Denver Nuggets News & Game Insights

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Nikola Jokic #15, Aaron Gordon #32, and Russell Westbrook #4 of the Den...
Jake Shapiro

Nikola Jokic’s best game? Stats show how absurd performance was against Wolves

Since the start of the 1984 season, only 21 players have had a better single-game performance than Nikola Jokic did on Tuesday night
14 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ga...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets support Russell Westbrook’s miscue despite fan outcry

Russell Westbrook stole another pass in crunch time, resulting in a break for the Denver Nuggets and it's a play that will go down as one of the most controversial of the NBA season
14 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets fouls Nickeil Alexander-Walk...
Jake Shapiro

Russell Westbrook makes two awful decisions, blows Nuggets game and Jokic’s night

Up with the ball, Russell Westbrook took a 2-on-1 layup instead of pulling the ball out for a foul. The Nuggets' guard eventually cost his team the game
14 days ago
Jamal Murray...
Trent Finnegan

Timberwolves to be without key players for Tuesday’s game against Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves will be down two key players due to suspensions when they come to Denver Tuesday night to take on the Nuggets in the teams' final matchup of the season
14 days ago
DENVER, CO - JUNE 11: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hoists his MVP trophy before the firs...
James Merilatt

Milestone No. 9: Nikola Jokic finally wins a much-deserved MVP award

In a league dominated by above-the-rim highlight makers, Nikola Jokic dominated games with an all-around game, court vision and hoops IQ
15 days ago
Carmelo Anthony...
James Merilatt

Milestone No. 10: The Nuggets trade away Carmelo Anthony in a blockbuster deal

After a tumultuous first half of the season that was filled with rumors and whispers, the Nuggets finally traded away their superstar forward
16 days ago
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Trent Finnegan

The Nuggets are celebrating one of the top mascots in professional sports Friday

When the Denver Nuggets take the floor at Ball Arena Friday night to host the Utah Jazz, a celebration for one of the league's top mascots will also be taking place at the same time
18 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the first quarter in a game against ...
Jake Shapiro

Magic Johnson has kind things to say about Nikola Jokic’s viral pass

Magic Johnson is regarded as the best passer in NBA history and the former Los Angeles Lakers star has given a shoutout to current best playmaker Nikola Jokic
19 days ago
Aaron Gordon (32) greets Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets after Jokic hit a full-court heave...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone knows there is one simple sign to tell if the Nuggets are playing their best basketball

When the Nuggets have all their starters healthy, they have one of the most dangerous offenses in the league, and one play in particular shows when they're on their A game
19 days ago
Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Porter Jr.’s injury is more in his hamstring than his lower back

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was listed as questionable for Wednesday's game with a low back strain. After his 23-point double-double, he clarified that the injury is more in his hamstring than his back
19 days ago
Denver Nuggets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, left, hands a Nuggets uniform to Carmelo Anthony fr...
Trent Finnegan

LeBron accuses league of jobbing Nuggets out of first pick in 2003 NBA Draft

When LeBron James appeared on The Pat McAfee Show this week, he hinted that the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery could've been rigged to send him to Cleveland instead of Denver
19 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets waves to the crowd after a win against the Milwaukee Bucks a...
Jake Shapiro

Jokic ‘as dominating as ever’: Nuggets regain health, best Bucks

Nikola Jokic returned to the floor for the Denver Nuggets and powered his team to their winning ways, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday behind the big man's triple-double
20 days ago
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr....
Trent Finnegan

Nuggets injury report: MPJ dealing with back strain, Jokic upgraded

Michael Porter Jr. was added to the Denver Nuggets injury report Wednesday with a back strain, a concerning sign given his history. Nikola Jokic was also upgraded to questionable
20 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bu...
Trent Finnegan

Bucks are giving the Nuggets a golden opportunity with latest injury news

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their top duo Wednesday night when they come to Denver to take on the Nuggets, as both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will not suit up
20 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets plays the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Ball ...
Jake Shapiro

There’s a chance Nikola Jokic returns for the Nuggets against the Bucks

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic could make his return against two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo when the Denver Nuggets meet the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday
21 days ago
Anthony Edwards Jamal Murray Nuggets Game 7...
Trent Finnegan

The Nuggets are currently projected to face a familiar foe in the playoffs

The Denver Nuggets are currently the favorite to be the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, according to Basketball Reference. However, the favorite to be the No. 6 seed is not a team Denver wants to see
21 days ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Dario Saric #9 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Cr...
Jake Shapiro

Report: Struggling Nuggets big Dario Saric could leave Denver

The Denver Nuggets' disastrous signing of Dario Saric could be nearing a conclusion with one of the best European clubs interested in the Croatian big
21 days ago
Peyton Watson...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone has been impressed by Peyton Watson’s growth in recent games

Since returning from a hamstring injury earlier this month, Peyton Watson has been finding more consistency on the offensive end of the floor. After a career night Monday, Michael Malone was impressed with Watson's game
21 days ago
amal Murray (27) and DeAndre Jordan (6) of the Denver Nuggets react to head coach Michael Malone ca...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets play hard but fall again without Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets played hard but had absolutely nothing left in the fourth quarter of a second tight game in two nights, dropping to the Chicago Bulls 129-119 on Monday. The Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic for a fifth-straight game as he deals with an ankle injury. While his return is promised during this five-game […]
22 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Nikola Jokic is out again for the Nuggets, will return soon

The Denver Nuggets announced that Nikola Jokic would miss his the team's game against the Chicago Bulls Monday. This will be the fifth consecutive game Jokic has missed with a left ankle injury
22 days ago
DeAndre Jordan Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

DeAndre Jordan’s efforts were vital in Nuggets’ bounce-back victory

DeAndre Jordan played 38 minutes at Houston on Sunday after being out of the lineup for three weeks, and made the most of them as he put up a double-double in Denver's victory
22 days ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the second h...
Jake Shapiro

Jamal Murray powers Nuggets to huge win in Houston, Jokic’s return soon

The Denver Nuggets went on the road to face four playoff teams without Nikola Jokic and came away with two wins, finishing off the week with a 116-111 victory against the Houston Rockets on Sunday thanks to a huge effort from Jamal Murray
23 days ago
Christian Braun Kansas Jayhawks Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

March Madness: How did Nuggets players perform when they were in the tournament?

With the first and second rounds of March Madness taking place at Ball Arena this weekend, how did Nuggets players perform back when they were competing in the Big Dance?
25 days ago
MARCH 2: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets wipes sweat from his face during the second half of...
Jake Shapiro

Nikola Jokic injury Update: It’s not looking good

When the Denver Nuggets hit the hardwood on Friday night in Portland, they'll be without three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic again
26 days ago