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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had one of the best games a Nuggets player has had in a long time. However, Murray tried to get 50 points and he did it in the worst way possible. The last Nuggets player who had this many points in a game? Carmelo Anthony. Jamal Murray really wanted 50 […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had high praise for Isaiah Thomas in advance of Monday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Currently, Thomas is sidelined with a hip injury and has no timetable for return. Stevens, who was at the helm during Thomas’ tenure in Boston, says he’s looking forward to seeing his former […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the top teams in the Western Conference, currently sitting in the second seed with a record of 8-1. However, Paul Millsap was not quite himself to start the season. Mike Singer of The Denver Post has more: “I doubt myself for sure,” Millsap conceded Saturday morning. “Sometimes it gets that […]

Defense has never been a strong suit of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, and Isaiah Thomas’ son took advantage of that. The Nuggets host the Utah Jazz Saturday night at Pepsi Center, but before the game started, Nikola Jokic was playing some one-on-one with Isaiah Thomas’ son. The star big man got nutmegged by the little guy […]

The Denver Nuggets have officially announced the return of the team’s highly-popular rainbow jerseys. Although no official date has been set, we should expect the debut of these vibrant jerseys in the very near future. It's been a long time coming. #THERETURNOFTHERAINBOW https://t.co/Lo7qBh3NdZ — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 1, 2018 These are certainly looking fresh, […]

The Denver Nuggets have officially announced that they will decline the third-year option of power forward Tyler Lydon, according to a report from Mike Singer of The Denver Post. In doing so, Lydon will be eligible to become a free agent next summer. Nuggets have declined third-year option on Tyler Lydon. Lydon, who is well-liked […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will make his first appearance in the team’s starting lineup Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Head coach Fred Hoiberg is reportedly fond of the physicality the Chicago native could bring against a tough big man like Paul Millsap, a trait he has […]

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas chimed in on the all-time best shooter debate and to no surprise, Klay Thompson’s 52-point performance and a record-breaking 14 3-pointers against the Chicago Bulls were enough to garner Thomas’ vote. Klay Thompson is the best shooter EVER! #YeahiSaidIt — Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) October 30, 2018 Revisionist’s history tells a […]

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris is a very skilled player. Harris has averaged 19.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in five games this season. The Nuggets take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, and head coach Alvin Gentry had very high praise for Harris. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry pregame: “To […]

The Denver Nuggets decided to exercise a 4th year option on Malik Beasley for the 2018-19 season. Beasley is a high intensity player, his stats don’t speak volumes for his talents. Perhaps this play will help showcase the  athleticism that Denver loves about Beasley. The Denver Nuggets will exercise the team's fourth-year option on Malik […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has been ruled out of Monday’s tilt against the Denver Nuggets with an elbow sprain, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The team will also be without point guard Elfrid Payton and forward Darius Miller, while Julius Randle is probable after dealing with plantar fasciitis. Davis missed Saturday’s […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is putting up MVP numbers this season, but he is not concerned whether he is in the MVP chatters or not. Nikola Jokic has made quite the name for himself in recent years. His stats have increased on an impressive rate since his debut in 2015. In five games this […]

In the summer, the Denver Nuggets locked down Nikola Jokic to a 5-year max deal to the tune of $148 million, effectively handing him the keys to the franchise. This has done absolute wonders for the 23-year-old, especially with regards to his confidence level. In fact, Jokic now has so much self-assurance that he believes […]

For Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, a team does not to be loaded with a ton of stars to win a championship. As reported by Martin Rogers of USA Today, Jokic was asked what his team’s goal is for this season. Without hesitation, Jokic said that the Nuggets are aiming for the title — […]

The Denver Nuggets have started the season 4-0 and are the only team to have beaten the mighty Golden State Warriors so far. As a result, the team has been receiving more national attention compared to past seasons. Despite the hot start, though, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone knows it’s a long season and that […]

The Denver Nuggets were hoping shooting guard Will Barton would avoid surgery after sustaining a hip injury Saturday night at home against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Will Barton will undergo surgery Tuesday on his right hip and miss five-to-six weeks. This is […]

The NBA has announced that Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic are the Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2018-19 season. Jokic guided the Nuggets to a 3-0 week while putting up monster numbers. The big man averaged 26.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists […]

Stephen Curry has no regrets when it comes to his decision-making for the Golden State Warriors during Sunday night’s 100-98 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Trailing by two and with only north of six seconds left in regulation, Curry drove the length of the court and found center Damian Jones for a layup, only to […]

In a surprising development, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best defensive teams in the league for the first three games of the season. While it is much too early to deem the Nuggets as a lockdown defensive team, they have displayed impressive defensive chops thus far. They have defeated the LA Clippers 107-98, […]

During the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Phoenix Suns, forward Will Barton suffered what was initially thought to be a right hip injury. However, the latest diagnosis revealed a strained groin. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is no timetable for Barton’s return. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @watchstadium: Denver starter Will Barton has suffered […]

The Golden State Warriors took on the Denver Nuggets Sunday evening, and the game went right down to the wire. Down two with 7.7 seconds left in regulation, Draymond Green inbounded the ball to Stephen Curry, who raced up the floor. Curry got into the paint and drew two defenders. He then passed it off […]

Suspensions are imminent for those involved in the brawl between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. Carmelo Anthony won’t be suspended for his role in this altercation. He mainly played the role of peacemaker. But Anthony has a history with NBA brawls. Melo was suspended for 15 games in his part in the infamous […]

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 […]