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Nikola Jokic’s best attribute is not just that he can do almost everything on the court, but it’s also his ability to be available. The latter may be in question in the Denver Nugget’s first NBA Cup game against the New Orleans Pelicans, as he recently showed up on the injury report. The Nuggets have […]

The Denver Nuggets are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night in the NBA Cup. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nuggets-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy […]

The first few weeks of a new NBA season are always a feeling-out period in terms of figuring out who has a legitimate chance of winning the league’s MVP award. Of course, the reigning MVP will always be in the discussion, yet Nikola Jokic was looked over through the first few weeks because of the […]

The Denver Nuggets secured their fifth consecutive victory on Sunday night, overcoming a 43-point outburst from Kyrie Irving to defeat the Dallas Mavericks. Despite holding a lead in the final minute, the Mavericks couldn’t close out as Kyrie Irving’s last shot bounced off the back iron. Irving was otherwise exceptional, delivering 43 points, five assists, […]

It turns out all of the panic around the Denver Nuggets was a bit premature. After an 0-2 start where the Nuggets legitimately looked like one of the worst teams in the NBA, they have turned things around in a hurry. Michael Malone and company have won five games in a row and seven of […]

Nikola Jokic has been called many things through the years. The Joker, Big Honey, and three-time MVP are just a few of the nicknames associated with the Denver Nuggets star. Now, it seems like Jokic has a better, more unique nickname because of his impact on the court. As much as we constantly hear about […]

From one MVP performance to the next, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continues to dominate and shake the heads of many for good reasons. After the Nuggets 122-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Jokic credited his teammates for putting him in positions to succeed. “I hope I can continue to play like this,” Jokic said […]

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Denver Nuggets in a nail-biter in Colorado, narrowly falling short with a final score of 122-120. Though the Mavericks couldn’t secure the win, Kyrie Irving put on a classic performance that kept the game competitive until the very end. The Mavericks star put on a […]

Another night, another monster game from Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. On Sunday night, the Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-120. The win came thanks to the efforts of Jokic, who posted his fourth straight triple-double. This marks the 136th career triple-double for Jokic, as he moves within three triple-doubles of tying Magic Johnson. Should […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks for a big-time Western Conference matchup in the Mile High City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Mavs are coming off a nail-biting loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Phoenix, led by Kevin Durant’s 26 points, held […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets on Friday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Nuggets prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets on Friday, November 8, promises to be a compelling contest. The Heat […]

When the Denver Nuggets collapsed versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and lost Jamal Murray to a concussion on Nov. 1, there was a sense of concern surrounding the 2-3 squad. Since then, however, the 2023 NBA champions are 3-0 and look more like their old selves. Still, fans want to see what the team can do […]

Lou Williams is a man who knows when he’s wrong, and he’s not afraid to admit it. On the Run it Back show with Williams and Chandler Parsons, the former Sixth Man of the Year made a statement saying that Karl-Anthony Towns was more skilled than Nikola Jokic. Later that night, Jokic went on to […]

The Denver Nuggets handed head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of 2024-25. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder 124-122, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a tightly contested layup that would have sent the game into overtime as the clock expired. After scoring a season-high 29 points, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook […]

As a nine-time All-Star and a former league MVP, Russell Westbrook doesn’t get the love he deserves. While Westbrook has been inconsistent through the years, his athleticism and understanding of the game still make him a valuable asset. The Denver Nuggets are beginning to figure that out, as Westbrook has stepped up in the absence […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder franchise will forever hold a special place in Russell Westbrook’s heart. But at the moment, Westbrook’s heart is with the Denver Nuggets, and on the hardwood, Westbrook doesn’t have any concept of friendship if it isn’t with his teammates. He is going to do his best to snatch the soul of […]

The undermanned Denver Nuggets entered their Wednesday night contest as the odds-on underdog as they faced one of the only two remaining unbeaten teams in the NBA heading into the night — the Oklahoma City Thunder. But never tell Russell Westbrook the odds. Buoyed by another triple-double from Nikola Jokic and a season-best 29-point night […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a very rocky start to the season after coming into it as Western Conference contenders, but they made a big-time statement on Wednesday night. Playing in front of their home fans at Ball Arena, the Nuggets handed the Oklahoma City Thunder its first loss of the season with an impressive […]

The Denver Nuggets are encountering some injury troubles ahead of Wednesday evening’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic has dragged the Nuggets to a record of 4-3 despite the fact that the team still really hasn’t played a full good game yet, and Denver is hoping to hand Oklahoma City its first loss […]

