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The Denver Nuggets, as they have done for several years now, relied very heavily on Nikola Jokic this past season, and head coach David Adelman is fully aware of that. Jokic, who has won three of the last five NBA MVPs, has been the center of the Nuggets’ offense, in particular, for the better part […]

By all accounts, Michael Porter Jr. has had a successful NBA career. The No. 14 pick in the 2018 draft was a starter on a Denver Nuggets championship team and has averaged over 16 points per game in four of his six seasons. However, Porter Jr. feels there’s another level to his game that he’s […]

The Denver Nuggets acquired center Jonas Valanciunas via trade in NBA Free Agency. The Kings acquired Dario Saric in exchange. Despite the trade, his next move remains a mystery, even to the franchise. Speculation is mounting: will the veteran center report to Denver or chase a lucrative overseas deal? The Lithuanian big man kept things […]

Veteran NBA big man Jonas Valanciunas is officially with the Denver Nuggets. The Lithuanian star was traded in the offseason by the Sacramento Kings to Denver in a one-on-one swap with forward Dario Saric. The Nuggets have also welcomed Valanciunas to the team with a special post on social media. “Welcome to Denver, Jonas!” read […]

The Denver Nuggets made headlines during the 2025 NBA offseason and free agency, orchestrating a dramatic roster overhaul that signaled a shift in their long-term approach. At the heart of this revamp was a blockbuster trade that sent Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the […]

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for the Denver Nuggets and their trade target Jona Valanciunas. The Nuggets initially traded Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Valanciunas, but then it was reported by multiple sources that Valanciunas was planning to take his talents to Europe in order to play overseas instead. In […]

Michael Porter Jr. was seeking an expanded role with the Denver Nuggets in recent seasons. His trade to the Brooklyn Nets, where he’ll reunite with former Nuggets assistant Jordi Fernandez, will give him just that. “He’s excited to be here. I’m excited to reunite with him. We have history together. I loved my time with […]

After seven seasons with the Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. is embracing a new opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets. The change of scenery reunites him with a familiar face in Jordi Fernandez. The Nets head coach revealed what the 6-foot-10 forward will bring to the table. “Mike brings positional size, rebounding, and a lot of […]

The Denver Nuggets’ offseason overhaul is nearly complete, but they still need the trade with the Sacramento Kings to acquire Jonas Valanciunas to officially go through. There was a bit of a hangup with Valanciunas’ contact and whether he would even be staying in the NBA, but now all signs are pointing to him being […]

After over a year of trade speculation, Cam Johnson’s Brooklyn Nets tenure came to a close last week. Following the news that he was joining the Denver Nuggets in a trade for Michael Porter Jr., the veteran forward reflected on his Nets tenure during an emotional goodbye. “I love the people in that building. My […]

Recently, the Denver Nuggets made some offseason splashes by trading for Brooklyn Nets wing Cam Johnson and signing sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. in free agency. The Denver front office hopes that these moves, combined with a reunion with free agent Bruce Brown, will be enough to propel the team back to its championship heights of […]

After over a year of trade speculation, the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Cam Johnson during a busy start to their offseason. The rebuilding squad dealt the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. Bill Simmons crushed Brooklyn’s front office following the deal. “Did they have […]

While the Denver Nuggets traded away Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets, the team also made a few key additions that could be going under the radar. The Nuggets would add Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cam Johnson to the team as lateral moves, with the two discussing why they were targeted in the first […]

Michael Porter Jr. was an integral piece to the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run. Two years later, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson in a cost-cutting move. While the abrupt trade to Brooklyn shocked Porter Jr. and many NBA fans, the 27-year-old feels the change of scenery is just what he’s […]

The Denver Nuggets have ended a substantial chapter this offseason after trading Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets. After being hailed as the centerpiece for the future in Denver, Porter was traded to the Nets along with the Nuggets’ 2032 first-round pick for forward Cam Johnson. The trade left the Nuggets with almost $17 […]

Jonas Valanciunas appears increasingly likely to remain with the Denver Nuggets, following new comments from Altitude TV’s Vic Lombardi suggesting the veteran center will stay and have the second year of his contract fully guaranteed. According to a report from Eurohoops, Lombardi said during a recent appearance on Altitude SR 92.5 that the Nuggets are […]

It appeared as though the Denver Nuggets were finally able to address their longstanding lack of a quality backup center, but after their trade for Jonas Valanciunas with the Sacramento Kings was reported, news of his desire to return to Europe and play for Panathinaikos came out. The Nuggets have already put their feet down […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a top-notch offseason thus far even as they await the decision of Jonas Valanciunas. But this apparently isn’t enough to convince Nikola Jokic to sign a three-year, $212 million contract extension with the Nuggets. Bennett Durando of the Denver Post reported that the three-time MVP has informed the team that […]

The Denver Nuggets recently traded for veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to serve as a backup behind Nikola Jokic. However, since the deal was announced, it’s been surrounded by mystery, as Valanciunas verbally agreed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece. Valanciunas recently opened up about the situation, but his comments made it all the more confusing. […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Cam Johnson to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick became official on Tuesday. General Manager Sean Marks broke his silence on the bombshell deal shortly after. “We’re excited to welcome Michael and his family to Brooklyn,” Marks said. “Michael is a dynamic offensive […]

