When it wasn’t readily clear a few weeks ago, it’s jumping-off-the-screen clear now — Malik Beasley is legit.

Monte Morris isn’t too bad . Or Torrey Craig. Or Trey Lyles. Or Juan Hernangomez. Or.

The Nuggets are filled, and we may not even understand it when it wasn ’ t for the injuries suffered during the first half of the year. But here we are 53 games into the regular season, the Nugs are next in the Western Conference plus they’ve a roster as deep as some from the Association.

Unfortunately, there’s just 240 moments to go about in an NBA game. With 12 guys who officially deserve playing — 13 in case you count Isaiah Thomas — head coach Michael Malone will have some tough decisions to make after everyone is healthy. Especially when the playoffs roll up and rotations inevitably shrink.

Thomas will be suiting up soon (though we don’t understand when). Gary Harris along with Jamal Murray will soon be fully cured before you know it.

But does Malone actually need to lose Beasley’s moments right now given how he’s enjoying ? Or Morris’ for this matter? And who would like to limit Craig’s defensive impact on the match?

So that the question is: How is Malone currently likely to keep all those players happy?

A excellent problem to have, but a problem.

— Matt Schubert, The Denver Post

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Carlos Osorio, The Associated PressDenver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the next half of the NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Detroit.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone makes All-Star nod, respect and fame from his players

Nuggets coach Michael Malone is proficient in dance a fine line. He wants his team to enjoy the successes, but he’s wary of observing anything prematurely. Malone didn’t have a choice Saturday night, Mike Singer writes.

AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMonte Morris (11) of the Denver Nuggets drives past Shelvin Mack (6) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.
Why Monte Morris deserves much more begins, even when the Nuggets are at full advantage

The former Iowa State star has proven to be more than a sin in his first full NBA season, he’s also a darling of offensive performance, Sean Keeler writes.

Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) celebrates after a dip dip within the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at the Pepsi Center on Dec. 28, 2018.
How Malik Beasley, and not Jamal Murray, became Nuggets’ deadliest weapon in downtown

Jamal Murray made suggestions here and there. Did veteran guard Isaiah Thomas. But it all began in the summer, involving Malik Beasley’s ears, so Sean Keeler writes.

Quick Hits

+ NBA trade deadline is “as nuts as you indulge inside ,” Nuggets’ Will Barton says.

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Would adding Isaiah Thomas to the rotation hurt Denver’s playoff push?

+ Mark Kiszla’s Lunch Special: Does Anthony Davis to the Nuggets make sense?

+ Kiz vs. Singer: What’s wrong with Nuggets’ $30 million forward Paul Millsap?

+ Nikola Jokic to engage in Skills Challenge through NBA All-Star weekend

+ Jokic on his TNT interview later being called an All-Star reserve: “I must make fun of Shaq. ”

+ Coach Malone refused to lobby for Jokic’s All-Star candidacy: “Nikola lobbies each time he performs . ”

+ The most memorable match of the season? It has to function as “bedlam, pandemonium” of the Nuggets’ rally out of 25 points down from the Grizzlies.

+ Barton: If the Nuggets’ defense matched the crime, Denver can put teams away by halftime.

+ Barton on his return in operation: “It’s no time to get back to who I am. ”

+ Jokic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week three times this year .

+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team?  Ask Mike Singer here.

By The Numbers

$1.375 billion

The Denver Nuggets are the 21st most-valuable team from the NBA, according to Forbes.
Parting Shot
Jeff Jones, The KnowJamal Murray along with a guest at the Denver Nuggets Social on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.
You can play ping pong with your Beloved Denver Nuggets if you’ve got $150 trimming your pocket

You ping, Nikola Jokic pongs. Perhaps you even conquer the All-Star.  It’s night time you ’ll never forget, Sara Grant writes.

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