jokic added 22 points and 14 rebounds to help the Nuggets pull to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. 9/11 MEMORIESClippers coach Doc Rivers and Nuggets coach Michael Malone reflected on their memories on the 19th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.

George, Leonard lead Clippers to 113-107 win over Nuggets

George, Leonard lead Clippers to 113-107 win over Nuggets

Clippers coach Doc Rivers called a timeout to calm down the Clippers with 8:29 left and trailing 97-90. Denver was cruising along in the second quarter, leading by 12 points with 3:34 left before halftime, before the Clippers roared back. ... F Marcus Morris had 12 points. Nuggets: Denver outscored the Clippers by a 58-42 margin in points in the paint. He played a little more than 12 minutes in Game 1 and 15 minutes in Game 2.

NBA will allow team staff to bring guests to Disney bubble

NBA will allow team staff to bring guests to Disney bubble

Those guests could then enter the so-called bubble at Walt Disney World on Sept. 21, about a week before the scheduled start of the NBA Finals. Some players were able to bring family into the bubble following quarantines and other health certifications starting on Aug. 31. Other coaches, such as Denvers Michael Malone and Miamis Erik Spoelstra, have spoken out publicly about their hope that the league would allow team staff to have the opportunity to bring family into the bubble. The cost, $550 each day for each guest, would have to be covered by the team or individual staff member. And as is the case with player guests, including children, none of the staff guests will be able to leave the NBAs bubble.

Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2

Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2

Two days after winning Game 3 on OG Anunobys 3-pointer as time expired, the Raptors didnt need any big shots. Jayson Tatum had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics. 7-UPWhen Lowry and Brown fouled each other, it caused some headaches for the public address announcer, who mixed up his No. When Brown fouled Lowry in the first quarter, he announced the foul was on Lowry, saying my bad after a moment of confusion. Lowry hacked Brown in the second and it was announced as a foul on the Celtics player.

Raptors-Celtics prep for Game 4, Nuggets-Clippers for Game 2

Raptors-Celtics prep for Game 4, Nuggets-Clippers for Game 2

Game 4 of Celtics-Raptors is Saturday night, followed by Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonards shot became iconic because the Raptors won it all. He played most of the first quarter and then the entirety of the final three quarters of Game 3 without a rest. The 46:29 of court time was the most by any player in a non-overtime game this season. INJURY WATCH: It was a good sign for the Clippers that Patrick Beverley (calf) not only returned to the lineup in Game 1 but reported after the game that he felt fine.

Murray scores 42, Nuggets beat Jazz 117-107 in Game 5

Murray scores 42, Nuggets beat Jazz 117-107 in Game 5

The Nuggets trail the sixth-seeded Jazz 3-2 with Game 6 on Thursday. With the game tied at 101, Murray scored nine straight for Denver to help the Nuggets gain some separation. Hes the third player in the series to have five in a quarter, joining Murray (fourth quarter in Game 4) and Mitchell (third in Game 2). He had six by in the second quarter on April 28, 2002. His last NBA game was March 11.

Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

But its not working, so obviously something has to be done and right now our focus really shouldnt be on basketball, Celtics guard Marcus Smart said. Players are trying to figure out not only how to revive them, but keep them going long after they leave the bubble. James has focused on the need to vote, not only in November but long after, no matter who wins the presidential election. He said being in the bubble gives a feeling of helplessness, because he isn't able to do that again. Things have kind of diminished.

Doncic and Mitchell reaching new heights in the postseason

Doncic and Mitchell reaching new heights in the postseason

The dynamic Doncic made sure of that with a buzzer-beating, 3-pointer in overtime Sunday to cap another triple-double. Not to be outdone in the nightcap, Mitchell erupted for 51 points in Game 4 to give the sixth-seeded Utah Jazz a 3-1 lead over Denver. Mitchell is playing out of this world right now, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Both Doncic and Mitchell are accomplishing rarely seen postseason feats inside the bubble. Whats more, his 28-foot buzzer-beat to win was the second-longest in postseason history, the Mavericks announced on social media.

Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105

Donovan Mitchell scores 30 points, Jazz rout Nuggets 124-105

He helped the Jazz break open the game in the third quarter and increase the lead to 31 in the fourth. His performance was on the heels of scoring a Jazz playoff-record 57 points in a 135-125 overtime loss in Game 1. Jordan Clarkson scored a personal playoff-best 26 points on a day the Jazz shot 51.7% from the floor. We need the same energy and intensity.Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points, and Nikola Jokic added 28 points and 11 rebounds. All of our games are usually close games and this one got away from us, Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.

George, Leonard lead Clippers past Nuggets for No. 2 seed

George, Leonard lead Clippers past Nuggets for No. 2 seed

The Clippers took control with 13 straight points midway through the third quarter and barely let the Nuggets get back in it. Jerami Grant, who missed Denver's last game due to injury, led the Nuggets with 25 points. Clippers: Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell have both returned to the NBA's bubble, although neither could play as yet. ... Ivica Zubac had 15 points and a team-high 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Clippers: Play Oklahoma City on Friday.

Kuzma's 3-pointer lifts Lakers to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Kuzma's 3-pointer lifts Lakers to 124-121 win over Nuggets

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121 Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Dozier had a chance to put the Nuggets up by one with 4.4 seconds left but missed the second of two free throws. Kuzma rebounded and the Lakers called timeout to set up the winning play. James had given the Lakers a 121-119 lead by converting a 3-point play with 45.7 seconds to go. Lakers: Play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in their final bubble game.

Murray returns to power Nuggets past Jazz 134-132 in 2 OTs

Murray returns to power Nuggets past Jazz 134-132 in 2 OTs

The Nuggets overcame Donovan Mitchell's 35 points for Utah, including a 3-pointer with 4.2 seconds remaining in the second overtime. Murray played 39 minutes and remained in the game despite showing obvious signs of fatigue as Denver gained momentum for the playoffs. Denver coach Michael Malone said his team plays a different kind of basketball, a different brand of basketball with Murray on the court. Mitchell drove through Denver's defensive breakdowns for a tying uncontested layup with less than 1 second remaining in regulation. REGRETSMitchell's jumper gave Utah a 119-117 lead with 3.4 seconds remaining in the first overtime.

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual. The NBA is tweaking the rules for those initial matchups, going with 10-minute quarters instead of the usual 12 minutes. Plans call for all 33 exhibitions to be televised by some combination of local TV, national TV, NBA TV or NBA League Pass. The Heat and Jazz will not play in a seeding game and couldnt meet in a game that counts at Disney until the NBA Finals. I think the vast majority of the 22 teams will approach it the same way.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has the coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday and saying he has hopes to join his team for the leagues restart later this summer. Barnes is the only player who has started all 64 of the Kings games this season. Prior to the team leaving last week, I tested positive for Covid-19, Barnes wrote on social media. The league said Monday that 19 players tested positive during in-market testing after July 1, those tests being done before teams began arriving at Disney on July 7. Houstons Russell Westbrook said Monday that he has tested positive and has yet to join the Rockets at Disney.

Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance

Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance

To the teams in the NBA, this championship might be the toughest one ever claimed. And only one of the 22 teams headed to Disney will be able to say it was absolutely worth the trouble. You win an NBA championship anytime, its a hell of an accomplishment. This NBA season will see the 22 remaining teams all play between 71 and 75 games before the playoffs, and the leagues plan is for a full four-round, best-of-seven-throughout postseason. If you think about the mental toughness its going to take ... its going to come down to talent.

As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney

As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney

When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. But if NBA players arent venturing out among the public, the hope is that no matter whats going on beyond Disneys fences that the quasi-bubble for basketball wont be affected. The rate of positive tests in the Orlando area in the seven-day period ending Monday was nearly 6%. My solace is that our guys are not going to be out and about in the city of Orlando, Roberts said.

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