Should Nuggets extend Jamal Murray now or later? + Rudy Gobert BENCHED by Team France 😬 | NBA Today

[@SSJRome]

Letting Jamal Murray hit unrestricted free agency without a contract on the table is a firable offense

[@dondahighhh12]

yeah extend now, hopefully trade later

[@SSJRome]

@@dondahighhh12 you’ll never get equal value back

[@gameplayer1980]

@@SSJRome Some value is better than no value.

[@SSJRome]

@@gameplayer1980 that’s rebuilding team talk , Denver is far from that right now

[@Playboizo]

His always hurt

[@andg5194]

Jamal Murray almost looked like he didn't want to be in Olympic.

[@99HockeyDad99]

Average 6 pts !!! Ridiculous

[@je5406]

My only guess is that he was playing very conservatively because he hadnt signed an extension yet. He refused to drive to the basket and basically shot nothing but fadeaways.

[@PullinMyOwn]

After his injury in the playoffs, as a Nuggets fan I’m pissed he was in it

[@andg5194]

@@je5406 oh that makes sense.. good catch.

[@josephj1973]

Regardless he suited up for his country! Proud of him. Hoping Murray recovers from whatever is affecting his game. 🇨🇦🦖

[@DanielJimenez-mi5zm]

The denver nuggets have been declining during offseasons because they have no cap space to pay players to keep them. They've been losing key players like Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Reggie Jackson, and caldwell-pope. They got Russell Westbrook, but that wasn't enough for the team. It's a problem.

[@sharifnasser7635]

Russ is a crazy downgrade

[@zacharygueck8923]

It’s going to be hard to keep paying MPJ, Jokic, Gordon and Murray with big contracts and still be able to pay for decent role players to fill out the roster. Gonna have to let someone walk and I’d rather it be MPJ or Murray bc they’re both injury prone

[@milanradojkovic3818]

​@@zacharygueck8923MPJ is better every year, Murray is... Murray. You never know what to expect

[@ILoveFood654]

Yeah losing Bruce Brown and Jeff Green sucks as well as KCP, but aint no way Reggie is a better fit than Russ. Also, hopefully Saric and Watson can match the production of Green and Brown, as well as Braun for KCP. There is still hope

[@sharifnasser7635]

@ILoveFood654 Saric and Watson?? That's your replacements? Highly doubt. Just like in the past and just like with the Olympics now, Jokic can't compete without these high caliber players on his team. They'll make moves soon

[@realone296]

Murray didn't carry anyone, the reason why those games were close in the first place, is because of Murray's bad play tru the game...

[@student99bg]

Correct

[@milosstojakovic2177]

exactly lol was just about to comment the same thing

[@MrBUCHO11]

AND DLO 😒😒😓

[@cooreyfeldman2688]

They need to trade him ASAP

[@sharifnasser7635]

​@@cooreyfeldman2688 nuggets need dlo and lakers need murray but neither want to admit lol

[@smokesmitty1]

Suns got a real pg

[@kaleb324]

so JJJ gets exposed in fiba, gobert gets benched in the olympics and marcus smart gets traded. while ad and bam don’t have a DPOY

[@nickjones5495]

They are playing together to be fair

[@johneversonpe8137]

Also Jrue Holiday don't have one.

[@Delta66-jz1vl]

French coach was criticized after the average performances in the preliminary round. He made a coach move by starting a different lineup, with offense minded bigs to play inside vs small canadian lineup. By underlining his coaching decision, after the upset, he makes a case for himself for his future contract.

[@mateoduran2299]

Let me honest here you don't have to be a superstar to get max money you just need to be important to your team

[@comradeyellow6781]

Murray isn't a max player. If this season didn't prove it I don't know what can

[@JADiaz10]

Rudy should’ve been benched for Naz Reid on the TWolves lol. Murray is a max player. Coasts in the regular season like Jimmy but then becomes playoff “rondo” with the big shot making.

[@6stringgroover]

“Becomes”? I think you mean “became”. Happened in 2023. Didn’t pan out this year

[@Chillmindedpanther13]

Gobert refuses to expand his game. He got paid and got lazy and his fans male excuse for him constantly so...

