2 months ago
The new ownership at the Los Angeles Angels cannot come quick enough for supporters as another season without a playoff berth has been confirmed.
It has been a dismal season for the Angels, who sit rock bottom of the AL West, which has been far from impressive this year.
A 54-90 record has seen the Angels ruled out of playoff contention ahead of Stan Kroenke's proposed takeover.
The Houston Astros are currently sat top of the division with a record only just over .500 through their 73-71 record.
It is a division that is there for the taking under new ownership, but, for now, unwanted records are being created by the Angels.
#record #west
It has been a dismal season for the Angels, who sit rock bottom of the AL West, which has been far from impressive this year.
A 54-90 record has seen the Angels ruled out of playoff contention ahead of Stan Kroenke's proposed takeover.
The Houston Astros are currently sat top of the division with a record only just over .500 through their 73-71 record.
It is a division that is there for the taking under new ownership, but, for now, unwanted records are being created by the Angels.
#record #west
2 months ago
It's been a season of big changes for the Colorado Rockies, and tonight is no different. According to Woody Paige of the Denver Gazette, ******* and Charlie Monfort may be planning to sell even more of the team to the Penner Sports Group, who joined the ownership group in April by purchasing 40% of the club.
Paige writes, "According to multiple sources, the Penners and Waltons intend to take over the 30-season-old club when and if Major League Baseball returns sometime in 2027." They are looking to purchase 35% more of the team, bringing their total ownership stake to 75%. However, the Monforts will likely remain on as minority owners, keeping around 20%, according to Paige.
This comes on the heels of Stan Kroenke buying the Angels, after apparently trying to buy the Rockies.
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Paige writes, "According to multiple sources, the Penners and Waltons intend to take over the 30-season-old club when and if Major League Baseball returns sometime in 2027." They are looking to purchase 35% more of the team, bringing their total ownership stake to 75%. However, the Monforts will likely remain on as minority owners, keeping around 20%, according to Paige.
This comes on the heels of Stan Kroenke buying the Angels, after apparently trying to buy the Rockies.
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2 months ago
Stan Kroenke has slowly ******* embled a professional sports empire.
On Sept. 1, America's largest private landowner agreed to buy Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno in a deal valuing the franchise at $4 billion.
If the purchase is approved by MLB, it would give Kroenke control of a team in each of the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB — making him the first owner to do so.
Kroenke also owns several soccer teams, including ******* nal in the English Premier League and the Colorado Rapids in MLS, as well as the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League.
Using the most recent Forbes valuations available and including Forbes' $2.8 billion Angels valuation, Kroenke's sports portfolio would total $25.7 billion. That's a total valuation above other sports magnates, such as Josh Harris and the Glazer family.
#billion #Angels #Colorado #valuation
On Sept. 1, America's largest private landowner agreed to buy Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno in a deal valuing the franchise at $4 billion.
If the purchase is approved by MLB, it would give Kroenke control of a team in each of the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB — making him the first owner to do so.
Kroenke also owns several soccer teams, including ******* nal in the English Premier League and the Colorado Rapids in MLS, as well as the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League.
Using the most recent Forbes valuations available and including Forbes' $2.8 billion Angels valuation, Kroenke's sports portfolio would total $25.7 billion. That's a total valuation above other sports magnates, such as Josh Harris and the Glazer family.
#billion #Angels #Colorado #valuation
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Angels are entering a new era after longtime owner Arte Moreno agreed to sell the franchise, paving the way for an unexpected change to the organization after years of frustration on and off the field.
The incoming owner, Stan Kroenke, already has deep ties to Los Angeles sports and there's reason to believe he will be more aggressive about funding a contending roster.
"In a surprise development that puts an end to a tumultuous ownership tenure, longtime Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno agreed to sell the team to Stan Kroenke, who presides over the NFL's Los Angeles Rams," ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported. "The Angels were sold for a valuation of $4 billion, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, beating the previous MLB record for a sale of $3.9 billion set by the (San Diego) Padres' new owner earlier this year."
