Yawner: The Nuggets’ draft puts Denver to sleep — Mile High Sports

Good morning, Nuggets fans. Sleep well? Question: Did you doze off when the big trade for Trey Lyles was announced? Or was it at pick No. 24 when they picked Tyler Lydon? Me? I drifted off as soon as I saw Jimmy Butler’s name scroll across the bottom of the screen… followed by “traded to…

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Denver Broncos breakout players for 2017: Paxton Lynch leads the charge — Predominantly Orange

Who will be breakout players for the Denver Broncos in 2017? Quarterback Paxton Lynch leads our staff picks for who will emerge this season… Of our favorite topics as a staff here at Predominantly Orange, one of the top picks would definitely be speculating on potential breakout players every year for the Denver Broncos. Whether…

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The Denver Nuggets created doubt for their future with a confusing draft — FanSided

The 2017 NBA Draft shaped up to be a weird one for the Nuggets from the beginning. After barely missing the playoffs last year, they walked into the night with the 13th pick, in what largely seems like a 10 or 11-player draft. That’s never a good position to be in. Naturally, Denver tried to…

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Nuggets rinse and repeat with second and third picks in 2017 — Mile High Sports

The Denver Nuggets held to a consistent pattern from last year with their second and third picks in the 2017 NBA Draft, selecting a European forward and a guard from the U.S. college ranks. Two picks apart, Denver selected Vlatko Cancar with the 49th pick and Monte Morris with the 51st pick to complete their night. Cancar, 6-foot-8,…

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Comparing the Broncos inside linebacker position group — Mile High Report – All Posts

The Denver Broncos inside linebackers are vital in both run support and tight end coverage. The next position group is the inside linebackers and the guys listed simply as “LB” on the roster. Most of these guys did not get an invite to the NFL combine (only Corey Nelson and Brandon Marshall did). Below are…

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2017 NBA Draft Results: Team Grades and Analysis of Top Prospects — Bleacher Report – Front Page

The 2017 NBA draft has wrapped, and it’s safe to say that Thursday night’s selection process was an impactful and an interesting one. Many saw the selection of Washington product Markelle Fultz at pick No. 1. The selection of UCLA’s Lonzo Ball by the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 2 was also fairly predictable. However,…

via 2017 NBA Draft Results: Team Grades and Analysis of Top Prospects — Bleacher Report – Front Page

Tyler Anderson gets relief work for Rockies; rotation could be in flux — The Denver Post

The Rockies began tweaking their rotation and bullpen Thursday. The club optioned struggling right-hander reliever Carlos Estevez to Triple-A Albuquerque and reinstated left-handed starter Tyler Anderson off the disabled list. Then Anderson pitched the ninth inning in relief in the Rockies’ 10-3 loss to Arizona. He struck out the side after allowing a leadoff walk.…

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Nuggets draft Donovan Mitchell, trade him to Utah for Trey Lyles and 24th pick — FOX31 Denver

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets drafted Donovan Mitchell, a guard from the University of Louisville, with the 13th pick in the first round of the NBA draft Thursday night. However, the Nuggets traded Mitchell to the Utah Jazz in exchange for forward Trey Lyles and the 24th pick in the first round of the 2017…

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2017 Broncos roster: Nose tackle Zach Kerr — Mile High Report – All Posts

The Denver Broncos were pushed around inside in 2016, so John Elway set out to change that with the addition of Zach Kerr. Name: Zach KerrPosition: NTHeight: 6’2″ Weight: 334 lbsAge: 26 Experience: 4thCollege: Delaware After dropping from first to 28th in the NFL last year, John Elway identified the interior of the defensive line…

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