Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert is a senior contributor for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks as a sports journalist based in Atlanta. He has been writing about the NBA since 2022, covering three different NBA teams for FanSided: the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, and the Denver Nuggets. He was previously an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network and a contributor for 8 Points, 9 Seconds (FanSided’s Indiana Pacers page). He also covers NCAA basketball and NCAA football for The Sporting News.

Apr 9, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Multiple Nuggets hint at ‘secret weapon’ impact of new signee at Media Day

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Basketball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11

Former Nuggets coach takes unnecessary shots at Jamal Murray

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Basketball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 2

Same story, different team: Jokic carries Serbia but falls short in Olympics opener

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Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Three

Christian Braun keeps it real about the Nuggets’ starting SG spot

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Portland Trail Blazers v Denver Nuggets

Former Denver Nuggets guard signs with division rival

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Phoenix Suns v Sacramento Kings

Could Eric Gordon decide to chase a ring with the Nuggets?

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets

Ranking the Top 10 players in the Nuggets-Timberwolves series

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Mar 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic praised by Celtics stars after Nuggets sweep season series

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Chicago Bulls v Denver Nuggets

Nuggets' Collin Gillespie is proving he's a legit hidden gem

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Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets

Nikola Jokic: the Denver Nuggets’ new all-time rebounds leader

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Denver Nuggets v Detroit Pistons

How Colorado kid Reggie Jackson can help the Nuggets stay on track

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DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets calls for the attention of a teammate against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Ball Arena on October 30, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

Jokic makes history with latest triple-double

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Denver Nuggets (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The 5 most underrated Nuggets starters from the Jokic era

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DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 15: Jamal Murray #27, Nikola Jokic #15 and Jeff Green #32 react on state during the Denver Nuggets victory parade and rally after winning the 2023 NBA Championship at Civic Center Park on June 15, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

6 ways the Denver Nuggets made NBA history last season

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Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic Jamal Murray Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets’ top 3 playoff threats in the West

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Recap: Nuggets fight past Heat in ultimate team effort

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