While the sale represents a major development for the franchise, the Angels continue to make immediate roster decisions as they attempt to navigate the remainder of the season. And the first official transaction following the momentous sale news saw a long-time MLB pitcher exercise his right to terminate his contract with the team.
Yankees' Backstop Castoff Gets Roster Update After Surprising Trade
#Angels #owner #sale #arte
The incoming owner, Stan Kroenke, already has deep ties to Los Angeles sports and there's reason to believe he will be more aggressive about funding a contending roster.
"In a surprise development that puts an end to a tumultuous ownership tenure, longtime Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno agreed to sell the team to Stan Kroenke, who presides over the NFL's Los Angeles Rams," ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported. "The Angels were sold for a valuation of $4 billion, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, beating the previous MLB record for a sale of $3.9 billion set by the (San Diego) Padres' new owner earlier this year."
While the sale represents a major development for the franchise, the Angels continue to make immediate roster decisions as they attempt to navigate the remainder of the season. And the first official transaction following the momentous sale news saw a long-time MLB pitcher exercise his right to terminate his contract with the team.
Yankees' Backstop Castoff Gets Roster Update After Surprising Trade
#Angels #owner #sale #arte
2 months ago
Mike Trout speaks candidly about 'needed' sale of Angels originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There aren't many — if any — figures across baseball who are more equipped to speak publicly about the state of the Los Angeles Angels than Mike Trout.
Over the past 16 years, Trout hasn't just become a future Hall of Fame player in an Angels uniform. He's repeatedly voiced his commitment to the franchise through plenty of struggles, making just one postseason appearance in his illustrious career.
Significant change is coming for the Angels, though, with Tuesday's reported sale of $4 billion to Stan Kroenke.
Here's what Trout had to say about the Angels' sale.
#trout #angeles
There aren't many — if any — figures across baseball who are more equipped to speak publicly about the state of the Los Angeles Angels than Mike Trout.
Over the past 16 years, Trout hasn't just become a future Hall of Fame player in an Angels uniform. He's repeatedly voiced his commitment to the franchise through plenty of struggles, making just one postseason appearance in his illustrious career.
Significant change is coming for the Angels, though, with Tuesday's reported sale of $4 billion to Stan Kroenke.
Here's what Trout had to say about the Angels' sale.
#trout #angeles
2 months ago
Mike Trout has been a company man throughout his 16 seasons as a member of the Los Angeles Angels.
But he also admits that it's time for the franchise to get a "fresh start."
With sports mogul Stan Kroenke striking a deal to purchase the team from longtime owner Arte Moreno for $4 billion, that's exactly what the Angels will get.
Kroenke has a stellar track record with his ownership of NFL, NBA, NHL and English soccer franchises − one Angels fans hope will extend to a team that hasn't won an MLB playoff game since 2009.
"It's obviously been frustrating the last, I don't know how many years it's been," Trout told reporters before Tuesday's game. "But just to hear the news like this, I'm super excited to have this change."
#kroenke
But he also admits that it's time for the franchise to get a "fresh start."
With sports mogul Stan Kroenke striking a deal to purchase the team from longtime owner Arte Moreno for $4 billion, that's exactly what the Angels will get.
Kroenke has a stellar track record with his ownership of NFL, NBA, NHL and English soccer franchises − one Angels fans hope will extend to a team that hasn't won an MLB playoff game since 2009.
"It's obviously been frustrating the last, I don't know how many years it's been," Trout told reporters before Tuesday's game. "But just to hear the news like this, I'm super excited to have this change."
#kroenke
2 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. — After a whirlwind of a day with the announcement that owner Arte Moreno was selling a majority stake of the team to Stan Kroenke, the night concluded with the Angels' 7-3 loss against the Yankees.
It was a similar story to the other 85 losses the Angels have had this season, but here are some notes from the game that stood out.
The Angels were down quickly, as right-hander Grayson Rodriguez allowed a two-run home run to Spencer Jones and then a solo shot to Jazz Chisholm Jr. the very next batter to give the Yankees an early 3-0 lead. But after that, Rodriguez settled in and allowed one more run the rest of the outing.