Nikola Jokic has a big decision to make about his future with the Denver Nuggets. Although nobody expects the three-time NBA MVP ever to leave Denver, he finds himself in a unique situation since he is now eligible for a massive contract extension with the Nuggets in the midst of free agency. The Nuggets have […]

The Denver Nuggets have had an A-plus offseason thus far, but that hasn’t come without its fair share of trials and tribulations. One such issue that the Nuggets are hoping for a resolution to as soon as possible is the Jonas Valanciunas situation. Valanciunas is set to be acquired by the Nuggets in a trade […]

Nikola Jokic is having the time of his life in this offseason, as he has been making the most of his time to do something he loves the most — watch beloved horses race around in his home nation of Serbia. And on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets star could not contain his excitement as his […]

The Denver Nuggets have had one of the best offseasons in the NBA so far as free agency winds down and NBA Summer League gets going. The Nuggets had success on the free agent market, but they also made a pair of key trades including the acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings. Shortly […]

The Denver Nuggets find themselves embroiled in one of the most intriguing stories of the NBA offseason with their pursuit of Jonas Valanciunas. While the Lithuanian veteran is eyeing a contract with EuroLeague giant Panathinaikos, he is still under an NBA contract and cannot sign unless released by the Nuggets. Valanciunas met with Panathinaikos officials […]

The Denver Nuggets look set to move ahead with their trade for the Sacramento Kings’ Jonas Valanciunas despite firm interest in him from EuroLeague’s Panathinaikos. The Lithuanian center was in Greece earlier this weekend to meet team officials despite being under contract with the Kings. Valanciunas is not allowed to sign with the EuroLeague team […]

Coming off a hard-fought playoff series defeat at the hands of the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets didn’t waste much time in improving their roster for the 2025-26 campaign. They kicked off their offseason by trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson, […]

The Denver Nuggets have been lauded so far by fans and media alike for having a very strong offseason. Depth was one of the team’s biggest issues, but they addressed that in a major way, adding key veterans such as Bruce Brown, Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. While the Valanciunas situation is […]

One day after the Denver Nuggets hired Jared Dudley as an assistant coach, he gave credit where credit is due.  On Friday, the former player and assistant to the Dallas Mavericks thanked Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison. On his X page, he gave a shout-out to both for helping him along and expressed excitement at […]

Jonas Valanciunas’ NBA career may be coming to a close, casting doubt on his short-term future with the Denver Nuggets. According to BasketNews reporters Donatas Urbonas and Karolis Tiškevičius, the 33-year-old Lithuanian center is “close” to accepting a lucrative three-year offer from EuroLeague powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens. The deal is reportedly worth nearly EUR 12 million, […]

Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley recently shared that Hall of Famer Yao Ming possessed playmaking abilities similar to Nikola Jokic, but was limited by the offensive system employed during his time with the Houston Rockets. Speaking on the latest episode of the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Mobley reflected on […]

Since being hired as the Denver Nuggets’ full-time head coach, David Adelman has continued to build his intriguing inaugural coaching staff. In his latest move, the first-year coach hired former Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley. The 14-year NBA veteran will join Adelman’s staff as his top assistant, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Adelman previously added former […]

The Denver Nuggets have been busy this offseason as the front office aims to build an improved roster around superstar Nikola Jokic. So far this offseason, the team has moved on from Russell Westbrook (for now), Dario Saric, and Michael Porter Jr., but it’s the players that the team has managed to acquire that make […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr., according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Hardaway, 33, is the latest key veteran to join the Nuggets this offseason as new front office executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace continue to make aggressive moves to surround three-time MVP Nikola Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one goal. MVP runner-up Nikola Jokic was in desperate need of depth in the Western Conference playoffs. After Denver traded for Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets, the Nuggets became a team to watch. General manager Ben Tenzer swung a trade with the Sacramento Kings one […]

The Denver Nuggets have made one of the most consequential moves of the 2025 NBA offseason, trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. On the surface, this is a swap of two sharpshooting forwards, but the implications run much deeper. The trade not only reshapes […]

It would seem likely that Nikola Jokic sticks around with the Denver Nuggets for a while, and yet, it is by no means a guarantee that the three-time NBA MVP signs an extension anytime soon with the team. Jokic signed a five-year, $276.1 million ‘supermax’ contract extension with the Nuggets in July 2022. He has […]

The Denver Nuggets are staying quite active in the NBA trade market. A day after dealing Michael Porter Jr., the team is trading a player once again. Denver is sending Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings for Jonas Valanciunas, per ESPN. The trade comes on the heels of the deal that sent Porter to Brooklyn […]

Denver Nuggets ownership has been criticized heavily, particularly over the past few seasons, for a perceived lack of interest in spending money. But one team insider is saying that it might be in the team’s best interest, not just the owners’, to avoid dipping into the luxury tax this season. Although the Nuggets controversially let […]