[@BobCena]

Your crazy the only series he should’ve got switched was the mavs series due to the matchups but the suns and nuggets games were great

[@kinghova9197]

Draymond wasn’t even picked

[@giffondhall9214]

Fax

[@cinemapills3839]

Yes, because team USA and team France are equally as selective with their players, right?

[@scottyessink5285]

If Draymond was from ANY other country except maybe Canada he would be a starter on any other Olympic team lol Canada is the only team that MAYBE he would not have been but honestly I think he would have been selected for their team as well.

[@MarquisVegan]

@@scottyessink5285 Facts

[@blakboy087]

Draymond wasn’t picked because of shoe deal politics. He’s with Converse. Everyone on TEAM USA is under the NIKE/Jordan umbrella except for Steph, Antman and Embid. Those 3 guys are anomalies. Draymond isn’t. You have to understand the underlying politics with Team USA/McDonald All American games etc …

[@jayfreeze198312]

It’s show 63 she said 58 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@jonathandiggs7819]

“I don’t know if phoenix can play defense the way AD and LeBron can” does Ramona even watch the sport she claims to cover? LeBron don’t play a lick of defense. ESPN if y’all need people that actually know basketball hmu 🤣

[@deankruse2891]

Are you watching?

[@truth2219]

He plays as much defense as booker or KD lmao , she’s absolutely right AD is arguably the best defender in the nba

[@marlong4212]

Someone get they slow mans. What is you talking about????

[@jonathandiggs7819]

@@deankruse2891 clearly you aren’t if you’re asking me 🤣

[@jonathandiggs7819]

@@truth2219 naw LeBron actually don’t play defense at all. If you watched a full game without changing the channel or checking your phone then you’d see if barely moves 5 feet some possessions in defense. I got years of proof via other KZbin channels if you need help lol

[@Altruiztik]

Thing that immediately hit was, the list of players getting max deals, that Murray could be conceived of being better than or on par with.. He has every reason to request a max deal. I wouldn't give him one, but someone will.

[@kaelendrew5121]

Who outside of the nuggets nobody will lmfao

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@kaelendrew5121 Nuggets are in the same position the Mavs are in with Kyrie. Failing to resign Jamal/Kyrie means tanking is the next solution for the Nuggets/Mavs. They both have leverage. James Harden, Julius Randle and Ben Simmons are the top guys 😔😔

[@thomascrowniii1693]

Draymond is reaching a 50 Cent level of petty...😂

[@Al-yf7tm]

Rudy doing the least with the most.

[@bradm4493]

Ask team Canada if Murray is a max contract guy 👀

[@Boomdizzle99]

I wouldnt pay Murray either....they got one ring. I think denver can be satisfied with that. their window was really small anyways....especially after losing kcp and having a very weak off season (34 year old russ westbrook??? not good enough) I dont see them getting out of the first round this next season. I even expect more injuries for them as well...

[@kaelendrew5121]

Bro kcp lmfao he wasn’t all dat and braun is a better defender then him Westbrook is a upgrade bower reggie Jackson idk what u are saying right now🤣

[@jasonmilly3320]

You build to win a championship and they did. Of course they can live with that success, no thinking about it. Anything more than 1 title with the same core group of players is just a bonus. Dynasties aren't supposed to happen, but they just do sometimes. I know, I'm a rare type of NBA fan. To me it's not only about championships every single year and everything else is "garbage" or "mid".

[@temistogen]

Crazy take....

[@BOSSenjoyer]

Bron just stands there on defense. Book is twice the defender Bron is.

[@beyblade163]

Definitely gotta pay Jamal but we fuxked up paying MPJ so much that’s why we lost Bruce and KCP so maybe wait but then don’t over pay him either

[@WorldWideWeasel]

I wouldn’t say yall overplayed for MPJ. He’s a highly sought after Forward in the league. You pay a premium for forwards especially good ones

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

The same guy who was alright with the sixers giving pg 212 for 4 years even tho he has never shown to be a reliable option doesnt wanna pay a guy who had one of the best playoff runs in the last few years as 2 option 200mil

[@Boomdizzle99]

pg isnt injured...murray is and will continue to be. dude looks fat af and not healthy at all

[@azhule4041]

Hes been injured alot in his career too, gotta take that and the cheeks performance when looking at money

