If he were to suit up for the Nuggets on Friday night, Murray would likely be matched up against Portland's All-Defensive Team-caliber forward Toumani Camara, a one-on-one battle that would call for the Nuggets' 28-year-old guard to exert plenty of energy and use extra force in an effort to receive open looks.

You probably forgot that it existed as soon as it ended last year, and you were probably reminded of it when you turned on the television Friday night and saw the Nuggets playing on a bright red

The Denver Nuggets cross swords against the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup contest on Friday. Ahead of the game, the Nuggets listed two players on the injury report submitted on the eve of the tie. Jamal Murray appeared on the list for the first time this season, while concerns about Cameron Johnson's weren't fully eliminated.

Jamal Murray is off to the best start of his career, although it might not be enough for him to finally get individual accolades.

DeAndre Jordan will be remembered as a Lob City Clipper, but Denver will always be a second home to him.

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The Denver Nuggets matched up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, and despite being winless at 0-4, the Pelicans are capable of putting up a go