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Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton suffered a right hip injury Saturday night at home against the Phoenix Suns and will undergo an MRI Sunday to determine the severity of the ailment. Barton was wheeled off the court on a chair after staying on the ground for a while. Barton told reporters after the game […]

Many believe that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is slated to have a huge season this year. Well, right off the bat, the 23-year-old Serbian is already making the pundits look good by notching his first triple-double of the season. However, what makes his performance even more impressive is the fact that the 7-foot big […]

Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton could miss the team’s second game of the season against the Denver Nuggets after rolling his ankle during practice. According to Bob Young of The Athletic, Ayton is currently listed as questionable. He already treated his sprained ankle, but the Suns’ medical staff are still monitoring the rookie’s condition […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says backup point guard Isaiah Thomas is moving along in his rehab, but there is still no timetable for his return to the court, via Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. Thomas, 29, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on March 28. Nuggets coach Michael Malone gave an update on […]

The Denver Nuggets and WNBA star Sue Bird have had discussions about potentially hiring Bird to work as an intern for the franchise, according to T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports. Bird was at the Nuggets’ practice on Friday. If Bird does eventually get hired as an intern with Denver, she would be more involved in the […]

The Denver Nuggets have rewarded head coach Mike Malone with a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The deal will add two more years after this season, keeping him in house until 2021, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Malone has long been seen as a foundational piece for the Nuggets, growing the likes of Nikola […]

NBA’s opening week is upon us. The schedule makers have given fans a slew of intriguing matchups, many of which will broadcast on national television. But there are a handful of NBA League Pass games worth watching this week. Whether it’s a fast-paced matchup out West or a grudge match between two teams looking for […]

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap has struggled with his jump shot in the preseason. Through three exhibition games, the 12-year veteran is shooting just 23.5 percent from the floor and 60 percent from the free-throw line. Millsap hasn’t hit a 3-pointer either. Despite his struggles from the field, Millsap is staying positive. The 33-year-old […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is dealing with a finger injury, and the Nuggets’ franchise player says the ailment is affecting his play a little bit. Jokic jammed his finger at practice prior to the start of training camp and admitted he’s still feeling some pain from the injury. Nikola Jokic tells @BSNDenver that the […]

Denver Nuggets spitfire combo guard Gary Harris will finally make his preseason debut against the Perth Wildcats today, per Chris Dempsey of Nuggets.com. Harris missed the team’s previous games due to a hamstring injury, but reports say that he has already recovered days ago and that the Nuggets are just taking a heap of caution […]

Paul Millsap has high aspirations for the Denver Nuggets, despite playing only half of his first season with the team in 2017-18. Defense has been the one constant that has plagued this team in recent years, something he’s looking to end once and for good. “I’ve always aimed high,” said Millsap, who’s aiming to play […]

General managers from all across the NBA landscape recently came together to predict who will win some of the various awards in the coming season. Amid their selections, the GM’s chose Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray as the player who is most likely to have a breakout season. Murray received 20 percent of the votes […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made the playoffs in three seasons under head coach Mike Malone. Despite that unfortunate record, Malone says he never felt he was on the hot seat last season because the Nuggets’ front office has been optimistic with the team’s steady progression. Sam Amick of The Athletic recently sat down with Malone […]

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Gary Harris will not play Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers in the team’s preseason opener due to a hamstring injury. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is not sure who will start in Harris’ place. Gary Harris (hamstring) will not play tonight. Malone says he’s not sure who will start in his […]

While he may have secured a five-year, max deal worth $146.5 million with the Denver Nuggets over the summer, big man Nikola Jokic has yet to add dunking into his offensive arsenal. As proven by a recent clip making its rounds on social media, the 23-year-old is still a very long way from gaining a reputation […]

More good news for Denver Nuggets fans, as budding superstar guard Jamal Murray is steadily recovering from a tweaked ankle he suffered in training camp. The three-year man out of Kentucky will be back to 100% in no time, as the Nuggets look to create more noise in the stacked Western Conference. T.J. McBride of […]

Fans have already seen LeBron James don the purple and gold in training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers. But finally seeing LeBron James take the court in a Lakers uniform is the moment everyone is waiting for. His first appearance with the franchise will take place on Sunday against the Nuggets at the Valley View […]

In what could be their most exciting offseason in recent years, the Denver Nuggets have been hit with a minor setback as budding superstar Nikola Jokic is suffering from a jammed finger, forcing the team to limit his activities at the start of training camp. Nick Kosmider of The Athletic tweeted out this development from […]

Isaiah Thomas has yet to play his first game in a Denver Nuggets uniform, but he’s already making noise in the locker room — as the loudest voice in a group of a relatively quiet bunch. Head coach Mike Malone was given Thomas the green light to be the leader of this team, hoping to […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone is expecting more than just a potent sixth man from new acquisition Isaiah Thomas, but a commanding voice in the locker room to assert leadership. Since his departure from the Boston Celtics, his two stops in Cleveland and Los Angeles were relative misfits, asking the 5-foot-9 to be the […]

