Aaron Gordon doesn’t want Jamal Murray to play until the Nuggets’ star guard is completely healthy, the forward told Mike Singer of the Denver Post. Murray has been rehabbing all season from the ACL injury he suffered last spring. “I told him to take his time,” Gordon said. “You don’t want to rush this. This isn’t something to rush coming off of injury, especially coming back in such a high-level game, as a playoffs.”
We’ve got more from the Northwest Division:
- Jazz guard Trent Forrest has been diagnosed with a left mid-foot ligament sprain after undergoing an MRI on Thursday, according to Eric Walden of the Salt Lake City Tribune (Twitter link). Forrest, who played 12 minutes against Oklahoma City on Wednesday, will be reevaluated in a week. He’s appeared in 60 games this season, averaging 3.3 PPG in 12.8 MPG.
- While many people consider the Defensive Player of the Year race to be wide open, former winner Rudy Gobert believes he should be a lock. In an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews on NBA Today, the Jazz center said, “If anybody else not named Rudy Gobert was doing what I do this year and having the impact that I have this year, they would be the frontrunner and it would be clear. … Why should I be penalized for being consistent year after year?”
- The Jazz are headed for a roster shakeup, with a breakup of the Gobert-Donovan Mitchell duo almost an inevitability, John Wilmes of RealGM opines. Though the Jazz could win 50 games, there remains a lot of acrimony between the stars of the team.
- The stash of draft picks Thunder GM Sam Presti has accumulated is more quantity than quality, according to Keith Smith in a Spotrac story. Packaging those picks in trades won’t be as easy as it sounds, unless Presti is willing to move some of the young players they’ve already drafted and developed, says Smith.
Jeeze Aaron Gordon get a room. Crushing hard on Murray. I knew there was a romantic angle! Good luck to them
crickets…
People need to stop plugging themselves for awards. Jesus Christ. Just play.
@Miami
my gosh did you bother to look at the video? he was asked whether or not he felt he deserved to win this year? first thing he said was that they’re were a few other guys worthy of consideration to win too. Why not say what’s true? he’s consistently been a favored choice each year.
Another triggered response from someone who wants Bam, I’m guessing? Yes, actually watch the video and you’ll see what his actual response was, in context. Not the piece hoopsrumors decided was the right fuel for fire. ;-)
Rudy you can’t defend for your life, but as you have a good rep, goodness only knows why, then yes you “deserve” to win it again, right?
Some people are still so triggered from the whole COVID microphone incident. Spewing hate clearly has clouded your judgment or your eyeballs. Not sure what you’ve been watching, but your opinion doesn’t represent reality.
The real question is who are you trying to promote? Bias makes people say silly things, quite frankly.
Unlike you that are a fan of UTA, that is your bias, I ain’t rooting for no one to be the DPOY… but I know the truth of my statement hurts you, tough dude!
I am biased, but am also fair & practical. If someone else deserves it over Rudy, I’m all ears. The on-off differential is a hard argue to beat.
P.S. The truth does usually hurt. I’ll let you know when you say something true that bites. All I’ve seen is troll speak. I’m immune, sorry. Don’t project your pain on me, sir. =)
You’re delusional. There’s zero truth to you’re statement. You’re just a hater plain and simple
Exactly. Some of these posters just want reactions. I suppose people get lonely and want some interaction. Why not just play some multiplayer games or something? Play some sports. Get out your aggression that way?
“Gobert is the greatest one-man defense we’ve seen in a while, and tires of Mitchell and Co. abusing his largesse by constantly putting extra paperwork on his desk in the rim protection department, all the while not giving him any extra glow on the other end of the court.”
That’s an interesting take on the situation. I could see that as a reason to be frustrated for Gobert. Still, he doesn’t seem too rattled or angry in interviews. Guess he’s used to it by now. If so, then where is the rift rumors really coming from?
Seems to me like it’s generally been the media reading too much into what the players say. They want spice where there’s mayonnaise. There’s some flavor but not enough for an article about it.
I’ve also felt like opposing teams’ media have been trying to create a campaign to help their teams get one of them. Have to wonder if they’re paid by their cities’ teams on the side? Would be an eyeopener if an investigation was ever done. *Hint hint*