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A few weeks ago the Denver Nuggets season came to an abrupt end. The Nuggets were expected to make a serious run at defending their championship title. Injuries and exhaustion would end up derailing the Nuggets in the playoffs, and they would be eliminated in the second round. It hasn’t been long, but the Nuggets […]

There are less than three weeks until the 2024 NBA Draft. Until then, plenty of rumors will continue to form, especially for a draft class that doesn’t necessarily feature a clear-cut No. 1 option at the top of the board. The Atlanta Hawks are the team tasked with kicking things off on June 26, as […]

After a stellar regular season campaign, the Denver Nuggets were expected to repeat as NBA Champions this year. All their guys were healthy for the stretch run, but the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled the party and upset the Nuggets in seven games of the Western Conference Semifinals. After all the championship aspirations, the focus now […]

We’re only one day away from the start of the 2024 NBA Finals, a highly-anticipated showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. In celebration of this, the 25th NBA Finals series since the turn of the century, I took it upon myself to take a look at the previous twenty-four and develop a […]

The Denver Nuggets are now eyeing potential trade targets to bolster their roster for another championship run. As the offseason buzz begins, the Nuggets’ front office is meticulously evaluating their needs and the market to find the perfect additions. Among the players on their radar are sharpshooter Seth Curry, versatile big man Kelly Olynyk, and […]

In the aftermath of Drew Gordon’s passing, many paid their respects to the late forward. From the Denver Nuggets organization to Damian Lillard and Magic Johnson, the NBA community mourned the tragedy that befell the older brother of Aaron Gordon. Johnson, in particular, posted about it on X. “Continued condolences and prayers for the Gordon […]

Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas is known for wild takes, but what he said on Friday would shock even the wildest trolls online. Arenas, of course, has a podcast where he continuously shares out-of-the-box and sometimes inaccurate opinions, especially regarding certain Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets superstars. The three-time All-Star downplayed Steph Curry and […]

Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward and 2023 NBA champion Aaron Gordon, has passed away in a tragic car accident in Portland, Oregon, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. He was just 33 years old. Gordon excelled in New Mexico (also spent two years at UCLA) before turning professional in […]

After winning an NBA Championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets fell short in their quest to defend their title. The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets in the second round of the 2024 playoffs following a grueling seven-game battle. With Denver’s season now over, they now focus their attention to the offseason. During the offseason, they’ll […]

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to advance beyond the opening round of the NBA Playoffs and now face a pivotal offseason. Many believe the franchise is still all-in on retaining LeBron James. Assuming the club brings James back, one NBA general manager believes there’s a trade to be made with the Denver Nuggets that would […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2024 playoff run ended abruptly and unexpectedly. It left fans and analysts alike in shock. As the team faces the offseason, the front office must address glaring weaknesses. Of course, they want to build a roster capable of returning to the championship contention. Here, we explore three pivotal trades the Nuggets must […]

The Denver Nuggets had a tough end to their run in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets lost their Western Conference semifinal matchup to the Minnesota Timberwolves in seven games. Michael Porter Jr.’s offensive regression had him taking the blame for Denver’s early exit. However, head coach Michael Malone adamantly defended Porter. Porter averaged 10.7 […]

There will be no offseason filled with celebration and joy for the Denver Nuggets. After capturing their first title in franchise history last year, the Nuggets’ quest for another championship was ended by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. This was a disappointing loss for the Nuggets, one that could lead to some […]

Because dynasties are more prevalent in basketball than in most other major sports, it is easy to take for granted how difficult it is to sustain excellence in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets showed signs of vulnerability throughout the 2023-24 season and even in the first round of the playoffs, but they were still understandably […]

The Denver Nuggets season is now over after they went down against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs. The Nuggets won it all last season, but they were unable to defend their crown this year. Now that the season is over, talks about players’ futures begin. Michael Porter Jr. signed a five-year contract extension with […]

The Denver Nuggets’ quest to repeat as NBA champions fell short. They fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. With their season over, they now move on to the offseason. The Nuggets’ focus will begin with the 2024 NBA Draft, where they have the 28th overall pick. Denver could […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made history against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night when they rallied from 20 points down to win a decisive Game 7 on the road and advance to the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. And now it turns out that a historic audience was watching the Timberwolves advance. According […]

The Denver Nuggets’ quest to repeat as NBA champions surprisingly fell short of even Western the Conference Finals. Denver not only lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but were stuck in the mud for much of that series, too. Their starting lineup, among the best units in the NBA during the regular season, was a -33 […]

The Denver Nuggets’ season came to an end at the hands of their division rival Minnesota Timberwolves. Throughout the series, both the Nuggets and Timberwolves exchanged blows. The Nuggets were down in a 0-2 hole early, but came storming back to take a 3-2 series lead. The Timberwolves would win Game 6 and force a […]