His final line was four earned runs in six innings of work with seven strikeouts and two strikeouts.
"Changeup started working a little bit better for me, made some adjustments with it," Rodriguez said was the key to settling in after the first inning. "They took some bad swings on it, so really worked that into the game plan."
#strikeouts
It was a similar story to the other 85 losses the Angels have had this season, but here are some notes from the game that stood out.
The Angels were down quickly, as right-hander Grayson Rodriguez allowed a two-run home run to Spencer Jones and then a solo shot to Jazz Chisholm Jr. the very next batter to give the Yankees an early 3-0 lead. But after that, Rodriguez settled in and allowed one more run the rest of the outing.
His final line was four earned runs in six innings of work with seven strikeouts and two strikeouts.
"Changeup started working a little bit better for me, made some adjustments with it," Rodriguez said was the key to settling in after the first inning. "They took some bad swings on it, so really worked that into the game plan."
#strikeouts
2 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones homered and drove in three runs, Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep and finished with three hits, and the New York Yankees pulled away Tuesday night for a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Jones and Chisholm launched back-to-back homers to give Gerrit Cole a 3-0 lead before throwing a pitch in his latest return home. New York moved four games ahead of rival Boston for the top American League wild card and remained 4 1/2 games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.
A day that began with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment reaching an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Angels from owner Arte Moreno ended with them losing for the ninth time in 11 games.
Cole (8-7) gave up three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out five and walking one. Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and John Schreiber held Los Angeles to one hit the rest of the way.
Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez (4-6) allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking two.
#runs #hits
Jones and Chisholm launched back-to-back homers to give Gerrit Cole a 3-0 lead before throwing a pitch in his latest return home. New York moved four games ahead of rival Boston for the top American League wild card and remained 4 1/2 games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.
A day that began with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment reaching an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Angels from owner Arte Moreno ended with them losing for the ninth time in 11 games.
Cole (8-7) gave up three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings, striking out five and walking one. Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and John Schreiber held Los Angeles to one hit the rest of the way.
Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez (4-6) allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings, striking out seven and walking two.
#runs #hits
2 months ago
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Despite being on pace for the first 100-loss season in franchise history, there may have never been more hope and optimism surrounding the future of the Angels than there is right now.
The Angels have seen sweeping changes to the organization over the last four months. A new team president, a new interim general manager, a new draft strategy, a change in approach at the trade deadline and other coaching and scouting department changes have already given fans hope for a better tomorrow.
But on Tuesday morning, the news that a large portion of Angels fans have been impatiently waiting for finally dropped.
Arte Moreno sold a majority ownership stake to Stan Kroenke.
"When I first came here, I spoke with Arte and he had mentioned that this was a possibility," interim general manager John Mozeliak said. "But to learn it this morning from (Angels president Molly Jolly), I was definitely surprised, but it wasn't a shocker. I think it's exciting news for everybody. I think change is what I came in to try to start doing, and I wasn't thinking that it would be at the very top, but we've certainly been working our way through the organization."
#changes #president #manager
The Angels have seen sweeping changes to the organization over the last four months. A new team president, a new interim general manager, a new draft strategy, a change in approach at the trade deadline and other coaching and scouting department changes have already given fans hope for a better tomorrow.
But on Tuesday morning, the news that a large portion of Angels fans have been impatiently waiting for finally dropped.
Arte Moreno sold a majority ownership stake to Stan Kroenke.
"When I first came here, I spoke with Arte and he had mentioned that this was a possibility," interim general manager John Mozeliak said. "But to learn it this morning from (Angels president Molly Jolly), I was definitely surprised, but it wasn't a shocker. I think it's exciting news for everybody. I think change is what I came in to try to start doing, and I wasn't thinking that it would be at the very top, but we've certainly been working our way through the organization."
#changes #president #manager
2 months ago
Mark Trumbo grew up in Orange County during the peak of the Angels' existence. He was 16 when they won the 2002 World Series, and 17 when Arte Moreno bought the franchise from the Disney Corporation in May 2003.
