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Nikola Jokic Became Frustrated By Michael Malone’s “Fiery Ways”

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7 months ago

April 10, 2025

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Nikola Jokic Became Frustrated By Michael Malone's "Fiery Ways"

According to multiple reports, Nikola Jokic was not always seeing Michael Malone in a positive light. In fact, the three-time MVP grew “frustrated” and “fatigued” by his coaching style.

Beyond the frustration and fatigue of his style, the way the team was operating since the middle of March made Jokic start to lose patience.

Per the man himself, owner Josh Kroenke came to Jokic about his decision and the big man accepted it with no problems. He stated he knew before everyone else about the eventual changes happening within the organization.

Kroenke tried making the Calvin Booth, Malone dynamic work. However, both men held no relationship and almost to the point of pure hatred and refusal to work with each other.

“The stuff off the court was even worse than the stuff on the court,” one Nuggets source said. “Everyone felt the weight of it.”

Per The Athletic, after the Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins games away from the postseason, this influenced Denver’s decision to end the relationship with their own head coach.

Jeremy Sochan

Jeremy Sochan Missing Season Opener With Sprained Wrist

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2 weeks ago

October 17, 2025

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According to multiple reports, the San Antonio Spurs will be without Jeremy Sochan for their season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.

Sochan suffered the sprained left wrist injury during 5-on-5 drills on Wednesday; this is while he is actively recovering from a strain calf.

The 22-year-old is expected to be back by the second or third game of the season.

76ers

Joel Embiid To Not Play In Back-To-Back Games This Season

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2 weeks ago

October 17, 2025

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According to Chris Haynes, the Philadelphia 76ers have made the executive decision to not allow Joel Embiid play in any back-to-back games. It can be the beginning of it or the ending of it.

This would limit him to playing only 66 games this season, that’s if he can remain healthy for all those games.

Philadelphia wants to preserve his health for a potential postseason run, as his status for later in the NBA calendar has always been so up and down.

The last time the 31-year-old played 60+ games was back in 2023-24. In the 2023-24 season, Embiid only played in 39 games. Last season, Embiid only played in 19 games.

Kings

Russell Westbrook Is Signing $3.6 Million Deal With Kings

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2 weeks ago

October 15, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings are signing Russell Westbrook to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million.

Originally, Westbrook was with the Denver Nuggets, where he could have went back with his player option. However, he chose to leave since they were not going to use him in a productive and meaningful role.

The 36-year-old already has chemistry with players on the Kings, as he played with Domantas Sabonis when both of them were on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook has had friendships with both DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.

Besides Sacramento showing interest in the legendary point guard, not a single other team wanted his talents.

After grueling months of not being on a team, Westbrook will officially be back in the National Basketball Association with the Kings. This will be sixth team since departing the Thunder.

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