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The Serbian basketball federation is closing in on hiring Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone to become a top aide and consultant to head coach Igor Kokoskov, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Serbian basketball federation is in advanced discussions with Mike Malone to hire the Nuggets' coach as a top […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant showcased his defensive chops on Sunday night against one of the best players in the entire league in Kawhi Leonard. The Nuggets emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-104, and this was certainly thanks in part to Grant’s impressive defense on the reigning Finals MVP. While Leonard still managed […]

Frustrations certainly got the better of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on Sunday, as he got booted out of the ball late in the fourth quarter of the ‘team’s 114-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. With the Clippers down eight with 1:11 remaining in regulation after a Nikola Jokic […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s talent is undeniable. The Denver Nuggets forward was the No. 1 ranked high school player in the class of 2017. Injuries have held the once-heralded prospect from reaching his full potential but now in his first healthy NBA season, Porter Jr. is showing glimpses of stardom. Matched up with Mo Harkless on […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris was pure business against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, putting Matthew Dellavedova in a nasty poster at the Pepsi Center. After taking the possession away from Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, the Nuggets had a 3-on-1 advantage on the fastbreak as Delly was the lone Cavalier to get back. Harris pushed […]

The Denver Nuggets have done quite well this season. After a disappointing end to last season, the Nuggets look as though they are once again, a top team in the Western Conference. At 26-11 Denver has slid into the second seed in the West as we near the All-Star break. After a tough start, Nikola […]

Between last season and now, the Denver Nuggets have kept one of the NBA’s best continuity by not changing their roster very much. That, in part, has led to the Nuggets’ winning ways, between finishing second in the loaded Western Conference last year and currently in the same spot this season. Nuggets head coach Mike […]

Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets are going to be cautious with power forward Paul Millsap, who is dealing with a left knee contusion. Paul Millsap (left knee contusion) will not play tomorrow vs. the Cavs. It will be the second-straight game Millsap has missed and the fourth game out of Denver's last eight that […]

Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap is dealing with a left knee contusion, an ailment the All-Star forward admits he should have been smarter with. Millsap didn’t play on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks, a game the Nuggets were able to win by one. Millsap spoke to Mike Singer of the Denver Post about his […]

ESPN has announced they’ll be dropping the nationally televised NBA games featuring the Utah Jazz at the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets at the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ll be airing the Denver Nuggets at the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Miami Heat instead. Replacing the Warriors and Jazz game makes […]

The Denver Nuggets managed to escape with a win over the Dallas Mavericks as Nikola Jokic managed to make a last-second shot. However, there’s more to the team than Jokic as Jerami Grant also proved to be an important asset to the team. The forward had a solid game at the power forward position, and […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets featured in one of, if not the most thrilling contest on Wednesday night. It was the Nuggets that emerged victorious in the tightly-contested matchup, 107-106, as they held off a formidable challenge from the Mavs. Following the contest, Dallas rising star Luka Doncic and Denver forward Juan Hernangomez […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young said playing against Michael Porter Jr. in Monday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets was a “dream come true.” Young and Porter share a bond that goes back to their high school days, as they both played for the MOKAN Elite in the AAU. Two of the most highly-recruited […]

In the first half of Monday’s duel between the Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, Nikola Jokic dropped a career-best half with 27 points. Jokic was waxing hot in the first half., with every shot he heaved seemingly bound to swish the net. Locked in Joker 🃏 Nikola Jokic pours in a career-half high 27 PTS […]

There are a number of teams who have interest in trading for Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans. According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets and Hawks have emerged as suitors for Bertans’ services: Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard was sincere in his comments last month about […]

With their mix of youth and battle tested players, the Denver Nuggets (24-11) are one of the best teams in the league right now, holding wins over both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. They entered Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards as the second seed in the stacked Western Conference and were […]

The Brooklyn Nets are desperately trying to keep the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. But they have lost four games in a row and are now just 1.5 games ahead of the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic. While the Nets were initially holding up well despite a number of key injuries (Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Caris […]

Denver Nuggets veteran swingman Will Barton recently shared a very interesting narrative of the time Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant messed with his head as a rookie. Barton animatedly told the story of how Bryant absolutely rattled him in their first encounter some eight years ago. Posted Up Pod: Know @Nuggets Will Barton (@WillTheThrillB5) […]

Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets got a Gatorade bath from his teammates after his career night. In the locker room, Porter Jr.’s teammates gave him one cold Gatorade shower. In the clip below, Porter Jr. could hardly open his eyes but it was evident that he was happy. MPJ got a Gatorade bath […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is looking more and more comfortable out on the floor. After missing what was supposed to be his rookie season last year, Porter has made up for lost time and has been balling as of late for the number two ranked Western Conference team. The 21-year-old Missouri Tigers product […]

