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Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen just learned first-hand the consequences of standing on the sideline during games instead of just sitting down in your coaching seat. Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City, Denver small forward Torrey Craig was trying to save an errant pass from Nuggets star big man Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets were fed with a harsh reality sandwich on Tuesday night. A sandwich topped with some powerful horseradish and mixed with some ghost pepper sauce. What was billed as a Western Conference showdown between the Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday was nothing more than a one-sided stomping, as the Warriors […]

When the 73 win Golden State Warriors acquired Kevin Durant, it gave them an advantage over every other team in the NBA: Two MVP caliber players on one roster surrounded by All-NBA talent. When they acquired DeMarcus Cousins in the off-season, fans expected them to continue to dominate the NBA. Yet, there is doubt about […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone loves where his team is right now, but believes the club can become even more special once point guard Isaiah Thomas and rookie small forward Michael Porter Jr. return. Entering Wednesday, the Nuggets have the second-best record in the rugged Western Conference at 29-14. Denver star big man Nikola […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said on Wednesday that his starting shooting guard Gary Harris might be out longer than once thought. According to Mike Malone, it seems as if Gary Harris’ hamstring injury is worse than the organization thought at first. Moreover, they’ll be keeping him under wraps until he fully recovers. Gary […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told local reporters on Wednesday the organization didn’t think point guard Isaiah Thomas’ rehab would take this long to complete. Thomas underwent arthroscopic hip surgery on March 28, 2018. The lefty signed a one-year, $2 million free-agent deal with the Nuggets in July after splitting time last season with the Cleveland […]

The much-anticipated showdown between the top teams in the Western Conference took place Tuesday night as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hosted the mighty Golden State Warriors. However, it was clear from the beginning that the Warriors were trying to make a statement, scoring an NBA-record 51 points against the Nuggets in the first […]

The Denver Nuggets knew there was far more on the line than bragging rights when facing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, entering the game only a half-game ahead of the two-time defending champions. Will Barton quickly grasped the fact that this game was no ordinary one for the Warriors, according to Harrison Wind […]

The juggernaut which is known as the Golden State Warriors’ offense was up to its usual tricks on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, setting yet another NBA record. The Warriors, led by Kevin Durant, scored a whopping 51 points in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets. It is the most points ever scored in […]

The Golden State Warriors have set the franchise record for most 3-pointers in a single quarter against the Denver Nuggets. In the opening quarter against the Nuggets, the Warriors drained a total of 10 3-pointers. Warriors now have 10 3's. That's a team record in a quarter. — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 16, 2019 The […]

Ahead of their duel with the Golden State Warriors last Tuesday, Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone admitted that facing the defending champions is the same as facing any other team is the same to him. Per Duvalier Johnson of Mile High Sports, Malone admitted that he understood the hype surrounding their matchup against the […]

The Denver Nuggets have seen perhaps the single-most drastic change from one season to another, managing to stay atop the Western Conference for the vast majority of this season despite barely missing the playoffs in 2017-18. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he expected them to make some progress, but wouldn’t have predicted […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the league’s most pleasant surprises this season, owning a record of 29-13 and sitting in first place in the Western Conference. However, it hasn’t always been this easy for head coach Mike Malone. Last season, there were some calling for Mike Malone to be fired after the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets have played so well through the first half of this season that their 29-13 overall record is currently the best mark in the Western Conference standings. Furthermore, according to a report from Nick Kosmider of The Athletic, the Nuggets are now 7-1 against the teams with the second, third, fourth and fifth-best […]

Thanks in large part to the outstanding play of Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets walked away from Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 116-113 victory, Jokic logged 37 minutes, racking up a season-high 40 points on 15-of-23 shooting from the field (4-of-7 from beyond the arc), 10 rebounds and eight assists. According […]

After yet another outstanding performance on Sunday, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was treated to a host of MVP chants by the adoring home crowd, as he helped his team secure a 116-113 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Asked about his reaction to the Nuggets supporters’ suggestion that he ought to be a […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was encouraged by the strides his former teammate, now-Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic has made in the past two seasons since getting traded. Despite the initial dream of a twin-tower tandem, Jookic and Nurkic just couldn’t coexist in the same frontcourt, forcing Nurkic out eventually after a reported […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton made a strong case for teammate Nikola Jokic as the Most Valuable Player of the league, after the big man trotted out a near triple-double to escape with a narrow 116-113 win at home over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic put up 40 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, playing […]

Denver Nuggets fans showed center Nikola Jokic some love during a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Serbian big man was showered with MVP chants as he headed to the free-throw line with just over 54 seconds left and the chance to give the Nuggets a four-point lead. Jokic ended up making both […]

