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Nikola Jokic had a dunking highlight in the Denver Nuggets’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Jokic is going through the 11th season of his NBA career, all with the Nuggets. He stands out as one of the top players in the league, usually placing himself in the MVP conversation. The star center […]

Nikola Jokic suffered an apparent leg injury during the Denver Nuggets’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Monday night. The injury took place in the final seconds of the first half. Jokic was inside the paint as Spencer Jones’ right leg accidentally collided with the star center’s left leg. This ended up the Jokic writhing […]

Masterful. Brilliant. Sensational. Extraordinary. We could keep rattling off words to describe what Nikola Jokic has achieved this season, but the three letters that stand out after seeing the Denver Nuggets center perform on NBA Christmas Day are MVP.  Since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Shai […]

The Denver Nuggets are once again playing good basketball, and they are once again being led by Nikola Jokic and his strong performances. It feels like Jokic is getting better every year, which is ridiculous, but it could very well be true. Every week, it seems like he’s doing something new and putting himself in […]

As NBA analysts continue to react to Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point Christmas Day classic, has he surpassed Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race? Zach Lowe believes so. After Jokic and the Nuggets’ 142-138 overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves, coupled with the Thunder’s recent string of losses to […]

The NBA owns Christmas Day, regardless of what other leagues try to do to assert their dominance on the 25th of December. That was pretty evident on Thursday, as all five Christmas Day games in the NBA delivered compelling storylines and must-see action. This marquee five-game slate Santa Claus gave us started with a two-point […]

The Denver Nuggets survived a Christmas Day thriller with the Minnesota Timberwolves, beating them 142-138 in overtime. Despite Denver blowing a fourth-quarter lead, the Nuggets prevailed in OT. In the process, Nikola Jokic broke an overtime record, previously held by Stephen Curry, according to Underdog. Most points scored in an overtime period in NBA history: […]

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime on Christmas Day. But this was a game Denver could have won in regulation. Coach David Adelman talked about the plan that failed to stop Anthony Edwards from hitting the game-tying 3-pointer that added extra time to this contest, according to Nuggets beat writer Vinny […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together a Christmas performance for the ages, leading Denver to a 142-138 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, producing the first 55-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game ever recorded in the league. The 56-point outburst was the third-highest scoring performance in […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic played Santa Claus and gifted everyone with one of the most iconic performances on Christmas Day in league history. Jokic dropped a monster triple-double of 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists to power the Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 142-138, at Ball Arena. He also had two blocks […]

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson suffered a concerning-looking right knee injury in the team’s recent 131-130 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The good news is that there was no structural damage in his right knee, and he was diagnosed with a bone bruise. The bad news is that Johnson is now set to miss multiple […]

NBA on Christmas Day games are among the most important in basketball. The league pairs up the best teams in the biggest rivalries, and teams usually deliver with iconic performances. All of these teams playing on Dec. 25, 2025, are primed to contend for the NBA Finals, and Christmas Day games could preview that. However, […]

The Denver Nuggets are among the best teams in the Western Conference. That is despite the Nuggets sustaining several major injuries. Tuesday night, the injury bug struck again, this time hitting forward Cam Johnson. Johnson suffered what appeared to be a very serious knee injury in a 131-130 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. But on […]

The Denver Nuggets (21-8) are already down a couple of starters, and now they could be without offseason acquisition Cam Johnson following Tuesday night’s 131-130 loss versus the Dallas Mavericks (12-19). The seventh-year forward suffered a knee sprain while coming down for a defensive rebound in the fourth quarter and did not return. He was […]

The Denver Nuggets (21-7) were focused on bolstering their bench during the offseason, but they did not expect to rely on it so much this early into the campaign. Head coach David Adelman just watched another starter go down with injury. Cam Johnson limped off the floor after suffering a knee sprain during Tuesday’s road […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recently earned the record for most career assists by a center in league history, surpassing NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Well, clearly, Jokic is not yet done achieving prolific milestones. Against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on Monday, the three-time MVP moved up to eighth place in the Nuggets’ all-time […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 115–101 loss to the Houston Rockets carried extra sting with head coach David Adelman’s ejection following a disputed play involving Nikola Jokic. Tension had been building throughout the night at Ball Arena, and the moment sharpened an already frustrating outcome. The Nuggets watched its six-game win streak end as control slipped late. […]

Even Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant knows the incredible basketball trajectory of Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. In his book, Jokic has already shown enough to be on his personal list of the top five players he’s ever seen play the sport. Durant let everyone know what he thinks of Jokic following the […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 115-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Ball Arena escalated beyond the scoreboard, reaching a boiling point with head coach David Adelman’s first career ejection. The incident occurred with 8:40 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Nuggets trailing by as many as 17 points. Nikola Jokic absorbed contact […]