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

@@azhule4041 yea but atleast when he was healthy he got it done PG injured too a lot and never has done anything

[@azhule4041]

@@ZZZ-pu4yw that's Daryl Morey making bad moves tbh

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

@@azhule4041 yea but I’m referring to the guy on the right he said it was a good move to pay PG13 that contract

[@QYgod]

What people seem to forget is that the NBA is a long season, matter how good players are, they'll eventually get tired or injured, for example book and kd could play lights outs for 20 games leading their team to say a 18-2 record, still have 60 more

[@iamlilscooter]

Picking the lakers over the suns after the offseason they had is crazy work 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SamuelIrving-h2d]

I am so glad that the two gentlemen corrected Ramona because she’s just up there never played the basketball game or her life and does she must be down with clutch sports too

[@dwaynelee1789]

Lakers and Suns are not a factor to win the Championship. Great content on this episode. Jamal Murray’s injury problems are catching up to him. I agree with Bontemps wait no max.

[@mattdefilippis710]

So considering Murray is / was the number 2 option on a championship team (and top 20 NBA player), he should’ve gotten an extension yesterday

[@WillDawsonLA]

ESPN's social media team must be on summer hours with these misspellings. Suns or Laker? That's pretty bad.

[@josephj1973]

Canada was banking on Shai & Murray to be the back court 1-2 punch and help Canada medal in these Olympics. It's obvious that something is affecting Murray's game. Hopefully Jamal can recover for this year's season. 🇨🇦🦖

[@lcceo22]

Murray is only a max player if he’s playing the Lakers in a playoff game all season

[@davidfelock4053]

She claims both duo’s shot 58% and it clearly showed 63.3% for AD & LeBron on the Lakers

[@prettyboyswa914]

Such a casual thing to say about Dbook that he doesn't play defense.

[@LemulRichardson]

Fournier had 25 minutes. Did you even watch the game Ramona??? 6:46

[@johncleocarlos4753]

when I hear "hater" I immediately think of Draymond Green

[@LemulRichardson]

Rudy shows how the NBA has changed away from defensive bigmen that can’t shoot or pass out of the post. Also in each scenario he’s the 2nd big that doesn’t have a ton of offensive versatility. I mean, Is he even a lob threat?

[@tonywong8134]

Tim is right, wait on murray. I know he hit two game winners this post season recently but he was bad overall. He's not reliable. At least draymond was reliable.

[@veloberg]

I’m biased just like dray. But the other direction. Go Rudy. It’s telling he is always in these situations. He wins. He makes his teams better. Gets them to the playoffs, gets them to the medal rounds. I’m a jazz fan and still miss Rudy.

[@LemulRichardson]

Just shows you how good Jokic is. Not to mention he is playing next to Shai. 2:52

[@Chillmindedpanther13]

Who would replace him??? They have no choice but to keep him.

[@6stringgroover]

Idk if these nuggets contracts are tradable, but I think it’s time to rebuild around Jokic.

[@KTernida]

I just feel like Jamal Murray is a double edge sword. His more like a 4 years 120M guy at max. Pin this because if he does get traded to a different team, he will never be the same.But if they cant find anyone to add thats either on the same level or better compared to Jamal, they should just stick with him.

[@boston_jorge]

Lakers can offer 3 1st round picks and 3 pick swaps and expiring contracts and young pieces for Murray.

[@crypto40]

Oh boy here we go again with the media attempting to make a big deal out of nothing. If he wasn’t traded when he was injured he won’t be trading for having one bad game in the offseason. “You are ours”

[@Young-ep8ik]

I’m not a fan of Gobert. In fact I think he’s kind of stupid and overrated. But the level of hate bro’s getting is kinda crazy

[@kokushibo6823]

In what way is rudy gobert overrated

[@Young-ep8ik]

@@kokushibo6823 by award voters

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@Young-ep8ik Draymond is that you??

[@Young-ep8ik]

@@PeterWilson-c3u Are you high? Why would Draymond defend Gobert.

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Murray may not be a max player. You need a discount and wait after season starts based on how he looks. Klay didnt recover and was let go.

