Nuggets, Russell Westbrook and Lineup Decision

Nuggets Make Lineup Decision on Russell Westbrook vs Hornets
T he Denver Nuggets find themselves on an eight-game winning streak heading into their Thursday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets, the longest currently in the NBA. The
Nuggets Make Russell Westbrook Move After Seven Missed Games
In his first season with the Denver Nuggets, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is having a bit of a bounce-back year. While not the same player he was when he took home the NBA MVP award in 2017,
Michael Malone on Nuggets starting lineup: “I’m really fortunate to have a tough decision”
The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus. Also expected to return is Russell Westbrook, who missed the last seven games before the All-Star break with a hamstring injury that he suffered two days after Malone chose to start him over Christian Braun.
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Available to play
Westbrook (hamstring) will be available for Thursday's game against Charlotte. Westbrook missed Denver's final seven games before the All-Star break, but he practiced in full Wednesday and is no longer appearing on the injury report.
Recent Russell Westbrook Announcement Bodes Well For Denver Nuggets
On top of this announcement, Westbrook is no longer on the injury report and will return to the lineup -- which Denver has seen plenty of success when he is in the starting lineup. With a 36-19 record, the Nuggets are No. 3 in the Western Conference and are continuing their ascension as a contender and in the West during their current run.
Nikola Jokic reveals hilarious plan once he breaks Russell Westbrook's record
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Michael Malone Reveals Big Russell Westbrook Injury Update
Russell Westbrook has not played a game for the Denver Nuggets since January 31, 2025. It's been nearly a month since the ...
Nikola Jokic's Message to Russell Westbrook About His Triple-Double Record
The pairing of Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic has been a pleasant surprise for the 2024-25 NBA season. The former MVP and ...
Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun wants to start. Michael Malone should let him.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants to keep this party going, he won’t change his starting five once Russell Westbrook’s left ...
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Updated Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
The Denver Nuggets are slated to kick off their post All-Star Game schedule with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, who they'll welcome to Ball Arena with ...
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Nikola Jokic says Russell Westbrook was 'misunderstood' by former teams
After a shaky start to the 2024-25 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have stabilized over the months in this season. Of course, 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has played a crucial role in that as the Joker ...
Healthy Nuggets eye ninth straight win as Hornets visit
Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Denver Nuggets return to action, rested and ready for the last 27 games of the regular season. The Charlotte Hornets aren't as fresh for Thursday night's ...