Westbrook, Michael Malone

Michael Malone's Statement on Russell Westbrook Lineup Decision
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook started his 12th game of the NBA season on Friday night. Winning nine of his 11 starts entering Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, Westbrook has been one of Denver’s most impactful players.
Nuggets' Michael Malone Praises Russell Westbrook After Historic Performance
Michael Malone praises Russell Westbrook after his historic performance in Denver Nuggets' victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Michael Malone's bold Russell Westbrook statement following 'perfect' triple-double
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone had nothing but effusive praise for Russell Westbrook after his "perfect" triple-double.
Michael Malone's Statement on Russell Westbrook Decision Before Nuggets-Pistons
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone opted for Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup, rather than Peyton Watson who had been starting in Gordon’s absence earlier this season. Denver was 6-1 in Westbrook’s starts prior to Friday’s loss,
Lou Williams says Michael Malone should start Russell Westbrook permanently: "Get into your Thibodeau bag"
Russell Westbrook shone again on Wednesday night as the Denver Nuggets opened 2025 with a decisive 139-120 home win over the Atlanta Hawks. Westbrook scored 16 points on 5-6 shooting while dishing out 11 assists in 26 minutes of action in another impressive performance as a starter.
Russell Westbrook making case for regular starting role with Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are 3-1 in the last four games with Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup, and Michael Malone's team has scored at least 132 points in all four. With Aaron Gordon nearing a return from a calf strain,
Nuggets' Michael Malone Gives Worrisome Aaron Gordon Injury Update
Nuggets’ head coach, Michael Malone, gave an injury update about Aaron Gordon on Thursday, and it was not a good one. Gordon ...
Michael Malone “disappointed” after Nuggets survive late comeback from Pistons
Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in the third quarter as the Nuggets built a big enough lead to hold off Detroit on ...
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Nuggets' Michael Malone sounds off on Mike Brown's firing, says Kings have 'no class'
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone weighed in on the abrupt firing of Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown on ...
Nuggets' Peyton Watson showers Victor Wembanyama with compliments after Spurs loss
Nuggets guard Peyton Watson spoke out about trying to stop Spurs star Victor Wembanyama following Friday's loss.
Victor Wembanyama scores 35 as Spurs survive Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to start back-to-back
The Spurs won 113-110 after Nikola Jokic committed a rare turnover in the final seconds of the game on Friday in Denver.
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Michael Malone on trade rumors involving Nuggets: “There’s nothing to that”
I mean, I don’t know where it comes from,” Malone said ... last week that Denver is interested in Zach LaVine, whose contract would require the Nuggets to include Michael Porter Jr ...
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Michael Malone Throws Denver Nuggets Players Under The Bus For Their Defensive Slump In Loss To Cavaliers
At a recent press conference, Nuggets Coach Michael Malone expressed his frustration with the team's defensive strategy ...
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Michael Malone's Russell Westbrook Statement Goes Viral
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has opted for a smaller lineup in Gordon’s absence, starting Westbrook alongside Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., and Jokić. Dec 27, 2024; ...
Michael Malone’s blunt halftime message that sparked Denver vs. Hawks
To start the new year, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone wants his team to play like they’re in a playoff series, and ...