Denver Nuggets Articles - Page 29

For the last few years, the Denver Nuggets have boasted one of the best core groups in the NBA. Bringing Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon all together helped allow the franchise and city to celebrate its first-ever NBA championship in 2023. That formula did not produce the intended results this […]

Not too long ago, the Denver Nuggets were at the top of the NBA world for the first time ever. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets to their first championship in 2023, guiding many to the assumption that Denver could be the next dynasty in the NBA. Well, Bruce Brown left last offseason, […]

For years, there has seemed to be tension between former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl and Carmelo Anthony. Karl coached Anthony when he was on the Nuggets, and since both have been out of the league, they’ve taken shots at each other in the media, and on social media. It’s not for certain what has […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young believes Denver Nuggets guard Michael Porter Jr. was on pace to becoming one of the NBA’s best two-way players. Young talked about Porter Jr.’s history with back injuries significantly preventing MPJ from reaching his full potential in the NBA, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Denver Nuggets players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Nuggets’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Nuggets players in NBA 2K25. Nikola Jokic (97 OVR) […]

When Russell Westbrook plays with the Denver Nuggets next season, he will not be wearing the No. 0. Instead, he will wear the No. 4. The No. 4 formerly belonged to Nuggets’ power forward Hunter Tyson. But when Westbrook asked if he could have the number, Tyson agreed. Next season Tyson will wear the No. […]

It’s not often you get to write about someone finding a loophole that actually involves literal loops and holes, but leave it to creative NBA bigman Nikola Jokic to shatter expectations once again. The Denver Nuggets superstar continues to endear himself to romantics everywhere by wearing a banned item at every NBA game he plays in […]

Russell Westbrook may have plenty of detractors due to his style of play on the court, but nearly everyone can come to an agreement that the Denver Nuggets guard commands respect due to his kind demeanor off the court. On Wednesday night, Westbrook received a warm welcome from the crowd at Crypto.com Arena — the […]

Following the 2020-21 season, the Denver Nuggets had high hopes for Michael Porter Jr. In his first full season as a starter, Porter averaged 19.0 points and 7.3 rebounds on an uber-efficient 54.2 percent shooting from the field and 44.5 percent from beyond the arc on 6.3 attempts per contest. Deservedly, Porter signed a five-year, […]

Not only are the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic the best players on their teams, but they are also close friends off the court. As a result, fans have speculated that one day perhaps the two European stars might suit up for the same NBA team, but for the moment […]

The Denver Nuggets saw their names in the headlines when reports came down on Monday morning that Christian Braun declined Russell Westbrook’s request for jersey No. 0. Westbrook, who is wearing jersey No. 4 with his new team, reportedly asked Braun for his usual No. 0 jersey. According to Denver Nuggets beat writer Harrison Wind, […]

Aaron Gordon recently gave his honest thoughts on Michael Porter Jr.’s NBA 2K25 rating. Gordon and Porter Jr. have been teammates in the Denver Nuggets for four seasons. They both won their first NBA title in 2023 and have played prominent roles in their championship run. Given these factors, Gordon is fully aware of Porter […]

The biggest news of the day for the Denver Nuggets was thought to be star Nikola Jokic being named the highest rated player in NBA 2K25. As the day has gone on, all folks have been talking about is the jersey fiasco between Nuggets guard Christian Braun and new teammate Russell Westbrook. NBA stars joining […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has had to battle through a very tough moment in life this offseason with his family. Aaron’s brother, Drew Gordon, tragically passed away in a car accident after the Nuggets had been eliminated from the playoffs. Gordon, who has been mourning his brother, had given very little details as to […]

On Sunday, several NBA stars were in attendance for recently retired guard Goran Dragic’s “Night of the Dragon” game, which took place in Slovenia. Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic were two of the names in the house for Dragic’s celebration, which also included former NBA legends […]

Will Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, who are known for their friendship in addition to being NBA superstars, ever join forces in the league? And if so, will it be with the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets or elsewhere? Well, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki unsurprisingly would prefer for it to occur in Dallas, via Cesare Milanti […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic purchased Rolex watches as gifts for the Serbian national team members who competed in the 2024 Olympic Games and secured the bronze medal, as reported by Blic. The Rolex model Jokic selected for his teammates is priced at $32,500 each. Altogether, the Nuggets center spent $375,500 on eleven watches. The […]

Strahinja Jokic, the oldest brother of Denver Nuggets superstar and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, has been charged with third-degree assault stemming from an incident in April during a Nuggets home playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Nuggets defeated the Lakers to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, a […]

Nikola Jokic’s Serbian team was close to defeating Team USA in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, and one of the reasons was because of Aleksa Avramovic. The sharpshooter couldn’t miss at one point, and three-pointers are valuable in the NBA. That’s why it was no surprise that Avramovic received interest from teams in the […]