Coming off a career season in 2017-18 in which he averaged 18.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was rewarded with a five-year, $147.7 million maximum contract extension from the franchise in July. Jokic, 23, is one of the best young players in the game and the unquestioned leader […]

Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets may not be the best player in the recently concluded draft, but he is definitely the most intriguing prospect. Reports say that Porter’s rehabilitation is steadily progressing, though no definite timetable is set for his return. Nick Kosmider of The Athletic tweeted out this exciting development for Nuggets […]

The up-and-coming trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Gary Harris are being deemed “untouchable” by the Denver Nuggets, according to TJ McBride of Mile High Sports. The three players, all 24 or younger, are viewed as the future pillars of the franchise and the ones who will eventually rid the Mile High City of […]

When Nikola Jokic signed that multi-year max extension with the Denver Nuggets over the summer, it was the ultimate indication that he had become the team’s cornerstone superstar. However, it appears that prior to this becoming official, the 23-year-old had a bit of struggle in coming to terms with becoming the team’s alpha dog. According […]

The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Donald Sloan to a training camp deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sixth man and former All-Star Isaiah Thomas has continued to rehab his troublesome hip and Sloan could play a role while that takes place, backing up starter Jamal Murray for the extent of Thomas’ absence. Denver […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on March 28 and his availability for training camp next week remains in question. Nuggets president Tim Connelly updated Thomas’ status during an interview on Altitude TV. Isaiah Thomas continues to rehab from arthroscopic hip surgery in March. His availability for training camp next […]

The Denver Nuggets backcourt duo of Jamal Murray and Gary Harris have arrived, now slated in the top-50 of ESPN’s latest Top-100 NBA players ranking for the 2018-19 season. Murray, who ranked 45th after going unranked last season, battled for the starting point guard spot, leaving Emmanuel Mudiay to come off the bench and ultimately traded […]

With the roster spots quickly filling up, it seems that the Denver Nuggets are looking to reinforce their guard rotation by agreeing to a training camp deal with guard Xavier Silas. Guard Xavier Silas has agreed to a training camp deal with the Denver Nuggets, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 17, […]

The TimberBulls fantasy that piqued our interest over the past couple of days might go down the drain before the new season even kicks off. Jimmy Butler scheduled an appointment with coach Tom Thibodeau and GM Scott Layden earlier this week, and not just for an ordinary chit-chat; the 4-time All-Star is apparently disgruntled and […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap missed quite a bit of time last season due to injury. The four-time All-Star suffered a torn tendon in his left wrist back in November on a failed dunk attempt. Now, however, with a bit of rehabilitation and one surgery under his belt, Millsap says he has fully recovered: I […]

The Western Conference has always been stacked with contenders. The 2018-2019 will prove to be no different as a lot of offseason moves make for a deeper and more competitive conference. Lebron James’ move to the Lakers instantly makes them a playoff team at the very least. The Houston Rockets have acquired the services of […]

Happy birthday Gary Harris! The Denver Nuggets guard turns 24 on Friday and his teammates serenaded the prolific scorer with a poolside rendition of “Happy Birthday” and Harris was loving it. Harris is entering his fifth season in the league and he’s seen steady growth in every year. Last season, Harris was a starter and consistent […]

Isaiah Thomas enters his first season with the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing year split between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics in 2016, but he was forced to sign a contract for the minimum this offseason. Thomas sat down — or better yet […]

Despite standing only 5-foot-9, Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas has proven to be one of the deadliest scorers in the league. The two-time All-star and former All-NBA selection has always risen to the challenge of facing giants when it meant the most. Thomas recently re-tweeted a throwback video about his time with the Boston Celtics. […]

Isaiah Thomas’ fall from grace was dramatic. One year removed from being an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics, the diminutive point guard signed a one-year deal for the league minimum with the Denver Nuggets. He struggled with injuries all year and never recaptured his top-notch form while playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ ongoing search for a new general manager will not include an interview with Arturas Karnisovas, according to Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer. The Denver Nuggets GM had an interview schedule but decided to turn down the opportunity. The Sixers are a great situation to join as a GM given the presence of […]

The WNBA took center stage on Tuesday night as both conference finals went to a decisive Game 5 in a quest for the WNBA Finals. It didn’t take long for NBA stars like Kobe Bryant and Andre Drummond to stay glued to the screen, or in Isaiah Thomas’ case, the game itself, as Seattle Storm […]

In spite of teams utilizing more small-ball lineups in recent years, quality big men are still incredibly valuable and a fleeting resource at that. Not only are they in charge of patrolling the paint to get rebounds and anchor the interior defense, but they’re also tasked to catch lobs and make easy shots inside. The […]