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With their backs against the wall, the Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed 119-108 win over the Denver Nuggets to keep their season alive. To the surprise of no one who watches the NBA, LeBron James led the way for Los Angeles. James scored 30 points, while Anthony Davis added 25 points and a massive […]

A lot has gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. LA has blown double-digit leads in all three games in the series to trail three games to none and faces elimination the rest of the way against the defending champs after a second-half collapse in Game 3 […]

NBA players are highly paid for their talents. As a result, they are expected to see action on a nightly basis given that fans are paying big money to watch them play. While injuries play a role in the NBA season, there have been incidents in the past when players miss games for odd reasons. […]

Trades between teams in the league are some of the most exciting parts of the NBA. This paves the way for teams to improve their roster with the hopes of winning the elusive NBA championship. Throughout NBA history, we’ve witnessed some of the most game-changing trades that ultimately led to championships. On the other hand, […]

Late in his team’s thrilling victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon set social media ablaze with a wicked dunk. Gordon’s teammate Nikola Jokic spun away from a defender and began driving towards the basket with just over two minutes remaining. The reigning NBA Finals MVP put up a […]

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 115-109 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, and while Nikola Jokic led the way per usual, Aaron Gordon played a strong supporting role in this game. Gordon threw down some big dunks throughout the night, and he noticed some animated reactions from DeAndre Jordan throughout the […]

“The Celtics bench was like, ‘Yo, what the (expletive) was that?’” said explosive Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, recalling what he overheard as he passed the Boston Celtics’ bench after his incredible putback dunk late in a 115-109 victory at Ball Arena on Thursday night. Gordon wasn’t sure who said it, according to The Denver […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline. Both players have positively impacted the Mavs since the trade. Dallas reportedly envisions Washington providing similar production to a player who helped the Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals during the 2022-23 season. “The Mavericks really believe that the PJ […]

The 2024 NBA Dunk Contest was definitely… a dunk contest. Like many of it’s predecessors, the finale of All-Star Saturday proved to be disappointing yet again. Mac McClung stole the show with some nasty dunks, but lackluster showings from other competitors  soured the once-hyped contest again. The NBA Dunk Contest being an utter disappointment has […]

The Denver Nuggets are the defending NBA champions, and are also one of the best teams in the league this season. Despite this, the Nuggets only have one player heading to the NBA All-Star game: Nikola Jokic. Jokic is again a front-runner for the NBA MVP award this year, so his All-Star selection was pretty […]

The slam dunk contest is one of the spectacles to watch during the NBA All-Star weekend. Throughout NBA history, we’ve seen the best dunkers in the league showcase their freakish athleticism in the annual dunking exhibition. From using cars, candles, and even grown men, dunkers have a lot of things at their disposal to show […]

The Denver Nuggets opted to trust their current roster and stood pat at the 2024 NBA trade deadline ahead of their title defense this April. With MVP favorite Nikola Jokic leading a championship-caliber cast of Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Nuggets remain favored to come out of the Western Conference and compete […]

The defending NBA champions are in a bit of a tough spot right now. With only 24 games left in their season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves a bit worn down by injuries. They also find themselves limping to the All-Star break, as they’ve lost three straight games. The most recent loss came against the […]

Ahead of their title defense, the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets stood pat at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The Nuggets now shift their focus toward the buyout market as they look to deepen their rotation ahead of the postseason. Denver is still the favorite to come out of the West with the best player […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, USA Basketball released a list of 41 finalists for their 2024 Olympic team, and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was one of the names mentioned. Gordon was traded to the Nuggets from the Orlando Magic in March 2021. It didn’t take long for him to become a fan favorite in Denver, either. Fans […]

On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets notched their 14th win in 18 games with a 117-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers came into Denver as one of the hottest offensive teams in the NBA. The Nuggets had a bit of a sloppy defensive showing, giving up a season-high 21 turnovers and 14 offensive rebounds. […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon hasn’t played since Christmas Day thanks to his dog. Gordon suffered injuries to his face and right hand after being bitten by his Rottweiler, and he needed 21 total stitches. The Nuggets forward returned to practice Sunday ahead of Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fans are now wondering if […]

The Denver Nuggets community had quite a shock when it was announced that forward Aaron Gordon suffered lacerations to his face and right hand due to a dog bite. Thankfully for Gordon and Nuggets fans, the situation is moving forward favorably. Gordon seems to be ready to play again on New Year’s Day against the […]

