Denver Nuggets (10-4) 2023-24 Season Thread: 11/22 @ Magic

Outscored 19-6 in the first 9 mins. of the second half. 
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@ this double team nonsense 
Team full of role players but only 2-3 actually hustle at any given time. 
 
[h1] Nuggets trade Nene to Washington for McGee, Turiaf, sources confirm [/h1]
Posted: 03/15/2012 02:09:56 PM MDT
Updated: 03/15/2012 02:53:55 PM MDT
By Benjamin Hochman
The Denver Post


JaVale McGee was taking his pre-game nap when his wake-up call came prematurely. Well, actually, wake-up texts.

The 7-footer had been traded to the Denver Nuggets, part of a deal that sends longtime Nuggets big man Nene to McGee's old team, the Washington Wizards.

"I'm definitely excited about coming to a playoff team but it's definitely bittersweet," McGee said by phone this afternoon. "But I'm just excited about getting some wins. I'm definitely a hard worker. I'll try to help the team win as immediately as possible."

Denver sent Nene to Washington for McGee and Ronny Turiaf in a three-team deal that also sends Nick Young from Washington to the Clippers, according to two NBA sources. Denver also gets a future second-round pick. Other players may be added to complete the deal, which came right before the NBA 2 p.m. trade deadline on Thursday.

Before the season, Nene signed a five-year deal worth up to $67 million. He joined the Nuggets in 2002 after being drafted in the first round by New York Knicks.

McGee, 24, is a third-year pro out of Nevada. He is averaging 11.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 27.4 minutes per game. He has played in 41 games. For his career, McGee has averaged 8.5 points and 6.0 rebounds; he has played in 255 games, the most being last year when he started 75 or 79 games.

McGee immediately updated his Twitter page (@JaValeMcGee34) to say he is now with the Nuggets.

Turiaf, 29, is a 6-10 forward who has been sidelined with a broken hand since Jan. 2. Last season with the New York Knicks he averaged 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. He was drafted out of Gonzaga in 2005 in the second rounds.
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Definitely didn't see that coming I know Nene is pissed and Wall is happy
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I don't like helping LAC get another scorer but if it gets the Chandler deal done 
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I respect the bold move by the FO
 
As exec said, if we get Wilson because of this deal then I love the move. Nene was too injury prone and inconsistent for what this team needs. We need defense and extra scoring which is something Javale and Wilson together provide.
 
It also frees up money for Lawson.
Bought some tickets earlier today for the game vs CHA.

Wish there was another game against WAS this season
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Wilson being able to be signed is a redeeming factor. I just hate McGee, man. I guess if he acts like a bonehead Denver could always let him walk, although I doubt that Masai & Josh are thinking that way.
 
Yea this adds another FA situation but that was a shrewd move and it lets me know that GK isn't untouchable.

Someone needs to be brought in to work with the bigs at the very least to much depth/potential to allow GK to squander it.

I wish SAC bit on the Nene for DMC
 
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McGee arrives in Denver eager to show he can help a winning team
[h1]Nuggets hope to blend fundamentals with youth, athleticism[/h1]
By Aaron J. Lopez, Nuggets.com, 3-16-12

The scenario is a highlight reel waiting to happen.
JaVale McGee grabs a defensive rebound and throw an outlet pass to Ty Lawson, who sprints down the middle of the court and finds Kenneth Faried or Corey Brewer running the wing for an emphatic one-hand dunk.

Nuggets coach George Karl smiles at the fast-break possibilities but also reminds his audience that it takes more than speed and athleticism to win NBA games.

“I think athletically, it will be the most athletic team that we’ve probably had,
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The way I'm looking at it is he could bring more hustle/rebounding to the front line or he could be the thing that he finally gets rid of GK.
Squad is barely winning as is but I could see him being used as a scapegoat 

I'm just ready Chandler in the line up perimeter defense is the only thing I can see getting a little better with not many games left. McGee could help too given the fact that he could cover up some mistakes with his length.
 
Ugly win. GK did his best to try to get that L.

Faried is a monster, my goodness. Lucky to have him tonight.
 
It looks like Chandler signed. This team is so loaded but we still have GK as the coach. SMH
 
can a nuggets fan explain why you all hate george karl? i watch most of the denver games(gallo's on my fantasy team) and i'm not seeing what theres to dislike about him. just want to hear some input from the true nuggets fans
 
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