Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
Denver #Nuggets writer for Forbes.
Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
Grateful Dead, Star Wars. No-fascism zone.
Still at the old place (same handle) but weaning off.
My Forbes pieces: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/
My NBA Bluesky list: https://shrtn.escalar.pt/iRuN
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Joel Rush
@joelrushnba.bsky.social
· Sep 27
Can Bruce Brown Regain His 2023 Denver Nuggets Championship Form? [Film Study]
Bruce Brown was pivotal in the Nuggets' first title win, and a fan favorite.
This film study examines if he can regain that championship impact in his return to Denver.
www.forbes.com
Bruce Brown was not only pivotal in the #Nuggets' first title win, but a fan favorite.
In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
@forbes.com Sports: www.forbes.com/sites/joelru...
In returning to his Denver home, can he recapture that championship magic and impact?
I dig DEEP into that question in my latest film study for
@forbes.com Sports: www.forbes.com/sites/joelru...
And fwiw, the broadcast crew agreed, btw.
Nobody's making you "suffer". The unfollow button is right there. ☝️
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
Joel Rush, the insufferable whiner. Deal better with loss.
January 21, 2026 at 5:44 AM
And fwiw, the broadcast crew agreed, btw.
Nobody's making you "suffer". The unfollow button is right there. ☝️
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
Joel Rush, the insufferable whiner. Deal better with loss.
January 21, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Nobody's making you "suffer". The unfollow button is right there. ☝️
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
But I'll stand by that being a BS tech call on Aaron Gordon, who was in his regular shooting motion as Marcus Smart encroached into his landing space.
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Jimmy Butler did the EXACT same thing to Aaron in the finals and it was a foul on Aaron, no further ruling
January 21, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Jimmy Butler did the EXACT same thing to Aaron in the finals and it was a foul on Aaron, no further ruling
It's astounding the extent to which the Lakers have the NBA refs in their pocket.
January 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
It's astounding the extent to which the Lakers have the NBA refs in their pocket.
Yet another blatant Charlotte foul on Denver that goes uncalled...
Pretty nice when you're facing an injury-gutted team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and you also have the zebras as your ally.
Pretty nice when you're facing an injury-gutted team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and you also have the zebras as your ally.
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Yet another blatant Charlotte foul on Denver that goes uncalled...
Pretty nice when you're facing an injury-gutted team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and you also have the zebras as your ally.
Pretty nice when you're facing an injury-gutted team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and you also have the zebras as your ally.
After a really sweet honeymoon stretch, the Nuggets have finally arrived at the "Oh, shit, we really need Nikola Jokic back" stage.
January 19, 2026 at 1:49 AM
After a really sweet honeymoon stretch, the Nuggets have finally arrived at the "Oh, shit, we really need Nikola Jokic back" stage.
Refs also reset the shot clock on Charlotte's last possession when they shouldn't have. Christmas finished a few weeks ago, but they're still giving gifts.
As always, #Nuggets opponents getting home cooking on Denver's home court
January 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Refs also reset the shot clock on Charlotte's last possession when they shouldn't have. Christmas finished a few weeks ago, but they're still giving gifts.
If you focus on the #Nuggets bar, this is actually a pretty clear and concise (albeit wordless) recap of Denver's franchise history over the last 25 years:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZq...
NBA Teams with the Most Wins in the 21st Century 🏀🏆
YouTube video by We Love Stats
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM
If you focus on the #Nuggets bar, this is actually a pretty clear and concise (albeit wordless) recap of Denver's franchise history over the last 25 years:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZq...
Jamal Murray gets 3 the hard way with a tough driving layup contested by Alex Sarr, then gets what at first looked like another conventional 3 (but was ruled a 2), stepping back and pulling up over Sarr again, to ice his 23-point 1st half
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
January 18, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Jamal Murray gets 3 the hard way with a tough driving layup contested by Alex Sarr, then gets what at first looked like another conventional 3 (but was ruled a 2), stepping back and pulling up over Sarr again, to ice his 23-point 1st half
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
#Nuggets #MileHighBasketball
The @katywinge.bsky.social and Chris Marlowe reaction to the #Broncos' big playoff win over the Bills, in slo-mo
January 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM
The @katywinge.bsky.social and Chris Marlowe reaction to the #Broncos' big playoff win over the Bills, in slo-mo
I'm pretty high on Sarr's upside. He's smooth, man.