Frustration is really the only word that makes sense to describe the feeling surrounding the Denver Nuggets. After losing Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals, the defending NBA champions’ dreams of going back-to-back are no more. The Nuggets are now forced to go down a path where they will need […]

Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets will not be defending their NBA title, as they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday night. It was a disastrous loss for the Nuggets, who held a 20-point lead early in the third quarter, only to […]

Winning back-to-back championships in the NBA is an extremely difficult challenge. The Denver Nuggets were hoping to accomplish the feat in 2024, but fell short in the Western Conference Semifinals after losing Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-90 on Sunday. Nikola Jokic won the third MVP of his career in 2023-24. He performed at […]

The NBA hierarchy continues to undergo drastic change from year to year in what has been a surreal age of parity for the sport. Though, Denver Nuggets fans are not interested in considering the effect that their postseason exit has on the product as a whole. It will take them a while to recover from […]

The Denver Nuggets have just seen the end of their journey in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Letting the Minnesota Timberwolves pillage Mile High City of a Game 7 win on Sunday meant that there won’t be a two-peat happening for Denver, which entered the series against Anthony Edwards and company as the favorites to emerge […]

DENVER — Head coach Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets had their hopes of repeating as NBA champions squashed after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The loss was incredibly frustrating for the Nuggets considering, at one point, they had a 20-point lead over the Timberwolves. In his […]

A big part of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ success throughout the regular season and NBA Playoffs was their Defensive Player of the Year. Rudy Gobert made it difficult for opponents to get to the rim which forced them to spread out their offense. This gave players like Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Towns an easier […]

The 2003-04 season was the last time the Minnesota Timberwolves saw the Western Conference Finals. Two decades later and the young and hungry Wolves were looking to knock off the reigning champs on the road. In a playoff-defining Game 7, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took down the Denver Nuggets in […]

It is Cancun time for the Denver Nuggets, as their run as NBA champions came to an abrupt end on Sunday following a crushing 98-90 home loss in Game 7 of their second-round series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Denver entered the series finale as the understandable favorite, considering the location of the […]

The two best words in sports might no longer be Game 7. It was the New York Knicks getting blown out by the Indiana Pacers earlier and now it’s the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Mike Malone’s championship acumen started kicking as soon as the ball tipped off. Now, it looks like the […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were written off after dropping the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But in true heart of a champion form, the Nuggets stormed back to take the lead in the series. But with the Wolves forcing a Game […]

The Denver Nuggets will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in a highly anticipated Game 7 matchup. Jamal Murray landed on the Nuggets’ injury report as he’s dealing with a calf strain, while Mike Conley has a Right Soleus strain for the Timberwolves. But the question is this: Is Jamal Murray playing […]

Sunday night will no doubt be a stressful time for Minnesota Timberwolves fans as they prepare for a crucial Game 7 Western Conference semifinals matchup against the defending champions in the Denver Nuggets. However, there is one player who is fully confident in not just themselves, but in their team as well in Minnesota superstar […]

We have a tremendous contest between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets in what should be a fun Game 7 matchup. This series has gone back and forth and Sunday’s game should be absolutely electric. It should be a close one, but we take a look as to why the Timberwolves will stun the Nuggets […]

On Sunday evening, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will play host to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Timberwolves are coming off of a Game 6 home win in which they led by 50 (!) at one point in the game, but the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets will need all hands on deck come Sunday night when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7, with a berth in the West Finals on the line. One player who is due for a big outing is guard Jamal Murray, who was the Nuggets’ playoff hero a year ago. While he […]

From being drafted in the second round during a Taco Bell commercial, Nikola Jokic transformed himself into a three-time NBA MVP. Jokic is also a six-time All-Star, NBA champion, and a Finals MVP. Given Jokic’s impact in the NBA, it’s safe to say that he’s currently the best player in the NBA today. While Jokic […]

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves got some newfound confidence after winning Game 6 of their series against the Denver Nuggets. Now, by the looks of it, fans are up for a massive treat in Game 7. The Timberwolves superstar promised as much right after leading his team to a dominant 115-70 victory on Thursday […]

The Denver Nuggets will face off with the high flying Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 19 with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line. For the defending champion Nuggets, the game is a chance to reclaim the spotlight as the best team in the NBA for the time being. For the Timberwolves, […]

Jamal Murray is arguably one of the most underrated guards in the NBA today. Although Murray has been short of season awards, the NBA champion comes alive in the NBA Playoffs, when winning matters the most. Furthermore, Murray has been the perfect partner to pair up with the three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. With the […]