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The likelihood of Klay Thompson returning to the only NBA home he has ever known is seemingly becoming more precarious by the day. While the Golden State Warriors try to figure out how to acquire Paul George, two Western Conference contenders are now open to possibly courting the four-time NBA champion in free agency. The […]

It’s hard to keep a championship core together for a while, especially in the NBA where contract terms seem to skyrocket for role players and non-stars more than other leagues. The Denver Nuggets, champions of the NBA two seasons ago, lost a starter from that title-winning squad last offseason and are on the verge of […]

The Denver Nuggets selected Dayton Center DaRon Holmes II with the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. To move up to this spot, the Nuggets sent the Phoenix Suns picks no. 28, no. 56 and two future second-round picks. The Nuggets have arguably the best player in the NBA in Nikola Jokic, but they […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson had already exercised his $5.3M player option for the 2024-25 season. However, Jackson’s plans to stay in Denver came to a screeching halt Thursday evening when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Nuggets are trading Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets. The Nuggets are also sending the Hornets three second-round picks […]

The Denver Nuggets came into the 2024 offseason looking to regain their championship mettle. In order to do so though, the Nuggets are going to have to make a decision regarding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who will test NBA free agency as per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s decision to hit NBA free agency doesn’t […]

The Denver Nuggets and star guard Jamal Murray are working toward a four-year, $209 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The Nuggets are set to present the deal to Murray, who’s expected to accept. This is a no-brainer move for Denver after Murray helped the team win its first […]

The Phoenix Suns have become a hot topic of conversation in trade talks in recent days, what with teams such as the Houston Rockets waiting patiently for their downfall as they look to trade for Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. However, the Suns are looking to ride their core of Durant, Booker, and […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t reach the NBA Finals this season. The year prior, they not only made the championship series, but they also won their first title. Denver has an understanding of how to win it all, and they have the itch to get back to the NBA’s highest stage. For the most part, Denver […]

The NBA Draft is fast approaching and with no clear-cut top-end talent in it, there are some steady risers on front-office boards. One of them just so happens to be an NBA Draft target of the Denver Nuggets. He goes by the name of DaRon Holmes II and he has been phenomenal with the Dayton […]

Denver Nuggets veteran point guard Reggie Jackson has opted into his $5.25 million player option for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jackson, 34, joined the Nuggets during the 2022-23 season after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Charlotte Hornets. Upon completion of the trade, Jackson was waived by the […]

There is exactly one week until the 2024 NBA Draft. As is the case every year around this time, teams around the league are scrambling for last-minute details and information on every single prospect that they could potentially target. That is why plenty of rumors pertaining to the draft are flying off the handle. However, […]

The final chapter of the 2023-24 NBA season has been written. It was only fitting that the Boston Celtics were the ones to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air at TD Garden on the 16-year anniversary of their previous championship, especially since they were the best team in the league since the […]

Although the Denver Nuggets fell short in their bid for a second straight NBA championship this year, Nikola Jokic might still have less time to relax this summer. The superstar center is listed on Serbia’s preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Those who follow Jokic closely know how much national […]

Denver Nuggets forward and NBA champion Michael Porter Jr. has recently joined the intriguing conversation about whether Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark can play in the NBA. Porter was recently asked during an appearance on Full Send Podcast if Clark can score in the league and came up with a blunt response. The former […]

The Denver Nuggets season came to a surprising early end after being dispatched by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets were fresh off of their first franchise championship win in 2023, but they were unable to defend their title. While their season shouldn’t be labeled as “unsuccessful”, […]

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 […]