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Nuggets Make Lineup Decision on Russell Westbrook vs Hornets
The Denver Nuggets find themselves on an eight-game winning streak heading into their Thursday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets, the longest currentl
Nuggets Make Critical Russell Westbrook Decision in His Return From Injury
The Denver Nuggets have made a key decision regarding Russell Westbrook as he returns from injury Thursday night.
Why the Nuggets started Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook
Malone decided to go with Christian Braun over Russell Westbrook in the first game after the break, which made sense for a number of reasons. Braun had been playing very well for awhile before the All-Star break, and Jamal Murray had been coming into his own in the last two months as well.
Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun wants to start. Michael Malone should let him.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants to keep this party going, he won’t change his starting five once Russell Westbrook’s left hamstring is healed up.
Recent Russell Westbrook Announcement Bodes Well For Denver Nuggets
On top of this announcement, Westbrook is no longer on the injury report and will return to the lineup -- which Denver has seen plenty of success when he is in the starting lineup. With a 36-19 record, the Nuggets are No. 3 in the Western Conference and are continuing their ascension as a contender and in the West during their current run.
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Available to play
Westbrook (hamstring) will be available for Thursday's game against Charlotte. Westbrook missed Denver's final seven games before the All-Star break, but he practiced in full Wednesday and is no longer appearing on the injury report.
Michael Malone Reveals Big Russell Westbrook Injury Update
Russell Westbrook has not played a game for the Denver Nuggets since January 31, 2025. It's been nearly a month since the veteran guard has been on the court with his teammates, but it seems like that may be finally coming to an end soon.
Russell Westbrook Leads Nuggets in Wholesome 'Happy Birthday' Rendition for Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook led the Nuggets in a heartwarming rendition of "Happy Birthday" for Nikola Jokic, who turned 30 on ...
Nikola Jokic reveals hilarious plan once he breaks Russell Westbrook's record
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic shares what he will do once he breaks teammate Russell Westbrook's triple-double record ...
Michael Malone on Nuggets starting lineup: “I’m really fortunate to have a tough decision”
The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus. Also expected to return is Russell Westbrook, who ...
Updated Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
The Denver Nuggets are slated to kick off their post All-Star Game schedule with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, who ...
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Participates in practice Wednesday
Westbrook (hamstring) participates in practice Wednesday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports. Westbrook has missed the last seven games for the Nuggets while dealing with a left hamstring ...
Nuggets move past Grizzlies into second place in West with ninth consecutive win
The Nuggets (37-19) have won nine consecutive games, matching their best streak from the 2022-23 championship season. By ...
Denver Nuggets' fatal flaw that must be fixed after 2025 NBA All-Star break
The Nuggets stood pat at the trade deadline, failing to address a hole on the roster that they can still address ahead of the playoffs.
Aaron Gordon's Honest Statement on Denver Nuggets
While the Denver Nuggets are currently the hottest team in the NBA with an eight-game winning streak, that wasn't always the ...