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Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is the latest player to ink a massive shoe deal. The Canadian guard has joined the New Balance family on a multi-year contract. Official. Jamal Murray is the newest member of the @newbalancehoops family. pic.twitter.com/f10cfaOU28 — SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 25, 2020 Murray was previously signed with Adidas, wearing their shoes […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is looking to take strides as he enters his second official campaign in the upcoming 2020-2021 NBA season. A crucial part of his continuous development will be his maturity towards accepting any role that the Nuggets will be easing him into, given the team’s stacked roster. The Missouri product […]

James Harden still wants a trade from the Houston Rockets and there are a handful of teams that have preliminary interest in acquiring him. Besides the Denver Nuggets who have emerged as a dark-horse candidate, the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors have been in ‘exploratory talks’ for Harden, per Marc Stein of the New […]

Aside from the Miami Heat, the Denver Nuggets were also among the teams that have reportedly had discussions regarding a potential trade for Houston Rockets star James Harden, with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers also in talks about a possible deal. However, one player who wouldn’t be part of any deal with the Rockets […]

The Denver Nuggets took a risk in the 2018 NBA Draft when they selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th overall pick. And yes, this does eventually connect to a potential James Harden trade. Denver was, and still is, a team on the rise. They could have traded that pick for a win-now player, but […]

The New York Knicks haven’t been on the “winning” side of too many trades (or basketball games, for that matter) in the franchise’s history. However, displays of organizational ineptitude have been more frequent in the James Dolan era (beginning in 1997), and particularly in the 21st century. Now, with a revamped front office led by Leon […]

The Denver Nuggets were the surprise team of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, knocking off the heavily-favored L.A. Clippers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. They became the first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit twice in the same playoffs as Jamal Murray took his game to another level. How did they […]

Nikola…yoked? Joked? The weight room may not be the first thing you associate with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, but maybe you should. Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke on Jokic’s leadership qualities, and shared how the Serbian star sets an example, both on the court and in the weight room. “I really respect Nikola […]

Never shy about voicing his thoughts, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke with reporters Saturday afternoon about the competition between himself and Will Barton for the opportunity to earn a spot in Denver’s starting rotation. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, the sophomore forward was surprisingly restrained: “Everybody knows Will is a starter,” said […]

The Denver Nuggets boast one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, which has made some of their players expendable. With the upcoming season less than a week away, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed that the Nuggets tried to trade Gary Harris to several teams during the offseason. Back in the 2017-2018 season, Harris had his […]

Coming into the preseason, everyone was curious to see whether Will Barton would start for the Denver Nuggets, but it appears he could be headed for the bench. Even though he came off of the bench in Wednesday’s preseason contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers, Barton adamantly said that he’s a starter. “I am a […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is none too pleased his friend, Jamal Murray, coined his “Spiderman” nickname to describe another player. Murray said Denver Nuggets players call Facundo Campazzo “Spiderman” because he fires off one-handed dimes as if he has the ball on a string. Mitchell, who has gone by “Spida” pretty much since he […]

Superstar duos have certainly taken over the NBA landscape these days, as teams and players try to give themselves the best chance to win NBA championships.Furthermore, there is no doubt that bringing two superstars together in a team also keeps basketball fans excited, given the amount of talent and potential greatness that any talented duo […]

The Denver Nuggets began their preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors and some players were impressed with one player in particular. Despite losing the game, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were dazzled by rookie Facundo Campazzo. “I’m just sad that there’s no fans,” Jokic said, via the Denver Post’s Mike Singer. […]

The Denver Nuggets and veteran guard Monte Morris have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, that the two sides have come to terms on a new three-year, $27 million extension to keep Morris in Denver for the foreseeable future. It’s an impressive feat to accomplish for Morris, both on […]

On paper, the Denver Nuggets had a relatively quiet offseason with no major signings or transactions with other teams. But in a recent interview, head coach Mike Malone boasted of Argentinian guard Facundo Campazzo, their recent acquisition whom he believes is of the best pick-and-roll players in the world. Campazzo, a fixture in the European […]

Michael Porter Jr. saw an inconsistent role with the Denver Nuggets in his first action with the team last season, but he has high hopes for himself this season. Following his technical rookie season, Porter revealed his bold goals for the 2020-21 season. “It’s something that I’m taking head-on, and it’s something I want to […]

The LA Clippers still aren’t over their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 Western Conference semifinals. After building a commanding 3-1 lead, LA dropped three games in a row and were eliminated from contention. The loss stung the organization enough to make significant changes at the top starting with head coach Doc Rivers, […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a season in which they finished with the third seed in the Western Conference and played in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009. Along the way, they made history by coming back from 3-1 series deficits in the first round against the Utah Jazz and […]

