Jerry Schemmel

Former Contributor to DenverFan.com

In a season full of impressive feats, the Nuggets road record tops the list

Without their second- and third-best players, Denver has become one of the best road teams in the NBA, which could bode well in the playoffs
2 years ago

The Nuggets will play it safe with Jamal Murray’s return to the court

While some worry and fret that the star guard is returning too soon, rest assured that the organization is going to error on the side of caution
2 years ago

In a recent Nuggets win, the hero wasn’t the person everyone expected

On a night when Nikola Jokic had an MVP performance, making NBA history in the process, it was perhaps the least-known figure who stole the show
2 years ago

The Nuggets big challenge will be staying their current course

Denver is on a roll, having won six-straight games and finding a groove, something they need to keep rolling as two key players eventually return
2 years ago

The constant whining about Jokic not getting respect is growing tiresome

Rather than constantly complaining about the national media, Nuggets fans and people who cover the team should take a different approach
2 years ago

Nikola Jokic continues to find new ways to help the Nuggets win games

On Saturday night in Toronto, the reigning MVP lifted his team to victory on the end of the court where he doesn't normally make a big impact
2 years ago

Savvy moves are helping the Nuggets keep their head above water

Two key additions, at very little cost, have helped the Nuggets go from a team struggling to stay afloat to one that is trending in the right direction
2 years ago

Austin Rivers has proved to be a glue guy for the Nuggets in his return

While Denver waits for their injured stars to return, getting the veteran guard back on the court has proven beneficial for a team in need of focus
2 years ago

Nikola Jokic keeps showing he can beat teams in a variety of ways

On a game when he scored 49 points, Nikola Jokic ultimately led the Nuggets to a win with a pinpoint pass with the game on the line
2 years ago

The NBA schedule makers aren’t doing the Nuggets any favors

With three games in four nights, including another back-to-back to end the stretch, a loss to the Jazz was predictable if not inevitable
2 years ago

The Nuggets responded in a big way to their head coach calling them out

After a brutal loss in Los Angeles, when they squandered a 25-point lead, Michael Malone ripped into his team, a move that seems to have worked
2 years ago

The Nuggets have the key ingredient to make a championship run

Throughout NBA history, there has been one constant about championship teams, an element that the Nuggets should have for years to come
2 years ago

Nikola Jokic is on pace to shatter three all-time Nuggets records

The Joker is on pace to supplant Alex English and Dan Issel atop some impressive lists, but there are too marks that might be beyond his reach
2 years ago

Popeye Jones is the latest unsung hero this season for the Nuggets

With a depleted roster and a truncated coaching staff, the Nuggets assistant coach guided the team to an unlikely win on Saturday night
2 years ago

JaMychal Green is a testament to perseverance and keeping a dream alive

The Nuggets forward has had a quixotic journey to Denver, proving the basketball world wrong en route to defying the odds to the NBA
2 years ago

Nikola Jokic is having a truly historic season for the Nuggets

The Nuggets center is having to carry the load for his injury-riddled team, leading to one of the greatest offensive seasons in NBA history
2 years ago

Despite all of the injuries, the oddsmakers still believe in Nuggets

The Nuggets are still projected to have a solid season, a sign that perhaps things aren't as bleak in Denver as some would want to believe
2 years ago

For a multitude of reasons, the Nuggets were shrewd to sign Jeff Green

The long-tenured forward has bounced around the league, providing him with a plethora of skills and experiences that will help the Nuggets
2 years ago

Add another name to the list of intriguing players on the Nuggets roster

With injuries and COVID situations piling up, the Nuggets have had to look far and wide for players, leading to the discovery of a possible gem
2 years ago

The Nuggets are still learning the toughest lesson for NBA players

While it seems simple and obvious, the key to winning in the NBA is something that most players, including the Nuggets, fail to realize
2 years ago

It’s time for the Nuggets to pick up the pieces after the MPJ surgery

Life rarely goes according to plan, something the Nuggets know all too well, but the response to adversity is what defines a situation
2 years ago

It’s impossible not to root for Nuggets rookie guard Bones Hyland

On the court, he plays with an enthusiasm that is infectious, but his backstory makes the Nuggets rookie an even easier player to pull for
2 years ago

The Bucks are a reminder that hope is not lost for the Nuggets

A season ago, Milwaukee struggled through patches of the season due to injuries, but they were still able to thrive when it mattered most
2 years ago

Former Nuggets coach George Karl’s passion for basketball still burns

Even at the age of 71, after three bouts with cancer, the former Nuggets head coach is still as passionate about the game of basketball as ever
2 years ago