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Josh Kroenke addresses relationship between Michael Malone, Calvin Booth that led Nuggets to fire both: ‘Neither of them deserved it’

Josh Kroenke knows how crazy it was to fire the Nuggets' coach so late in the regular season. He almost did it at an even crazier moment.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. is untradeable? Untouchable? ‘Completely false,’ Josh Kroenke says.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April, 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Nuggets to face Clippers in NBA playoffs as No. 4 seed after beating Rockets in regular-season finale

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets uses an expressive emote before throwing the ball out of bounds on a pass intended for Aaron Gordon (32) as Luke Kennard (10) of the Memphis Grizzlies defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, April 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray on Michael Malone’s firing: “I thought Coach always showed a lot of humility”

Denver Nuggets forward Dario Saric (9) chats with forward Vlatko Cancar (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets Journal: Dario Saric’s player option looms amid disappointing season. Will he decline to go overseas?

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Nikola Jokic says Josh Kroenke didn’t consult him before firing Michael Malone, but decision “woke up” Nuggets

"People say that we are vulnerable, but the beast is always the strongest or the most dangerous when they're vulnerable," Jokic said. "Maybe he woke up the beast."

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Jamal Murray (27) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets talk during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 116-110 win over the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck & File: Nuggets players deserve blame for firing of Malone, Booth

Athletes control effort, attitude and conditioning. That is what has made this season so disappointing.

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Colorado Rockies' German Marquez pitches against the New York Mets' during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Rockies Journal: German Marquez, Ryan McMahon trades top list of possible changes

For disgruntled sports fans, change can never come fast enough. For disgruntled Rockies fans, change should have come yesterday.

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Colorado Eagles forward Gabriel Landeskog (92), left, and Henderson Silver Knights forward Raphael Lavoie (36) battle in the first period at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado on Friday, April 11, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog rejoins team after conditioning stint

Gabe Landeskog has returned to the Colorado Avalanche after playing the first two AHL games of his career.

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Josh Kroenke addresses relationship between Michael Malone, Calvin Booth that led Nuggets to fire both: ‘Neither of them deserved it’

Keeler: Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. is untradeable? Untouchable? ‘Completely false,’ Josh Kroenke says.

Nuggets to face Clippers in NBA playoffs as No. 4 seed after beating Rockets in regular-season finale

Jamal Murray on Michael Malone’s firing: “I thought Coach always showed a lot of humility”

Nuggets Journal: Dario Saric’s player option looms amid disappointing season. Will he decline to go overseas?

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Renck vs. Keeler: Who has better chance to win first-round matchup? Avs or Nuggets?

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Jamal Murray returns from injury, Nuggets rally late to beat Grizzlies in first home game without Michael Malone

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Rockies Journal: German Marquez, Ryan McMahon trades top list of possible changes

Renck: Ryan McMahon’s speech shows Rockies players care. Too bad owner doesn’t.

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DU hockey’s Jared Wright signs with Los Angeles Kings

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