Denver Nuggets News & Game Insights

Michael Malone Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Malone: Nuggets need to be better in transition, limit turnovers in final 12 games of the season

Michael Malone knows that the Denver Nuggets have many areas they need to improve upon in order to win a second championship, and the long-time Nuggets coach emphasized it Wednesday
26 days ago
MARCH 19: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Jarred Vanderbilt...
Jake Shapiro

Nikola-less Nuggets blown out by LeBron-less Lakers

It was who's left standing in Los Angeles as all of LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat for a late season clash of Lakers and Denver Nuggets
27 days ago
LeBron James Nikola Jokic NBA's changing of the guard...
Trent Finnegan

Wednesday’s game against the Lakers is pivotal for the Nuggets’ playoff seeding

The Denver Nuggets can eliminate any need for a tiebreaker with the Los Angeles Lakers come playoff time if they win on the road Wednesday night
27 days ago
Braun Jokic Porter Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

ESPN asked why Monday’s gritty win over Golden State was a “bad look for the Nuggets”

The Denver Nuggets pulled off a tough, short-handed win against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, but ESPN's focus was on how bad of a look it was for Denver.
28 days ago
Spencer Jones Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Spencer Jones found out he was playing 90 minutes before tip-off and made the most of it

Spencer Jones found out he was going to be in the Nuggets' rotation just 90 minutes before tip-off Monday night, and made the most of it after playing a back-to-back in the G League.
28 days ago
Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled on a shot attempt by Aaron Gordon #50 of the...
Jake Shapiro

No Jokic, no Murray, no problem: Shorthanded Nuggets stun Warriors

The Golden State Warriors had won a lot of games here and without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and others it looked like the Denver Nuggets were going to keep their West foes hot—but not so fast
29 days ago
Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after a late three point basket by a team...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets hit wall, suffer worst loss of season to weak Wizards

The Denver Nuggets have been swept by the worst team in the NBA, the Washington Wizards—losing for a second time to that crew this season on Saturday 126-123 thanks to a Jordan Poole game-winner
1 month ago
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets hits a three point basket over Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los A...
Jake Shapiro

Unnecessarily clutch Nuggets overcome JV Lakers

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook came through clutch in the final minute on Friday to save the Denver Nuggets from an extremely embarrassing loss to the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers
1 month ago
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Trent Finnegan

The Denver Nuggets could be in jeopardy of losing home court advantage in the playoffs

The Nuggets have been the epitome of success in the Western Conference, as they have been a top-four seed in five of the previous six seasons. However, it's no guarantee they'll be able to do that again this year.
1 month ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 06: Goga Bitadze #35 of the Orlando Magic tips off against Nikola Jokic...
Trent Finnegan

The Denver Nuggets haven’t been taking advantage of their best asset this season

The Denver Nuggets are having one of their worst seasons at home in the Jokic era. Where has the Ball Arena magic gone for the Nuggets?
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts as an official calls a timeout to have the cut on his...
Trent Finnegan

Nikola Jokic spoke on the possibility of getting some more rest before the playoffs

Nikola Jokic has been racking up minutes this year as he's led the Denver Nuggets to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. With how last year went, is it worth it to cut back The Joker's minutes a bit?
1 month ago
Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Jamal Murray didn’t buy into the excuse game after Nuggets’ loss Wednesday

After the Denver Nuggets were dominated on their home court by the Minnesota Timberwolves once again, Jamal Murray wasn't fond of the excuse game and said the team just needs to be better.
1 month ago
Carmelo Anthony...
James Merilatt

Milestone No. 22: The Nuggets reach the Western Conference Finals in 2009

After five-consecutive first-round exits in the NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets finally got over the hump in 2009, advancing farther than ever before
1 month ago
Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks to pass during the first quarter against the ...
Jake Shapiro

‘Tired’ Nuggets bullied by Wolves, blown out again by Minny

For the fifth straight matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves bullied the Denver Nuggets into a win, taking Wednesday's game 115-95
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic Anthony Edwards Timberwolves Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Nuggets to host Timberwolves Wednesday for first time since 2024 playoffs

For the first time since the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Denver, and are looking for a lick of revenge.
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets talks to head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Th...
Jake Shapiro

OKC tried to exploit a loophole in the NBA rules to stop Nikola Jokic

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was assessed a delay of game warning while trying to exploit the NBA's rulebook to stop Nikola Jokic in a way we have not seen before
1 month ago
Stephen A Smith...
Trent Finnegan

Stephen A. Smith says the NBA MVP race is over in his eyes

Another year, another mess of the national media talking about Nikola Jokic and the NBA MVP race. After a convincing win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Monday night, Jokic showed the world that he’s still the best player in the NBA with 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists. While the odds […]
1 month ago
Jalen Pickett...
Trent Finnegan

Jalen Pickett has been gaining momentum in Michael Malone’s rotation

Jalen Pickett has gotten his chance to make an impact on the Nuggets bench since Julian Strawther went down with an injury, and he will have to keep it up if he wants to play in the playoffs.
1 month ago
Michael Malone Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone gave his passionate opinion on the NBA MVP race

Michael Malone went to bat for Nikola Jokic Monday regarding the MVP race and talked about how the Serbian superstar is putting together a historical season for the Denver Nuggets.
1 month ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 9: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball in front...
Jake Shapiro

Murray and Jokic boss SGA, Nuggets best OKC in their barn

It was the biggest win of the season for the Nuggets, which secured the team sole possession of second place in the West
1 month ago
Aaron Gordon of Denver Nuggets looks on during the NBA match between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celt...
Trent Finnegan

Aaron Gordon’s calf could be the X-Factor for the rest of Denver’s season

Aaron Gordon's lingering calf injury has been problematic for the Denver Nuggets this season. If the Nuggets want to win another title, they need Gordon to be healthy.
1 month ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 9: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets attempts a shot during th...
Jake Shapiro

Aaron Gordon out, Jokic and Murray on injury report ahead of key OKC game

The Denver Nuggets will not be whole when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second day in a row on Monday, they'll goto battle without Aaron Gordon and possibly more
1 month ago
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Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone emphasized the importance of the “little things” after Sunday’s loss to OKC

After getting blown out in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said the team has to be better with the "little things."
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...
Trent Finnegan

NBA MVP odds: Jokic drops after Sunday’s loss to Thunder

After Sunday's loss to MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic's odds to win a fourth MVP are looking very slim.
1 month ago