Denver Nuggets Articles - Page 152

After recently becoming plagued by the injury bug, the Denver Nuggets are facing what could be a season-defining stretch. First it was Gary Harris. Just minutes into a game against the Toronto Raptors, the 24-year-old starting shooting guard left the game with a hip injury. Two weeks later and this key piece to a pleasantly […]

Denver Nuggets guards Nick Young is known for being a goofball, and sometimes it comes at his own detriment. His self-given nickname of “Swaggy P,” which soon evolved into “Uncle P,” just goes to show how much of a happy-go-lucky person Young is. However, Thursday, Young posted a cryptic tweet online stating “mental issues.” He […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas hasn’t played in a game this season because of the arthroscopic hip surgery he underwent in March. As we have seen with the NFL, fantasy fanatics often reach out to players on Twitter to see how they are recovering from injuries and if they are ready to play. Isaiah Thomas is […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Jamal Crawford and Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas are almost like brothers. Both players are from the Washington area and talk to each other almost every day. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Crawford believes Thomas is going to kill it for Denver when he returns from his hip […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have been the surprise story of the NBA over the first two months of the season, running out to a 21-9 record and sitting in first place in the Western Conference at the start of play on Thursday night. It has been due in large part to a balanced […]

Jamal Murray has made history. In this latest exciting bit of Denver Nuggets news, the 21-year-old point guard made this history by becoming the youngest player in the history of the franchise to record at least 15 assists in a game. Murray’s career-high number of assists came Tuesday night during the team’s 126-118 win over […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has never been a serious MVP contender before, but head coach Michael Malone believes that needs to change. Strapped with the best record in the West and the right system and pieces to take his game to the next level, Malone can’t say enough about his centerpiece star. “I think […]

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas tweeted out his admiration for Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Luka Doncic on Tuesday night: Doncic got HOOP game. Gotta keep it 💯 — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) December 19, 2018 Real hoopers know what I’m talking about when I say “HOOP game”… it’s a difference between HOOPERS and good players — […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic continues to take the league by storm, with his latest victims being some Denver Nuggets fans sitting courtside at Tuesday night’s Mavs-Nuggets game. The Slovenian rookie trash talked the fans after crossing over Mason Plumlee, then splashing in a deep three-pointer. It seemed to be good-natured, as he smiled after […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is known for his ability to score the basketball but on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks, he was dishing rather than swishing. Murray tallied a career-high 11 assists in the first half of his team’s game against the Mavericks, something that was certainly unexpected. Jamal Murray has 11 assists […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas responded to a video today on twitter showing James Harden getting away with a massive traveling violation. In good fun, Thomas responded: Come on cuz lol… There letting that happen now? Lol I’m really bout to be unguardable https://t.co/hMM7tYJaKT — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) December 18, 2018 A Twitter user then […]

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas loves to argue with people on twitter. Especially when he knows he can prove them wrong. Tonight, Thomas did just that: You right I haven’t lol. I’m still unguardable tho so what’s your point lol https://t.co/MJk3iesSe3 — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) December 18, 2018 Thomas claims that he’s still “unguardable” even […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without both Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam for Sunday night’s big matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City. Both teams are playing excellent basketball right now, with the Raptors holding the NBA’s best record at 23-8 overall and the Nuggets tied atop the Western Conference with a […]

Newly acquired Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young has a very interesting comparison when it comes to how he views his personality. Young was signed by the Nuggets on Dec. 10 after a long stay in free agency, and he produced six points in nine minutes in his first official action with the team on Friday […]

Denver Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. had some intriguing comments about the personality of veteran guard Nick Young, who was recently signed by the franchise. Young was picked up by Denver a week ago, and he made his season debut in Friday night’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder by posting six points and […]

Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young is back to feeling like a rookie again after recently joining the franchise following a long stay in free agency. Young was signed by Denver on Dec. 10, and he has already made his season debut by going for six points in nine minutes of action in the Friday win […]

Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young is very excited about getting another opportunity to showcase his skills in the NBA. Young joined the Nuggets on Dec. 10 after being a free agent following his stay with the Golden State Warriors during the 2017-18 season. He returned to the court in the team’s Friday night win over the […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly bringing back Brandon Goodwin on a two-way deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Denver Nuggets are signing G League Memphis guard Brandon Goodwin to a two-way NBA contract. Goodwin was with the Nuggets prior to team signing Nick Young this week. — Shams Charania […]

Nick Young made his Denver Nuggets debut Friday night at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the fans in the Mile High City love Swaggy P already. Upon entering the game, Nuggets fans gave Nick Young a standing ovation and the crowd got even louder after he made his first jump shot. After the […]

