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Kiszla vs. Singer: Is it time the Nuggets end the Isaiah Thomas experiment?

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Nuggets coach Michael Malone came to the defense of backup point guard Isaiah Thomas on Monday after shootaround in San Antonio, telling reporters that he doesn’t want anyone — including I.T. — to be a scapegoat for Denver’s recent struggles. "I don’t want anybody on our team ever becoming a scapegoat for our collective problems."
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Will Barton shuts down Paul George, finds offense in Nuggets victory

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AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets drives agains the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Mike Malone felt his telephone buzz last weekend in the Pepsi Center following his Nuggets team beat the Clippers. Will Barton texted his coach with a very simple request.
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Derick Brassard to Avalanche: Colorado acquires forward from Florida

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The Colorado Avalanche on Monday acquired Derick Brassard in the Florida Panthers, according to The Sports Network. Brassard was traded along with a draft pick for Colorado’s 2020 third-round pick, according to the report. For a third in 2020, I believe. //t.co/BgD3r7Aojn — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 25, 2019 Brassard, 31, is in his 12th
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Peter Frampton, Korn, Rob Thomas and more tickets on sale in Denver

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Guitarist and songwriter Peter Frampton’s announcement of a brand new double-album — his first release in three years — and a tour during the last few days was coupled with a shocking show about his previously unknown degenerative muscle disease, known as inclusion body myositis. That clarifies the “rdquo & finale; tag on the tour, which
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Nuggets grind out home win over OKC to take firm grip on No. 2 spot in Western Conference

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Nikola Jokic put up another staggering offensive line, but it was his defense that catapulted the Nuggets to a riveting, series-clinching win. Up 107-104 with 2:35 remaining, Jokic swiped the ball off Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook’s leg for a crucial turnover before Jamal Murray sunk a dagger 3-pointer, one of his four Tuesday
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Chambers: Avalanche trade for Derick Brassard didn’t help playoff chances much, but Colorado was smart at the deadline

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Based on the last four games, it s hard to criticize the Avalanche for doing little Monday’s NHL trade deadline. After outscoring four opponents by a combined 20-4 — including 5-0 at Nashville on Saturday — that the Avs are playing their best hockey of the season and believe they have what it takes to
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New Avalanche forward Derick Brassard had an interesting 11 hours

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Derick Brassard would have liked a little warmup. After scoring a goal in his Avalanche debut Monday night — approximately 11 hours after shifting locker rooms at the Pepsi Center — the Avs’ new forward from the Florida Panthers revealed he hadn’t skated at the previous 3 days. The Panthers didn’t have a morning skate
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A roundup of the 2019 Colorado high school state wrestling tournament

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Happy Monday, Omelette readers! History was made this weekend in the Colorado high school state wrestling tournament in the Pepsi Center. A three wrestlers won their fourth state title this season, becoming the 22nd, 23rd and 24th student-athletes to do the mark. And for the first time in the championship ’s 84-year history, a female
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Denver Sports Omelette: Is Nolan Arenado the best position player in the National League? One publication seems to think so.

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Don’t look now, but the Colorado Rockies may have the best position player in the National League. At least, that’s if you’re purchasing what Sports illustrated is selling in its annual ranking of MLB’s top 100 players. Guided by a “weighted three-year WAR formula,” SI’s group of eight baseball experts about standing the game ’,
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Avalanche’s OT curse continues with 4-3 loss despite late goal from new addition Brassard

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Derick Brassard, acquired from the Florida Panthers before Monday’s 1 p.m. trade deadline, helped the Avalanche earn a point against the Panthers on Monday night in a strange 12 hours for the veteran forward. Brassard, 31, awoke at his Denver resort for a member of the Panthers. But he had been pulled off the ice
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