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As the Denver Nuggets seek offensive upgrades, they’re eying Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, per Sam Amick and Tony Jones of The Athletic. A deal bringing LaVine to the “Mile High City” would spell the end of Michael Porter Jr.’s tenure with the Nuggets. The former is a more potent three-level scorer. Plus, he has […]

Jamal Murray has a surprising car collection. Murray is a Canadian NBA star who currently plays for the Denver Nuggets He is a former All-Rookie Second Team player. But more importantly, Murray’s fine play helped the Nuggets win the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship banner in 2023. Although Murray doesn’t have plenty of season awards to […]

The Denver Nuggets have reportedly expressed interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine as trade rumors swirl ahead of the February 6 deadline. LaVine, a two-time All-Star, has drawn attention for his scoring ability and potential fit within a Nuggets roster led by reigning MVP Nikola Jokić. A Western Conference scout recently shared insights with […]

The Denver Nuggets, just two years removed from winning an NBA championship, find themselves at a bit of a crossroads. Sitting at a 12-10 record and in seventh place in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are showing glimpses that they’re heading in the wrong direction. It seems Nikola Jokic is the only player consistently performing […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly exploring the trade market as they seek to bolster their roster for the 2024-25 NBA season. According to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Nuggets have shown interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. “With the NBA’s trade window opening this past weekend, and with the trade […]

The Brandon Ingram trade rumors continue to swirl around him, and this time the Denver Nuggets. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been involved in a variety of trade discussions, but this one with Denver is the newest of the bunch. After Ingram declined the Pelicans $50 million per season offer, his time in the […]

It’s only a matter of time before the Washington Wizards become active once again on the trade market. Their team is going nowhere fast, and they still have a few veterans that could net them some quality assets moving forward amid their pivot to a youth movement. And perhaps Jordan Poole could find himself on […]

It has been clear for some time now that the Denver Nuggets need to make a trade or two to improve their depth. Their bench has been quite the big weak spot for them all season long — the result of two offseasons in a row in which they’ve decided not to keep crucial pieces […]

The 2024 Denver Nuggets have been rather disappointing versus expectations, right? Now, sure, they aren’t the Philadelphia 76ers or some other poor squad that can’t seem to find a win despite adding incredible talent to their roster over the offseason, but after saying goodbye to Kardavious Caldwell-Pope during the offseason, the Nuggets have been treading […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup on December 19, 2024, features the Denver Nuggets visiting the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has had a slow start to his season. After signing a massive four-year, $208M contract extension in the offseason, Murray has yet to truly prove to the Nuggets he is worth the money. Murray has also been battling various injuries that have slowed him down. In fact, against the Sacramento […]

Former NBA player Lou Williams weighed in on the criticism surrounding three-time MVP Nikola Jokic during a segment on FanDuel’s Run It Back. Jokic, the centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets, continues to draw both praise and scrutiny as he remains a frontrunner for a fourth MVP award. Despite his dominance on the court, some critique […]

The Denver Nuggets avoided disaster during Monday’s 130-129 road win over the Sacramento Kings. After jumping out to a 41-21 at the end of the first quarter, Sacramento outscored Denver 82-55 over the second and third quarters. However, trailing by 10 with four minutes remaining, the Nuggets would close on a 21-10 run to secure […]

Russell Westbrook is a future Basketball Hall of Famer, highlighted by an NBA MVP award in 2017 coupled with a handful of seasons that saw him average a triple-double. While Westbrook has been an absolute beast on the court, an NBA championship remains elusive in his career, prompting the NBA MVP to jump from one […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this upcoming tilt. The Denver Nuggets (13-10) will take on the Sacramento Kings (13-13) in the first meeting of the season between these two squads. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a frustrating season as the calendar gets ready to turn to 2025. Despite another heroic start from star center Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets sit at just 13-10 and are in the middle of a crowded mix in the Western Conference standings. Despite already winning a trip of league MVP’s, this […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic has been one of, if not, the most dominant player in the NBA. Despite his dominance, he doesn’t have a flashy game, much like former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce. On the KG Certified Podcast, Pierce and former teammate Kevin Garnett joked about how Jokic’s lack of athleticism means […]

The Denver Nuggets will be taking on the Los Angeles Clippers, but Jamal Murray is still listed on the injury report. The Nuggets have been weathering the storm without him for about a week as he’s been dealing with right hamstring inflammation. Both teams have had some tough battles with each other this season, and […]