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly keeping a close watch on guard Lonnie Walker IV, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who shared the update on the “Denver Nuggets Podcast.” Stein noted that the Nuggets are among a select few teams actively monitoring Walker, who recently signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague after a stint […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has always been known for his fiery intensity on the court. However, off the court, he’s proven to be a kind-hearted mentor to young players. Westbrook, who is the second oldest player on the Nuggets, recently revealed that he thoroughly enjoys being in a veteran mentorship role. “I love to […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets predictions and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder (7-0) visit the Denver Nuggets (4-3) on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown. […]

Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon is set to miss multiple weeks due to a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has suffered a right calf strain and will be OUT multiple weeks, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/phRdZJVijD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 5, 2024 After entering Monday night’s game against […]

As if the Denver Nuggets weren’t already struggling to begin the season, the hits keep on coming for a team that’s in desperate need of getting into a rhythm. Compounding matters for the Nuggets amid Jamal Murray’s concussion battle, Denver saw Aaron Gordon exit their Monday night clash against the Toronto Raptors at the 7:44 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the Denver Nuggets for the second time in seven months, charging back and stealing victory from the grasp of Nikola Jokic and company. Anthony Edwards flashed his killer instinct once again, sinking a go-ahead floater with 25 second left in the game. Rudy Gobert capped off a 10-0 run and sealed […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the upcoming NBA slate as we turn our attention towards this next tilt in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (0-5) will take on the Denver Nuggets (2-2) in a must-win game for both teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Nuggets […]

The first matchup of the season between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves did not disappoint, as two of the Western Conference’s best teams delivered a physical, intense, down-to-the-wire thriller at the Target Center on Friday night. In the end, the game unfolded the same way the Western Conference semifinals did this past May… down […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got the better of the Denver Nuggets in a barnburner on Friday night. The Timberwolves closed the game on a 10-0 run to pick up a 119-116 win in a game where they buckled down on defense and found the necessary buckets when they became available. For center Rudy Gobert, the night […]

The rematch of one of the best playoff series of last season hasn’t disappointed. The game between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves was tightly-contested down the stretch in the fourth quarter. With the game hanging in the balance, Nuggets guard Christian Braun drove in the lane and dunked all over Timberwolves center Rudy […]

With the Denver Nuggets going through some early-season woes, the last thing they need is anything that would hamper the performance of Jamal Murray even further. Concerningly, Murray had to exit to the locker room in the third quarter of the Nuggets’ Friday night contest against the Timberwolves after getting hit on the head by […]

Less than 18 months removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are apparently at a crossroads. Michael Porter Jr. touched on that jarring reality, stating that the team’s core could inevitably be modified if it fails to attain another Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. The departure of key supporting […]

Before the Denver Nuggets take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, there has been a lot of talk about the state of the team in terms of the tensions between the front office and the coaching staff. As people question the Nuggets’ title chances this season, even star Michael Porter Jr. would possibly hint at the […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets (2-2) are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) on Friday night in a pivotal matchup that […]

In a rematch of the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets travel to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recently re-signed forward Aaron Gordon is the key player on the injury report for the game with a right knee contusion. Here is everything we know about Gordon’s injury status against the Timberwolves. *Watch […]

Jamal Murray has been outstanding for the Denver Nuggets in his career, but in the loaded Western Conference, he hasn’t been an all-star yet. Murray has been in the NBA since 2016 and he has spent all eight years of his career with the Nuggets. He has averaged over 20 PPG in three different seasons, […]

ESPN NBA Analyst Kendrick Perkins got honest on how Denver’s title hopes are looking after the first week of the season. The Nuggets have had some uncharacteristic performances so far, coming out of the gates with a 2-2 record. Center Nikola Jokic has had to mostly carry the rest of the roster in those two […]

The Denver Nuggets are heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season with the hope of avenging their early playoff exit last season at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This year, they will be once again led by the reigning three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and NBA champion Jamal Murray. While every opposing team will have […]

Nikola Jokic delivered a massive triple-double as the visiting Denver Nuggets surged to a 144-139 overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. He spotlighted Russell Westbrook’s contributions in his post-game interview, commending Westbrook’s first 20-point game as a Nugget. “Russ was really amazing, in the third or fourth quarter, I don’t know, he kept […]

The Denver Nuggets have improved to 2-2 after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 144-139. In the victory, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic dazzled once again, finishing with another triple-double of 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists. However, coach Michael Malone gave his team’s unique “Defensive Player of the Game” award to new addition Russell […]