Nuggets insider Matt Moore My understanding is that Jokic spoke with ownership this week and there was never a question to Jokic on firing Malone It's been evident he's not been happy and that was part of the equation of what led to the decision to fire Malone

Caplan Some Luka Doncic observations from practice so far Picked Maxi Kleber without hesitation hesitation when guards got to pick bigs to face 1-on-1 Argues with refs about moving screens even during 5-on-4 scrimmages in preseason practice Kept calling JaVale McGee Joel

Wind Michael Malone expects Michael Porter Jr to play Friday against the Jazz Porter had a back spasm the other night in Portland but texted Malone this morning that hes feeling good If Denver needed Porter to play tonight he could have

Denver Nuggets with pretty ball movement leading to an Aaron Gordon open dunk

Nikola Jokic just recorded his 77th triple double the second most by a center in NBA history Wilt has 78