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Nuggets’ Malone on Bol Bol: ‘He is extremely talented and skilled’

Nuggets rookie Bol Bol earned a bit of praise from head coach Mike Malone as the team ramps up preparations ahead of the season restart.

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Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol earned a bit of praise from head coach Mike Malone as the team ramps up preparations ahead of the season restart at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida.

The Nuggets brought 17 players, including the two signed to two-way contracts, and have held a few practices since arriving inside of the bubble. Bol has yet to make his debut in the NBA but has been seen practicing with the team and has left an impression on Malone.

The organization has been cautious with Bol’s return to the court after undergoing foot surgery in January 2019. Bol hasn’t practiced much with the Nuggets but Malone was excited to see him on the floor, according to Eric Spyropoulos of Nuggets.com.

[Bol] only practiced with us in Denver a few times during the season. To see him out there playing and doing things that a lot of people can’t do, it’s really remarkable. I have to remind myself of how young he is. He is extremely talented and skilled.

Bol likely won’t see much action during the season restart but the experience of practicing with the team will likely be beneficial in the future. By all accounts, Bol appears to be 100% healthy again and ready to help the Nuggets when that time comes.

The Nuggets begin the season restart on Aug. 1 vs. the Miami Heat.

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Nuggets’ Bol Bol threw down a 360 windmill dunk over the weekend

The Nuggets rookie reminded fans over the weekend that he can still throw down some dunks with the best of them.

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Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol reminded fans over the weekend that he can still throw down some dunks with the best of them as he took the practice court.

Of course, Bol has played sparingly this season as the organization has been cautious with his return to the court after undergoing foot surgery in January 2019. Bol has not appeared in a game with the Nuggets this season but has logged eight appearances with the Windy City Bulls in the G League.

Bol last played on Dec. 14 when he recorded 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Bol averaged 12 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in the G League and was last seen in February putting up shots with the Nuggets. Based on the latest video to surface, Bol looks to be in good health.

The Nuggets are among the 22 teams set to restart the season this month at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, but it is highly unlikely Bol will play. Teams are permitted to bring 17 players into the restart so it is still possible Bol will make the trip with the Nuggets.

The Nuggets will return to action Aug. 1 vs. the Miami Heat.

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Bol Bol put up shots with the Nuggets pre-game on Tuesday

The two-way rookie was seen participating in a light shootaround prior to the Nuggets hosting the Pistons.

Bol Bol was seen on Tuesday night participating in a light shootaround on the court prior to the Denver Nuggets hosting the Detroit Pistons at the Pepsi Center.

Bol, who is signed to a two-way contract, has not appeared in a game with the Nuggets this season and has spent part of the season in the G League with the Windy City Bulls. Bol has since been with the Nuggets working out and rehabbing following season-ending foot surgery last year at Oregon.

Bol was cleared to play this season but has just eight appearances in the G League with the Bulls. He last played on Dec. 14 when he recorded 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Bol is averaging 12 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in the G League.

The Nuggets haven’t offered many details of his injury and have only listed him as out due to injury maintenance. He was said to have a strict minutes restriction in the G League and averaged 19.2 minutes in his eight appearances.

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Bol Bol attended an Oregon Ducks game over the All-Star break

The Nuggets two-way rookie made a rare public appearance over the All-Star break by returning to Oregon.

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol returned to his former school over the NBA All-Star break to watch the Ducks host the Colorado Buffaloes at Matthew Knight Arena.

The second-round pick was onhand on campus as the then-ranked No. 17 Ducks defeated the No. 16 Buffaloes last Friday, 68-60. Will Richardson led Oregon with 21 points while Payton Pritchard added 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.

Of course, Bol played in just nine games last season at Oregon after undergoing season-ending foot surgery. He was once considered to be a first-round pick but dropped to the second round due to lingering injury concerns with his foot.

Bol was cleared to play this season but has just eight appearances in the G League with the Windy City Bulls. He last played on Dec. 14 when he recorded 10 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Bol is averaging 12 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in the G League.

The Nuggets haven’t offered many details of his injury and have only listed him as out due to injury maintenance. He was said to have a strict minutes restriction in the G League and averaged 19.2 minutes in his eight appearances.

Bol was the 44th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

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Bol Bol had a career-high 21 points Sunday night in the G League

The 7-foot-2 center logged a season-high 28 minutes with the Windy City Bulls on Sunday en route to a win over the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Denver Nuggets two-way rookie Bol Bol recorded a career-high 21 points Sunday night for the Windy City Bulls in a 118-83 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G League.

Bol converted on 8-of-11 shot attempts from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, in 28 minutes off of the bench. The second-round pick also added six rebounds and a career-high five blocked shots.

Bol recently re-joined the Bulls after spending some time back with the Nuggets. He was assigned to the Bulls last Wednesday and has appeared in two games since returning to the G League.

The Nuggets recalled Bol on Nov. 24 after a four-game stint in the G League to evaluate his health following foot surgery in January. The 7-foot-2 center has shown no signs of any lingering issues and logged a season-high 28 minutes on Sunday.