The Denver Nuggets improve to 19-9 on the season and now sit atop the Western Conference standings following their huge, 109-98, win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray chimed in after the game on why Denver has found its recipe for success early on this season. “We’re taking every game seriously,” Murray […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker is still a constant subject of numerous trade rumors. Talks about a possible trade involving the All-Star are expected to heat up less than two months before the deadline. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen said on The Jump that a move to the Denver Nuggets would benefit Walker. Pippen was […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray weren’t pleased with one another down the stretch in Friday night’s game between the two teams. In a jump ball situation with less than 40 seconds remaining in a nine-point game, the two players nudged each other a bit at the top of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is quite a character, always good for a funny quote on a daily basis. Once in a while, it’s intentional. Sometimes, it’s completely accidental. Like not knowing Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic’s first name, for example. Today Steven Adams learned: Nikola Jokic’s first name: pic.twitter.com/iWcXKbMLhf — Royce […]

The Denver Nuggets were avidly looking for answers at the start of the 2016-17 season, hoping to pair two skilled big men in Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic, kickstarting a twin tower experiment in the frontcourt. While coach Mike Malone ultimately decided to make Jokic his starter at center, relegating Nurkic to the bench, it […]

The Denver Nuggets were lined out to ride mediocrity with a young frontcourt tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic, playing the role of power forward and center, respectively, in a miscalculated equation that just didn’t add up to the desired results. On Dec. 15, 2016, the Nuggets made Jokic the team’s starting center and […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes star big man Nikola Jokic will be an NBA Hall of Famer one day. Nikola Jokic is one of the most versatile players in the league. Not only is he a great scorer and rebounder, but he’s arguably one of the best passers in the game. Entering Thursday, Nikola Jokic […]

Despite recently losing several key players to injury, the Denver Nuggets still remain to be one of the most dangerous teams in the league right now. All signs point to the fact that the team will only get better in the near future, as they await the highly-anticipated debut of rookie Michael Porter Jr. According […]

Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a broken big toe in his right foot, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Paul Millsap suffered the injury last Friday on the road against the Charlotte Hornets. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Denver’s Paul Millsap is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 […]

New Denver Nuggets shooting guard Nick Young is happy with everything in the Mile High City…well, except for the altitude. Nick Young signed with the injury-ravaged Nuggets on Monday. The 33-year-old swingman was an unsigned free agent after winning the championship with the Golden State Warriors last season. He averaged 7.3 points per game during the regular […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes starting shooting guard Gary Harris and power forward Paul Millsap will be out for weeks instead of months. Gary Harris is dealing with a nagging hip injury, while Paul Millsap suffered a broken toe last Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. When asked about how long Michael Malone expects Gary […]

Nick Young was finally picked up by the Denver Nuggets, and the 33-year-old wing will be available in Denver’s Monday night contest with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Wind writes: Nick Young has passed his physical and is going through shootaround with the Nuggets right now. He’ll be available tonight […]

The Denver Nuggets’ signing of professional scorer Nick Young comes at a crucial time for these Denver Nuggets, who are fresh of losing starting shooting guard Gary Harris for nearly a month with a right hip injury. The Nuggets only played eight players against the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend, and one of them, Jamal Murray, is […]

The Denver Nuggets have signed Nick Young, the team announced Monday morning. Young had been without a team after winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors last season. The Nuggets are riddled with injuries, with Paul Millsap recently breaking his toe and Gary Harris set to miss close to a month with a hip injury. […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been listed as questionable for the team’s Monday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Murray is currently dealing with a right shin injury and, as Mike Singer of the Denver Post reminds us, the injury situation for the Nuggets isn’t all that great right now: Jamal Murray is questionable […]

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets fell to the struggling Atlanta Hawks, 106-98. Following the contest, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone was far from pleased with his team’s performance, even going as far as claiming that this was Denver’s worst game of the season. Speaking to reporters after the defeat, Malone explained that a lackluster […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic enters Saturday averaging 7.7 assists per game. If the Nuggets’ star center can keep this up and finish the entire season averaging more than seven assists per game, Jokic will join the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the only seven-footers in NBA history to average 7+ assists per game during a single-season. […]

The Denver Nuggets are in Atlanta Saturday night to take on the Hawks and the team almost lost another player to an injury after Hawks small forward Justin Anderson kicked Nuggets starting point guard Jamal Murray in the right foot. Justin Anderson kicked Jamal Murray’s right foot in what looked like an intentional play. Murray […]

It’s not only Stephen Curry who can easily shoot from the half-court. As it turns out, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray can also hit that long-range bomber with relative ease. During the Nuggets’ workout before taking on the Atlanta Hawks, Jamal Murray was seen jacking up shots from the logo. While it’s common for players […]

The Denver Nuggets are in first place in the Western Conference, but they will be without Paul Millsap for the foreseeable future. The Nuggets’ Twitter account provided an injury update that states that Paul Millsap suffered a right big toe fracture. No timetable is put forth by Denver. Additionally, Gary Harris will be evaluated week […]