Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has become one of Michael Malone's trusted starters. Initially expected to play backup point guard behind Jamal Murray, Westbrook has now started 21 of his 42 games for Denver,

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Westbrook's latest triple-double serves as a reminder that he's found a comfortable spot with a Nuggets team that runs through Nikola Jokić.

Malone, following their most recent win against the Mavericks, presented Russ with the ‘Defensive Player of the Game’ Chain. The DPOG chain has become a staple for the Nuggets this year and Westbrook couldn’t get to wear it until Michael got in a small dig at his star player first.

As Aaron Gordon’s calf heals, Michael Malone faces what can only be described as a good problem. The Nuggets have been steadily trending in the right direction, even while dealing with a variety of injuries to starters,

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made history on Friday night after they became the second duo to post a 25-point triple-double in the same game in NBA history.

Nikola Jokic amassed 35 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists and four steals in his return to the lineup. Russell Westbrook matched the defending MVP’s triple-double for the second time this

Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.

Malone went small with his starting lineup, opting to start Russell Westbrook instead of Peyton Watson and repurposing Michael Porter Jr. as a power forward. The results have been successful ...

Russell Westbrook smelled blood in the water ... Maybe it helped that Denver was hosting his former team. That is Michael Malone’s theory, at least. “I don’t know if you guys notice,” he said after a 126-103 win. “Russ always plays hard as ...

Russell Westbrook and Jalen Green shared a hilarious exchange during the Houston Rockets' rout of the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history ... "Wow," Denver coach Michael Malone said. "That's pretty crazy. We're watching history, folks." The pair also accomplished the ...