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Stephen Curry delivered a clutch 42-point performance to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 137-131 in overtime. But it was Aaron Gordon who stole headlines with a career-high 50 points and 10 three-pointers in the losing effort. ESPN reporter Anthony Slater shared Curry’s reaction to Gordon’s historic shooting night on X. “Ridiculous. […]

Aaron Gordon was a man on a mission for the entirety of the 2024-25 season, as he took his game to the next level and helped make up for the Denver Nuggets’ lack of depth. If it weren’t for a hamstring strain that slowed him down in Game 7 of their second-round playoff clash against […]

On Thursday night, Aaron Gordon was reaching flow state levels, looking like the best three-point shooter in the world all of a sudden. At one point during the Denver Nuggets’ eventual 137-131 loss to the Golden State Warriors in overtime, Gordon made eight straight three-pointers. He was proving that the incredible three-point shooting development that […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon became the human equivalent of a giant blowtorch on Thursday as he was on fire against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. He channeled his inner Johnny Storm and scored a career-high 50 points on an insane 10-of-11 shooting from three-point range. At one stretch, Gordon was a perfect […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was primarily known as a dunker when he entered the NBA. But over the years, Gordon has developed into a well-rounded player, including owning a decent touch from long range. He displayed his much-improved shooting in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Thursday. He […]

The Denver Nuggets arguably have the most improved team of the offseason; they addressed their urgent need for more depth by adding the likes of Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr., and these additions were made possible by the room they created when they traded Michael Porter Jr. and his big contract to […]

With the Denver Nuggets preparing for the 2025-26 season, there is no denying that the team will always be in discussion to win championships as they’re led by star Nikola Jokic. As fans lock in their predictions for the Nuggets’ 2025-26 season, Aaron Gordon would make a “greatest of all time” (GOAT) claim regarding Jokic. […]

Aaron Gordon has risen to fame in the NBA because of his hard work and immense basketball talent. The NBA champion power forward for the Denver Nuggets is one of the best dunkers of all time, and his highlight reel of posters can be put up against anybody, including other greats such as Vince Carter, […]

The Denver Nuggets enter NBA 2K26 as one of the most exciting teams in the Western Conference with a retooled roster featuring star power, depth, and versatile role players. But as has become a frustrating yearly trend, 2K’s player ratings don’t always reflect on-court production, value, or role. For Denver, five players in particular stand out […]

The Denver Nuggets endured a tumultuous spring when they fired both their head coach and general manager just three games before the playoffs. Despite the abrupt turnover, team president Josh Kroenke wants to make one thing crystal clear: the organization does not need a cultural reset. “I can also say very clearly that this organization […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon braved a lower-body injury and forced his body to play in the all-important Game 7 showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on Sunday. However, Gordon’s courageous move went for naught, as Denver ended up getting lit up in a 125-121 loss at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. […]

David Adelman had high remarks on Aaron Gordon’s big decision to play in Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Prior to the big matchup, Gordon was dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury would need multiple weeks to recover, but the Nuggets forward pushed through to take […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon made a request to the NBA about its playoff scheduling after depleted Nuggets squad suffered a tough Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and is now going home in the second round for the second straight season. While this group fought hard in the first few quarters, the […]

Aaron Gordon had to fight through a lot of pain before Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Prior to the big matchup, Gordon was dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The injury would need multiple weeks to recover, but the Nuggets forward pushed through to take part in […]

The Denver Nuggets’ Game 6 win to keep their season alive came at the huge cost of Aaron Gordon’s hamstring; Gordon, whose status for Game 7 was in doubt, suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain which would typically keep someone out for multiple weeks. Nonetheless, Gordon decided to gut it out and was one of […]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are in an intense Game 7, and everything is on the line as one of these teams will advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aaron Gordon knew the importance of this game, and despite having a Grade 2 hamstring strain, he still came […]

The Denver Nuggets are trying to grit out a win in Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday despite dealing with multiple injuries to key players. The most notable of those ailments happened at the very end of Game 6, when Aaron Gordon went down with a hamstring strain. On Sunday morning, it […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The stage is set for Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, but starting forward Aaron Gordon’s status remained uncertain hours before tip-off. Before Nuggets coach David Adelman provided an update, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what he anticipates in Game 7. Then, Adelman revealed Gordon’s status. […]

