Michael Walton

Joined: Nov 15, 2023

Chicago Bulls writer & Digital Media Prod. for NBC Sports Chicago/ Editor of Bulls Confidential/ Busting Brackets & Raptors Rapture contributor/ Absolute hoops junkie.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: Vlatko Cancar #31 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 7, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar ready to take the next step

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Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol has a chance to change how view G League development

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 11: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets reacts as his team plays against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on April 11, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 112-106. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

To win Coach of the Year, Mike Malone must help Denver Nuggets meet expectations

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 06: Enshrinee Bobby Jones gives his speech during the 2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 06, 2019 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

A nod to Bobby Jones, Hall of Famer and one of the greats in Denver Nuggets history

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Nikola Jokic the super sub: Serbia’s best player is thriving off the bench

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 21: Former Denver Nuggets star Dikembe Mutombo gives his famous finger wag after ceremonies at halftime of the game with the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings game on October 21, 2017 at Pepsi Center. This marks the 50th anniversary of the franchise. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Dikembe Mutombo’s three best Denver Nuggets seasons ranked for NBA Block Week

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 21: Nikola Jokic #14 of Serbia during the Gold Medal Game on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

“…may God help them”: Nikola Jokic’s Serbia squad is the best bet in 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 20: Bol Bol poses for a portrait after being drafted by the Denver Nuggets at the 2019 NBA Draft on June 20, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

The belief in Denver Nuggets center Bol Bol is strong among the 2019 rookie class

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Denver Nuggets Bench Unit Power Rankings: No. 2

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: PJ Dozier #19 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during the game against the Toronto Raptors during Day 8 of the 2019 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2019 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PJ Dozier adds a different element to the Denver Nuggets backcourt

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Denver Nuggets Bench Unit Power Rankings: No. 3

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Denver Nuggets Bench Unit Power Rankings: No. 4

DENVER, CO - APRIL 23: Davis Bertans #42 of the San Antonio Spurs fights for position against Malik Beasley #25 of the Denver Nuggets and Mason Plumlee #24 during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Pepsi Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets Bench Unit Power Rankings: No. 5

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 9: Torrey Craig #3 of the Denver Nuggets looks on before Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 9, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

The 2019-20 All-Defense campaign starts here: Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig chosen for USA Men’s Select Team

DENVER, CO - MARCH 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free-throw against the Washington Wizards on March 31, 2019 at the Pepsi Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

It’s a Christmas Miracle!: Nuggets get the respect they deserve with Christmas Day showdown vs Pelicans

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Brandon Goodwin #0 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against China on July 10, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets Summer League standout Brandon Goodwin reminds us he’s still waiting for his next NBA opportunity