In 2010, Trumbo made his debut with his hometown team. He played for two winning teams over the next four seasons, the waning years of the Angels' last run of success. They haven't had a winning record since 2015, and haven't reached the postseason since 2014 — the longest drought in MLB.
None of this was lost on Trumbo, who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in December 2013 following a 34-homer, 100-RBI campaign.
MORE: 3 reasons why Stan Kroenke made the Angels MLB's first $4 billion team
Speaking about Moreno's sale of the franchise to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Trumbo said on Tuesday's episode of Halo Territory, "if this is the happiest you've ever made the fans, that's kind of a tough one.
#since
In 2010, Trumbo made his debut with his hometown team. He played for two winning teams over the next four seasons, the waning years of the Angels' last run of success. They haven't had a winning record since 2015, and haven't reached the postseason since 2014 — the longest drought in MLB.
None of this was lost on Trumbo, who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in December 2013 following a 34-homer, 100-RBI campaign.
MORE: 3 reasons why Stan Kroenke made the Angels MLB's first $4 billion team
Speaking about Moreno's sale of the franchise to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, Trumbo said on Tuesday's episode of Halo Territory, "if this is the happiest you've ever made the fans, that's kind of a tough one.
#since
2 months ago
Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke has reached an agreement to buy the Angels, ending the tenure of longtime owner Arte Moreno.
The deal was made through Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), Kroenke's holding company.
The Angels were sold for a valuation of $4 billion, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, beating the previous MLB record for a sale of $3.9 billion set by the Padres' new owner earlier this year.
"The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market. We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization" Kroenke said in a press releasing announcing the deal.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, and needs to be approved by Major League Baseball. Details about the sale and the terms were not immediately available.
#kroenke #owner #Rams #arte
The deal was made through Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), Kroenke's holding company.
The Angels were sold for a valuation of $4 billion, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, beating the previous MLB record for a sale of $3.9 billion set by the Padres' new owner earlier this year.
"The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market. We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization" Kroenke said in a press releasing announcing the deal.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, and needs to be approved by Major League Baseball. Details about the sale and the terms were not immediately available.
#kroenke #owner #Rams #arte
2 months ago
Stan Kroenke is a busy man and now he'll be even busier. The 79-year-old real estate magnate added to his list of professional sports teams by purchasing the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, according to the Los Angeles Times.
It's the eighth major professional sports team Kroenke has purchased. He's seen major success in several leagues, from the NFL to MLS and the National Lacrosse League. Kroenke's teams have won a Super Bowl, NBA championship, two Stanley Cups, MLS Cup and an NLL championship, plus the latest Premier League championship.
Here's a look at which teams Kroenke is the majority owner of:
NFL's Los Angeles Rams
MLB's Los Angeles Angels
#kroenke #league #sports #major
It's the eighth major professional sports team Kroenke has purchased. He's seen major success in several leagues, from the NFL to MLS and the National Lacrosse League. Kroenke's teams have won a Super Bowl, NBA championship, two Stanley Cups, MLS Cup and an NLL championship, plus the latest Premier League championship.
Here's a look at which teams Kroenke is the majority owner of:
NFL's Los Angeles Rams
MLB's Los Angeles Angels
#kroenke #league #sports #major
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Angels are being sold to the owner of another LA franchise, bringing to an end a season of tumult for one of the worst teams in baseball and further solidifying the sports empire of Stan Kroenke and his company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke in attendance against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Arte Moreno, who has owned the Angels since 2023, is dealing the team to Kroenke, owner of the LA Rams, reports Nate Atkins, Rams reporter for The Athletic.
Moreno has been the subject of protests from Angels fans who bemoaned the last-place team, including chants from fans and even aerial messages.
May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels fans gather outside Angel Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers to protest the Angels team owner Arte Moreno. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke in attendance against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Arte Moreno, who has owned the Angels since 2023, is dealing the team to Kroenke, owner of the LA Rams, reports Nate Atkins, Rams reporter for The Athletic.