The Denver Nuggets will be in a pivotal Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they may be without one of their key players. Aaron Gordon, who suffered a hamstring injury at the end of Game 6, is listed as questionable, but it’s highly likely that he won’t be available to play, according […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in an important Game 7 matchup, but the health status of a few key players is up in the air. For most of the series, everybody on each side has been available and healthy, but the Nuggets now have Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, and […]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder head into Sunday’s Game 7 with a spot in the Western Conference Finals on the line. Nikola Jokic is one of the best Game 7 performers in recent NBA history, but Aaron Gordon is the most important player. David Adelman delivered an update on his forward’s status after […]

The Denver Nuggets have forced a decisive Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, but they could be without a key player. Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain, and his status is in doubt for this contest, via Shams Charania. Gordon has balled out for the Nuggets in the […]

It seems like the Denver Nuggets have been on the ropes the entire postseason. Their 2024-25 campaign was in dire straits after they blew a 22-point lead and nearly lost Game 4 to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first-round. They hung on and won the series. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals was […]

The Western Conference Semifinal series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder has been a hard fought battle, with some tensions spilling over in Game 6. During the first half of Game 6 between the Nuggets and Thunder, Aaron Gordon and Alex Caruso got into a little jockeying for position that ultimately resulted in […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing 112-105 Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Following the game, Aaron Gordon had little interest in discussing what had just gone down in the game. Instead, he directed his postgame comments toward a recent ESPN article that, according to Gordon, portrayed teammate Russell Westbrook […]

The Denver Nuggets now find themselves in a best-of-three series after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 92-87 in Game 4. With the series tied 2-2, the Nuggets will need to find a way to regain some momentum as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City. Despite the loss, Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray offered […]

In a postgame press conference following the Denver Nuggets’ 113-104 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, interim head coach David Adelman made sure to defend his star player despite an uncharacteristically off shooting night. “And Nikola’s ‘off night,’ I mean 20-16-6 just an awful NBA night,” Adelman said jokingly. “The stat sheet always says […]

The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder battled in Game 3 on Friday night in a game that could be looked at as a classic or as a disaster, depending on which way you look at it. This was a classic, tight playoff game with two gritty teams trying to grind out a win. However, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren responded to Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s take on the Thunder constantly fouling All-Star teammate Nikola Jokic throughout Game 2. After Wednesday’s 149-106 blowout win in Game 2, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed no changes to defending Jokic. However, the physicality between both teams remains present two games […]

The frustration among the Denver Nuggets following their 149-106 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 Wednesday night was palpable. Apart from their overall lackluster form, the Nuggets were also disappointed by their perceived lack of favorable calls, particularly toward superstar big man Nikola Jokic. After the game, Denver forward Aaron Gordon spoke […]

When Denver Nuggets fans think about the team’s recent playoff success, two names come to mind. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have plenty of great moments in the postseason. This year, however, interim head coach David Adelman has a new hero to thank: Aaron Gordon. The forward is delivering in the clutch, but his most […]

Seven people were shot at a bar in Oklahoma City as fans gathered to watch Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. The clash between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, as well as the heroics of Aaron Gordon, were overshadowed by the shooting. Seven people were injured by gunfire at The Collective, […]

In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with less than four seconds remaining to give the Denver Nuggets a 121-119 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The clutch shot from the wing completed a remarkable 14-point comeback for the fourth-seeded Nuggets. AARON GORDON FTW 😱😱😱 NUGGETS COMPLETE […]

He is typically the team’s unsung hero, but Aaron Gordon was the Denver Nuggets’ savior in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder with his second game-winner of the playoffs. However, he immediately reverted to the father figure he is to his nephews backstage. As Gordon walked into the post-game presser as the man of […]

Nikola Jokic dominated with 42 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Aaron Gordon drilled a clutch 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic 121-119 comeback win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series Monday night. The Nuggets star Nikola Jokic […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets stunned the entire NBA world yet again after mounting a come-from-behind win in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Down by 11 with around four minutes to go, the Nuggets chipped away at the Thunder’s lead and set up a crazy turn of events […]

Aaron Gordon broke the hearts of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder with his game-winning 3-pointer in the Denver Nuggets’ 121-119 victory in Game 1 of the West Semis on Monday night. The Thunder controlled the lead with less than two minutes remaining. However, the Nuggets kept fighting back as Gordon got off the […]

All night long, the Denver Nuggets were fighting an uphill battle against the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round matchup. Seemingly every time the Nuggets were making a run, the Thunder had an answer. But the Nuggets remained poised, kept within striking distance, and managed to steal Game 1, 121-119, […]

The Denver Nuggets brought their own thunder in Oklahoma City Monday. Courtesy of Aaron Gordon, who ends up placing Chet Holmgren on a poster for the future. Gordon got out in transition with the Thunder forward defending. The Nuggets star only had Holmgren and the hoop in front of him. Gordon extended out his right […]