The Indiana Pacers will be without Malcolm Brogdon once again due to a sore lower back, as the team officially ruled him out for Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Brogdon has missed three games in November and four in December, the last three coming after a hamstring injury forced him out after a tilt […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is back in action Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets after a one-game absence due to a toe injury. In his return, however, he will likely face multiple double teams if Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has anything to say about it. “I know it’s probably frustrating for him, but he […]

Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. made the first start of his NBA career this past Sunday against the Sacramento Kings and played really well. Porter finished with 19 points and six rebounds while shooting 8-of-10 from the field to help the Nuggets defeat the Kings by five points. Scoring has never been an […]

Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Clint Capela plan to make their returns to the lineup for Tuesday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets, according to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Harden scored 44 points on Saturday, but he was held out of Sunday’s game due to a toe ailment. Capela, […]

The Denver Nuggets are “increasingly unlikely” to shake up their starting lineup at the trade deadline, considering their recent surge, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. The Nuggets were strong, but unconvincing — as Nikola Jokic struggled to show the same level of dominance through the first 20-some games of the season. All of […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden missed his first game of the season in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, the former No. 3 overall pick is being listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the Nuggets due to a sprained toe: James Harden (sprained toe) and Clint Capela (heel contusion) are listed […]

Michael Porter Jr. impressed in his first career start with the Denver Nuggets, taking the floor for the injured Gary Harris during a 120-115 win over the Sacramento Kings. The rookie put up a career-best 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting, but teammate Will Barton was not surprised by the output whatsoever: “[He is] who I […]

Michael Porter Jr. started in his first game  for the Denver Nuggets against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Head coach Mike Malone was impressed by the 21-year-old’s performance, though he emphasized he has always believed in the talent that MPJ possesses. In their 120-115 victory over the Kings, Malone fielded Porter Jr. in the absence […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is truly a guard trapped in a center’s body. The Joker once again dug deep from his bag of tricks against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, eluding two defenders with two nifty moves that seven-footers are not supposed to do. Jokic once again assumed the role of the point guard […]

Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets joined the starting line up for the first time in his young career against the Sacramento Kings. Porter Jr. joined Jerami Grant, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and Will Barton in the Nuggets’ duel with the Kings on Sunday. He took the place of Gary Harris who’s out due […]

The Denver Nuggets remain one of the most potent teams in the NBA in spite of a reloaded Western Conference. The Nuggets improved to 22-9 with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, and they continue to shine on the defensive end thanks in part to the philosophy of head coach Mike Malone. Still, […]

After Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray put Tyus Jones a poster earlier in Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Will Barton decided he wanted to outdo his teammate. Jerami Grant tried to drive on Jaren Jackson Jr. With strong defense, Jackson forced the miss. With the ball coming off the rim, 6-foot-6 Barton rose up […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has had a handful of poster dunks in his first three and a half years in the league. But on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, the 6-foot-4 guard may have topped them all. With Nikola Jokic in the post, Murray cut backdoor. The Joker would find a cutting Murray with […]

On paper, things look just fine in Colorado. Mike Malone and his Denver Nuggets are 21-9 and sit in second place in the Western Conference standings, just two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers in the loss column. They also had a seven-game winning streak going until it was snapped by the New Orleans Pelicans […]

The Denver Nuggets are shopping some of their young talent ahead of the February trade deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania reported that Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez are on the trading block after they turned down extension offers in October, but the Nuggets are asking for a lofty return: The Nuggets […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star guard Jrue Holiday has recently emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the league as the trade market heats up. According to a recent report, the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat are two of the front-runners to land the services of the 6-foot-3 combo guard should the Pelicans decide […]

Charles Barkley is not convinced by the Denver Nuggets’ ability to contend for a title, comparing them to rhinestones — as they appear to be real diamonds at first, but soon reveal their true nature. “It’s not real,” said Barkley during the second part of a Thursday doubleheader, according to Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports. […]

In their Christmas day win over the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram knocked down a career-best seven 3-pointers. In their 112-100 upset win over the Nuggets, Ingram tallied 31 points and seven rebounds. He shot 11-of-18 from the field and 7-of-9 from deep. Safe to say that he’s the main reason why […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a contract extension with head coach Michael Malone. The Denver Nuggets and coach Mike Malone have agreed to an extension. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 24, 2019 Tim Connelly, the Nuggets’ President of Basketball Operations, made the announcement today. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the extension will keep Malone […]