Tag: Michael Malone
Nuggets’ defense falters, Malone searching for answers
The Denver Nuggets' ongoing defensive struggles were evident once again in their Friday loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, as noted by Troy Renck...
Michael Malone dismisses talk of Nuggets eesting Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone strongly pushed back against the idea that his team is resting Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for strategic...
Michael Malone defends Nikola Jokic’s MVP case
The NBA’s top two MVP frontrunners, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, faced off in a pair of matchups in Oklahoma City on Sunday and...
JB Bickerstaff: “Imma give Mike Malone the credit tonight”
Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff thought Michael Malone’s early technical foul contributed to his team being less physical during Friday's 134-119 home loss...
Michael Malone: Christian Braun has been stepping up all season
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone applauded Christian Braun’s ability to play winning basketball following this past weekend’s 107-104 road win vs. the Charlotte...
Michael Malone defends Jamal Murray after 45-point performance
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone came to the defense of star guard Jamal Murray after the player’s season-high 45-point performance in a 118-99...
Michael Malone: Russell Westbrook came here for one reason, and that’s to help us...
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone showed major respect for everything Russell Westbrook has brought to the group following Monday’s 132-121 road win vs....
Michael Malone criticizes Kings’ handling of Brown’s firing
The Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, who served as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings for a season-and-a-half from 2013-2014, did not...
Michael Malone: You can’t do what Nikola Jokic does if you’re not in shape
Here's Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone on if he’s surprised Nikola Jokic continues to put up amazing performances after Sunday’s 141-111 road win...
Malone wants vocal Jokic, Murray after embarrassing loss vs. Knicks
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone called for greater vocal leadership from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray following a lopsided 145-118 defeat to the...
Michael Malone: “The league has gotten so soft”
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone expressed his concerns about the team's conditioning as the 2024-25 NBA regular season approaches. His frustration came after...
Michael Malone: Russell Westbrook is game-changer for Nuggets
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is excited about the addition of veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to the team. Malone praised Westbrook for...
Michael Malone plans to play Michael Porter Jr. as power forward amid weight growth
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has revealed plans to shift forward Michael Porter Jr. to the power forward position for the 2024-25 season. Porter...
Michael Malone and the Nuggets’ front office are reportedly at odds
The Denver Nuggets faced a notable change this offseason with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope departing via free agency. Unlike previous moves where external replacements were sought,...
Michael Malone still doesn’t watch NBA playoffs
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone continues to abstain from watching NBA playoff games following his team's second-round exit at the hands of the...