[@whatsmyshot-6520]

His historical playoff run from 2 years ago got people thinking he would be able to redo it again n simply couldn’t lol. People gotta see players for who they are and not for great runs or grooves at times during a season

[@kaelendrew5121]

Huh this is first bad playoff fr please know what u sayin lmfao

[@swaveyquis]

keep that same energy on my Suns

[@cheap272]

This dude draymond actually has a poster and 5 gobert jerseys in his bedroom im convinced

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

LeGM create a SUPREME TEAM 😅😂😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂

[@PetarZorić-k3b]

Imagine Joker in NOLA, GSW, Memphis..., it's a miracle he won in Denver with FO doing everything to destroy his greatness. They will give Murray the max and that's it.

[@kaleb324]

ramona can you tell us more about this deep respect damian lillard has for the spurs?

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Very interesting show.

[@dariusjohnson9429]

He gets bounced in the playoffs and then says, he was too tired. Then he plays in the Olympics and was sorry. He’s not that guy. Trade him and see what you can get

[@margaretkiwanuka5286]

Jamal Murray should've never ran the point at times in the Canadian olympic quarter finals. The way he tried to run the offence and to shoot the ball at that FG percentage was abysmal! SGA should've ran the ball. Love my Canadians, but that was a bust. As for his contract, let the man eat... his track record is worth something, definitely not max contract worthy, but it's of value.

[@TheRonnie303]

Jamal Murray to the Warriors 😮😮

[@Faddahrogeroftrinibago]

😭

[@dylansimmons885]

He won the Olympic mvp, as of right now he’s the best player in the world.

[@johncleocarlos4753]

Tyus Jones in minimum? lol. He deserves more than that. he's a starting PG on an NBA team

[@LemulRichardson]

Why are we plugging this clown? He acts up his whole career on the court and now you wanna hand him a microphone that he’s washed up? Pass! 5:15

[@mj3846]

Let Docs check him over before extending

[@nedarriusjohnson]

😊 Yo im a Grizzlies fan, if Bane and JJJ maxed out the max Murray out mane, then they already won.

[@ronsthoughtsonthat6930]

These people love to hate Rudy. At what point does ESPN find a group of “analysts” that can actually talk about basketball. These people don’t talk about the game at all it’s sad. We have seen some of the greatest team basketball from the US and these fools are talking about Rudy in the playoffs. Depressing stuff

[@swagchomp]

Get shelbert off the show Need some unbiased opinions

[@buddyboy4438]

Only reason they pay Murray is because he is a GREAT fit with Jokic. Hes injury prone, no Allstars/AllNBA And with key teammates leaving hes been getting exposed immediately

[@misterea9273]

Why did Devin booker have on chuck taylors on that first slide…. Lol

[@biniam6655]

Put some respect on Murray’s name. Certified assassin of the highest order.

[@knivze.]

She said 58% instead of 63% that was on the screen in the intro

[@LemulRichardson]

6:06 They have 2 7fters and one of them has point guard skills. Chill!

[@abanks7015]

Murray… not max player. Always on injury list. If team has to depend on him, he doesn’t show up. Even with Championship run, role players step up then he stepped up. At least have him take a pay cut to bring a couple of role players.

[@tytolbert4999]

Not a max player

[@ajfrancisco7726]

It's the match up bruu.. don't make it a big deal guys

[@croweziec]

Dennis Schroder came off the bench, but his playing a lot better

[@deehollywood6013]

They better run this man his money. They are handing out max contracts like candy. Plus it's Denver! Nobody else is coming.

[@rodkeith5846]

bring back the starting Nba Today crew, lots of lakers hate

[@cupcake0190]

not named team usa…SGA on canada is better than a lot of the players on team usa

[@xengarcia1217]

The playin tournament should be now abolish that playin tournament is not good better 1 -10 playoffs 1vs10 2vs9 and so on and so on but to continue the play in that is a joke thats why nba ratings is going down because of this playin tournament

[@davidm5646]

Nah, he's the Robin to Jokic' Batman. Quit this nonsense about trading him. Now, whether he should be a max player might be up for debate but the Nuggets should give him what they can spare. Having to start over with a new guard to play with Jokic will require adjustments, taking a year or two off of Jokic' prime. So hell naw.

[@gregpollard7158]

DEN has to Pay 💰 Murray bcuz They can’t risk losing Him!!! And, They have another Big Decision to make Next Summer bcuz Gordon will also want to get paid 💰and They can’t pay/keep Gordon & MPJ.

