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Three years on from their Conference Finals matchup in the bubble, the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers are once again set to fight it out for a spot in the NBA Finals. But while the matchup might elicit a strong sense of déjà vu, the Nuggets will certainly be hoping the result doesn’t. […]

Friday night’s Game 2 matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns had no shortage of action. The contest went down the wire, with the Suns ultimately escaping with a 121-114 victory to mark their first win in this series. The Nuggets kept it close until the end, and at one point in the […]

The Denver Nuggets ended the regular season with an abysmal 7-10 record, but that did not stop them from stomping the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They wrapped up that series in five games, moving onto a highly anticipated tilt with the Phoenix Suns. The Nuggets did not listen […]

The Denver Nuggets finished the last 17 games of the regular season with a 7-10 record, and that shoddy stretch run may negatively affect the MVP run of Nikola Jokic. The organization knew the No. 1 seed was locked up, so they took the foot off the gas. The losing record was a cause for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Game 3 in desperate need of a win after going down 2-0 in the first two games of their NBA Playoffs first-round series against the No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets. In spite of their commanding lead, however, the Nuggets also knew how important it was for them to secure the […]

There had been a lot of chatter surrounding the Denver Nuggets ahead of the playoffs, but in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, they quickly put that chatter to rest with a commanding 109-80 victory. Jamal Murray led the way for Denver with a big outing (24 PTS, 8 REB, 8 […]

The Denver Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Having pulled away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Play-In Tournament, the Timberwolves earned the right to face a more talented opponent. Though a less dangerous team without defensive specialist Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota still has plenty of […]

Denver Nuggets star forward Michael Porter Jr. missed Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to injury management. Unsurprisingly, without their starting forward or Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets went on to lose to the Suns by a final score of 119-115 behind 25 points and six rebounds from Chris Paul. So when the Nuggets visit […]

A lot will be on the line on Sunday night when the Denver Nuggets host the defending champs Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets are still trying to fend off Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies for the top spot in the West, while the Dubs are in a tight race for a playoff spot in […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone is more of an old-school coach than some others, routinely making rookies prove that they can hold up defensively before offering them a significant offensive role. Aside from the defensive end, the entire concept of team basketball is drilled into his team, much to their benefit as they lead […]

The Denver Nuggets have been building up for this moment, slowly but surely. So why wouldn’t they be able to battle through the 2023 NBA Playoffs and win a championship? After all, there’s plenty to love about the team. With all that in mind, here are three reasons that the Nuggets will win the 2023 […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. starred in Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 19 points — on 7-for-12 shooting from the field — and grabbed seven rebounds in a game the Nuggets went on to win by a final score of 129-106. So when Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Denver Nuggets are back to their winning ways, as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets in a 108-102 victory at Barclays Center on Sunday — but not before Michael Porter Jr. put on a show with a poster dunk — over his own teammate and not just any other teammate, but MVP race leader Nikola […]

Michael Porter Jr. has thrown shade at coach Michael Malone in the wake of the Denver Nuggets’ two-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Porter Jr. had 23 points on 9-12 shooting in the loss, but despite that he sat for nearly the entire last 16 minutes of the game, with the exception of […]

Being on the receiving end of a filthy, poster dunk is one of the occupational hazards of being a center in the NBA. Even the best rim protectors of all time, such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo, Mark Eaton, and Rudy Gobert, have experienced the sting of getting dunked on. And that’s exactly what Atlanta […]

There might not be a more embarrassing play to be on the receiving end of than a nasty poster jam. And on Friday night, that’s exactly what happened to San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins after Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr threw down a filthy off-hand dunk right in Collins’ face. Shortly thereafter, Collins took […]

Denver Nuggets swingman Michael Porter Jr. and San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins got into a heated and physical altercation on Friday, leading to both players getting ejected in the game. Midway through the third quarter, Porter absolutely embarrassed Collins with a nasty dunk and seemingly followed it up with a taunt. The Spurs big […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. starred on the offensive end of the floor in Monday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. He scored 20 points — on 7-for-11 shooting from the field and 4-for-6 from three — and grabbed five rebounds in the 118-113 Nuggets win. So when DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and the Chicago […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. lit up the scoreboard in Friday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He scored 26 points — on 8-for-14 shooting from the field — and also pulled down eight rebounds in a game the Nuggets went on to win by a final score of 113-97. So when OG Anunoby, Pascal […]

