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The Denver Nuggets surprisingly failed to defend their championship last year. After taking care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, the squad was eliminated in the second round by the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. Thanks to the Nuggets’ exit, it’s clear as day that the team needed a supporting cast surrounding […]

The addition of Russell Westbrook to the Denver Nuggets did not immediately pay dividends in the Nuggets season opener, but that is not concerning to head coach Michael Malone. After the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who signed with the Orlando Magic in the offseason, Denver signed Russell Westbrook, a former MVP and surefire Hall of […]

The Thunder visit the Nuggets to open the NBA Season! The Thunder are widely seen as the best team in the Western Conference, but the Nuggets are just behind them this year. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Thunder burst onto the NBA scene last year after sneaking […]

Many eyebrows were raised when the Denver Nuggets decided to allocate their limited offseason funds to signing Russell Westbrook to a two-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum. Westbrook’s stock was at an all-time low in the aftermath of a dreadful run of games in the playoffs which saw him shoot 26 percent from the field […]

Earlier this week news broke that the Denver Nuggets agreed to sign forward Aaron Gordon to a massive contract extension. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets and Gordon agreed to a four-year, $133M contract extension. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker. Since joining the Nuggets in the 2020-21 […]

The Denver Nuggets will enter the 2024-25 season with vengeance. Denver suffered a second-round exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, the team is bringing back most of its contributors, including veteran forward Aaron Gordon. Gordon’s future with the Nuggets received a major update after news broke of […]

Although their games are certainly different, one can see a semblance of Russell Westbrook in Rob Dillingham. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie plays with an intensity that mimics the high motor the Denver Nuggets veteran has exemplified throughout his Hall of Fame career. Naturally, Dillingham was a bit starstruck when he faced off with one of […]

The Denver Nuggets have played four preseason games and have still yet to secure a win. Their most recent loss came at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who blew out the Nuggets 124-94. The Nuggets were without some of their biggest names, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Peyton Watson didn’t […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone wasn’t pleased with remaining winless after their defeat against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Fast forward two days, Malone set the precedent loud and clear. He told Brendan Vogt of DNVR “I haven’t seen it” when referring to a revenge mindset for the Nuggets. This probably infuriates Malone, considering […]

Three games into the preseason, and the Denver Nuggets remain winless. While preseason games do not count and are a warm-up for the regular season, the Nuggets being without a win does not sit right with head coach Michael Malone. On Sunday, the Nuggets lost to the Phoenix Suns 118-114. The final score was closer […]

Michael Malone’s wife is Jocelyn Malone. After an uneventful coaching stint with the Sacramento Kings, Malone has successfully emerged as one of the best coaches in the NBA. In 2023, Malone led the charge from the sidelines in guiding the Nuggets to their first NBA championship. It was also the two-time All-Star Game coach’s first […]

The Denver Nuggets did not escape the second round of the playoffs after the 2023-24 season, but they retain high expectations for 2024-25. The Nuggets are returning three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who will be sure to continue leading the team to great heights. Jokic shared a notable moment with 2023-24 NHL MVP and Colorado […]

As expected, the Denver Nuggets are retaining their young core for another year by exercising team options for the 2025-26 season on Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, and Julian Strawther. The trio was already signed for the upcoming 2024-25 season, with each expected to make significant contributions for the Nuggets, providing much-needed youthful energy. Before Braun […]

Russell Westbrook has only been in Denver for a few months, but his new teammates already feel his impact. During the offseason, Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets on a veteran minimum deal. Westbrook joins a young Nuggets team, with some players being young enough to remember watching him play growing up. “I grew up […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024 is $60 million. Caldwell-Pope is a professional basketball player who recently signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic. He is a two-time NBA champion. Here’s a closer look at Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024. What is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s net worth in 2024?: $60 million (estimate) Kentavious […]

The Boston Celtics dominated the 2023-24 season, yet they never notched a win against the Denver Nuggets. In fact, the Nuggets were the only team the C’s didn’t beat across the entire league. Boston exacted some revenge during preseason, going 2-0 against Denver as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. On Friday, the Celtics […]

The Nuggets and the Celtics meet in Abu Dhabi for the second of two straight preseason games on Sunday morning! The Celtics have all of the momentum as the defending champions. The Nuggets enter the new NBA season hungry to bounce back after losing in the Conference Semifinals. We now continue our NBA odds series […]

As Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook described his role with his new team, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone realized the dynamic his point guard can add for his team. “Russell is a game-changer for us,” Malone said via Tony Jones of The Athletic. “He’s a force. You can hear him coming. I just love […]