Bol is now averaging 13 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in six games with the Bulls while he is shooting 62.3% from the field and 44.4% (4-of-9) from 3-point range.

The organization is taking a cautious approach to Bol’s recovery from foot surgery this season and will likely want to see more from him in the G League before activating him in the NBA.

The Bulls play next on Wednesday against the Raptors 905.

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Nuggets send Bol Bol back to the Windy City Bulls of the G League

Bol is averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game with the Bulls while he is shooting 54.1% from the field.

The Denver Nuggets have assigned two-way rookie center Bol Bol to the Windy City Bulls of the G League, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.

The 7-foot-2 center previously played four games with the Bulls prior to re-joining the Nuggets on Nov 24. The organization likely wanted to evaluate Bol after his stint in the G League to see how his body reacted to his first meaningful minutes on the court since undergoing foot surgery in January.

He did not play with the Nuggets after re-joining the team.

Bol is averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game with the Bulls while he is shooting 54.1% from the field. He recorded his best game on Nov. 20 after tallying 16 points and 11 rebounds against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Now, it appears as though Bol is gearing up for another stint with the Bulls.

Bol has shown no signs of any lingering issues with his foot and likely cleared all medical tests by the Nuggets after being assigned to the Bulls on Wednesday. He is reportedly on a 20-minute restriction per game as the Nuggets will be cautious with his recovery.

The Bulls play next on Thursday against the Agua Caliente Clippers.

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Nuggets recall rookie Bol Bol after 4 games played in the G League

Nuggets two-way rookie Bol Bol is averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game with the Windy City Bulls. 

The Denver Nuggets have recalled two-way rookie center Bol Bol after four games played with the Windy City Bulls of the G League, the team announced.

Since the Nuggets do not have a direct affiliate in the G League, Bol was assigned to play with Windy City. Bol is averaging 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game with the Bulls.

The 7-foot-2 center turned in his best performance of the season on Wednesday after recording his first double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

As Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports speculated on Twitter, the move was likely made to evaluate Bol after his four-game stint with the Bulls. Bol showed no signs of any lingering injury issues, which is certainly encouraging after undergoing foot surgery in January.

The Nuggets first assigned Bol to Windy City on Nov. 11 prior to his debut on Nov. 15, in which he recorded eight points, nine rebounds and four blocks in 18 minutes of work. Bol is said to be on a restriction of about 20 minutes per game — he is averaging 17 minutes per game.

Bol has not yet made his debut with the Nuggets.

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Bol Bol recorded his first double-double in the G League on Wednesday

Nuggets two-way rookie Bol Bol recorded a season-high 16 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes off of the bench.

Denver Nuggets two-way rookie Bol Bol recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday in the G League with the Windy City Bulls in a 115-105 win over the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Bol recorded a season-high 16 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes off of the bench in the victory. He finished 6-of-12 from the field, missing his lone 3-point attempt in the contest.

The game marked his third appearance in the G League after making his debut with the Bulls last week. Bol is playing with Windy City since the Nuggets are one of two NBA teams without a direct G League affiliate.

The 7-foot-2 center was a prime target for lob passes from his teammates down in the paint and dominated at times down low. He has been touted as a player with touch that can also step back and hit shots from deep, though he has only attempted one 3-pointer in his three games so far.

The Nuggets assigned Bol to Windy City on Nov. 11 prior to his debut on Nov. 15, in which he recorded eight points, nine rebounds and four blocks in 18 minutes of work. So far, Bol looks to be healthy again and showing no signs of any lingering injury issues.

After suffering a severe foot injury last season at Oregon, the Nuggets are likely going to be cautious with Bol this year. He is said to have a heavy minutes restriction in the G League and is averaging 17 minutes per game as a result — he logged a season-high 20 minutes on Wednesday.

Bol is averaging 11.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks this season.

The Bulls play next on Friday against the Greensboro Swarm.

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Nuggets rookie Bol Bol appears to be nearing his G League debut

Two-way rookie Bol Bol has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls of the G League, the Nuggets announced Monday afternoon.

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Denver Nuggets two-way rookie Bol Bol has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls of the G League, the team announced on Twitter Monday afternoon.

With Bol set to join the Bulls, it appears as though the 7-foot-2 center is nearing his debut for the organization. Of course, Bol did not play in Summer League and hasn’t suited up yet for the Nuggets after suffering a foot injury last season at Oregon.

Since the Nuggets are one of two NBA teams without a direct G League affiliate, it was recently reported that Bol would play this season with the Bulls. Signed to a two-way contract, Bol will spend the majority of the season in the G League.

The report on Oct. 27 also indicated that Bol would be under a heavy minutes restriction to begin the season. Though it is unclear on how much time Bol will see initially, the Nuggets will certainly be cautious with their rookie as foot injuries have proven to be problematic with big men.

Bol has been seen practicing some with the Nuggets throughout training camp after he said in August that his foot injury has fully healed and he is completely healthy.

The Bulls play next on Friday against the Canton Charge.

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