We have a big one coming up on Friday night. The two top teams in the Western Conference battle for supremacy as the top-seeded Denver Nuggets host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, who currently occupy the second spot out West. The Nuggets have already submitted their injury report, and Denver fans will be glad […]

The Denver Nuggets are aiming for no less than an NBA championship this season. They currently have the best win-loss record in the Western Conference and have won seven of their last 10 games. They also have MVP favorite Nikola Jokic. What’s next for the Nuggets? Here are some bold Nuggets predictions for the rest […]

To get Kevin Durant by the NBA trade deadline, the Denver Nuggets will have to give the Brooklyn Nets a princely sum. A KD deal obviously seems more likely now than it did previously, especially in the wake of Kyrie Irving’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets must take advantage of this opportunity. Sure, […]

The Denver Nuggets will have their hands full against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Bones Hyland and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all popped up on the pre-game injury report, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Jokic, likely the frontrunner for the 2023 NBA MVP Award, continues to deal with the […]

Nikola Jokic has missed the Denver Nuggets’ last two games due to a lingering hamstring injury. It sounds like it’s going to be three straight missed contests for the reigning back-to-back MVP as the Nuggets face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. It also seems like Michael Porter Jr. will be joining Jokic on […]

The Denver Nuggets were without Michael Porter Jr for their last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to “personal reasons”. His absence may have something to do with one of his family members getting in trouble in the city. Coban Porter, the brother of Michael Porter Jr, was arrested after a car crash that […]

Bol Bol is having a breakout season with the Orlando Magic, as he’s been nothing but a sensation for his new team whenever he’s on the floor. After spending his first three seasons in the NBA buried under other players on the Denver Nuggets’ depth chart, Bol is finally showing on full display what kind […]

The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a strong start in the Western Conference this season, and their 19-11 record currently has them in a tie for first place in the West with the Memphis Grizzlies. Even more surprising is that that hot start came with Michael Porter Jr. missing significant time, although it sounds […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have claimed sole possession of first place in the Western Conference after their huge victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. However, the Nuggets’ circumstances may only get better from here, especially with the impending return of Michael Porter Jr. from a heel injury. There may be plenty […]

Michael Porter Jr. has missed the last two games for the Denver Nuggets and it appears as if he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. He has officially been ruled out for the Nuggets game on Monday against the Houston Rockets and is dealing with a very painful heel contusion as per Harrison Wind […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a solid 110-99 win over the floundering Los Angeles Lakers, bouncing back from a rough loss suffered at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. And they did it without a crucial part of their blossoming roster: rising star Michael Porter Jr. The 6’10 forward was ruled out of […]

The Denver Nuggets prepare to host the winless Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, looking to improve upon their 2-2 record. The Nuggets are coming off a blowout loss to the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers in the Pacific Northwest on Monday and now play their next two contests at home. With Jamal Murray already sitting […]

Michael Porter Jr. had another big game for the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he helped his team escape with a 122-117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. MPJ has looked really good to start the season, and at this point, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone could not be more proud. Apart from the fact […]

The Denver Nuggets did what they had to do and gave two-time MVP Nikola Jokic a supermax extension. They’re also getting Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back from injury, which means they head into the 2022-23 NBA season with very high expectations. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Nuggets in the […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just a week away, so this might be the last chance to draft game-changing players in the fantasy basketball leagues. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić are names owners should focus on first, there are plenty of overlooked players that deserve some attention as Fantasy Basketball Sleepers. Those are the […]

The Denver Nuggets are hoping that they can once again get a full season of work from Michael Porter Jr. The 24-year-old showed serious shooting abilities in the two seasons he was available. Last year, though, he was limited to just nine games and was not very good. He was shut down and was unable […]

Michael Porter Jr. has been in the NBA for four years now, but he’s really only played in two seasons so far. After missing the first season of his career due to a back injury, Porter established himself as a starter for the Denver Nuggets over the next two seasons. But Porter’s back issues flared […]

The Denver Nuggets still managed to get into the playoffs last season because of the MVP play of Nikola Jokic. But, there is no question they were missing two massive pieces to the puzzle in Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray. Thankfully, both are expected to be back for the beginning of the 2022-23 season […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2020-21 season after tearing his ACL. But, the comeback is officially going to start. While Down Under in Australia, Murray told the media that he plans to return to the court in preseason action for the Nuggets, paving the way for […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is still a couple of months away. Even so, the best time to splurge on NBA cards is during the offseason, a period where there’s really not much to speculate on. In this case, there are a few guys who are can surprise collectors when the league opens up soon. Of […]