Colorado Avalanche beat writer

Bennett Durando

Bennett Durando joined The Denver Post in 2022 as the Colorado Avalanche and NHL hockey beat writer. He previously covered college sports in the SEC, first Mizzou for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Columbia Missourian, then Auburn for the Montgomery Advertiser. He is an 11-time Associated Press Sports Editors contest nominee and a two-time winner, including for best beat writing in 2022 while in Alabama. Born and raised in St. Louis, he is a graduate of Missouri.

Now that the first weekend of NBA Summer League is over, games throughout this week will probably feature less and less of the key rotation-caliber players.

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Nuggets Summer League impressions: Trey Alexander standing out, Jalen Pickett struggling

July 16, 2024 at 8:39 p.m.

Now that the first weekend of NBA Summer League is over, games throughout this week will probably feature less and less of the key rotation-caliber players.

Playing on a bothersome right ankle and balancing priorities as a player, Julian Strawther is excelling for the Nuggets at NBA Summer League.

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Julian Strawther playing through injured ankle at Summer League, and leading Nuggets: “He obviously has a gift”

July 15, 2024 at 10:06 p.m.

Playing on a bothersome right ankle and balancing priorities as a player, Julian Strawther is excelling for the Nuggets at NBA Summer League.

LAS VEGAS -- Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes II tore his right Achilles tendon during the fourth quarter of his first Summer League game Friday night, a league source confirmed to The Denver Post.

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Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes II suffers torn right Achilles tendon in Summer League debut, source says

July 13, 2024 at 10:39 p.m.

LAS VEGAS -- Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes II tore his right Achilles tendon during the fourth quarter of his first Summer League game Friday night, a league source confirmed to...

The NBA's in-season tournament is rolling into its second year under a new name, the Emirates NBA Cup. With the six groups revealed Friday, here are the Denver Nuggets' opponents in 2024.

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Emirates NBA Cup groups revealed: Who did the Nuggets draw for 2024 in-season tournament?

July 12, 2024 at 10:22 p.m.

The NBA's in-season tournament is rolling into its second year under a new name, the Emirates NBA Cup. With the six groups revealed Friday, here are the Denver Nuggets' opponents...

Breaking down the top Nuggets storylines at NBA Summer League 2024, where Julian Strawther hopes to expand his game and DaRon Holmes II will try to make a strong first impression.

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Nuggets Summer League preview 2024: Expanding Julian Strawther’s game and other storylines heading into Las Vegas

July 11, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.

Breaking down the top Nuggets storylines at NBA Summer League 2024, where Julian Strawther hopes to expand his game and DaRon Holmes II will try to make a strong first...

The Denver Nuggets signed big man Dario Saric in free agency from the Golden State Warriors, days after he registered a triple-double for the Croatian national team at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Greece.

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Nuggets to sign Croatian big man Dario Saric in free agency, sources say

July 6, 2024 at 8:56 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets signed big man Dario Saric in free agency from the Golden State Warriors, days after he registered a triple-double for the Croatian national team at an Olympic...

Would Russell Westbrook be a good fit for the Nuggets' bench and backcourt as they pursue a second championship? Here are some of the pros and cons.

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Should the Nuggets add Russell Westbrook? Here are the pros and cons.

July 2, 2024 at 10:05 p.m.

Would Russell Westbrook be a good fit for the Nuggets' bench and backcourt as they pursue a second championship? Here are some of the pros and cons.

DaRon Holmes II, the No. 22 draft pick in this week's NBA draft, discusses his basketball evolution and fit with the Nuggets in an interview with The Denver Post.

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How Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II became Denver Nuggets’ ideal draft pick

June 29, 2024 at 8:38 p.m.

DaRon Holmes II, the No. 22 draft pick in this week's NBA draft, discusses his basketball evolution and fit with the Nuggets in an interview with The Denver Post.

Days after Reggie Jackson picked up a $5.25 million player option, the Denver Nuggets traded him with three future second-round picks to Charlotte in a salary cap relief move.

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Nuggets trade Reggie Jackson, 3 second-round picks to Charlotte Hornets, source says

June 27, 2024 at 10:15 p.m.

Days after Reggie Jackson picked up a $5.25 million player option, the Denver Nuggets traded him with three future second-round picks to Charlotte in a salary cap relief move.

The Nuggets will attempt to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency after he declined a $15.4 million player option, but the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic are among many expected KCP suitors.

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Nuggets’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope declines $15.4 million player option, will enter free agency

June 27, 2024 at 10:12 p.m.

The Nuggets will attempt to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency after he declined a $15.4 million player option, but the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic are among many expected...

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