If Bruce Brown wanted a fight, he certainly got one from Kevin Durant, both on the scoreboard and in the postgame presser. After the Denver Nuggets guard complained about “disrespectful” comments following the Houston Rockets’ victory on Saturday, Durant didn’t hesitate to fire back. While Brown lamented that he “wished there was fighting” allowed in […]

The rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets just got a lot more personal. Following a heated battle on Saturday night that saw the Rockets secure a big win, Nuggets guard Bruce Brown didn’t mince words about his interactions with Kevin Durant. While the game itself was a high-octane affair, the real fireworks […]

During the Denver Nuggets’ 126-115 victory over the Orlando Magic, Nikola Jokic achieved another milestone in his already illustrious career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time assists leader among centers in NBA history. The three-time MVP now sits at 5,667 career assists, edging past Abdul-Jabbar’s 5,660. When asked if he experienced any joy over […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s first MVP straw poll of the 2025-26 campaign. While Gilgeous-Alexander has earned comparisons to Michael Jordan this season, he’s led the Thunder to a historic 25-2 record as defending champions. Still, Jokic isn’t far behind in ESPN’s poll. However, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Nikola Jokic has done it. The Denver Nuggets superstar big man just passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most assists by a center in league history. The historic dime, the 5661st of Jokic’s career, happened in the third period of Thursday night’s game against the visiting Orlando Magic at Mile High City, as he […]

The Denver Nuggets won the NBA championship in 2023. In the two seasons since, Denver has fallen short, largely in part because of a lack of depth. The team fixed that problem in the offseason by swapping Michael Porter Jr for Cameron Johnson, and then adding Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jonas Valanciunas. It […]

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown had options — which included the Los Angeles Lakers — after winning the NBA Finals in 2023. While Brown regrets leaving the Nuggets in free agency for a deal with the Indiana Pacers, he recently revealed that he had received an offer from the Lakers. Brown says the Lakers offered […]

The Denver Nuggets received encouraging news about forward Peyton Watson’s injury status following their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Watson exited the game just five minutes into the first quarter due to what was classified as a ‘lower trunk’ injury. Despite Watson missing the remainder of the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman […]

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun delivered a historic performance Wednesday night, becoming the first pair of centers to record triple-doubles in the same game during the Denver Nuggets’ 128-125 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. According to OptaSTATS, the milestone marked a first in NBA history, underscoring the evolving versatility of the center position. Jokic’s […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic set the record straight regarding comparisons to Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun after a 128-125 overtime win on Monday. Jokic’s 39 points led the Nuggets to victory. He also finished with 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks as Nikola recorded another triple-double. Sengun led the Rockets with […]

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession. Brown revealed his antics after the game, claiming […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka did not waste any time going directly after the officials following a 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. During his postgame press conference, Udoka, whose team overcame a halftime deficit and had a late lead in regulation, did not hold back in his criticism of the […]

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets finally ended their surprising four-game home losing streak with a narrow victory over the Houston Rockets. This win didn’t come without controversy, as the Nuggets benefited from several questionable calls down the stretch, including a foul before a late inbounds pass that gave Denver a free throw, sending the […]

In a barnburner of a matchup between two of the best and most physically-imposing teams in the NBA in the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets, it was the former that came out on top, 128-125, in overtime. It was a back-and-forth affair that saw incredible shot-making come from both teams, especially towards the end […]

The Denver Nuggets came into their game against the Houston Rockets on Monday already short-handed with two starters in Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun sidelined due to injury. If the Nuggets want to pull off a win against the Rockets, they might have to do so even more short-handed as starting guard Peyton Watson was […]

The long-awaited return of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama has finally arrived, and just in time for the NBA Cup semifinal game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs’ Wembanyama was reportedly expected to return for Saturday’s matchup against the Thunder before a report on Friday made things official. Wembanyama is expected to be back […]

The Denver Nuggets continued their strong road performance on Thursday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at Golden 1 Center in a game that showcased both efficiency and focus. After a quiet stretch of eight days with only one game, Denver came out ready, leaving no doubt about their professionalism and preparation. The Serbian star […]

It is hard for Spencer Jones not to chuckle when he pauses to consider what his 10-year-old self would think of his life today. The 24-year-old is now a certified NBA starter, yet the concept of life in the league didn’t even cross his mind until late in his college career. There was no red carpet, […]

It’s tough to brush off a team that has a three-time MVP in it. But curiously, that’s what’s been happening to the Denver Nuggets, as some believe that they’re not good enough compared to other teams in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 115-106, on […]

The Denver Nuggets’ scorching start to the season continued Sunday night with a 115-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets, and while the stat lines from Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić grabbed headlines, veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. offered a deeper look into why Denver has been nearly unstoppable. Hardaway Jr., who finished with 14 points […]