Vinny Benedetto

Denver

Sports Reporter at The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO)

Nuggets beat for @DenverGazette/@csgazette. PBWA member, Omahan, @CU_CSDJ. “Here to stay like tattoos on statues.”

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Nuggets vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Denver's win in David Adelman's debut

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

The David Adelman era started with a much-needed win to snap a four-game losing streak. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 124-116 win Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.:1. In his pregame press conference, David Adelman stressed the need for more “positive energy” and the vibes seemed significantly better than they were in the final months of Michael Malone’s tenure.
Nuggets vs. Kings | 3 takeaways from Denver's win in David Adelman's debut

2 weeks ago | gazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

The David Adelman era started with a much-needed win to snap a four-game losing streak. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 124-116 win Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.:1. In his pregame press conference, David Adelman stressed the need for more “positive energy” and the vibes seemed significantly better than they were in the final months of Michael Malone’s tenure.
Six candidates to replace Michael Malone as Nuggets coach

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

Six candidates who could replace Michael Malone as head coach of the Nuggets: 1. David Adelman, Nuggets interim coach — The leader in the clubhouse would lock down the job with an inspired postseason run. A trip to the Western Conference finals should do it, right? 2. Chauncey Billups, Trail Blazers head coach — Denver's favorite son is in the final guaranteed year of his contract in Portland. He's guided the young Blazers to a 22-16 record since Jan. 19. 3.
Nuggets turn to interim coach David Adelman to salvage teetering season

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

David Adelman’s high-stakes audition starts Wednesday. The 43-year-old was tabbed as the Nuggets’ interim coach Tuesday after the franchise fired Michael Malone and announced general manager Calvin Booth’s contract would not be extended. Outside of a few Summer League stints, the last time Adelman was a full-time head coach came at Portland’s Lincoln High School in 2011.
Career night for Denver Nuggets not enough for Christian Braun | NBA Insider

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room:NBA InsiderAfter one of the best games of his young career, Christian Braun demanded better. The third-year wing set a new career-high with 30 points in Sunday’s loss to Indiana by making 12 of 16 shots, including a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point range. He added eight rebounds and four assists without a turnover, at least officially.
Denver Nuggets late-season losing streak reaches four with loss to Indiana Pacers

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

The Nuggets are down to their final three chances to break out of their funk before the playoffs actually start. After losing four straight games for the first time this season following Sunday’s 125-120 defeat to the Pacers, the Nuggets find themselves in the middle of a messy Western Conference standings. The Nuggets sit fourth with a 47-32 record, while Memphis is eighth at 46-32.
Ex-Nuggets coaches George Karl, Jeff Bzdelik have a solution for Carmelo Anthony's No. 15 in Denver

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

Carmelo Anthony’s first NBA coaches believe he should be headed to the Ball Arena rafters as well as the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Jeff Bzdelik and George Karl agree Anthony’s inclusion in the class of 2025 was a straightforward decision. Anthony was selected in his first year on the ballot when the class of nine was announced Saturday ahead of the Final Four games in San Antonio. “This is it. It don't get no better than this. It don't get greater than this.
Nuggets vs. Warriors | 3 takeaways from Denver's third consecutive loss

2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

The Nuggets have lost three straight games for the second time this season. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 118-104 loss to the Warriors on Friday at the Chase Center in San Francisco. 1. The Warriors looked like a solid playoff matchup for the Nuggets a couple of weeks ago. Golden State was one of the NBA’s hottest teams on March 17, but Denver won the game by nine despite Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray not playing.
Former Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony reportedly headed to Hall of Fame

3 weeks ago | gazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

Carmelo Anthony got the call. The Nuggets' selection with the third overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft is going to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection, according to an ESPN report. Anthony, who played parts of eight seasons in Denver, finished his career as a 10-time All-Star. He made six All-NBA teams and was named to the NBA's 75th anniversary team. He also won an NCAA championship in his lone year at Syracuse and won three Olympic gold medals.
Why Denver Nuggets are winless when Nikola Jokic scores 50 or more points | Vinny's take

3 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Vinny Benedetto

Michael Malone has an idea how to avoid another night like Tuesday. Despite Nikola Jokic setting an NBA record with the most points scored in a triple-double with 61 on Tuesday, the Nuggets dropped to 0-4 all time when Jokic scores 50 or more points. “I just got to call a timeout when he gets to 49 and get him out of the game, I guess,” the Nuggets coach quipped prior to Wednesday’s game. “I can’t really put my finger on that one.”A look at Jokic’s 50-point performances reveal a couple of trends.