The Bradley Beal and John Wall era in DC is officially over after the Washington Wizards chose to send Wall and a future pick all the way to the Houston Rockets in exchange for former MVP Russell Westbrook. Beal and Westbrook are now poised to form one of the most electric backcourts in the NBA, […]

The NBA has released its 2020 Christmas Day schedule with five games planned for the holiday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted out the slate of games to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 A loaded schedule with marquee matchups, the NBA plans […]

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a virtual Media Week with none other than superstar Luka Doncic. There were more than a few topics of discussion, but one of the subjects that stood out was Doncic teasing about a potential future team-up on the Mavs with current Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Doncic was jokingly asked to […]

The 2020-2021 NBA season is scheduled to tip off on December 22, with the league starting in time to conduct games on Christmas Day. With Christmas Day just a few weeks away, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski released the tentative slate of games. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 […]

Montrezl Harrell is not the only former Los Angeles Clipper to take a swipe at his old team after leaving in free agency. Power forward JaMychal Green left L.A. to sign with the Denver Nuggets, and he had some parting shots for his old teammates. Green alluded to the Nuggets’ “heart” in climbing out of […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a very impressive post season, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers and reaching the Western Conference Finals. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray showcased their superstar abilities at the next level. The expectation to win in the Western Conference is now set, so the off season is critical for Denver. […]

The Athletic’s Shams Charania is reporting that the trade sending Jrue Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks has finally been completed. In ballooning to include the Pelicans, Thunder and Nuggets, the transaction will see an astounding 10 different players switching teams, and seven draft picks exchanged or eligible as swaps. Trade complete: MIL: Jrue Holiday, No. […]

Denver Nuggets forward (unicorn?) Bol Bol didn’t appear in a game during the pre-hiatus portion of his rookie season in 2019-20. In seven “seeding” games in the bubble, though, the former Oregon Duck displayed glimpses of the unique skill set that make him one of the more fascinating projects in the NBA. Bol Bol can […]

The Denver Nuggets have pulled the qualifying offer on forward Torrey Craig, which allows him to become an unrestricted free agent, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Craig actually tweeted before Woj broke the news and sounded pretty upset with the Nuggets’ decision. No love 👌🏾 — Torrey Craig (@TCraig_23) November 21, 2020 Denver has pulled […]

Free agent big man Paul Millsap has agreed to return to the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $10 million contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Free agent Paul Millsap has agreed to a one-year, $10M-plus deal to return to the Denver Nuggets, his agent DeAngelo Simmons tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

It did not take long for the Denver Nuggets to find their replacement for Jerami Grant, who himself opted to sign with the Detroit Pistons. Denver’s newest signing comes in the form of 6-foot-8 power forward JaMychal Green, who has reportedly agreed to a $15 million deal for two years. The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke […]

A Denver Nuggets shake-up loomed Friday with news coming through that Detroit Pistons superstar Blake Griffin was well on his way to the Nuggets. As it turns out, that potential deal is already as dead as a doornail at this point. This report comes via Mike Singer of USA TODAY: Asked #Nuggets source about Blake […]

While it’s all just speculation at the moment, Denver Nuggets fans can’t help but gush at the potential of Blake Griffin joining Nikola Jokic in the team’s starting unit next season. Nuggets free agents Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee have come to terms on separate deals with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Eagled-eyed fans were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a huge splash in the free agency market by signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Winner Montrezl Harrell. It wasn’t exactly the best of news for Los Angeles Clippers supporters, but as it turns out, it has Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic fans jumping for joy. We came […]

Even though Portland didn’t make much noise in the 2020 postseason, it was great to see Carmelo Anthony rejuvenate his career as a role player. He may not have been the player that he once was, but it would be foolish to say that he wasn’t an impact guy. Carmelo Anthony averaged 15.4 PPG and […]

RJ Hampton was a highly rated prospect coming out of high school, but he fell all the way to the Denver Nuggets at the NBA Draft, who selected him with the 24th overall pick. Hampton may have a ton of questions coming into his rookie season, but the possibilities are endless. On the daily Locked […]

One of the biggest moves in the NBA offseason was the Milwaukee Bucks’ acquisition of All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Even if the Bucks had to ship out the likes of Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a few future draft picks to snag the 30-year old, it all might be […]

Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue him, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Millsap made $30 million in 2019-20 from the Nuggets, who lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals in five games. Sources: Free […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option for the 2020-21 season to become an unrestricted free agent, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Grant is expected to get paid handsomely after playing well for the Nuggets. Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option […]

It sure seems like the New Orleans Pelicans are going to deal Jrue Holiday soon, with seemingly half of the teams in the league interested in one of the better two-way guards in basketball. That includes the Denver Nuggets, who are looking to build upon their run to the Western Conference Finals in the bubble and find […]