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• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 2 points · 4 h ago
  • Matt Moore: Earlier in the episode, Spencer Jones and Alpha Diallo were described as doubtful for Monday. The later injury report says Spencer is out. at 4:41
  • Matt Moore: Matt says Cam Johnson might play since he was upgraded, and Diallo might not since he was downgraded. He criticizes the Nuggets' unpredictable injury reporting. at 28:59

  “Should Trevon Brazile start immediately for Nuggets?” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 10 h ago

  Diallo (wrist) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Warriors.

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• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · 33 h ago

  Alpha Diallo (wrist) listed out Saturday.

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  also reported by Locked On Nuggets host, Ryan Blackburn, Locked On Nuggets

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · 44 h ago around the league

  Spencer Jones is apparently not playing right now ("once Spencer Jones gets back"); no reason is given. The host says that when he returns and pairs with Diallo and Brazile, Denver will have defensive depth for the first time.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 19:35 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Trevon Brazile was in the game in the first quarter for Denver, and Alpha Diallo also played early because Spencer Jones was unavailable. Brazile went about 1-of-6 but crashed the glass hard; the hosts buy him as who Kel'el Ware was supposed to be.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:26:38 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Swipe on said Denver's defense was good enough and the offense was the issue. The Nuggets are trying to work out how to integrate DeMar DeRozan around Murray, Jokic and Alpha Diallo. at 27:08
  • Swipe on said Alpha Diallo was great and Trevon Brazile had 12 rebounds off the bench. at 27:35

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 20 h ago

  Diallo (wrist) won't play Saturday against the Pelicans.

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• Podcast Locked On Nuggets host · Opinion · 25 h ago

  A host said starting Trevon Brazile at the 3 while Cameron Johnson is out is a fine option. He also called it a good idea with Alpha Diallo out, and would be fine with it even if Diallo returns. The reasons for both absences were not stated.

  “Need a major setback for a major 23-point comeback” at 32:25 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets host · Report · 28 h ago

  Cam Johnson, Alpha Diallo and Spencer Jones did not play against New Orleans. The host describes the team as banged up with injuries.

  “NUGGETS POSTCAST: Denver Rallies from 20+ Down for EPIC Comeback vs. Pelicans!” at 5:32 · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 23

  Diallo closed with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 23

  Diallo is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.

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• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 2 points · Oct 23
  • A host says the game turned at about the five-minute mark of the third quarter. That is when the Thunder began daring and leaving Christian Braun, DeRozan and a bit of Diallo, packing the paint and helping off them. at 4:53
  • Asked whether Alpha Diallo gets good minutes again, a host thinks he is in the rotation. The host likes him more on second watch because of his low cutting and sealing, which created good looks. at 32:32

  “The ONE Thing Denver Needs On The Roster” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Hosts liked Alpha Diallo's defense on SGA. at 4:24
  • In the host's opinion, the Nuggets lost the game with a bench-heavy second-half lineup (Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, DeMar DeRozan, Diallo, Brazile as 'Brazil') that couldn't function. at 5:09

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 5 points · Oct 23
  • Ryan Blackburn: Denver started Alpha Diallo in the second half after Cam Johnson's injury. The host said it was a tough spot for Diallo on opening night. at 6:29
  • Denver overloaded help on SGA and accepted open weak-side threes from Jalen Williams, Wallace and Caruso. Meanwhile OKC packed the paint and dared Braun, Diallo and DeRozan to shoot. at 21:42
  • Matt Moore: Alpha Diallo shot 2 of 4 and missed both of his three-point attempts. at 25:49
  • Matt Moore: The host said having both Braun and Diallo on the floor gave OKC too much leeway to pack the paint; one of them was manageable, two was the problem. at 26:35
  • A host called Braun, Diallo and DeRozan functionally non-shooters. He said that is a lot of non-shooters in the rotation, and Denver cannot also play a third one. at 29:39

  “Nuggets Lose Opener As Jokic And Murray Crash Again” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets host · Analysis · Oct 23

  Alpha Diallo played 22 minutes off the bench. The host says he brought defensive energy and made a decent first impression.

  “NUGGETS POSTCAST: Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray Struggle as Nuggets Fall vs Thunder” at 17:37 · listen ↗

• X Bennett Durando (@BennettDurando) · Report · Oct 22

  Cam Johnson questionable to return with a right ankle sprain. Alpha Diallo starts the second half.

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• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Ryan Blackburn: Ryan names the bench pieces to believe in: DeRozan leading the charge, Tyus Jones and Bagley pick-and-rolls, Diallo defending, Spencer Jones coming back, and Trevon Brazile surprising people. at 8:03
  • Ryan Blackburn: Ryan names Alpha Diallo a bench X-factor: he'll be tasked with guarding SGA and Jalen Williams, and could match up consistently with OKC's AJ Mitchell in second-unit minutes. at 26:30

  “HERE WE GO: Nuggets-Thunder is HERE, BIG X-Factors to Watch” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Matt, for tonight's Nuggets–Thunder game, wants to see Alpha Diallo guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain. He describes Diallo as a former EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year who came over this year.

