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As Meridian Sport unofficially learns from sources close to Denver , the first forecasts in Colorado are encouraging when it comes to Nikola Jokić's injury ! Namely, the first indications are that it was a case of hyperextension and that no serious damage occurred. Of course, we have to wait for the official medical report, but judging by the initial reactions, the best basketball player in the world could avoid a long break. If so, he was very lucky, as were every player, every coach, every fan of Denver, Serbia... and basketball.

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Last summer, Cade Cunningham coordinated an “off-the-grid” week in Colorado with friends that Duren felt broadened his horizons. The group stayed in small cabins with few modern amenities and spent time in nature, training, hiking and fishing. “He opens my eyes to different things,” Duren told The Athletic. “The Colorado (trip), I would’ve never done that. (We’re) literally outside, in the woods, only one TV in the main cabin. (There were) bugs, little ass mattresses. I would’ve never done that (on my own). … I feel like that’s what you need in your friend or homie. “Someone who’s elevating your mindset and encouraging you to grow.”

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Ramona Shelburne: The judge has set bail for Chauncey Billups at $5 million. Billups used his house in Colorado as collateral. His wife and daughter co-signed the bond.

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The 27-year-old, who was drafted by Denver as the 14th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, signed a five-year contract extension with the Nuggets in 2021 that was worth an estimated $200 million. That same year, Porter snapped up a beautiful apartment inside the Four Seasons Residences in the Colorado city, paying $4.5 million for the three-bedroom unit, which had previously been owned by famed architect Curtis Fentress.

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The eight-year NBA veteran boasts an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship. That’s not just a résumé White is proud to have, he believes his success allows others to recognize their capabilities. “I’m from Colorado and they can see a kid from Colorado made it and say, ‘Why not me?’” White said. “I saw Chauncey (Billups) do it and I know it’s possible. Hopefully one of these kids sees me and what I’ve managed to accomplish and they’ll think it’s possible to reach their dreams, whatever that might be.”

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Law Murray: Tyronn Lue says that roster is healthy and went through practice today in LA today Traveling to Colorado this afternoon.

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The game of basketball has taken King and White from Boulder, Colorado, to all over the world. White played for USA Basketball in the 2023 World Cup and on their gold medal winning team during the 2024 Paris Olympics. White and the Celtics also played preseason games against the Denver Nuggets at Abu Dhabi Games 2024. As for King, he had short stints with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks and in the G League, but of late has played overseas. King currently is a guard for Egypt’s Al Ittihad who opened the 2025 BAL season with a 71-60 win over host FUS Rabat on April 5. “I haven’t talked to him about playing in Africa, but I definitely will,” White said about King. “But I just think it’s amazing that he continues to get better and continues to put so much work into the game. A lot of people that go overseas sometimes lose their love for the game. But I think he just fell more in love with the process and the things he needs to do to keep his body healthy. It’s great to see.”

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King first joined Colorado’s basketball program during the 2013-14 season. White transferred to Colorado from Division II University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2015 and redshirted his first season with one year of eligibility remaining. King didn’t see anything during White’s redshirt season that suggested he could be an NBA player. King added that White was quiet and focused on adjusting to Division I basketball. “I knew that he was good. I knew that he had size and athleticism. But did I see what he is now? An Olympian? I did not personally. And that’s just God, and that’s a testament to him and his game,” King said about White.

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Dan Woike: Colorado native Dalton Knecht has two suites full of friends and family for his first NBA game in Denver.

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So, as Team USA began training camp in Las Vegas, Derrick White and his father, Richard, were busy preparing for the annual Derrick White Basketball Academy, a week-long basketball camp held for kids in Parker, Colorado. “A month ago, they said that if Kawhi was unable to play, he’d be on the shortlist to be called up as a replacement,” Richard White told CelticsBlog in an exclusive interview. “Then, when Kawhi showed up at camp, he kind of thought like ‘this was never going to happen.’”

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A product of Parker, he has made the NBA All-Defensive team in consecutive seasons. Now he’s a first-time champ after averaging 15.2 points on one of the best statistical starting lineups in recent memory. During a week of celebration, several of his former teammates shared memories of White’s Colorado beginnings. “I think he’s the new Chauncey Billups,” high school teammate Avery Carlson said. “He’s the new face of Colorado sports that really takes pride in where he’s from.”

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Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht might go in the top 10. Providence guard Devin Carter just tagged an impressive junior year with some strong testing at the draft combine. Purdue center Zach Edey is one of the most interesting players in the draft and projected to be a fringe lottery pick. Marquette point guard Tyler Kolek, Colorado forward Tristan da Silva and Creighton wing Baylor Scheierman are all projected first-round picks who could land higher than expected on draft night. That will again bring an important question to the forefront as teams make their decisions: Does age matter in the draft?

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Jon Chepkevich: Colorado’s KJ Simpson with a 40.5” max vert (2nd best mark so far) here at the NBA Draft Combine. Having a very strong showing across the board in today’s athletic testing. pic.twitter.com/v6ltMMjeyS

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Ball Don't Lie: Notable players to receive an invite to the 2024 NBA Combine: ▪️Jared McCain (Duke) ▪️Donovan Clingan (UConn) ▪️Zach Edey (Purdue) ▪️Rob Dillingham (Kentucky) ▪️Reed Sheppard (Kentucky) ▪️Cody Williams (Colorado) ▪️Stephon Castle (UConn) ▪️Tristen Newton (UConn) ▪️Ron Holland II (G League Ignite) ▪️Matas Buzelis (G League Ignite) ▪️Bronny James (USC) ▪️Isaiah Collier (USC) ▪️Kyle Filipowski (Duke) ▪️Dalton Knecht (Tennessee) ▪️Tyler Kolek (Marquette) ▪️Devin Carter (Providence) ▪️Kyshawn George (Miami) pic.twitter.com/CykkpCwTxu

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