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The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets. Denver entered the fourth quarter with a solid 97-88 lead before being outscored 25-11 down the stretch. However, Murray emphasized the growth happening […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a devastating blow Monday night when the three-time MVP Nikola Jokic crumbled to the court with a left knee injury during a loss to the Miami Heat. Seeing the injury happen to the face of the franchise has left many Nuggets fans and members of the organization shaken. During his postgame […]

During the Denver Nuggets’ 126-115 victory over the Orlando Magic, Nikola Jokic achieved another milestone in his already illustrious career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time assists leader among centers in NBA history. The three-time MVP now sits at 5,667 career assists, edging past Abdul-Jabbar’s 5,660. When asked if he experienced any joy over […]

The Denver Nuggets received encouraging news about forward Peyton Watson’s injury status following their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Watson exited the game just five minutes into the first quarter due to what was classified as a ‘lower trunk’ injury. Despite Watson missing the remainder of the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has a message for anyone questioning the legitimacy of his team’s 10-2 record: Wins are wins, regardless of what the critics say. Despite the Broncos being at the top of the AFC West and on a nine-game win streak, the sophomore quarterback has heard the whispers from the media and […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, but the scoreboard wasn’t their only concern. Star point guard Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle in the third quarter, adding to Denver’s growing list of injured starters. Murray sustained the injury early in the third period and was seen limping […]

Despite winning three MVP awards and leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic has an odd stereotype surrounding him. The Serbian center’s low-key personality and reluctance to embrace a superstar status have given NBA fans the idea that he doesn’t care about basketball. But according to his former teammate DeAndre Jordan, […]

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles is stepping up to protect his quarterback both on and off the field. As criticism mounts over Bo Nix’s recent performances, Bolles is asking fans to be patient. “Everyone’s beating up on Bo Nix,” Bolles said in an interview with 9News. “And that’s frustrating for me. I’ve been there. […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been nothing short of sensational to start the season. Against the Indiana Pacers, Jokic posted another masterful stat line of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists. According to Nuggets head coach David Adelman, he believes we are truly witnessing something historic. Following the win over the Pacers, Adelman […]

Russell Westbrook didn’t mince words when explaining his departure from Denver following Monday night’s return to Ball Arena as a member of the Sacramento Kings. What was once thought to be mutual may actually have been the complete opposite. “The truth is they didn’t want me back,” Westbrook said via Bennett Durando of the Denver […]

Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets superstar center, continues to rewrite the record books while maintaining his trademark humility. After leading his team to a dominant win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Jokic responded to a reporter’s question suggesting that his historic performances appear to come so easily to him. When asked about starting the season […]

On Monday, the Denver Nuggets beat their division rival, the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-114. The win was powered by dynamic performances from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Jokic, the three-time MVP, made history alongside Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson, becoming only the third player in NBA history to post triple-doubles in each of his first three […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made it very clear he won’t tolerate a weekly dissection of quarterback Bo Nix’s development. Following the team’s season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans, Payton was asked about Nix’s growth. Payton cut the reporter off and explained why a ‘growth meter’ shouldn’t be used when evaluating Nix, especially this […]

Peyton Manning has high expectations for quarterback Bo Nix, who is entering his second season in the NFL. The Hall of Fame quarterback believes the young signal caller possesses all the necessary tools to avoid the dreaded ‘sophomore slump’ that second-year players often endure. “I just don’t see that as being a big factor for […]

The Denver Broncos had no problem beating the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 in their preseason opener. Despite the dominant win, Broncos head coach Sean Payton went into his postgame presser with a laundry list of concerns about his team’s performance. “There’s some mistakes that are going to happen. But it’s the pre-snap, it’s the illegal […]

During the Denver Broncos’ joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers this week, a familiar figure made an appearance on the practice fields at Levi’s Stadium. Mike Shanahan, the former Broncos head coach, was there to support his son Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. While the elder Shanahan was there to support his son, he […]

When Zach Allen signed a massive four-year, $102 million extension with the Denver Broncos on Saturday, it wasn’t just about the guaranteed $69.5 million or becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid interior defensive linemen. For Allen, the decision came down to something much deeper: the culture that Denver had created. “I just love what we’re […]

As the Denver Broncos enter their third season under Sean Payton, the head coach wants his team to embrace the fact that talks of a Super Bowl shouldn’t be a taboo topic. The franchise has struggled mightily since Peyton Manning’s retirement following their Super Bowl 50 victory in 2015. The Broncos endured an eight-year playoff […]

The Denver Nuggets endured a tumultuous spring when they fired both their head coach and general manager just three games before the playoffs. Despite the abrupt turnover, team president Josh Kroenke wants to make one thing crystal clear: the organization does not need a cultural reset. “I can also say very clearly that this organization […]

