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Nikola Jokic might be a three-time MVP and a reigning champion, but even the “Joker” knows when he is in the presence of something otherworldly. During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Intuit Dome, the Denver Nuggets superstar took his admiration for Victor Wembanyama to a hilarious new level. While the rest of Team […]

On Sunday afternoon, the NBA All-Star game will take place, with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic among the starters for the event. Jokic will be a member of the “world” team, which features several star international players, who will be competing against stars who are from the United States. In that spirit, Jokic recently revealed […]

The NBA All-Star weekend festivities are currently taking place in Los Angeles, and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is among the participants for Sunday’s main event: the All-Star game itself. Jokic was voted in as a starter for the game despite missing around a month due to a knee injury, and it remains to be […]

The All-Star Game format has changed once again, as it will be split up between two Team USAs and a Team World. The reason for this was to make the game more competitive, but at the end of the day, it’s the players that make it interesting, not the format. Nikola Jokic has been one […]

Denver Nuggets cornerstone and proud Serbian Nikola Jokic is deeply passionate about horses and horse racing, but he is not the most animated individual when speaking in front of a camera. That dichotomy between his personal life and public life was on display during a media session at NBA All-Star Weekend. When asked by a […]

The All-Star Game has received a lot of criticism over the past few years because the lack of effort. The league has changed the format once again in USA vs. World playing style, and the hope is that can change things. Kevin Durant has already been broken up in his team since there are two […]

Update: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will start vs. the Grizzlies, according to the Denver Nuggets. On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are on the injury report for this […]

The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic enjoyed another stellar night in Chicago as they emerged victorious 136-120, as the Serbian produced his 182nd triple-double of his career. However, it is not everyday that the leading story about Jokic comes from off the court, especially on a day he produced 36 points, 14 rebounds and 17 […]

The Denver Nuggets could not be more ready for a break. Battered by injuries all season long, Denver has rarely been able to put a full lineup on the floor. Starters Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cameron Johnson have all missed significant stretches due to injury. And that list continues to grow as […]

Watching the Denver Nuggets operate in the Nikola Jokic era has always required a dual lens. First, fans must trust the Serbian superstar’s generational brilliance. Next, fans must also recognize how thin the margins are around him. Championships demand depth, durability, and timely aggression. Yet at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Denver opted for restraint. […]

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […]

Coming out of UCLA, Lonzo Ball was one of the most hyped NBA Draft prospects in recent memory. He was a highlight waiting to happen in high school at Chino Hills, which led to him becoming an amateur basketball sensation. Ball would go on to become the number two pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. […]

With the NBA trade deadline over, teams are still trying to find ways to improve their team. Following the deadline, there is always a few players that may get waived throughout the process, and teams line up to sign them to their team. This year, one of those players was Lonzo Ball, who was traded […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid injury concerns, as both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray appear on the team’s injury report. Denver is coming off a 136-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday that ended a three-game losing streak, but health remains a concern as the All-Star break approaches. […]

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets continued their winning ways with a comfortable road win over the Chicago Bulls. While things were looking dicey entering the final frame, the Nuggets were able to outscore the Bulls by 23 points in the fourth quarter to emerge with the victory. It was a monster game for Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets continue to watch Nikola Jokic stack accolade after accolade. He even fought off a lengthy knee injury to face the Chicago Bulls. Now he just climbed up the all-time triple-doubles list. With dropping 22 points, dishing out 17 assists and grabbing 14 rebounds, here’s where Jokic lands on the said list: Nikola […]

Update: Nikola Jokic is available to play against the Chicago Bulls, according to the Denver Nuggets. Looking to end a three-game skid, the Denver Nuggets head east to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Denver is praying Nikola Jokic will remain in the lineup, with the three-time MVP remaining on the injury report […]

The Denver Nuggets (33-19) somehow survived Nikola Jokic’s month-long absence and maintained a top-three slot in the Western Conference standings, and Peyton Watson was a huge reason why. The fourth-year forward’s emergence has made this team a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA title defense, providing Denver with the depth it has needed. […]

The transition from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets has given Michael Porter Jr. plenty of time to reflect on his journey in the Mile High City. During a recent appearance on a popular basketball podcast, the sharpshooting forward shared a candid story about his early days in Denver and his shocking first impression […]

