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Although Nikola Jokic’s amazing season may suggest otherwise, he can’t do it all alone for the Denver Nuggets. He needs help to bring them to the NBA Finals. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are the stars that Jokic needs to thrive in the playoffs. While Porter Jr. is expected to return soon, the outlook […]

Despite missing two of their stars, the Denver Nuggets still find themselves in the heat of the playoff race. Nikola Jokic has done a masterful job in keeping the Nuggets afloat despite missing Jamal Murray the entire campaign and Michael Porter Jr. for all but nine games. The Nuggets currently sit at 6th in the […]

Nikola Jokic has been efficiently carrying the load for the Denver Nuggets, but it looks like he’s on the verge of getting his two running mates back for a hopeful playoff run. With Michael Porter Jr nearing a return from back surgery, star point guard Jamal Murray, who tore his ACL last season, is also […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Denver Nuggets had to be quite confident in what they’ve been able to accomplish in the first half of the season. Despite missing Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr for most of the season, the Nuggets are still 33-25 and the Western Conference’s sixth seed. Jamal Murray has yet […]

The Denver Nuggets did very little ahead of the NBA trade deadline. They signed backup big man DeMarcus Cousins to another 10-day contract and made a small trade in January. Otherwise, they stayed silent in the mad dash to make deals. According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the Nuggets were active at the […]

It’s no secret the Denver Nuggets are extremely depleted this season, with both Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. sidelined due to major injuries. Nevertheless, Nikola Jokic has kept the team afloat with his MVP play as the Nuggets sit 28-21 currently. But on Monday, Denver was handed a $2.7 million disabled player exception in […]

Klay Thompson has gone to the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in the NBA. He’s someone who credibly could talk about the joy of winning NBA championships and also the agony of going down with a serious injury and not being able to play for a very long period of time. It […]

Should Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets make it to the NBA playoffs, they could very well get a major boost in Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray. According to the latest report by Adrian Wojnarowski of EPN (via Ryan Blackburn of SB Nation), the Nuggets are hopeful they can get MPJ and Murray back […]

The basketball world is buzzing over the long-awaited return of Klay Thompson. It wasn’t just Golden State Warriors fans that were excited – NBA stars were just as hyped to see him reunite with Splash Brother Stephen Curry. Even hours before his season debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, a certain LeBron James was […]

The Denver Nuggets have been hit hard by injuries. The injury bug bit the Nuggets last season when Jamal Murray suffered a torn ACL in his left knee last April. Murray was ruled out indefinitely for the 2021-22 campaign, though Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made some eye-opening comments when asked if Murray would possibly […]

The Denver Nuggets’ injury woes continue. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that P.J. Dozier is suspected to have an ACL tear in his left knee, however, there is still further evaluation to be done later today. It has been a disastrous start to the Nuggets’ season with multiple injuries across the roster. They headed into the season […]

The last time we saw Jamal Murray suiting up for the Denver Nuggets was in April. He’s been out of action for over six months now after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL on his left knee. It looks like he’s progressing well in his rehab, though, and the 24-year-old himself recently provided a […]

The Denver Nuggets have started this season 8-4 despite Jamal Murray’s continued absence from an ACL injury and a troubling Michael Porter Jr. back injury cropping up. This has been a really impressive feat for Nikola Jokic and Co, and the hope is Murray and Porter will be back down the road to help make […]

Friendly pregame bets likely happen way more than we think before athletes square off against one another. On Wednesday night, a look into one was provided before the Phoenix Suns welcomed in the Denver Nuggets. Suns star Deandre Ayton was flipping a half-court shot and chatting it up with Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. After a […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is expected to miss a huge chunk of the season because of a torn ACL, but his latest workout is raising hopes he could return earlier than expected. On Instagram, Murray posted a video of him being able to dunk, which is a good sign for the Nuggets guard. After […]

The 2021-22 NBA season will be a tricky course to navigate for the Denver Nuggets. Not only have opposing teams reemerged from the ashes with their offseason hauls, but the Nuggets will push through with the season without star guard Jamal Murray. With that in mind, here are five big questions for the team—a chunk […]

The Denver Nuggets were on the brink of cracking a spot in the 2020 NBA Finals, but the experience and veteran leadership of the Los Angeles Lakers proved to be too much to handle. The Nuggets miraculously came back from a 1-3 deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers, while Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic also […]

