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On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 112-103. With only a few minutes left in the game, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was seen clutching the back of his right leg. He exited the game and was seen limping into the locker room with trainers. It was suspected that Caldwell-Pope might have injured his […]

The Denver Nuggets are having a steady season so far. Sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 35-16 record and winning seven out of their last 10 games, the Nuggets look poised to make another playoff appearance. Still, rumor has it that the team is taking interest in available trade options just […]

Explosive performances and massive scoring outbursts characterize Jamal Murray’s style of play. He has put up big numbers on the heads of the biggest names in the league which translates into wins. One would think that, after he and Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first franchise championship, he’d be an NBA All-Star. […]

The Denver Nuggets drafted Christian Braun late in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The versatile forward was a key contributor with the Kansas Jayhawks during their National Championship run. Braun brings a certain tenacity and competitiveness to the court. That energy was definitely helpful during the Nuggets’ NBA Championship run. However, we […]

We’re here to bring you our final prediction and pick for the last game of Sunday’s full NBA slate. We head to the Western Conference for this matchup of divisional rivals as the Portland Trail Blazers (15-34) take on the Denver Nuggets (34-16). Check out our NBA odds series for our Trail Blazers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The […]

The Denver Nuggets were without superstar big man Nikola Jokic against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. While the Nuggets fared somewhat well, his absence was still palpable. Jokic was able to return to the lineup against the Portland Trailblazers on Friday. In his return, Jokic ended up having a massive game, notching another triple-double […]

The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions with a good shot a repeating this season. The Nuggets are led by their star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. While Jokic was just named to his sixth consecutive All-Star selection, Jamal Murray has never once been named to the NBA’s midseason showcase. It’s a […]

Former NBA first-round pick Tony Snell found himself at the forefront of the NBA world this week when it was revealed that Snell needed to be on a team roster by the end of Friday in order to be eligible for the league’s premium healthcare plan. Being on a roster would give Snell 10 years […]

Currently 33-16 on the season, the Denver Nuggets are once again one of the top teams in the Western Conference. However, they enter Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after losing 105-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a tough loss without superstar big man Nikola Jokic, who missed this game due to […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Only two weeks are left for teams to add or subtract to their roster before the offseason to either make a playoff push or wave the white flag. The Utah Jazz are in a position to choose one or the other. It may seem like they’re going with […]

Don’t look now, but an epic Northwest division showdown will be in the works as the Portland Trail Blazers head to the Mile High City to tip off with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Trail Blazers-Nuggets prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to see. […]

The Denver Nuggets kept it close but were no match for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A large factor for the loss may have been Nikola Jokic’s absence. This prompted Michael Malone to use Aaron Gordon as the team’s starting center. Everyone started contributing right from the start but they eventually lost their […]

Update: Nikola Jokic has been ruled out for the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game due to his back injury. Updated Injury Report ahead of tonight’s matchup in OKC. Out:Nikola Jokić (Low Back Pain)Julian Strawther (Right Knee Contusion/Sprain)Vlatko Čančar (Left Knee Surgery)#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/wBbEV2TYn1 — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 1, 2024 Once again, Nikola Jokic […]

Update: Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have been upgraded to available for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they host the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. However, there is a possibility the Thunder could be […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets toughed out a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-107. While the win was big for the Nuggets as they beat a dominant team, it also marked a big milestone. The Nuggets win over the Bucks was Michael Malone’s 400th win as head coach of the Nuggets. “I’ve been here […]

Is the Golden State Warriors dynasty over? And if so, will we see another dynasty similar to what the Warriors built? JJ Redick recently addressed those questions during the latest segment of Islands in the League presented by DraftKings Sportsbook, via Redick’s YouTube channel. “Is the Golden State Warriors run, is this the last run […]

The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions and have a good shot at getting back to the Finals this season. That’s largely in part to their superstar duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. But a major reason why the Nuggets had such a strong run to the title last season was because of […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off of back-to-back wins and wins in five out of their last six games when they head out on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. […]

The Denver Nuggets got a 113-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, and after the win, Nikola Jokic spoke about why he thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo is such a great player. “I think he’s a great competitor,” Nikola Jokic said, via Ryan Blackburn of ESPN. “He wants to win every game. He’s playing with such […]

It was not long ago that the Los Angeles Clippers were hovering near the bottom half of the Western Conference standings and the New York Knicks were dangerously close to a .500 record. As the halfway point of the 2023-24 season passes and teams begin to figure out who they are, constant shifts in the […]