January 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM
I'm pretty high on Sarr's upside. He's smooth, man.
The Denver #Nuggets open their scoring with a trio of triples:
-Jalen Pickett
-Jamal Murray
-Peyton Watson
#MileHighBasketball
-Jalen Pickett
-Jamal Murray
-Peyton Watson
#MileHighBasketball
January 18, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The Denver #Nuggets open their scoring with a trio of triples:
-Jalen Pickett
-Jamal Murray
-Peyton Watson
#MileHighBasketball
-Jalen Pickett
-Jamal Murray
-Peyton Watson
#MileHighBasketball
No matter what happens in the next one or two games, just an absolutely unmitigated successful season for the expectations-defying #Broncos. Hot damn.
January 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM
No matter what happens in the next one or two games, just an absolutely unmitigated successful season for the expectations-defying #Broncos. Hot damn.
WOW, the zebras finally called a penalty on the Bills after missing I don't know how many
January 18, 2026 at 1:10 AM
WOW, the zebras finally called a penalty on the Bills after missing I don't know how many
Rushing yards:
Broncos 75
Bills 176
Denver's rush defense was 2nd this season allowing an average of 91.1 yards per game. Totally fell apart today.
Broncos 75
Bills 176
Denver's rush defense was 2nd this season allowing an average of 91.1 yards per game. Totally fell apart today.
January 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Rushing yards:
Broncos 75
Bills 176
Denver's rush defense was 2nd this season allowing an average of 91.1 yards per game. Totally fell apart today.
Broncos 75
Bills 176
Denver's rush defense was 2nd this season allowing an average of 91.1 yards per game. Totally fell apart today.
WHOA!
#Broncos respond to the interception with... an interception of their own.
Every time they're getting challenged in this game, they keep coming up with BIG answers. Just gotta batten down the hatches now.
#Broncos respond to the interception with... an interception of their own.
Every time they're getting challenged in this game, they keep coming up with BIG answers. Just gotta batten down the hatches now.
January 17, 2026 at 11:41 PM
WHOA!
#Broncos respond to the interception with... an interception of their own.
Every time they're getting challenged in this game, they keep coming up with BIG answers. Just gotta batten down the hatches now.
#Broncos respond to the interception with... an interception of their own.
Every time they're getting challenged in this game, they keep coming up with BIG answers. Just gotta batten down the hatches now.
Damn, where TF did Bo think he was going w/ that?!?
January 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Damn, where TF did Bo think he was going w/ that?!?
What a fantastic finish to the 1st half for the Broncos after a less than ideal start
January 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
What a fantastic finish to the 1st half for the Broncos after a less than ideal start
REDEEMPTION FOR LIL JORDAN!
After dropping the touchdown pass earlier, he grabs a HUGE one to put the #Broncos up 7 going into the half...
...Nope, make that 10 after the fumble recovery & field goal!
After dropping the touchdown pass earlier, he grabs a HUGE one to put the #Broncos up 7 going into the half...
...Nope, make that 10 after the fumble recovery & field goal!
January 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
REDEEMPTION FOR LIL JORDAN!
After dropping the touchdown pass earlier, he grabs a HUGE one to put the #Broncos up 7 going into the half...
...Nope, make that 10 after the fumble recovery & field goal!
After dropping the touchdown pass earlier, he grabs a HUGE one to put the #Broncos up 7 going into the half...
...Nope, make that 10 after the fumble recovery & field goal!
Alrighty, looked kinda sketchy for the Broncos to start, but w/ that fumble recovery & TD, looking like they've righted the ship now.
January 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Alrighty, looked kinda sketchy for the Broncos to start, but w/ that fumble recovery & TD, looking like they've righted the ship now.
HUGE forced fumble and recovery by the Broncos, who badly needed a momentum-changer
January 17, 2026 at 10:17 PM
HUGE forced fumble and recovery by the Broncos, who badly needed a momentum-changer