Denver Nuggets CEO Josh Kroenke took a subtle shot at former head coach Michael Malone on Thursday, suggesting the franchise was headed toward a disappointing NBA Play-In Tournament exit before his shocking decision to make a coaching change with just three games remaining in the regular season. Speaking at the team’s end-of-season press conference, where […]

Despite their season ending with a Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets demonstrated immense grit under interim head coach David Adelman. Following the abrupt firing of long-time head coach Michael Malone, Adelman took over the Nuggets with three games remaining in the regular season. Adelman would guide the Nuggets to […]

The Denver Nuggets kept their playoff hopes alive with a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, forcing a decisive Game 7. Nikola Jokic led the charge with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. The three-time MVP was also one of five different Nuggets who finished the game in double figures. […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing 112-105 Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Following the game, Aaron Gordon had little interest in discussing what had just gone down in the game. Instead, he directed his postgame comments toward a recent ESPN article that, according to Gordon, portrayed teammate Russell Westbrook […]

The Denver Nuggets now find themselves in a best-of-three series after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 92-87 in Game 4. With the series tied 2-2, the Nuggets will need to find a way to regain some momentum as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City. Despite the loss, Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray offered […]

In a postgame press conference following the Denver Nuggets’ 113-104 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, interim head coach David Adelman made sure to defend his star player despite an uncharacteristically off shooting night. “And Nikola’s ‘off night,’ I mean 20-16-6 just an awful NBA night,” Adelman said jokingly. “The stat sheet always says […]

In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with less than four seconds remaining to give the Denver Nuggets a 121-119 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The clutch shot from the wing completed a remarkable 14-point comeback for the fourth-seeded Nuggets. AARON GORDON FTW 😱😱😱 NUGGETS COMPLETE […]

In Game 7, the Denver Nuggets handily defeated Russell Westbrook’s old team, the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101. The Nuggets dominated for a majority of the game, leading by as much as 35 points. The veteran Westbrook was a key factor in the Nuggets’ series-clinching win, scoring 16 points while also recording five rebounds, five assists, […]

Following the Denver Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6, interim head coach David Adelman didn’t mince words about some of the treatment Nikola Jokic has been getting from referees. “Nikola gets fouled a lot. I’m not sure what was happening tonight, but for him to shoot two free throws with […]

After dropping Game 3 and falling behind 2-1 in the series, the Denver Nuggets entered Game 4 with a renewed sense of urgency and physicality. The difference in energy was immediately apparent as they built an early lead and controlled the pace against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, that was […]

In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders still remains on the board after three rounds. Once projected as a first-round selection, Sanders’ dramatic slide has shocked the entire NFL community, including Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. While the Broncos are not in the market for a […]

An illness is spreading through the Denver Nuggets organization during the first round of their playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to interim head coach David Adelman, some members of the Nuggets have already been sick, while others are currently dealing with the illness. “A lot of people were hit all the way through the […]

The first game of the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers was about as electric as a game could be. The Nuggets kept taking blows, but somehow managed to get back up each time. In a game that went into overtime, the Nuggets would end up getting the slim win over […]

In the wake of the Denver Nuggets’ unexpected front-office shakeup, franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic has offered an interesting perspective on the team’s current state. Following the dismissals of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, Jokic suggests the Nuggets might have found some new motivation for the season. “I think Josh [Kroenke] got […]

In a stunning late-season shake-up, the Denver Nuggets have parted ways with head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. The decision comes after a four-game losing streak that has the Nuggets close to falling to a Play-In Tournament spot with just three regular-season games remaining. According to Matt Moore of the Action Network, […]

The Denver Nuggets are not in a good place right now. In what is arguably the most critical part of the season, the Nuggets have tumbled into a 4-game losing streak following a recent loss to the Indiana Pacers. Because of their losing streak, the Nuggets have now fallen into a multiple-team race for seeding […]

In a heartbreaking double-overtime thriller, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 140-139 despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP posted a 61-point triple-double, the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook’s costly mistakes in the final seconds of double overtime spoiled what should have been remembered as a career […]

As the Denver Nuggets try to make their way through a tough stretch of games, it appears Michael Porter Jr. has slipped into a noticeable shooting slump. Following a 129-119 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Jamal Murray was asked a question about Porter Jr’s rough night. Murray didn’t bat an eye, and showed his support […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered their second consecutive blowout loss on Friday night, falling 128-109 to the Portland Trail Blazers in a game that left head coach Michael Malone fuming. “Yeah, that was embarrassing. That was just a joke. Who are we kidding?” Malone said with an exasperated tone. “Eleven games to go and that’s the […]

The odds were stacked against the Denver Nuggets on Monday. No Nikola Jokic, no Jamal Murray, and no Christian Braun. Despite being down three starters, Russell Westbrook led the young Nuggets offense to an upset win over the Golden State Warriors, 114-105. After the game, Westbrook explained how he guided a roster filled with young, […]