DENVER NUGGETS PLAYER NEWS

Jones tweaked his hamstring and did not practice Friday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

Diallo has impressed head coach David Adelman on both ends of the floor during training camp, according to DNVR Nuggets.

Whitmore made a strong impression on head coach David Adelman during the Nuggets' first day of training camp, standing out alongside Aaron Gordon, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.

Braun said Monday that increasing both his three-point volume and efficiency was his biggest developmental focus during the offseason, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.

Gordon is focused more on his health in an effort to avoid soft-tissue injuries after two injury-riddled seasons, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Jokic reiterated Monday that he intends to sign a new contract with the Nuggets next offseason, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.

DeRozan appears set to operate as the focal point of Denver's second unit this season, with head coach David Adelman planning to put the ball in the veteran forward's hands frequently, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.