Moreno has been the subject of protests from Angels fans who bemoaned the last-place team, including chants from fans and even aerial messages.
May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels fans gather outside Angel Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers to protest the Angels team owner Arte Moreno. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
#imagn
2 months ago
ANAHEIM, Cali. -- Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and his Kroenke Sports & Entertainment company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from the Arte Moreno and the Moreno family, the company announced Tuesday.
The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approval from Major League Baseball. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The acquisition would add one of Major League Baseball's original West Coast franchises to KSE's expansive global portfolio, which includes the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth and ****** nal Football Club.
"The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market," KSE owner and chairman Stan Kroenke said in a statement. "We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization."
The deal would end Arte Moreno's 23-year run as the controlling owner of the Angels. Moreno purchased the franchise from The Walt Disney Company in 2003, shortly after the team won its first World Series championship.
#Angels #company #owner #stan
The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approval from Major League Baseball. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The acquisition would add one of Major League Baseball's original West Coast franchises to KSE's expansive global portfolio, which includes the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth and ****** nal Football Club.
"The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market," KSE owner and chairman Stan Kroenke said in a statement. "We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization."
The deal would end Arte Moreno's 23-year run as the controlling owner of the Angels. Moreno purchased the franchise from The Walt Disney Company in 2003, shortly after the team won its first World Series championship.
#Angels #company #owner #stan
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Angels are the latest professional sports team to be sold in 2026. The Angels have been purchased by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, his company announced Tuesday.
The deal is expected to close early in 2027, per that statement.
This story will be updated.
#team
The deal is expected to close early in 2027, per that statement.
This story will be updated.
#team
2 months ago
Arsenal have been given encouragement that a Julian Alvarez deal may be possible before the end of the window, as the Premier League champions actively work on a deal.
Atletico Madrid want €150m (£128.4m) for the attacker, who enjoyed a fine World Cup with Argentina, including an extra-time screamer to help down Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
There is still a long way to go before any deal is possible, but the London club are attempting to negotiate that price down, while the Kroenke ownership are taking the view they did on Vinicius Junior, which is that they are willing to back the right big move.
There is naturally awareness that ****** nal could get caught in similar Spanish football politics as they did with the Real Madrid star, since Alvarez's long-desired stance has been to stay in the country and go to Barcelona.
Atletico have nevertheless remained unmoved in their stance that they absolutely will not sell to their Catalan rivals, which has caused some re-assessments from the 26-year-old, who was loudly booed by his fans after entering the game against Villarreal at the weekend.
#arsenal #possible #stance #alvarez
Atletico Madrid want €150m (£128.4m) for the attacker, who enjoyed a fine World Cup with Argentina, including an extra-time screamer to help down Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
There is still a long way to go before any deal is possible, but the London club are attempting to negotiate that price down, while the Kroenke ownership are taking the view they did on Vinicius Junior, which is that they are willing to back the right big move.
There is naturally awareness that ****** nal could get caught in similar Spanish football politics as they did with the Real Madrid star, since Alvarez's long-desired stance has been to stay in the country and go to Barcelona.
Atletico have nevertheless remained unmoved in their stance that they absolutely will not sell to their Catalan rivals, which has caused some re-assessments from the 26-year-old, who was loudly booed by his fans after entering the game against Villarreal at the weekend.
#arsenal #possible #stance #alvarez
3 months ago
Liverpool's decision to sell a minority stake to a consortium of financial heavy hitters including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the latest move in the battle for supremacy between the American owners in the Premier League.
Just four months after ******* nal won the Premier League under the ownership of US billionaire Stan Kroenke, Liverpool's hierarchy have opted for outside investment in a bid to regain the crown.
Armed with the cash generated by selling around a third of the club to Bezos and company, Liverpool will seek to dethrone ******* nal and claim a record 21st English ******* le.
Joining the fight for Premier League bragging rights are Manchester United, majority-owned by US family the Glazers and Chelsea, whose ownership group is headed by American Todd Boehly.
Aston Villa, last season's Europa League winners, are among six other Premier League clubs in which Americans hold ownership stakes.
