Bennett Durando
Bennett Durando is an experienced sports journalist who joined The Denver Post in 2022 as the Colorado Avalanche and NHL hockey beat writer. Prior to that, he covered college sports in the SEC for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Columbia Missourian, and Montgomery Advertiser. He has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors contest multiple times and is known for his in-depth reporting on teams and players across various sports.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- The author occasionally includes biased statements in their reporting, such as quoting a player's teammate's opinion as a fact or using inflammatory language to describe online celebrations.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author occasionally reports on situations where there may be a conflict of interest, such as covering the Nuggets' trade deadline and mentioning that other teams may have caught up with Denver.
Contradictions
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- The author occasionally reports conflicting information within the same article, such as stating that Jamal Murray was limited to an inefficient 13 points in one game while also mentioning that Michael Porter Jr. struggled with just six points in the same game.
Deceptions
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- The author occasionally uses deceptive practices in their reporting, such as misleading statements about a player's performance being solely responsible for a team's victory or quoting a head coach's statement that is later proven to be false.
Recent Articles
Russell Westbrook Traded to Utah Jazz: Denver Nuggets Emerge as Top Suitor for NBA Veteran
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal, with the Denver Nuggets emerging as a leading contender for his services. The Clippers acquired guard Kris Dunn and received a second-round pick swap and $4.3 million in cash. Westbrook's departure marks another significant roster change for the Clippers, who have lost key players like Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Marcus Morris Sr. in recent years. 
Denver Nuggets' Unexpected Defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs: A Valuable Lesson
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024In a surprising turn of events, the Denver Nuggets, defending champions and second seeds in the West, were defeated by the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs Western Conference semifinals. The Timberwolves showcased impressive resilience and determination with young talents leading their victory. The Nuggets' loss marks the fifth straight reigning champion to fail to reach the conference finals, leaving them facing an important offseason for decision-making and improvement. Nikola Jokic's 40-Point, Turnover-Free Performance Outshines Rudy Gobert in NBA Playoffs Game 5
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets outshines Rudy Gobert and Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, scoring 40 points with zero turnovers and leading his team to a series lead. Despite Gobert's defensive prowess, Jokic's size, vision, basketball IQ, shooting touch and quick hands prove challenging. Denver takes the lead with a strong third quarter. 
Jamal Murray's Historic Game-Winning Shot Secures Denver Nuggets' Victory Over Lakers in NBA Playoffs
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024Jamal Murray's game-winning shot in the final seconds secures the Denver Nuggets a thrilling 108-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their twelfth win in thirteen encounters and advancing them to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. 
Timberwolves vs Nuggets: Tickets, Radio Coverage and Live Broadcast for Game 2 of Series
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday as part of a three-game series. The Wolves currently lead 1-0 and tickets are available for purchase online or at Target Center. Alan Horton will call play-by-play on iHeartRadio and the Timberwolves app, while the game will be broadcast live on Bally Sports North at 8 PM CT. 
LeBron James Scores Historic 40,000th Career Point in NBA History
Broke On: Sunday, 03 March 2024LeBron James scored the 40,000th point of his NBA career with a left-handed layup against Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. 
NBA Trade Deadline Aftermath: Teams Still Reworking Rosters, Players Cut Loose Find New Opportunities or Retire Early
Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024The NBA trade deadline has passed, but teams are still reworking rosters. When a team must waive a player to complete a trade or when a veteran player isn't in their plans and is cut loose via buyout. The New York Knicks were the biggest winners of the 2024 NBA trade deadline by landing Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks at low cost, giving them much-needed depth in their frontcourt and backcourt respectively. Other teams that made significant moves include the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards.