Denver Nuggets News & Game Insights

MARCH 9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes the ball to the rim during t...
Jake Shapiro

AG injured, Joker bruised as OKC surges for win against Nuggets

Aaron Gordon went down with yet another calf injury, while Nikola Jokic banged his elbow as the Oklahoma City Thunder surged past the Denver Nuggets in the second half 127-103, led by NBA MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets talks to teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklaho...
Jake Shapiro

SGA’s MVP odds sliced in half after Nikola Jokic’s wild 30-20-20 game

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder meet Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday and Monday, the NBA's MVP race will still be up for grabs, thanks to a record-breaking performance on Friday
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the fourth quarter in a game against Phoenix S...
Jake Shapiro

Kevin Durant praises Nikola Jokic for historic game, talks MVP

There were plenty of basketball legends at Ball Arena to watch Nikola Jokic achieve the first-ever 30-point, 20-rebound, 20-assist game in NBA history, including a hoops icon who has always been extremely complementary of the Joker, Kevin Durant
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Chuck's Global Stars warms up during 2025 NBA All-Star P...
Jake Shapiro

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with one of the craziest games ever

Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to score 30 points, snag 20 rebounds and throw 20 assists in the same game, doing so in the Denver Nuggets 149-141 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday
1 month ago
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray #...
James Merilatt

Milestone No. 26: The Nuggets come back from two 3-1 deficits in the bubble

In one of the most-unique postseasons in NBA history, the Nuggets pulled off something that had never been done before, rallying from a 3-1 deficit twice
1 month ago
Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics fouls Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets battling for p...
Jake Shapiro

Here’s how the Nuggets are working to solve the ‘Jokic Rules’

The latest evolution in defending Nikola Jokic has frustrated the Denver Nuggets in recent games and has slowed down the team's elite offense, they're called the "Jokic Rules"
1 month ago
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Trent Finnegan

Jamal Murray has “full trust” in Russell Westbrook as Nuggets approach playoffs

Jamal Murray spoke on his trust in Russell Westbrook Wednesday night, and emphasized how much fun it is to share the floor with the former NBA MVP.
1 month ago
Michael Malone Nikola Jokic...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone bit his tongue when asked about how Nikola Jokic is officiated

After another game in which Nikola Jokic fought through heavy contact all night long, Michael Malone joked about his thoughts on the officiating postgame.
1 month ago
Zeke Nnaji Jamal Murray Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Malone, Murray had high praise for Zeke Nnaji in Nuggets’ comeback win

Zeke Nnaji provided a much-needed spark for Michael Malone's bench unit Wednesday night, making plays on both ends of the floor to help the Nuggets to a comeback victory.
1 month ago
Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at ...
Jake Shapiro

Russell Westbrook shares incredible moment with foreign fan

Russell Westbrook played his 1,339th NBA game on Wednesday and what may have been another night at the office in a Denver Nuggets win for the former MVP; for one Korean fan, it was unforgettable
1 month ago
DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 5: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks looks to pass the ball aga...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets overcome Kings’ ‘Jokic Rules’ for comeback win

DENVER—The Sacramento Kings sent the swarm at Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night and it frustrated the Denver Nuggets, who ultimately overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to win 116-110
1 month ago
Collin Gillespie #21 of the Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Former Nugget plays hero in comeback victory for Phoenix

Collin Gillespie, a former fan-favorite for the Denver Nuggets, got a chance to shine on Tuesday and took full advantage of his moment for the Phoenix Suns.
1 month ago
FEBRUARY 01: Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver N...
Jake Shapiro

Denver Nuggets lose rotation player for at least a month

Denver Nuggets guard Julain Strawther will miss the rest of March with a left knee sprain after going down with the injury against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The team released information saying that Strawther will be re-evaluated for the injury in four weeks. Strawther was having a rough go of it in the contest […]
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against the Washington Wizards during the second half...
Trent Finnegan

Nuggets odds update: Jokic, Braun have ground to make up to win respective awards

With 20 games left in the season, the Denver Nuggets have two players in the race for some of the NBA's top individual awards. Where do they stack up against the competition?
1 month ago
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Trent Finnegan

Peyton Watson announces return to Nuggets lineup after missing a month of action

Peyton Watson took to Instagram on Monday to announce his return to the Nuggets' lineup after missing almost five weeks with a right knee sprain.
1 month ago
DaRon Holmes II arrives prior to the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft...
Trent Finnegan

DaRon Holmes “pretty sure” he will be back on court for Nuggets in Summer League

DaRon Holmes is making progress in his rehabilitation from suffering an achilles tear in July, and the Nuggets' first-round pick has confidence that he'll be back for this year's Summer League.
1 month ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court during their game against the Sacramento...
Trent Finnegan

Nikola Jokic dealing with “little injury” after Sunday’s loss at Boston

Nikola Jokic seemed to suffer a minor injury against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, but it shouldn't cause him to miss any games for the Denver Nuggets down the stretch of the season.
1 month ago
Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a three-point basket against the Philadelphia ...
Trent Finnegan

Julian Strawther exits Sunday’s loss with a leg injury, status unknown going forward

Julian Strawther left Sunday's loss at Boston with a lower leg injury. Does this open the door for another player who fans have been wanting to get more minutes for a while?
1 month ago
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Trent Finnegan

The Denver Nuggets need more consistency out of MPJ to win another title

Michael Porter Jr. had two sub-par games against some of the league's best teams this week. If the Nuggets want to win another title, they need more consistency from the sharpshooter.
1 month ago
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Will Petersen

Minutes without Nikola Jokic have become too predictable for Nuggets

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone needs to change when Nikola Jokic is on the bench; it's not working at the start of the second and fourth quarters
1 month ago
Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets...
James Merilatt

Michael Malone not happy with FT discrepancy in loss to Bucks

The Bucks had 28 free-throw attempts to the Nuggets measly 11 on Thursday night, a fact that wasn't lost on head coach Michael Malone
2 months ago
Christian Braun...
Will Petersen

Christian Braun cracks a list of the top-100 NBA players

The Ringer updated its list of the top-100 players in the NBA on Thursday, and Christian Braun cracked it at No. 100 overall
2 months ago
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Trent Finnegan

KSE President says next focus is to “Improve the fan experience at Ball Arena”

Avalanche, Nuggets and Mammoth season ticket holders received a statement from KSE Wednesday outlining the focus on and importance of improving the fan experience at Ball Arena.
2 months ago
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angels La...
Jake Shapiro

A ton of people watched the Lakers beat the Nuggets

The Lakers-Nuggets game Saturday in Denver drew a ton of eyes
2 months ago