Key closed Wednesday's 110-89 loss to the Timberwolves with zero points (0-2 FG) and three assists over five minutes.
Key has been on the fringes of the Nuggets' rotation early this year, averaging just 3.0 minutes per game over three appearances. It seems likely that he'll head to the G League once that season gets underway.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Records double-double in loss
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Key posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and an assist across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.
After stints with Philadelphia and Detroit, Key arrives in Denver to vie for a roster spot, which is unlikely at this juncture despite an excellent outing during Tuesday's loss. He's a likely G League candidate who could possibly earn a two-way contract.
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Nuggets' Braxton Key: Scores in double figures off bench
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Key posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 133-124 double-overtime loss to the Bulls.
Key played the second-most minutes on the team behind Hunter Tyson (29) and was one of four bench players to score in double figures. However, Key also committed five turnovers and was a minus-15, which were both the worst marks on the team. The Virginia product signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets this offseason and is expected to spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.
Nuggets' Braxton Key: Lands two-way deal with Nuggets
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Key agreed to a two-way contract with the Nuggets on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Key has been in the NBA for a couple of years, but he only has 14 total games under his belt. He was a standout player on Dallas' NBA Summer League roster, averaging 8.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 19.1 minutes.
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Braxton Key: Scores 22 points in win
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Key produced 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.
Key notched playoff highs in made three-pointers and points during the Blue Coats' championship win. Across 47 G League appearances, the 26-year-old averaged 14.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: All-around production as reserve
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Key tallied 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-94 win over Long Island.
Key's production off the bench has been a major part of Delaware's postseason success. He's recorded multiple tallies in each defensive category in three straight games and hasn't scored in single digits since Feb. 24.
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Braxton Key: Stars defensively
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Key notched 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes during Thursday's 104-99 win over Capital City.
Key and Louis King both recorded multiple tallies in each defensive category during Delaware's postseason opener. It was the 11th time Key has finished with at least two blocks and two steals in a contest this season.
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Braxton Key: Posts double-double off bench
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Key registered 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to Fort Wayne.
Key continues to be a stellar bench piece for Delaware and notched his third double-double of March. Across 43 appearances, he's averaging 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds in 26.9 minutes.
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Braxton Key: Monster double-double
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Key notched 15 points (5-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 loss to Texas.
Key struggled mightily from the field but still scored in double figures for a ninth straight game. He also grabbed a season-high 17 boards en route to his 11th double-double this season.
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Braxton Key: Nears triple-double off bench
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Key recorded 29 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes during Saturday's 137-116 loss to College Park.
Key exploded for a season-high 29 points and finished with at least eight rebounds and seven assists for a second consecutive contest. Across 38 appearances, he's averaging 14.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: Dominates off bench
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Key recorded 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 win over the Raptors 905.
Key extended his double-digit scoring streak to six games and notched his first double-double since Feb. 22. He also tied his season high with seven dimes and posted at least three steals for the 11th time during the campaign.
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Braxton Key: Flirts with double-double
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Key totaled 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 147-126 win over Westchester.
Key extended his double-digit scoring streak to three games and fell one rebound short of his 10th double-double this season, but his overall performance was marred by six turnovers. Across 34 appearances, he's averaging 14.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 26.3 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: Flirts with double-double
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Key posted 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-124 win over the Capital City Go-Go.
Key scored in double figures for a fifth time over his past six appearances and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, falling two short of his 10th double-double this season. He also recorded at least five assists and three steals in the same contest for a third time during the campaign.
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Braxton Key: Solid production off bench
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Key totaled 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 27 minutes during Saturday's 136-121 win over the Capital City Go-Go.
Key scored in double figures for the fourth time over his past five games and tied his season high with four blocks. Across 32 appearances, the 26-year-old is averaging 14.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks in 26.1 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: Double-doubles in loss
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Key posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Key extended his double-digit scoring streak to three games and recorded his first double-double during that stretch. He also recorded multiple steals and blocks in the game for the sixth time this season.
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Braxton Key: Double-doubles in loss
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Key tallied 21 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 132-130 loss to the Hustle.
Key scored at least 20 points for the seventh time and tied his season-high with 14 rebounds en route to his eighth double-double of the campaign. He also set a new season high with four blocks and recorded multiple steals for the sixth time over his last seven appearances.
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Braxton Key: Does it all off bench
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Key mustered 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-102 win over the Squadron.
Key scored in double figures for a fourth straight game and showcased his defensive ability by recording multiple tallies in each defensive category for the fourth time this season. Across 23 appearances with Delaware, the 25-year-old is averaging 14.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.9 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: Grabs season-high 14 boards
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Key notched 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 123-105 win over Lakeland.
Key scored in double figures for a third straight game and grabbed a season-high 14 boards, notching his seventh double-double of the season. Across 22 appearances, he's averaging 14.3 points and 7.5 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per game.
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Braxton Key: Leads team with 21 points
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Key recorded 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and six steals in 24 minutes during Saturday's 116-101 loss to Long Island.
Key scored 20-plus points for the first time since Dec. 12, when he finished with 24 in a loss to Iowa. He also set a season high with six steals during Saturday's loss. Across 21 appearances, the 25-year-old is averaging 14.3 points while shooting 44.7 percent from field and 28.6 percent from downtown.
