Ryan Blackburn: I asked Calvin Booth if he had full reign to use the taxpayer MLE in free agency: “Yes.” Went on to emphasize that Nuggets ownership wants to win and is willing to pay for a title.
Calvin Booth Rumors
Harrison Wind: More on Ryan Saunders: I heard he was nearly hired to Michael Malone’s staff a year ago, but it got derailed at the last minute. Saunders was an observer at Nuggets training camp last season and Calvin Booth knows him from his days in the Minnesota front office.
Calvin Booth on Nikola Jokic/Jamal Murray reaction: “Both of them are pretty chill guys. (They were) kind of surprised about Tim a little bit, but understood he had a great opportunity that he had to go for. But kind of business as usual. I think both of them are comfortable with me and the vision that I have for the team.”
Michael Singer: Nuggets are hosting a draft workout tomorrow followed by an interview with GM Calvin Booth. Participants: David Roddy, Colorado State Wendell Moore, Duke Jake Laravia, Wake Forest Josh Minott, Memphis Jermaine Samuels, Villanova Lucas Williamson, Loyola
