Author: Vinny Benedetto
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Nuggets vs. Warriors | 3 takeaways from Denver’s season-opening defeat
The Nuggets and Warriors opened the season with a bang, but Denver was on the wrong side of its season opener. Here are three takeaways from the Nuggets’ 137-131 overtime loss Thursday at the Chase Center in San Francisco: NUGGETS 137, WARRIORS 131 What happened: Denver wasted little time erasing Golden State’s 10-0 run to…
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What was learned from getting destroyed by Denver Nuggets’ assistants in scrimmage
Brian Scalabrine is still right a dozen years later. The 11-year NBA veteran, who was never known for being naturally gifted outside of his 6-foot-9 frame, once challenged a handful of basketball commoners to show up for a set of one-on-one contests after his ability was insulted one too many times on social media in…
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Chauncey Billups, a Denver icon, lets down Colorado | Vinny’s take
It was one of those sentences that kept getting stranger and stranger. Chauncey Billups? Rigged poker games? La Cosa Nostra? It looks like the legacy of the best basketball player to ever come from these hills is going to be severely tarnished. Billups was arrested Thursday morning after a yearslong federal investigation into illegal gambling…
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Why selflessness is key to Denver Nuggets’ success — amid new strategies from David Adelman | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider More depth provides more possibilities for David Adelman to ponder on a game-to-game basis, but that luxury comes with complications, too. NBA teams don’t practice as frequently as they used to. Adelman has talked about varying…
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David Adelman’s coaching, life philosophy displayed in Denver’s practice gym | 2025-26 Nuggets Preview
There’s a new sign in the Nuggets’ practice gym that shows what David Adelman is all about. Under a large banner celebrating the franchise’s 2023 championship, there’s a sign that reads “Age quod agis.” The Latin phrase is often translated to mean “do what you are doing” or “do well whatever you do.” Adelman explained…
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No. 0 to 32 — get to know the Nuggets’ 2025-26 roster | 2025-26 Nuggets Preview
The moves that made up the Nuggets’ roster shakeup this offseason ranged from borderline shocking — the Cam Johnson-for-Michael Porter Jr. trade — to wildly unsurprising, Bruce Brown’s decision to return to Denver. Denver starts the season Wednesday with one open roster spot. Here’s how David Adelman’s 14 players on standard contracts and three two-way…
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Nuggets, Christian Braun agree to $125M contract extension
It took until the final hours, but Christian Braun and the Nuggets agreed to a big contract extension Monday. Braun and the franchise that selected the wing with the 21st pick of the 2022 draft agreed to a five-year extension worth $125 million. There reportedly are no team or player options as part of the…
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How Jonas Valanciunas can help Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets reach another level
Going against Nikola Jokic daily has made Jonas Valanciunas better, and the belief is that the addition of Denver’s new backup center can have the same effect on the Nuggets’ franchise player. “Not easy,” Valanciunas said of his battles against Jokic after Thursday’s practice at Ball Arena. “He makes me better, just by going against…
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Denver Nuggets win meaningful minutes, drop preseason finale vs. Thunder | Vinny’s take
The end of preseason came early for four of the Nuggets’ starters. Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic made the trip to Oklahoma City but watched the Nuggets’ 94-91 loss Friday from the Paycom Center sidelines. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s preseason finale: 1. Nuggets coach David Adelman said health was…
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Peyton Watson feels better than ever heading into key fourth season with Denver Nuggets
Four days from the deadline to reach a contract extension, Nuggets forward Peyton Watson remains more focused on his play than pay. With Friday’s preseason finale at Oklahoma City separating Watson from the start of his fourth NBA season, Denver’s key reserve is feeling better than ever. “Just go out there, play hard, work on…