[@kaelendrew5121]

I honestly let Murray play it out before extending him lmfao

[@gregpollard7158]

@@kaelendrew5121 - Fosho however, if He has a Good Season, He gone want all the Money DEN got or He gone Bounce. I would sign Him to a 2+1 (PO) for $40ish Mil a Year to Mirror Joker’s 🃏 Contract.

[@PeterWilson-c3u]

@@kaelendrew5121 Nuggets are in the same position the Mavs are in with Kyrie. Failing to resign Jamal/Kyrie means tanking is the next solution for the Nuggets/Mavs. James Harden, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons are the top summer 2025 guys

[@chrisavila1172]

Murray looks good playing with Joker!!!

[@marko8174]

Everyone looks better playing with Jokic, that's why he's the best player in the world. That doesn't mean Murray should get max.

[@mrpzpdx]

Murray is toast..

[@semi6544]

Murray decided to play his worst when it mattered the most. We shouldn't pay for past performance. We pay on predicted future performance. I wouldn't pay him at all. If he is worth it then he'll prove it. Denver will set themselves back a ton if they have Murray and Porter on Max deals and they don't play up to it.

[@FizzKodomo]

Rudy does NOT deserve the last 2 DPOY at least.

[@nouvelarrivant]

Basketball specialist of the couch..

[@Samson-bf6xi]

murray should get the max. if nuggets don't give it someone will. its not his fault they are so hard capped with salaries.

[@nikpecoNBA2k]

Murray was injured & not fully healthy, so just give him time to recover.

[@TommieBarnes-l2y]

Media need stop thinking cuz player do have good game or season.... Murray is max period....

[@geoffnaggie961]

Draymond a MENACE 😂😂

[@Damehowell7]

I believe Denver would be fools to make Murray a max player. I think they could get a boat load in a trade. I think he has hit his ceiling & he struggles staying healthy. Sell high Nuggets!

[@deankruse2891]

Murray to the lakers as their #2/3 would be nuts

[@Ff1balla7]

lakers have no money

[@AnthonyRomero-l1z]

Trade him for Zach lavine as a Denver native I think he needs to go on his own team since he’s so good I do t believe so

[@Jmarsbeats]

If the lakers had Jamal at #2 guard 😮

[@Top5Dre]

That Jamal Murray contract is going to be bad for the nuggets but they almost have to give it to him ….he doesn’t look right …no explosiveness at all

[@sharifnasser7635]

Jamal should not ve extended let him have more poor performances and pay him less later on. He already got paid out big and won. Don't see why he deserves the same with his recent play

[@GS-mh6ub]

Lebron does not play defense ma'am.

[@crush1221]

Lakers supporting cast is better than the Suns. Coach had CTE. That simple.

[@pacman7658]

Ramona should get her eyes checked. Lebum don't play defense 😂

[@colesmith193]

Murray is not worth a max contract. He’s consistently hurt and out of shape. Looked 15 pounds overweight at the Olympics.

[@Samsonmanase]

Murray not worth that deal but pay him for 3 years and get a young guard to play with joker

[@pulliam318]

I mean the Suns got swept to the Wolves in the 1st round, who hadn’t won anything. At least the Lakers lost to the Nuggets the defending champs at that time. Murray hit some big shots. But Edwards put out the Suns in grand fashion

[@chadingram6390]

Then the wolves beat the Nuggets showing they were the better team

[@hello1721]

Can the Suns play defense? CAN THE LAKERS SCORE?

[@kendallp3577]

3mins 😮 we talking 3 mins

[@SamuelIrving-h2d]

Now Draymond know he need to stop least Rudy made their Olympic team in France and he gave some effort you sat on the sideline and criticize people and messed the Warriors up this year. That’s one of the reason why Clay probably left and want to be around you no more, cause you missed the whole team chemistry. I don’t think Steph want to play with you anymore after you pull that game to go see LeBron play that was crazy. Why don’t you just go to the Lakers and leave Rudy Colbert alone man over Olympics they played different style of basketball, but Rudy went in the playoffs. Oh yeah, that’s right y’all didn’t make it.

[@pono5188]

Draymond Green commentary is not news