Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Sportswriter based out of the Atlanta area with a love for NBA basketball. An alumnus of Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, member of the men's tennis team for four years.

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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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DENVER, CO - APRIL 07: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena on April 7, 2022 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 Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: The remarkable rise of Aaron Gordon

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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murry, Denver Nuggets. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets holiday wish list: 3 gifts fans want for Christmas

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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murry, Denver Nuggets. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Why a healthy Denver Nuggets can finish first in the Western Conference

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 17: Bones Hyland #3 reacts with Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The 5 most important Denver Nuggets heading into the 2022-23 NBA season

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Denver Nuggets: Collin Gillespie #2 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket during the first half of the game against the Houston Cougars in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at AT&T Center on 26 Mar. 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: The case for keeping Collin Gillespie

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Denver Nuggets draft prospect: #3 Marco Belinelli of the Italy National Team in action against #24 Stefan Jovic and #15 Nikola Jokic the Serbia National Team during the 1st round of 2019 FIBA World Cup at GBA International Sports and Cultural Center on 4 Sept. 2019 in Foshan, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Why the Denver Nuggets should draft Nikola Jovic

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Terrence Ross #8 of the Orlando Magic puts up a shot against Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center on 18 Dec. 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Five reasons why the Denver Nuggets should pursue Terrence Ross

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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets pauses during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on 18 Mar. 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Why Nikola Jokic’s durability may be his best ability

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