Draymond Green’s Celtics prediction comes true

While speaking during the ESPN2 broadcast of the Denver Nuggets-LA Clippers preseason game, Denver general manager Calvin Booth addressed some recent comments he made about current and former Nuggets. Both was referring to quotes that were published in a profile piece by The Ringer.

“Under no circumstances would I make or approve of those kinds of comments for public consumption,” Booth said. “That’s not my character, as a person or an executive.”

In the quotes in question, Booth said Denver forward Michael Porter Jr. and former Nuggets guard Bones Hyland were “me” players. He also said neither played enough defense, which necessitate trading Hyland.

Booth also insinuated that former Denver wing Bruce Brown might not be the player people think he is. That comment came while Booth was talking up second-year wing Peyton Watson, who may fill Brown’s role after he signed with the Indiana Pacers.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was named as an injury replacement for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will miss the game due to a calf strain.

Young has averaged 23.5 points and a league-leading 11.4 assists per game. This will be Young’s fourth All-Star appearance in his seven seasons.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver will also name a Western Conference injury replacement for Anthony Davis. Davis is expected to miss several weeks due to a strained adductor suffered over the weekend.