The Denver Nuggets received unfortunate injury news when it came to their young breakout star, Peyton Watson. Watson is halfway through the fourth season of his NBA career with the Nuggets. He has embraced more responsibilities in the offense as time went on, having a firm role in the rotation as Denver trusted him more. […]

Amid earlier reports that the Denver Nuggets were looking to move Hunter Tyson by the trade deadline to get under the luxury tax, the team did just that, sending Tyson to the Brooklyn Nets, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. In addition to Hunter Tyson, the Nuggets also send a 2032 second round pick in […]

There’s still a couple hours to go until the deadline passes and trade season in the NBA is officially over. While the dust continues to settle from the number of trades that were made, the Denver Nuggets are still hoping to get under the luxury tax with a small, cost-saving deal before the deadline passes. […]

Just as the Denver Nuggets were finally starting to look whole again, the injury bug bit back, and it bit hard. In the middle of a high-stakes showdown against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, breakout forward Peyton Watson was forced to exit the game early. The third-year wing clutched […]

The Denver Nuggets may be playing at Madison Square Garden, but Nikola Jokic is having fun after a long absence.  In the middle of a gritty Wednesday night battle against the New York Knicks, the three-time MVP reminded everyone why he’s the most dangerous passer in the world. With just over nine minutes left in […]

The Denver Nuggets are finding out the hard way that life on the road in the NBA often comes with some questionable whistles. Following a gritty 124-121 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, Nuggets acting head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back, calling out a perceived officiating double standard that left three-time MVP […]

It got physical early as the Denver Nuggets hosted the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, with both teams trying to establish the game’s tempo. In the first quarter, Isaiah Stewart attacked the paint, but Jonas Valanciunas was there to stop him. As Stewart tried to go up for the lay-in, Valanciunas fouled […]

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray’s first All-Star selection. For many, Murray’s All-Star nod is long overdue. After Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash called Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest Canadian NBA player ever, Shai spoke about the growth of Canadian basketball during his […]

Are we in store for another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP race? Now that Jokic is back on the court from his knee injury, it appears as if these two superstars will be battling one another through the end of the 2025-26 NBA season for the MVP award. Luckily for Jokic, his knee hyperextension […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

The Denver Nuggets recently got a boost with the return of Nikola Jokic, although they did drop a tough game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Despite being near the top of the Western Conference leaderboard, some are speculating that a trade could be on the horizon for Denver ahead of the February […]

The Denver Nuggets met the Oklahoma City Thunder under bright arena lights and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander control the night. Nuggets guard Peyton Watson spoke after the 121–111 loss and refused to reveal any defensive secrets. 🎙️ Peyton Watson on defending SGA "I don't want to give too much away because we're going to have to […]

The Denver Nuggets usually only have one All-Star, and it’s Nikola Jokic. He’s once again made the team, but the Nuggets will be sending another player to the Intuit Dome. Jamal Murray has been waiting for his opportunity to be an All-Star, and he finally will have the chance to represent his team, as well […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was named as an All-Star for the first time, so Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson congratulated him in a slightly different way. The Nuggets were looking for their third straight win as they hosted the Thunder at Ball Arena on Sunday. It could be a preview of the conference […]

The wait is finally over. For years, the narrative surrounding Jamal Murray was that he was the “best player in the NBA to never make an All-Star team.” That changed Sunday when the league officially named the Denver Nuggets guard a Western Conference reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood. When Jamal Murray […]

On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor at home for a big game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on national TV. Christian Braun is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as doubtful with a left ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Braun’s injury and his playing status vs […]

The Denver Nuggets looked immediately re-centered with Nikola Jokic back in the lineup, who led them to a 122–109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. After a month away with a left knee bone bruise, Jokic didn’t ease in, delivering 31 points and 12 rebounds in what was his 29th double-double of the season. And […]

Jamal Murray beat the buzzer beater with one of his shots in the Denver Nuggets’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Murray is halfway through the 10th season of his NBA career, enjoying his best campaign to date. He is achieving career highs in multiple areas, especially with his scoring production being […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who has missed 16 straight games after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, is expected to return and play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jokic was recently upgraded to probable on the team’s injury report, and ESPN reports he plans […]

The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Kawhi Leonard is on the injury report alongside Derrick Jones Jr., with one player listed as questionable and the other ruled out. Leonard is dealing with a left knee contusion, while Jones Jr. has a sprained right knee and has been sidelined since January […]