#league #premier
Just four months after ******* nal won the Premier League under the ownership of US billionaire Stan Kroenke, Liverpool's hierarchy have opted for outside investment in a bid to regain the crown.
Armed with the cash generated by selling around a third of the club to Bezos and company, Liverpool will seek to dethrone ******* nal and claim a record 21st English ******* le.
Joining the fight for Premier League bragging rights are Manchester United, majority-owned by US family the Glazers and Chelsea, whose ownership group is headed by American Todd Boehly.
Aston Villa, last season's Europa League winners, are among six other Premier League clubs in which Americans hold ownership stakes.
#league #premier
3 months ago
The Denver Nuggets' G-League team, the Grand Rapids Gold allow people to try out for their G-League team for a set price.
Making it to the NBA is by no means a financially affordable endeavour. Even with all the talent in the world, players and families have to invest in equipment, schooling, and health resources from a very early age to get players ready to make it to the league.
And sometimes, even the best preparation doesn't get you to the NBA. In that case, your best route is through the G-League. And for the Denver Nuggets' G-League team to give you a tryout, there is a fixed price.
Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images
According to Denver Nuggets beat reporter Harrison Wind, the Grand Rapids Gold, the G-League affiliate of the Kroenke-owned Mile High City team, allows players to try out for the team at any point.
#even
Making it to the NBA is by no means a financially affordable endeavour. Even with all the talent in the world, players and families have to invest in equipment, schooling, and health resources from a very early age to get players ready to make it to the league.
And sometimes, even the best preparation doesn't get you to the NBA. In that case, your best route is through the G-League. And for the Denver Nuggets' G-League team to give you a tryout, there is a fixed price.
Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images
According to Denver Nuggets beat reporter Harrison Wind, the Grand Rapids Gold, the G-League affiliate of the Kroenke-owned Mile High City team, allows players to try out for the team at any point.
#even
4 months ago
The Denver Nuggets were supposed to have an uneventful first night of the NBA Draft. Armed with the No. 26 overall pick, ahead of a pivotal summer where they will try to retool around a trimmer Nikola Jokić, no one expected much of any draft night fireworks for the NBA's resident Colorado team. It was supposed to be a quiet night.
And when the Nuggets traded out of the first round for a small horde of second-round draft selections, it seemed like a quiet Denver night was exactly what we were going to get. Uh, we were wrong on this front, to say the least.
When ESPN footage panned to the Nuggets' draft room after they traded their pick, we saw Denver owner Josh Kroenke standing in front of his employees as a few clapped. Based on contextual body language from the clip, it appeared that Kroenke wasn't very happy. But it's unclear why:
If I had to guess, Kroenke miming a clapping motion after seeing some Nuggets folks clap for trading away a draft selection is probably the answer here. I would guess that he wasn't happy about Denver's decision not to take a player in the first round. That, in itself, would be another can of worms, suggesting Kroenke and his front office aren't on the same page and that he might not be delegating to the qualified people he hired as much as he should.
Perhaps Kroenke addresses this viral moment in the coming days. It might be the only way to truly downplay what looks like awful optics for the Nuggets organization right now.
And when the Nuggets traded out of the first round for a small horde of second-round draft selections, it seemed like a quiet Denver night was exactly what we were going to get. Uh, we were wrong on this front, to say the least.
When ESPN footage panned to the Nuggets' draft room after they traded their pick, we saw Denver owner Josh Kroenke standing in front of his employees as a few clapped. Based on contextual body language from the clip, it appeared that Kroenke wasn't very happy. But it's unclear why:
If I had to guess, Kroenke miming a clapping motion after seeing some Nuggets folks clap for trading away a draft selection is probably the answer here. I would guess that he wasn't happy about Denver's decision not to take a player in the first round. That, in itself, would be another can of worms, suggesting Kroenke and his front office aren't on the same page and that he might not be delegating to the qualified people he hired as much as he should.
Perhaps Kroenke addresses this viral moment in the coming days. It might be the only way to truly downplay what looks like awful optics for the Nuggets organization right now.
