Nuggets Reaction

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
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
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
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
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
Nuggets brass Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke and Michael Malone...
Jake Shapiro

The five brutal moves Calvin Booth made that resulted in Nuggets firing

Here are the five major moves Calvin Booth made while leading the Denver Nuggets that were mistakes and led to his firing
7 days ago
Nuggets brass Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke and Michael Malone...
Jake Shapiro

Booth vs. Malone: Inside the cold war that broke the Nuggets

Calvin Booth battled Michael Malone, and both lost the fight — but it's the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic who lost the war
7 days ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets high fives head coach Micha...
Jake Shapiro

Report: Nikola Jokic did not request changes of Nuggets brass

Nikola Jokic's first game in the NBA playing for a coach other than Micheal Malone will be on Wednesday when the Denver Nuggets meet the Sacramento Kings
7 days ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets argues a call...
Jake Shapiro

What you should know about new Nuggets interim coach David Adelman

The Denver Nuggets bench has a new leader after the shocking Tuesday firing of Michael Malone and that man is David Adelman
7 days ago
Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth prepares to speak wtih memebers of the media about the ...
Trent Finnegan

Nuggets continue spring cleaning, fire Calvin Booth

The Denver Nuggets fired general manager Calvin Booth Tuesday just minutes after firing head coach Michael Malone
7 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks with media after...
Jake Shapiro

Post Malone: Nuggets shock NBA, fire Denver’s winningest coach

The Denver Nuggets have fired the winningest coach in their franchise history Michael Malone, according to a report from ESPN
7 days ago
APRIL 04: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts as he is trapped by Mason Plumlee #44 of th...
Jake Shapiro

A Nuggets fan rooting guide for the NBA season’s final days

Thanks to a four-game win streak and some wild nights around the NBA's Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets can now finish anywhere between the No. 3 seed and out of playoffs depending on the next 10 days go
8 days ago
DENVER, CO - APRIL 06: Jarace Walker #5 of the Indiana Pacers dunks ahead of Julian Strawther #3 an...
Jake Shapiro

It’s very dark in Denver: Nuggets lose fourth-straight, Murray’s injury situation gets murky

The collapse is underway in Denver as the Nuggets dropped a fourth-straight game on Sunday night and are now toying with the Play-In Tournament
9 days ago
APRIL 2: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets scores over Julian Champagnie #30, Sandro Mamuk...
Jake Shapiro

Russell Westbrook gets in the way of Russell Westbrook’s redemption game

Russell Westbrook down-the-stretch cost the Denver Nuggets for a second straight night
13 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets competes for the tip off against...
Jake Shapiro

NBA admits huge officiating error in chaotic end to Nuggets-Wolves

The wild sequence at the end of Tuesday's Nuggets-Wolves game, where Russell Westbrook bricked a layup and committed a game-losing call never happens if the referees get a call right just a few seconds before.
13 days ago
(HC) BKNNUGS- Denver Nuggets Allen Iverson, left, and Carmelo Anthony smile in the bench during 4th...
Jake Shapiro

Carmelo Anthony’s greatness immortal, Hall of Fame welcomes a scoring icon

Controversial former Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is now a Hall of Famer—ESPN reports that Melo was notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday
13 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 1: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after a win...
Jake Shapiro

Nightmare Fuel: Nuggets lose sixth straight to Wolves despite Jokic’s heroics

For the second time this season, the Denver Nuggets blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and this time, it spoiled an epic Nikola Jokic game.
14 days ago
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
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