On Wednesday, shocking news broke regarding Denver Nuggets’ forward Aaron Gordon. On Christmas Day, Gordon suffered serious injuries after being bitten by a family dog. Gordon needed 21 stitches on lacerations to his face and right shooting hand. Aaron Gordon suffered serious dog bites to his face and shooting right hand on Monday — requiring […]

With their full starting group back on the floor and healthy, the Denver Nuggets have won eight of their last nine games to move to 22-10 on the season. One of the best teams in the league once more, the Nuggets will once again be without one of their core members, as starting power forward […]

The defending champion Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors on NBA Christmas Day and should be mostly at full strength. Aaron Gordon (heel) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (core) are both listed as probable to play against the Dubs, per the NBA Injury Report. Gordon is dealing with a heel strain, while KCP is nursing […]

The Denver Nuggets went into Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls down only one key player in Jamal Murray, who was still nursing a sore ankle. But the Nuggets would have to play the majority of the game even more shorthanded as Nikola Jokic was ejected in the second quarter. Jokic was tossed after arguing […]

The 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest between then Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (then with the Orlando Magic) and the Bulls’ Zach LaVine (with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the time) was one for the ages. LaVine won, but many people believe Gordon should have gone home with the trophy that night. The Nuggets forward appeared on the […]

Things boiled over for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, as he was ejected for arguing calls before halftime and just a quarter after head coach Michael Malone was ejected for the same thing, and Jokic’s teammate Aaron Gordon vehemently defended him after the game. “He doesn’t need to […]

The Golden State Warriors’ trip to Mile High City on Wednesday did not bear great memories for Stephen Curry and company as the Denver Nuggets dealt them a 108-105 loss. That game also got them — and their fans — enraged over what they deemed to be a missed call on a potential goaltend violation […]

On Friday, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Nuggets maintained the lead throughout the majority of the game, but became a bit lethargic and allowed the Grizzlies to come storming back. The Nuggets suddenly had to pick up the pace, and it was sparked by an absolute dime of […]

Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets are preparing to defender their 2022-2023 championship, and it won’t be easy with teams like the Lakers and Warriors gunning for them. The Nuggets will have to move forward without star defender Bruce Brown this season which draw a hilarious take from Nikola Jokic. Star guard Jamal Murray was […]

Aaron Gordon enjoyed the best year of his NBA career last season with the Denver Nuggets. He displayed stalwart defense while still averaging 16 points per game and was a vital component of a championship team. Though, he also accomplished something else that is insignificant in comparison but is impressive nonetheless. Fortunately, it has now […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Fresh off of helping his Denver Nuggets win the 2023 NBA championship, forward Aaron Gordon is continuing his exciting summer by announcing his new shoe. Gordon, in partnership with performance footwear brand 361°, have announced the release of his fourth shoe, the AG4. The AG4 will be released in six colorways that reflect Aaron Gordon’s […]

Houston freshman forward Jarace Walker was the No. 8 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 power forward went to the Indiana Pacers and now pairs up with Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, and Bennedict Mathurin. So, now that Walker knows where he will start his NBA career, let’s take a look at the current and […]

Aaron Gordon has been living it up of late. After all, there’s no denying that he absolutely deserves to after helping the Denver Nuggets lift their first-ever NBA title in franchise history. Shortly after their NBA Finals Game 5 win over the Miami Heat, Gordon was spotted in the streets joining in on the rowdy […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship on Monday night, and Aaron Gordon was celebrating shirtless in the streets of Denver after the team clinched in Game 5. @jhambrizco Aaron Gordon pulled up after the big win #nba #fyp #aarongordon #denver #nuggets ♬ Hate It Or Love It – G-Unit Remix – 50 Cent […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title on Monday night, overcoming a frustrating call against them late. Aaron Gordon was whistled for a questionable foul on Heat star Jimmy Butler down the stretch of the fourth quarter that had fans shaking their heads. The defiant Butler scored 21 points and angered Nuggets fans with […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has been excellent in the 2023 NBA Finals, and his slick hands were compared to former legendary NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald by another premier NBA forward — Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green. “Aaron Gordon has like high level, elite hands,” Green said on The Volume Sports podcast after Game […]

If the Denver Nuggets go on and win the title this season, then there’s no denying that Aaron Gordon will deserve a lot of credit for the role he played throughout the NBA Playoffs and the regular season. The 27-year-old was once again instrumental in Denver’s NBA Finals Game 4 win over the Miami Heat […]

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were relatively quiet in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday night — at least by their extremely high standards throughout Denver’s iconic postseason run. They had a chance to step back a bit in Game 4, with Aaron Gordon stealing the show to help […]