If you’re a passionate follower of the NBA, you might have noticed a recent trend. We’re seeing a lot more high-scoring games than usual. In the 2023-24 NBA season, we’ve seen eight different players have 50+ point games, per StatMuse. And crazy enough, it’s not just a one-time occurrence for a player. Devin Booker, Luka […]

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Nuggets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are 32-14, and they have won four of […]

The reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, appear stronger than ever. They even boast a higher winning percentage and improved net rating compared to their championship-winning season last year. While still among the league’s elite, the Nuggets recognize the need for roster adjustments to bolster their chances of another deep playoff run. We delve into potential […]

While Denver Nuggets home fans didn’t take too kindly the absence of Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid from Saturday night’s matchup versus the reigning NBA champions, Nikola Jokic had nothing but praises for the Sixers center. During the postgame interview after the 111-105 Nuggets win, Jokic expressed his amazement of Embiid’s body of work […]

The Denver Nuggets got a little revenge against the Philadelphia 76ers after last week’s 126-121 loss, topping Philly 111-105 on Saturday night. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had 23 points and seven assists in the win and had a little something extra for 76ers guard Patrick Beverley postgame. After last week’s game, Beverley was asked what […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business in Saturday’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nuggets 111-105 victory saw them remain third in the Western Conference. Still, head coach Michael Malone is skeptical of Joel Embiid’s late scratch and believes the NBA will investigate the situation. The Nuggets head coach questions Joel Embiid’s status […]

It’s NBA rivalry week this week with matchups scheduled not only between teams that are rivals, but players as well. One of the most anticipated matchups this week came in the form of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets. It was a matchup between two perennial MVP candidates in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid got savage treatment from Denver Nuggets home fans when he came out of the locker room and appeared on the Sixers’ sidelines during Saturday night’s game in Mile High City. Embiid was ruled out shortly before the contest because of a knee issue, robbing fans of a chance to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-15) and Denver Nuggets (32-15) squared off in what was supposed to be the latest installment of Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic. Unfortunately for all parties involved, Embiid was a late scratch. The Hospital Sixers still put on quite the show in a 111-105 loss. Let’s break down the Hospital Sixers’ latest adventure. […]

If Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic are to meet again in the 2023-24 NBA season, it’s going to be in the NBA Finals, with Embiid leaving fans disappointed, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson, disappointed when it was revealed that the reigning league Most Valuable Player would not […]

Games between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers are matchups that fans have always circled on their calendars. How could someone not be excited for a game that included a battle between MVPs in Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid? Jokic and the Nuggets were set to face Embiid and the 76ers in Denver on Saturday […]

Many were looking forward to the Philadelphia 76ers matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. However, everything changed last minute when Joel Embiid was ruled out from the contest, meaning he won’t face off against Nikola Jokic yet again. We finally know why Philly decided to sit their superstar center. Embiid was reportedly dealing with […]

Joel Embiid arrived at the arena for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ big matchup against the Denver Nuggets. However, Stephen A. Smith came out of nowhere questioning Embiid’s pregame fit. The 76ers star center wasn’t even wearing anything ludicrous. He was spotted wearing a vest with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Even so, Smith claimed, “MVPs can dress […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers, after heading to the locker room in the Nuggets’ previous game on Thursday, per the NBA’s injury report. Jokic returned to the game after getting poked in the eye, but he was vocal in explaining the pain he went through. Following the […]

We’re here for another NBA betting prediction and pick as we’ll see two of the best teams in the league go at it on ESPN Primetime. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (29-14) will take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (31-15) in a clash of cross-conference heavyweights. Check out our NBA odds series for our 76ers-Nuggets prediction […]

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets suffered their ugliest loss of the season against the New York Knicks. The Knicks routed the Nuggets, 122-84. The Nuggets are on the tail end of a road trip that has spanned 11 days. Before the game against the Knicks, the Nuggets were a solid 5-1 during the road […]

On Thursday evening, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets dropped to a still-impressive record of 31-15 on the 2023-24 NBA season with a blowout road loss at the hands of the New York Knicks. Although Jokic himself played well in this one, scoring 31 points to go along with 11 rebounds and three assists, his […]

The Denver Nuggets come into this matchup off of three straight victories with just half a game back for the lead in the Western Conference as they head to Madison Square Garden to take on the surging Knicks in this Thursday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out […]

Last week the basketball world was shocked by the sudden passing of Dejan Milojevic. At the time of his death, Milojevic was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Milojevic played professionally from 1994 until his retirement in 2009. After his retirement, Milojevic became the head coach for Mega Basket of the Adriatic Basketball […]