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Joel Rush
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Denver #Nuggets writer for Forbes. Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone. Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off. My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/ My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 19d
Bruce Brown was not only pivotal in the #Nuggets' first title win, but a fan favorite.

In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?

I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
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Can Bruce Brown Regain His 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship Form? [Film Study]
Bruce Brown was pivotal in the Nuggets' first title win, and a fan favorite. This film study examines if he can regain that championship impact in his return to Denver.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1h
Bobby Marks' take on the #Nuggets' potential Christian Braun extension:

"A five-year, $126.5 million extension for Braun that starts at $21.8 million would be a solid compromise for both sides. Braun's salary next season ranks in the top 15 of shooting guards."

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Negotiations and potential offers: Biggest upcoming NBA rookie extension decisions
As an Oct. 20 deadline looms, here's everything you need to know about the biggest potential NBA rookie contract extension decisions that have yet to unfold.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
Fair!
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2h
PSA: I mute trolls.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 3h
It's astonishing just how many logical fallacies you managed to pack into this one tweet. Ad hominem, straw man, argument from ignorance... almost a full house! Impressive, if even in a kind of plaintive way.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 4h
Yes.

Yes (approximately, eyeballing it).

Yes (it's been closely monitored by many, not just me).

And wrong.
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MajorPayne🇺🇦🇺🇸 @majorpayne1.bsky.social · 4h
Oh really? You know how much he weighs now and you've kept track of his weight throughout his career? Doubt it. He's 30 and he's NEVER looked as heavy as he does now. This is how centers decline.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 4h
A bit of #Nuggets news via @mikeascotto.bsky.social , Denver hired Tony Delk as a scout.
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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 4h
The Denver Nuggets have hired Tony Delk as a scout, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Delk was previously a pro personnel scout for the Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 9.1 points per game in 10 NBA seasons with the Hornets, Warriors, Kings, Suns, Celtics, Mavericks, Hawks and Pistons
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 4h
In Nikola Jokic's 10-season career up to now, including the playoffs, he's played in 839 of 895 possible games: 93.7%.

At various weights, including definitely heavier than he is at present. He's one of the proven most durable players in the NBA

But hey, if you wanna bet on this 👇 it's your money.
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MajorPayne🇺🇦🇺🇸 @majorpayne1.bsky.social · 1d
He's out of shape. He'll get injured this year unless he sheds some weight.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Definitely viable, I think, but in small doses, and matchup dependent.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Oh man, if Curtis woulda hit that 2nd 3, Ball Arena would've exploded
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Big Val has gotten the worst whistle of all players on all teams in this NBA preseason. JFC
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Check out Nikola Jokic running the damn floor to leak out and get the easy dunk with 3 minutes left in the #Nuggets' 4th preseason game...

Yeah, this guy doesn't care about basketball.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
With each passing game, Cam Johnson looks more and more like the player the #Nuggets hoped he'd be for them...

Here, draining the 3-pointer off the Nikola Jokic dribble handoff
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Nikola Jokic casually pulls up from the top of the key to drain the jumper
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Tim Hardaway Jr. delivers what #Nuggets fans have been pining for from him, draining the *long* triple off the DHO from Nikola Jokic
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Peak Aaron Gordon

Drives in for the layup, grabs the offensive board off his own miss, dribbles it out and pulls up to drain the triple

#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
At 16 of 17, great FT% is an encouraging sign for the Nuggets, who often disappoint in that department.

Denver was 23rd in free throw percentage last season.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Aw, man, THJ finally sinks a 3, but it's waived off by Pwat's moving screen.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Jamal Murray pulls up for the triple
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Bulls announcer includes "because he won a championship" in arguing the case for SGA winning MVP last season.

It's. A. Regular. Season. Award.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Thanks, Wendell!
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
ICYMI, for those interested and/or want a little pre-game viewing, I posted a whole lotta clips from Nuggets @ Clippers if you scroll down the ol' timeline.
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 1d
Via @ryanblackburn.bsky.social at the old place, Adelman apparently *not* planning to rest any #Nuggets players tonight:
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2d
Whew! Okay folks, that's all the clips I had, see you in about 9 hours for #Bulls @ #Nuggets!

But for now, it's bedtime for me. 🥱😊
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2d
Curtis Jones to Zeke Nnaji to DaRon Holmes for the layup
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Joel Rush @joelrushnba.bsky.social · 2d
Curtis Jones EXPLODES for three straight 3-pointers, then follows that up with a steal and driving layup attempt that gets him to the line for two free throws

11 points in about 2 minutes, and the #Nuggets bench, including the starters, are *on their feet* at >1m of garbage time
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