Ten years into the job, coach Michael Malone knows Murray better than anyone. He loves Jamal the way Sean Payton adores the Greenbrier Resort. He provided a window into his confidence in the point guard when asked about his readiness for the season despite dealing with a sore knee.

The Denver Nuggets won their first preseason game on Thursday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 132-126. Denver finishes the exhibition stage of the 2024-25 season with a record of 1-4. Julian Strawther paced all scorers with 33 points on 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-8 behind the three-point line.

From what I understand, they are negotiating with Aaron Gordon. Aaron Gordon was eligible for a four-year, $150 million-ish contract extension. They haven't handed out that offer, otherwise he would have signed it.

The Denver Nuggets face challenges in contract talks with Aaron Gordon, hesitating to meet his max extension demands while hoping for a more reasonable deal.