Nemanja and Strahinja Jokic, the older siblings of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, are well-known for attending numerous games to support their younger brother. The Denver Nuggets superstar’s sibling has had multiple run-ins with Denver law enforcement. Strahinja Jokic recently appeared in Denver County Court on Wednesday for a misdemeanor assault charge and was issued […]

It was a tough run for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. ran into a fairly determined French squad that had Victor Wembanyama at its center. They unfortunately got bounced in the quarterfinals with an 82-73 scoreline which meant the end of their run. A lot of expectations were put on […]

Scoring is the name of the game when it comes to basketball. There’s no question that NBA fans love to watch a high-scoring affair. When teams get on a roll, more often than not, putting plenty of points on the board increases the chances of getting the wins. Let’s take a closer look at the […]

In the latest episode of his ongoing spat with the NBA, American sprinter Noah Lyles made waves once again, this time with a surprising – and some would say – disrespectful admission against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. During an appearance on the Nightcap Show, Lyles was asked by Shannon Sharpe if Nikola Jokic, […]

After winning the 2023 NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets fell well short of preseason expectations in 2024, falling in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The offseason has been a mixed bag so far for the Nuggets, with the team losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but adding Russell Westbrook. But […]

Denver Nuggets fans might not like what three-time NBA champion Sam Cassell has said in regards to his former Houston Rockets teammate in Hakeem Olajuwon. The topic of conversation was brought up about a hypothetical battle between Nikola Jokic and the all-time great center in Olajuwon and who he thinks would come out on top. […]

If there were such a thing as NBA doppelgängers, then one of the first pairs that comes to mind is Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and new Denver Nuggets bench spark plug Russell Westbrook. Not only was the physical, big-bodied point guard prototype that most NBA fans associate with Russell Westbrook one that was created […]

The age of NBA franchises handing out money to their players like there is no tomorrow is over. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a lot of money to be made, but many teams are very cognizant of their financial standings compared to where they were several seasons ago due to the league’s new […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has a new name as it enters its second year of operations, as the Emirates NBA Cup will now determine the league’s midseason champion. Adam Silver and the NBA saw huge success with the instillation of this in-season tournament last year, and even more attention is expected to be cast on […]

It’s been only 36 hours since Serbia toppled Germany to win the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but after spending the last two weeks in France, Nikola Jokic wasn’t going to waste any time before returning home to his native country in order to enjoy the sport that brings him the […]

Nikola Jokic and Serbia nearly upended Team USA in the semifinals of the Olympics, but after a close, heartwrenching loss, the Serbians bounced back to defeat Germany 93-83 and claim the bronze medal. While Jokic struggled with his three-point shot against the Americans — he missed each of his six attempts in the semifinals — […]

If you ask Bill Simmons, no other member of Team USA is more excited to face Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the Olympics’ semifinal matchup than center Joel Embiid. Simmons believes there’s an underlying rivalry between Jokic, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, and his predecessor in 2023 in Embiid that could take center stage […]

Serbia advanced dramatically into the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, clinching a narrow 95-90 overtime victory against Australia. The game will be etched in memory for its breathtaking turnarounds and remarkable performances. Facing a daunting 24-point deficit, Serbia mounted a formidable comeback, with the game reaching a critical juncture when Australian guard Patty Mills […]

Jamal Murray has had an underwhelming run in the Paris Olympics with Team Canada, and that could unfortunately affect his future with the Denver Nuggets. Murray is set to be a free agent in 2025, and the Nuggets may be hesitant about what they pay the point guard, especially if they’re basing it on what […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray knows something about winning basketball. After guiding his team to an NBA title in 2023, Murray, as a member of Team Canada’s men’s basketball squad, is pursuing an Olympic gold medal but also understands the importance of sacrificing for the betterment of a team. Therefore, when Canada’s head coach, […]

Jamal Murray is looking to lead Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics. Yet, he has not received as many minutes as expected so far. Questions have emerged about Murray’s health, something he addressed on Tuesday, via Ariel Helwani of Vox Media. “I’m feeling great,” Murray said. “Obviously I was away from the team for a […]

The Denver Nuggets and nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The second year of Westbrook’s contract contains a player option, allowing the former league MVP to once again become a free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season. Westbrook joining the Nuggets has been […]

A year ago, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the world. Having just won the NBA Championship with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way, it appeared the Nuggets could be primed for a title repeat in 2024. However, Denver watched its season end in the second round of the playoffs and then […]

Following their elimination by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets faced a crucial offseason in terms of regaining championship contender status. One season after losing a major piece in Bruce Brown, they lost another key player to NBA free agency in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Overall, the Nuggets had a rather so-so […]

After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook will soon be teaming up with superstar big man Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. While the Jazz have bought out Westbrook’s contract before, this will be the first time the former MVP left money on the table to join another contender. To secure a path […]