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Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee believes the NBA should make another international expansion, this time to south of the border to Mexico City. Plumlee made the case in his own blog and explained how the league and everyone else can benefit from this: It’s time for the NBA to take the next step in its […]

For Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, it doesn’t matter if the team lures in a top free agent this summer. Rather, he wants the team to build on what they achieved last season. Per Nick Kosmider of The Athletic, Malone chimed in on the big summer ahead which features some of the top players […]

Unrestricted free agent Trevor Ariza turns 34 on the first day of NBA free agency (June 30). Despite his age, he will have plenty of suitors in free agency. The 6-foot-9 small forward posted impressive numbers last season—spending time with the lowly Phoenix Suns and the mediocre Washington Wizards—as he produced above his career averages […]

Before ultimately deciding to trade Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans front office have also been engaged with other teams to see what they can offer for the All-Star forward. One franchise that showed interest in trading for AD was the Denver Nuggets. However, both sides didn’t reach far with […]

Anthony Davis has been rumored to be on the move for months, but the New Orleans Pelicans finally pulled the trigger on a trade that will send him to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers acquired Davis in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and a plethora of first-round picks. While the Lakers […]

The Denver Nuggets are not retaining the services of assistant coaches Mark Price and Bob Weiss. Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Mark Singer tweeted the news on June 12. Little bit of Nuggets news: Assistants Mark Price and Bob Weiss did not have their contracts renewed for the 2019-20 season and won’t be back. There […]

Nikola Jokic and Juancho Hernangomez make up disparate parts of the Denver Nuggets’ supremely engaging young core. Jokic is the team’s MVP-level centerpiece while Juancho is more of a role player who can space the floor on offense and play capable switchable defense. Though they seem to be firm friends as members of the Nuggets, […]

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo believes Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap has everything that the national team needs as they prepare for the FIBA World Cup in China. A four-time All-Star, Millsap was recently added to Team USA’s training camp pool ahead of the basketball world cup which is set to take place […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 21-year-old combo guard Jamal Murray is unquestionably one of the fastest rising stars in the league today. So much so, that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has given the youngster arguably the highest type of praise he could send out. According to the three-time NBA champion coach, he sees some […]

Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly has given us a hint of how active his team intends to be in the upcoming draft. According to the high-ranking team executive, the Nuggets still have every intention of jumping in on the action despite the fact that they will not be selecting in either of the the two […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has blossomed into one of the NBA’s brightest young stars. The Nuggets sure got him on a bargain, drafting him with the 41st pick of the 2014 draft. However, his agent, Misko Raznatovic said recently admitted in an interview with Nedeljnik that, if not for an unfortunate event, Jokic was […]

There have been a number of blockbuster trades scattered throughout NBA history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Los Angeles Lakers, Charles Barkley to the Phoenix Suns, and more recently Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors are some of the biggest names involved in the biggest deals we’ve ever witnessed. Blockbuster trades give life to the league’s […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is confident that Michael Porter Jr. is going to have a big summer: “What I’ve seen from Michael this year in flashes, is a guy with tremendous size and length, that’s got deep range, that can shoot the ball, that can put the ball on the floor and has […]

When the Denver Nuggets selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft last summer, they knew going in that Porter would likely miss the entire 2018-19 campaign. Porter then underwent back surgery just weeks after the Nuggets drafted him, marking the second procedure on his back inside of eight […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic will participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup with his native Serbian National Team, according to a report from the Serbian State News Agency. “I am very pleased with everything I did in the NBA this season, I had a great year in which I performed at the All-Star […]

The two Most Valuable Player frontrunners in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 15-man shortlist of the 2018-19 All-NBA selections: The All-NBA Teams: pic.twitter.com/ZdTEWdDEAo — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2019 Both Antetokounmpo and Harden, two of the three finalists fro the MVP award were named unanimous selections, […]

Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly expects forward Paul Millsap to return for next season, according to The Associated Press. Millsap is coming off his second season with the team as part of a two-year pact signed in 2017, with the third season being a team option for a whopping $30 million. “I […]

The Denver Nuggets could possibly be grooming themselves as the next Western Conference dynasty once the Golden State Warriors’ reign is over. If a dynasty begins with great draft picks, smart offseason additions, and youth, then why not the Nuggets? Over the last two seasons, the Nuggets have quietly built a team to be reckoned […]

Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke is confident the incoming wave of free agents will look at his team as a potential landing spot this offseason. This comes at the heels of president of basketball operations Tim Connelly remaining with the organization after meeting with Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis regarding the same position. Kroenke reportedly […]

Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly will remain with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Connelly had met with Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis on Friday to talk about the potential of filling the vacancy at the same position after the Wizards fired longtime president Ernie Grunfeld after 16 seasons with the team. While Leonsis […]

The NBA has just announced the finalists for this season’s Coach of the Year award; Milwaukee Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer, Denver Nuggets’ Michael Malone, and Los Angeles Clippers’ Doc Rivers. #NBA Coach of the Year finalists: Doc Rivers, #ClippersMike Malone, #Nuggets Mike Budenholzer, #Bucks pic.twitter.com/J9314IWCNe — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 18, 2019 Budenholzer, the winner of […]

It seems like Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly might lead a new franchise soon. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Washington Wizards offered Connelly their president of basketball operations post. Connelly also met with team owner Ted Leonsis in Washington to discuss the opportunity. Sources with @ShamsCharania and @davidaldridgedc: The Wizards have offered […]

Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is set to meet with the Washington Wizards at some point this weekend. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards are interested in hiring Connelly as their president of basketball ops. Via ESPN: The Nuggets’ willingness to grant permission for Washington to talk to […]

Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly reportedly would only leave the Nuggets if he became the new president of the Washington Wizards. However, Connelly reportedly doesn’t want to interview for the Wizards’ position and prefers an offer to come without a meeting, according to the Washington Post. Tim Connelly, the Denver Nuggets’ president […]

Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez underwent successfull core surgery on Thursday, according to a report from Mike Singer of the Denver Post. Nuggets announce that Juancho Hernangomez underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle. He was basically out of the rotation since mid-January after a promising start to his season. — Mike Singer (@msinger) […]

A heartbreaking loss to the Portland Trail Blazers ended the Denver Nuggets’ postseason run this past Sunday. Although the Nuggets scrapped their way to game 7 and Nikola Jokic had an impressive outing of his own, a monster performance by C.J. McCollum was just too much for the young Denver squad. There is no doubt, […]

Following what can only be described as nothing less than a valiant effort throughout the year, the season has finally come to a close for the Denver Nuggets. It was a bitter end to what was a tremendous season through and through, as Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers defeated them on their home […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. — who sat out in his first year to rehabilitate from his back injury — believes that he’s in the best shape of his young career. Speaking to reporters during the team’s exit interview, Porter Jr. admitted that he thought that his recovery period would be longer. However, he […]

The 2019 FIBA World Cup is slated to take place on September, but Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is unsure whether he’ll play for Serbia. Per Katy Winge of Altitude TV, his decision to play for the Serbian national team would depend on his health and what his family and agent would advise. Nikola […]

Nikola Jokic doesn’t want his Denver Nuggets teammates to visit his home country of Serbia, and for a good reason. During his exit interview with the media after the Nuggets lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in a thrilling Game 7, Jokic said that only teammate Gary Harris had been to Serbia. However, he pointed […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap may have played his last game as a member of the up-and-coming Western Conference franchise. With the Nuggets losing in seven games to the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round, Millsap will now begin looking ahead to free agency and the looming NBA offseason. However, Millsap still believes […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap feels his current team in the Mile High City gives him the best shot at winning an NBA championship. Millsap and the Nuggets lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the playoffs in seven games. The former All-Star has a club option worth $30 million […]

The Denver Nuggets knew what they were getting into when they selected Michael Porter Jr. with the 14th overall pick in last year’s draft. He missed this season entirely after undergoing back surgery in July, but it sounds like he’s nearing a return. According to a report from T.J. McBride of MileHighSports, Porter Jr. is […]

The Denver Nuggets absorbed a painful loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 7 of their 2019 Western Conference semis series. But despite seeing their season come to a close, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone remains proud of what they accomplished this season. The Trail Blazers escaped with a 100-96 victory over the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets hosted a Game 7 on Sunday afternoon, led for the entire first half, held superstar point guard Damian Lillard in check and were still unable to advance past the Portland Trail Blazers. With the Blazers winning on the road to end Denver’s memorable season, the Nuggets already have some regrets — namely […]

The Denver Nuggets failed to advance to the Western Conference Finals, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 7, 100-96. Despite the homecourt advantage, the Nuggets starters struggled to shoot the ball, especially in the crucial moments of the game. Now, they will head into the offseason with some questions — one of which […]

It’s official — the Denver Nuggets are heading home.No thanks to the team’s Game 7 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon, the Nuggets have been eliminated from title contention. However, Michael Malone is ready to move on and is already looking ahead toward next season. Despite his team blowing a sizeable first […]