The Denver Nuggets will be shorthanded once again when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers, as both Gary Harris and Trey Lyles remain sidelined with separate injuries. Gary Harris has been out since Jan. 8 due to hamstring soreness. The game against the Blazers is the fourth straight match that he would miss due […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris has been out of action for his team over the past three games due to a hamstring injury. However, it appears that the hamstring issue is nothing serious, as Nuggets coach Michael Malone himself confirmed that Harris is nearing a return: I also asked Malone about Gary Harris and whether […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Will Barton could make his return to NBA action this Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Head coach Michael Malone said earlier this week that Will Barton is still a couple of weeks away from suiting up for the Nuggets. However, he seems to have changed his mind. […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic would love to make the All-Star team this season, but he’s not going to lose sleep over it. Nikola Jokic is currently seventh in fan voting for Western Conference frontcourt players. If the big man wants to make it to All-Star weekend in Charlotte, he will likely need the […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is officially listed as questionable ahead of the team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, but it sounds like there’s only a slim chance that he’ll actually play. Booker has missed Phoenix’s past two games due to back spasms, and it appears that he could miss a third […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the best basketball player from Serbia right now, and that is made official when the Basketball Federation of Serbia hailed him as the country’s player of the year for 2018. According to Antonis Stroggylakis of Eurohoops.net, Nikola Jokic got 25 votes from the media representatives that participated in the process. […]

As impressive as the Denver Nuggets have been this season, they have actually been without one of their key players: swingman Will Barton. Barton has been sidelined with a hip/core injury since the Nuggets’ second game of the year but he could be on his way back soon. According to Nuggets reporter Harrison Wind, Barton […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker did not practice on Friday, and Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov says there is a “slim” chance he will play against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, according to Gina Mizell of The Athletic. Booker has missed the last two games due to a back injury he suffered during a […]

The Denver Nuggets, the biggest surprise of the NBA, have won 28 of their first 40 games for the first time since their inaugural season. With last night's win, the @nuggets have won 28 of their first 40 games. It's the team's best 40-game start since 1976-77, went they also went 28-12 to start their […]

When your team is winning, it doesn’t hurt to at least have once fancy play every game, right? Well, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic has had a couple of stellar plays during their 121-100 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He threw an awesome full-court pass to Jamal Murray during the third period, and he also did […]

There is no doubt that Denver Nuggets  Nikola Jokic is one of the best centers in the NBA today, but what usually separates him among most of the bigs in the league is his ability to pass the ball. Like this one. Jokic with a full court, one-handed DIME 🚀 pic.twitter.com/SBwfmuAks0 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

The NBA season has been full of surprises so far. The Denver Nuggets are currently number one in the Western Conference with a 27-12 record while the Los Angeles Clippers are fourth, winning 24 of their 40 games so far. What’s more impressive is that both teams were able to achieve winning records without any […]

L.A. Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari is hoping for a pleasant reception at the Mile High City as he approaches his first return to Denver since parting ways with the Nuggets in free agency. Gallinari explained that his top choice was to return to Denver but the chain of events forced his hand to a different […]

Former Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young is currently under investigation as a suspect in an alleged robbery that took place last week, where the 33-year-old was accused of striking a fan in the testicles and stealing his phone, according to TMZ Sports. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call on Jan. 4 from a man […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris is questionable to play for Thursday’s matchup against the LA Clippers,  according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Moreover, swingman Will Barton remains sidelined for the team as he recovers from surgery to repair his core and hip muscle injuries. Gary Harris (left hamstring tightness) is questionable for tomorrow’s matchup versus […]

On Tuesday night, Denver Nuggets veteran Paul Millsap made just his second start following a seven-game absence due to a foot injury. It was another win for the surging Nuggets against the Miami Heat, 103-99, and Millsap certainly played his part in the tight victory. As a matter of fact, since making his return to […]

Dwyane Wade’s farewell tour’s most recent event was a home game on Tuesday as the Miami Heat hosted the Denver Nuggets. After the game, the soon-to-be-retired Wade exchanged jerseys with Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas, in a memorable moment involving two former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZpP9FFQkR/ Wade decided to hand the honor of the jersey exchange […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic joined an elite group on Tuesday night when he notched the 20th triple-double of his NBA career. The Nuggets earned a 103-99 victory over the Miami Heat, with Jokic sealing the victory with a floater in the lane. However, perhaps his biggest accomplishment was the excellent triple-double total, which was […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray looked so confused when a fan ran onto the court. It was in the last seconds in a contest against the Miami Heat and Nuggets, and he has a look of incredulity on his face. In his head, he’s probably thinking “Like, really, man!” Jamal's reaction to a fan running […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hit a tough floater against the Miami Heat with only 2.4 seconds left on the clock to give his team a 101-99 lead, and ultimately, the game: https://twitter.com/nuggets/status/1082835326828068864 The shot came off a beautiful bounce pass from Jamal Murray. Jokic gathered and went straight into Heat center Bam Adebayo while […]