As Team USA iced Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympic Games, Serbian center and NBA MVP Nikola Jokic dropped a shocking take on the loss. “It was a good match, probably the biggest defeat of my career,” Jokic said via Eurohoops.net. [We had a] big chance. In the end, they beat us. People […]

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and is best known for his iconic finger wag after blocking a shot at the rim. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, starring with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets and was […]

Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth in 2024 is $75 million at the time of his death. The 7-foot-1 center was one of the most dominant defensive players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Mutombo passed away at 58 in September 2024 after a battle with brain […]

The Denver Nuggets come into the 2024-25 NBA season having lost a key piece in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to free agency and the Orlando Magic. The Nuggets did add a few key players though in free agency including Russell Westbrook. In the days ahead of training camp, Westbrook spoke about why he believes that he might […]

One of the key offseason moves for the Denver Nuggets involved acquiring former MVP Russell Westbrook, who is entering his 17th NBA season, adding a fresh dynamic to the roster. At 35 and on his fifth team since 2019, the Nuggets guard emphasized during the team’s media day that he has no intention of dialing […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has endeared himself to fans with his ironic nonchalant approach to the game of basketball. In the aftermath of the Nuggets’ 2023 NBA championship win, Jokic acted as if he wasn’t over the moon over this achievement. He loves to portray himself as someone who would much rather be in […]

The Denver Nuggets fell short of their goal last season to repeat as champion. But now that the 2024-25 season is almost upon us, the Nuggets have a renewed vigor about them as they look to put the disappointment of last year in the rearview mirror. The Nuggets may have lost one of their best […]

The Denver Nuggets might have lost one of their key rotation players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, but longtime starter Michael Porter Jr. should be ready to take on more responsibilities ahead of next season. In the offseason, two-time NBA champion KCP signed with the Orlando Magic, boosting their young playoff squad with championship […]

With the departure of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency, the Denver Nuggets are going to be relying on Michael Porter Jr. on the wing more than they have in recent seasons. The Nuggets held media day this week and ahead of training camp, Michael Porter revealed that he had undergone a new body transformation for […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon recently revealed details about a conversation with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr regarding a potential role with Team USA. Following a standout 2023-24 NBA season, Kerr, who is also the head coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team, floated the idea of Gordon joining the team for a […]

Aaron Gordon, a key contributor to the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship, has expressed a strong desire to remain with the organization long-term. The versatile forward has been a valuable asset to the team, and his recent comments suggest that an extension could be in the works. “I really love this organization,” Gordon said from Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets are getting ramped up for the season as they had their Media Day, and people are excited to see what they’re going to do this season. One of those people who are excited is Nikola Jokic, which may come as a surprise to some. When asked when things get interesting for him […]

While one of Nikola Jokic’s new teammates, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook, enters his 16th NBA season, Denver Nuggets’ reigning Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic is entering his tenth. Westbrook doesn’t want a triple-double battle with Jokic in 2024-25, just as Jokic is sick and tired of the league’s annual media day. One decade into […]

Entering his 17th NBA season, Russell Westbrook joins Nikola Jokic, the league’s reigning MVP and the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets, in their pursuit of returning to the NBA Finals. The Nuggets, who the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated in the second round of last year’s playoffs, will look to make a deeper push in 2025. After a […]

As new Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook prepares for the upcoming season and first in his current stint, there is no doubt that he bring a wealth of experience to a team that has already experienced success at the highest level. With fans locking in their record predictions for the Nuggets with Westbrook, he spoke […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone recently offered high praise for Russell Westbrook’s defense during the team’s media day, highlighting a dimension of the former MVP’s game that often goes unnoticed. Westbrook, who signed with the Nuggets this offseason following a buyout with the Utah Jazz after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers, is […]

Success is one word that can define Michael Malone’s tenure with the Denver Nuggets. Since being named the head coach in Denver ahead of the 2015-16 NBA season, Malone has been one of the best coaches in the league, especially when you look at the improvements the Nuggets have made as an organization. In his […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this week for his comments on superstar Luka Doncic. In a guest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Cuban said he sees many similarities between Doncic’s game and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. To Cuban, if you saw either Doncic or Jokic on the street, you wouldn’t […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

Russell Westbrook may be deserving of his fair share of criticisms for his work on the court, but off of it, Westbrook continues to show that he is an upstanding citizen who would want nothing more than to give back to the community. Even though Westbrook is no longer playing for a Los Angeles-based NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets signed veteran guard Russell Westbrook to a two-year, $6.8 million deal over the summer. The nine-time All-Star isn’t the same player he used to be, but while entering his 16th NBA season, the Nuggets are hoping he can help them return to the NBA Finals. Westbrook, 35, is already preparing for 2024-25. […]