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Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly has spoken with small forward Michael Porter Jr. about his controversial statements about the coronavirus, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. On Snapchat on Tuesday, Porter said COVID-19 is being overblown. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told reporters on Wednesday that Connelly has spoken to Porter. “I know […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. broke the internet on Tuesday when he said the coronavirus pandemic is being overblown. Porter was responding to a question on Snapchat and said he’s never been vaccinated in his life. The Nuggets youngster is now getting ripped for his controversial statements on Twitter and it appears Snapchat is […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone won’t be playing babysitter for Michael Porter Jr.’s controversial coronavirus statements — as far-fetched as they may be.  The Nuggets coach was asked about Porter’s comments on Wednesday. While Malone said he would like his players to be “sensitive” about what’s happening around the country, he’s not going to […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal once coached Denver Nuggets big man Bol Bol during the latter’s younger years. Recently, the Hall of Famer narrated an interesting story about the time he suspended Bol for going out with rapper Soulja Boy a night before a game. Shaq, currently a host of the acclaimed “Inside the NBA” program […]

Michael Porter Jr. is making headlines again. After a stellar comeback performance against the Orlando Magic on Monday, the Denver Nuggets’ sophomore is trending once again but this time, he’s on the wrong side of the news. In a Snapchat Q&A, MPJ comes out and says that COVID-19, though is a serious and real thing, […]

Denver Nuggets first-year center Bol Bol will reportedly still be eligible for the Rookie of the Year award in the 2020-21 season even if he plays in the NBA restart in Orlando. The 20-year-old big man made quite the impression in his debut, as he registered 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks against the […]

Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets looks to be at full strength following an injury during the hiatus. If his impressive scrimmage performance on Monday is any indication, he might even be better than before. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR, Porter Jr. revealed that he tweaked his left ankle during the hiatus. Note that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis will sit out the Mavs’ scrimmage on Sunday after forgetting to take his required COVID-19 test the day before. A similar situation occurred on Saturday involving Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, who sat out the team’s scrimmage against the New Orleans Pelicans for missing his COVID-19 test on Friday. Millsap […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol has been turning heads in Orlando so far, as the 7-foot-2 forward’s versatility on both ends was on full display in his NBA “debut”. Bol was impressively setting up his teammates while anchoring the Nuggets defense in the team’s scrimmage on Wednesday. Bol’s new trainer, though, is not surprised by […]

Andre Iguodala’s short stint with the Denver Nuggets was a big “what if” for former coach George Karl, as the veteran swingman only spent one season there before signing with the Golden State Warriors in 2013. Iguodala had been an All-Star before being traded to the Nuggets, but he soon re-routed to a different destination […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol played in his first NBA game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards and he made his presence felt immediately. The youngster finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Nuggets, who defeated the Wizards by a final score of 89-82. After his random drug test, Bol spoke […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol was so good in his NBA debut against the Washington Wizards that he was “randomly” drug tested after the game. Bol Bol was scheduled for a random drug test after this game, per Nuggets PR. — Mike Singer (@msinger) July 22, 2020 So Bol Bol was selected for a random […]

The NBA is back. Well, sort of. Exhibition games began on Wednesday ahead of the scheduled restart in Orlando, with the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards squaring off in the first contest. The Nuggets are currently trying to chase down the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and it […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey had a hilarious reaction to the giant lineup the Denver Nuggets used on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Morey and the Rockets live and die by “small ball,” so Houston’s architect had an apropos reaction to the Nuggets’ starting lineup on Twitter: https://t.co/ePxS3f7G3U pic.twitter.com/epkWs804MU — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) […]

The Denver Nuggets started Nikola Jokic at point guard on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Jerami Grant, Bol Bol, Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee rounded out the Nuggets’ starting five in what has to be one of the craziest starting lineups ever: Omfg pic.twitter.com/wGeLcX1gxK — John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) July 22, 2020 Bol started the Nuggets-Wizards […]

While rookie center Bol Bol has yet to see some NBA action, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thinks the 44th overall pick of the 2019 NBA draft could be the steal of the class. Bol, who is the son of former NBA player and defensive stalwart Manute Bol, has been raising eyebrows during the team’s […]

The Denver Nuggets had a special guest speaker before traveling to Orlando for the restart of the NBA season: two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee said the former Broncos quarterback spoke to the team about what it is like to go from being a squad on the rise to ultimately […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone declared Nikola Jokic as the best center in the league today, and he offered some reasons for his claims. Malone played down the talks about Jokic’s massive body transformation and pointed out that the Nuggets star has been putting in some serious work even before the nearly four-month long […]

Throughout history, the Denver Nuggets have had their fair share of great players. Most of these greats have made their mark in Nuggets franchise history, and for good reason. On the opposite side of the spectrum, however, there are also more than a few outstanding players whose respective tenures with the Nuggets have been forgotten […]

When Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was told he tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia, the Joker was “surprised.” While speaking to Nuggets reporters on Tuesday for the first time since March, Jokic spoke about his “weird” COVID-19 test. “It was kind of weird, because I was feeling good,” Nikola Jokic said, via ESPN. “I […]

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic talked about his new physique. Pictures showed that Jokic lost a lot of weight during the NBA hiatus. However, the Nuggets star says he only lost three to five pounds. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic: "I didn't lose that much pounds during quarantine. I'm […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has arrived at Walt Disney World for the season’s restart. However, Jokic is waiting for the results of his physical tests before he can join his teammates on the practice floor, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been cleared from quarantine, but […]

Soon-to-be second-year signal-caller Drew Lock is currently gearing up for his first full season as the starter under center for the Denver Broncos. However, Lock apparently still has his sights set on being a two-sport athlete as the up-and-coming quarterback recently offered up his services to the Denver Nuggets, who are now preparing to restart […]

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida as one of the teams to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company will be rested, healthy, and ready to go with two new additions, JR Smith and Dion Waiters, eager to help this team win it all. Along with the […]

During a conference call with reporters, Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap revealed his hotel room doesn’t have a window. The Nuggets are staying at the Gran Destino Tower at Disney World. Paul Millsap says his room at Disney World doesn't have a window. — Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) July 10, 2020 Well, this is certainly […]

Great news for Colorado residents and fans of passing big men alike: Denver Nuggets star player Nikola Jokic is on his way to Orlando, Florida. The Serbian center was officially cleared of the coronavirus and has been permitted to travel to the NBA Disney World bubble, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. As recently […]

Newly-minted Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth shared some behind-the-scenes details on scouting in the international scene. From his point of view, drafting a player like Nikola Jokic is possible. Booth, a former 10-year NBA vet, shared his priorities when it comes to scouting. He noted that international scouting has its advantages over looking at […]

Since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, Carmelo Anthony, then from Syracuse University eventually shot up to the ranks of NBA icons as one of the most feared scorers in the league. Back in 2003, Lebron James was the first pick overall, Melo was the third. Today, however, we’re going to talk about […]

Bol Bol is a fun guy – plain and simple. The son of NBA legend Manute Bol, Bol has always been an intriguing figure. Listed as one of the tallest players in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets center would almost automatically turn heads whenever he enters any room. The Sudanese stands at a whopping 7-foot-2 […]

The Denver Nuggets departed for Orlando on Tuesday, but All-Star big man Nikola Jokic wasn’t on the flight. According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Jokic is still in Serbia. The Nuggets star is healthy and has tested negative for COVID-19 after contracting the virus a few weeks ago. However, he has to produce two negative […]

Even though veteran point guard Raymond Felton is not currently employed by a NBA franchise, he has spent 14 seasons atop the highest level and definitely knows a thing or two about how the game works. With his playing future now as uncertain as it ever has been, there is no doubt that Felton would […]

Nikola Jokic was one of the first players to return a positive test for the novel coronavirus, doing so in his native Serbia before the recent wave of team-wide testing. The Denver Nuggets star isn’t allowed to travel back to Denver to join his teammates at the practice facility until he tests negative twice. Jokic’s […]

Having joined the NBA in 1976, the Denver Nuggets do not have the storied history of the Boston Celtics or the New York Knicks. Nevertheless, this proud franchise has had a colorful history, which includes more than a few memorable moments. Today we take a look at five of the greatest moments in Denver Nuggets […]

The NBA continues to put out fires before their planned restart in Disney World. Will Barton is only adding fuel to that said fire. The Denver Nuggets’ wing player expressed his dismay in a report from Mike Singer of the Denver Post. “I don’t see us going down there and wearing George Floyd T-shirts before […]

Branislav Jokic, the father of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, assured everything is “fine” after his son contracted the novel coronavirus while at his native land in Serbia. Jokic, who contracted the virus last week, is asymptomatic and will sit out for another week before traveling to the United States to rejoin his team prior […]

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic has tested positive for COVID-19 in Serbia, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Jokic has been asymptomatic since testing positive last week. The Nuggets’ franchise player is expected to be cleared to travel to Denver within a week. Reporting with @WindhorstESPN: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic tested […]

With the highly anticipated NBA season set to resume on July 30 after a lengthy hiatus, a lot of different questions loom over the 22 teams going out to the Orlando bubble. The Denver Nuggets held a 43-22 record and sat in third place in the Western Conference standings before heading into the break.  They’ve […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone revealed he tested positive for COVID-19 shortly after the NBA season was suspended. Malone told CBS4 that he didn’t find out he tested positive until months later. “On March 20 I started not feeling well,” Malone said. “We reached out to our team doctors to see if I could get a […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic may have come in contact with a Serbian player who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Jokic had gone viral last week, showing a slimmed-down frame while taking part in a bench huddle in his native land. Pictures show the Nuggets center in close proximity to Nikola Jankovic, a center […]