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Nikola Jokic Nuggets...
Will Petersen

Forget all the talk about next year, Nuggets can still win the title this season

Rather than acting like the season is already done, perhaps remember the real fun is only beginning; the Nuggets can still throw us a parade
15 hours ago
DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 6: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder exits the court after lo...

Experts’ picks for the Nuggets playoff future and NBA champs

The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday — what do Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan's Nuggets voices have to say
17 hours ago
Josh Kroenke speaks at a press conference at Ball Arena on April 14, 2025...
Jake Shapiro

‘I failed them’: Josh Kroenke opens up on Nuggets’ internal turmoil

When Josh Kroenke walked into the Denver Nuggets locker room on April 6 after a loss to the Indiana Pacers, it confirmed what he already knew: Change was needed in the Mile High City
1 day ago
Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minne...
Trent Finnegan

Josh Kroenke says the Nuggets will trade anybody if it improves the team, including Michael Porter Jr.

There have been rumors circling that Josh Kroenke and the Denver Nuggets were not open to trading Michael Porter Jr., but Kroenke confirmed Monday that that organization is open to trading anyone to help the team win
1 day ago
Josh Kroenke...
Trent Finnegan

Josh Kroenke’s decision to fire Michael Malone was not a spur of the moment

Josh Kroenke recently fired Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone with just three games to go in the regular season, but he had been considering the decision for a longer time period
1 day ago
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: Jordan Miller #11 of the LA Clippers shoots against Aaron Gord...
Trent Finnegan

Oddsmakers think Nuggets-Clippers is the most evenly-matched series in the first round

The Denver Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, and oddsmakers think it will be the closest series in the entire bracket
1 day ago
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Chri...
Jake Shapiro

Oddsmakers still give the Nuggets a decent chance at a title

The Denver Nuggets may not be the favorites they have been the last few seasons, but they still have a pretty good shot of winning another championship as the postseason begins
2 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 07: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after a three poin...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets clinch NBA playoff spot on season’s final day

Less than a week after firing their head coach and general manager, the Denver Nuggets clinched an NBA playoff spot on Sunday
2 days ago
Michael Malone...
Andrew Mason

Report: Michael Malone had a very predictable reaction to firing

According to a report from ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Michael Malone was "not calm" when told he was fired as Denver Nuggets coach.
3 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 15: Jamal Murray #27of the Denver Nuggets is guarded by Dillon Brooks #9...
Jake Shapiro

Nuggets aren’t gonna get any help in Game 82

The Denver Nuggets need one more result to go their way on the NBA season's final day, and they're into the playoffs for a seventh-straight year
3 days ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets tips off against Zach Edey #14 of the Memphis Grizzlies in t...
Jake Shapiro

‘It looked like who we’ve been:’ Nuggets score key win against Grizzlies

On the back of a big fourth-quarter run where Denver's defense swarmed Memphis, the Nuggets picked up a huge 117-109 win against the Grizzlies, getting the Mile High City crew one step closer to a playoff berth
4 days ago
Denver Nuggets Memphis Grizzlies Russell Westbrook...
Trent Finnegan

The Nuggets have an important advantage over the Grizzlies for Friday’s clash

The Denver Nuggets host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in one of the most important games of the season, and Denver will have one important advantage over their foe
4 days ago
Michael Porter Jr. MPJ...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Porter Jr. isn’t too worried about what seed the Nuggets get in the playoffs

The Denver Nuggets can still finish anywhere from the No. 3 seed to the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, but Michael Porter Jr. isn't worried as long as the team secures a berth to the postseason
5 days ago
MAY 16: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leads Aaron Gordon (50), Jamal Murray (27) and Mich...
Trent Finnegan

The Denver Nuggets rallied around their new coach in Wednesday’s victory

The Denver Nuggets rallied around their interim head coach in Wednesday's victory, and gave praise to David Adelman after the game in Sacramento
5 days ago
Michael Malone Nikola Jokic...
Trent Finnegan

Nikola Jokic knew about the Nuggets’ spring cleaning decision before the rest of the team

Nikola Jokic didn't have any input in the Denver Nuggets' decision to fire head coach Michael Malone, but he was aware of the decision before the rest of the team was
5 days ago
Stan Kroenke walks with son, Josh, and team president Kevin Demoff...
Trent Finnegan

Josh Kroenke gives himself new interim title with the Denver Nuggets

Josh Kroenke took matters into his own hands and gave himself a new interim title with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, and will be receiving assistance from two veteran front office members
5 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: The Denver Nuggets congratulate one another after they beat t...
Jake Shapiro

Nikola Jokic took over. Then the Nuggets finally started communicating again.

The Denver Nuggets collapse has always been about communication and against the Kings we saw a team that finally sent a clear message
6 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court du...
Jake Shapiro

‘Maybe He Woke Up The Beast’: Jokic reacts to Malone’s firing with a warning

The Denver Nuggets have nothing to lose and there's nothing more dangerous in pro sports than somebody in that position — at least, that's Nikola Jokic's take
6 days ago
David Adelman Nuggets...
Will Petersen

Nuggets interim boss David Adelman says team can’t point finger at who’s gone

"We're going to do our best to salvage this thing and get it going," Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman said before the Kings game
6 days ago
Head coach Michael Malone speaks during the Denver Nuggets victory parade and rally after winning t...
Jake Shapiro

The five most iconic moments of Michael Malone’s time in Denver

From turning back the Los Angeles Lakers to having Nikola Jokic's back, these are the most memorable moments during Michael Malone's 10 years leading the Denver Nuggets
6 days ago
Jared Bednar Michael Malone...
Will Petersen

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar reacts to firing of Michael Malone

"I hate to see it because I've gotten to know him a little bit over the course of the time," Jared Bednar said of Michael Malone getting fired
6 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets competes for the tip off against...
Trent Finnegan

TNT’s “Inside the NBA” pointed to one game that “broke” the Nuggets, led to spring cleaning

The Denver Nuggets' firing of head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday was a surprise to the entire NBA world, and the crew on TNT's "Inside the NBA" shared their opinions about the move
6 days ago
Michael Malone Denver Nuggets...
Trent Finnegan

Nuggets’ coaching change is the latest in NBA history by a contending team

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday in what was the latest firing of a head coach by a team in playoff position in NBA history. Who were the other coaches?
6 days ago
Michael Malone...
Trent Finnegan

Michael Malone has been connected to coaching another superstar center

Just a day after being fired by the Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone's named has already been linked to various teams around the league who will need a new head coach next year
6 days ago