The 2024-25 season could not be going any further from how the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned it would go entering the season. Ravaged by injuries once again, which has been the story for the team over the past five years, they have fallen off a cliff, bringing the rear in the Western Conference as they […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will battle the Denver Nuggets on Friday at the Ball Arena. It will be chilly in Colorado as we share our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nuggets lead the head-to-head series 108-87. Significantly, this will be the third meeting of the season. Recently, the Clippers […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, known for his humility and quiet dominance on the basketball court, provided a rare glimpse into his self-assured nature through an analogy recently shared by teammate DeAndre Jordan. Speaking on FanDuel’s “Run It Back,” Jordan recounted a lighthearted moment that perfectly encapsulated Jokic’s understated confidence. “He gave us a pretty […]

The Denver Nuggets are off to another solid start this season as one of the main threats from the Western Conference. One of their key performers of the previous two seasons in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope departed from the franchise over the summer, and one can’t help but think if it was an opportunity whiff by the […]

Although many consider him the best basketball player in the world, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has plenty of haters. Jokic’s critics don’t doubt his basketball ability, especially after the Denver superstar has averaged a triple-double this season. Instead, Jokic gets heat for his conditioning. Or, in his hater’s case, the lack of conditioning. […]

It has been abundantly clear through the first 22 games of the 2024-25 season that the Denver Nuggets drastically need to upgrade the roster if they were to compete for another championship. Nikola Jokic remains the best player in the association; as if fans needed more evidence to believe this, Jokic just dropped a combined […]

Saturday night, Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points against the Washington Wizards. Jokic’s monster performance would unfortunately be overshadowed by the Denver Nuggets losing to the Wizards, 113-122. To make matters worse, the loss came against the worst team in the NBA. The Wizards had been on a 16-game losing streak before knocking off […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Hawks prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets (11-9) will face off against the Atlanta Hawks (13-11) at State Farm Arena on Sunday. Both teams are coming […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Aaron Gordon is on the injury report alongside Jamal Murray, with Gordon listed as probable and Murray as questionable. Gordon is dealing with a right calf strain, while Murray has inflammation in his right hamstring after going for 19 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s […]

The Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards battle as the Nuggets attempt to get back on track after a rough start to the year. It’s a good time to do it, as they play the Wizards with an abysmal 2-18 record. They are the worst team in the league and haven’t won a game since the […]

Two seasons ago, the Denver Nuggets were NBA Champions. But now it seems like the team has struck a bit of a wall in their quest for more NBA titles. Despite having Nikola Jokic, the best player in the NBA, on their roster, the Nuggets sit at 11-9 early in the season. This Nuggets team […]

Since winning five in a row earlier in the season, the Denver Nuggets have struggled to find consistency on a night-to-night basis. And while Nikola Jokic escapes much of the blame, many fans and analysts, including former NBA player Chandler Parsons are pointing the finger at Denver’s supporting cast. Despite Jokic recording another triple-double, passing […]

Denver Nuggets star and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has proven once again why he is the best basketball player in the world, overtaking Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list. In Thursday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jokic scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds, and dished 11 assists. With this […]

Basketball writer/podcaster Bill Simmons lost some fans in Denver, Colorado, with his recent hot take. During a live episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” from the Fillmore Auditorium in the mile-high city, the well-known pundit compared Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to Celtics star Jayson Tatum. This bold claim comes at a time when the Nuggets […]

Former NBA coach George Karl recently ignited a spirited debate with a bold statement comparing Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Karl shared his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, emphasizing the pivotal role Jokic has played for the Nuggets in recent years. “The Nuggets have been MORE reliant […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Aaron Gordon is on the injury report for Denver, listed as probable. Gordon has been dealing with a right calf strain and just recently returned from an extended injury absence. Here’s everything we know about his playing status vs the Cavs. *Watch NBA games LIVE […]

The Denver Nuggets, who have consistently been among the best teams in the NBA the last two years, are currently eighth in the Western Conference. While there is still quite a lot of time to fix the issues shown so far this season, the early struggles prompted Charles Barkley to publicly plea for more help […]

The Denver Nuggets picked up a 119-115 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, but there is an increasing concern about opposing teams hunting Jamal Murray on the defensive end of the floor, and head coach Michael Malone spoke on what he believes Murray should do to break the reputation he currently has. “I […]

The Denver Nuggets head to the Midwest to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nuggets-Cavaliers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nuggets-Cavaliers Odds Denver Nuggets: […]

The Golden State Warriors couldn’t overcome the Denver Nuggets in their latest NBA Cup game. Luckily, they still secured a spot in the next round. Draymond Green’s absence, due to left calf tightness, is a major setback for the Warriors, as his impact is felt on both offense and defense. Green’s absence allowed the Nuggets […]

The Golden State Warriors’ struggles continued in their final NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday night, falling to the Denver Nuggets 119-115 and extending their losing streak to five games. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with a near triple-double, recording 24 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure the win. […]