  “Timberwolves SCARY Backcourt & Warriors Disastrous Start” at 28:19 · listen ↗

  also reported by Matt Moore, Locked On Nuggets

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 3 points · Oct 22
  • Matt Moore: The host is more worried about the bench's defense. He would not be surprised if the bench looks horrible, with Diallo left unguarded and nobody able to score. at 9:49
  • Snow Wolf (chat); host disagreement (reported): A chat member (Snow Wolf) said the non-Jokic minutes will be terrible and that Denver no longer has "Big Val" (identity not stated). The host disagreed, saying he prefers the athleticism of Bagley, Spencer Jones, Brazile and Diallo. at 25:57
  • Matt Moore: The host says the Nuggets have more athleticism than before (Bagley, Brazile, Diallo), that Gordon is in great shape, and that Christian Braun looks back to himself. at 21:20

  “Nuggets-Thunder Scouting Report: The Curtain Rises” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets host · Prediction · Oct 20

  Defensive Nugget of the Year: the host who wrote the question picked Alpha Diallo. The other two thought it meant Nugget of the Year and picked Jokic.

  “Nuggets Season Predictions: Title, Wins, Stats, Trades & More” at 23:50 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 6 points · Oct 19
  • Swipa: The host lists Bagley, Trevon Brazile, Alpha (Diallo), DeMar DeRozan and Tyus Jones as brand-new players with unique skill sets. at 5:07
  • unnamed person (reported): Someone told the host they were doubtful when "Watson" left, but that "Ben and John" found a great replacement. The host agrees. Scouts saw Alpha Diallo in the EuroLeague and the team brought him to Denver. at 5:23
  • Swipa: The host says Alpha Diallo has been spectacular so far in the preseason. at 5:54
  • Swipa: The host says Alpha Diallo stays attached to the hip and is a disciplined chaser on defense. He adds that the team still has to clean up its pick-and-roll defense with Diallo on the floor, including where he belongs in certain coverages. at 6:36
  • Swipa: The host says Alpha (Diallo), Cam Johnson and Christian Braun will all carry very heavy defensive responsibility this year. He also says Diallo has carved out a nice role on this roster. at 8:04
  • Swipa: The host says that with no Julian Strawther, Denver needs another two guard. That will be Alpha Diallo, but Cam Whitmore might take some of those minutes. The host thinks Whitmore will still be on the roster. No reason is given for Strawther's absence. at 28:57

  “LETS GET ROCKIN' | Nuggets Basketball is BACK | Glimmering Hope” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Open question · Oct 19 around the league

  Denver's depth after the top six is open: Tyus Jones, Spencer Jones, Alpha Diallo (who seems set to play), Cam Whitmore (two-way), Marvin Bagley, DaRon Holmes, Trevon Brazile and Zeke Nnaji.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 14:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Matt Moore: Matt's path to 11: Spencer Jones plays more minutes at the three and Diallo plays only 10-15 minutes. Brazile takes the backup-four minutes from Jones. at 16:47
  • Ryan Blackburn: Ryan disagrees: he wants Alpha Diallo on the floor for 20+ minutes a night. If anyone loses minutes, he says it should be Tyus Jones, with DeRozan sliding to point guard. at 17:14
  • The 18 minutes left for DeRozan are called not enough. One option is to give him Brazile's six minutes, so DeRozan plays 24 and Brazile does not play. The speaker calls cutting Alpha Diallo's minutes and giving them to DeRozan the most likely outcome. at 23:27

  “Spencer Jones is back | Building an 11-Man Rotation” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 2 points · Oct 17
  • The bench unit was Tyus Jones, Alpha Diallo, DeMar DeRozan, Cam Johnson (staggered in the first half) and Marvin Bagley. A host thought the lineup made a lot of sense. at 11:18
  • A host thinks Alpha Diallo has to play a lot this season, especially without Strawther. The other host agrees Diallo has to be in there. at 25:00

  “Trevon Brazile, Nuggets shine in Preseason Finale vs Lakers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Matt Moore, Locked On Nuggets · Analysis · Oct 15

  The host described the earlier bench structure as sensible. Tyus Jones runs the offense and plays pick-and-roll with Marvin Bagley. Strawther is an iso/deep threat who also runs pick-and-roll. Alpha Diallo defends and only spots up or cuts.

  “A Rotten Preseason Loss” at 9:50 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Nuggets · 3 points · Oct 12
  • The host says he is not on board with Alpha Diallo playing over Christian Braun but insists Diallo must play behind Braun. He relays an unclear 'They're saying' lineup of Cam Johnson, Diallo, Braun and Gordon. The source of that lineup is not stated. at 23:29
  • Alpha Diallo had three steals last night. On one he was fouled going for a dunk but Caleb Wilson was credited with a block. On another he stripped a driver and finished with a two-hand dunk. at 23:57
  • Host opinion: Adelman must use his whole roster creatively and stagger more. He wants Spencer Jones, Brazile, DeRozan, Strawther, Tyus Jones and Diallo all playing with Jokic. at 31:47

  “IMPACT: The Nuggets Have A MACHINE | Everyone Has A Job to Do” · listen ↗

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