The Denver Nuggets will be without coach Michael Malone and at least one key player in their preseason opener against the Suns tonight.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!It was just announced this morning that Malone’s father, Brendan, passed away at the age of 81 this morning. Malone is not with the team and assistant coach David Adelman will take over head coaching duties.
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 10, 2023
Coach Malone is not with the team for tonight’s preseason game in Phoenix.
Assistant Coach David Adelman will serve as acting head coach.
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 10, 2023
Michael Porter Jr. is out tonight due to a left ankle sprain for the defending champs. Jamal Murray is questionable with a right hamstring injury and Christian Braun is questionable with a left calf contusion.
NUGGETS INJURY REPORT VS SUNS:
MPJ (left ankle sprain)
OUTJamal Murray (right hamstring)
QUESTIONABLEChristian Braun (left calf contusion)
QUESTIONABLE #MileHighBasketball— Nuggets Lead (@NuggetsLead) October 10, 2023
Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m. MST tonight at Footprint Center.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