It’s still probably a few months before we see Jamal Murray back in action for the Denver Nuggets. But that doesn’t mean he’s not making his feelings known about the upcoming NBA season—especially when it comes to his teammates. Murray, who’s still recuperating from an ACL injury, took to Twitter to talk about Michael Porter […]

Denver Nuggets young rising star Michael Porter Jr. officially signed a five-year max extension with the team on Tuesday. If anything, this further proves that the Nuggs are all in on their core consisting of reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and of course, Porter Jr. This makes the Nuggets also one of […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers have kicked Ben Simmons trade talks into overdrive, the Denver Nuggets have reportedly emerged as a “sleeper” candidate. That’s according to NBA insider Sam Amico: Some suspect the Nuggets will be a sleeper here. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) September 23, 2021 But it seems as though the Nuggets brass themselves aren’t […]

Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets and LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are considered as the top two favorites to win the crown in 2021-22. The Denver Nuggets aren’t exactly seen as a top contender, especially with Jamal Murray still nursing an injury ahead of the start of the new season. Well, don’t tell Nikola Jokic that. […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was fully deserving of the NBA MVP award last season. One of the biggest reasons was the extent of his availability. The Joker hasn’t missed a game in the last two seasons, despite both of them being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jokic has played in nearly 96% of his […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. knows he needs to step up next season, especially with Jamal Murray’s status still unclear as he recovers from injury. To recall, Murray suffered from a torn ACL in his left knee last April, effectively ending his 2020-21 season with the Nuggets. He underwent a successful surgery days later, […]

It’s still unsure when Jamal Murray will plunge back into action. The Denver Nuggets star is still recuperating from an ACL injury that kept him out of the NBA Playoffs last season. But despite the long road to recovery, it’s clear that he’s maintained a sunny disposition. With full basketball still out of reach for […]

The offseason was a treat to NBA fans as they saw their favorite teams beef up their roster to bolster their title hopes. Teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat among others had some key additions. These teams were the talk of the town as fans started to […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made big moves in the offseason, choosing to largely stay pat with the roster that had another strong run last season. But that doesn’t mean Nikola Jokic and company aren’t putting in the work. In fact, it appears Jokic is already back at it, shooting hoops at the Nuggets’ practice facility. […]

With regards to the point guard spot, the names Chris Paul, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard seem synonymous with the term “All-Star.” Though these names are without a doubt the best in their position, it doesn’t mean that there’s no space for a few more. After all, almost every season, NBA fans […]

After a disappointing finish to last season, the Denver Nuggets are prime for another groundbreaking campaign in the upcoming 2021-2022 NBA Season. Last year was an incredible year with Nikola Jokic winning his first-ever MVP trophy while third-year forward Michael Porter, Jr. broke out of his shell and stepped up big time amidst the absence […]

It’s safe to assume Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is not happy with his NBA 2K22 rating. On Saturday, Murray asked NBA 2K ambassador Ronnie 2k about his rating in the upcoming game. To his surprise, however, he even decreased from his previous numbers and got an 85 to start. 85. That injury adds another […]

It has been a long road to recovery for Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray over the past couple of months. Murray tore his ACL during a regular season matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Even as the Nuggets were deemed as a dark horse NBA title contender, their championship aspirations were essentially dashed as Murray […]

The Washington Wizards finally made their head coaching decision, naming Wes Unseld Jr. as the head man to try and get Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal back to the playoffs. Unseld Jr. spent the previous half-decade plus with the Denver Nuggets as an assistant and finally got a head coaching gig. As it turns out, […]

While the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks take aim in the NBA Finals, there may not have been a bigger story off the court then that of the “Suns in 4” guy. The “Suns in 4” guy went viral after getting in a brawl with a Denver Nuggets fan during their playoff series earlier on […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were playing their heart out on the court during the NBA Finals. This season, Lakers fans are left to daydream about which star players they can recruit to get back to the Finals again. Add Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray to the list of candidates. The Nuggets guard became […]

While the Phoenix Suns have come out on top of the West and are now on their way to the NBA Finals, some critics couldn’t help but point out they had a relatively easy road considering the injuries to their opponents. Devin Booker, however, couldn’t care less what their haters say. The Suns played and […]

After witnessing their team get swept in the first round by the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets fans are now trying to address the what-ifs. After all, it was apparent that the Nuggets just didn’t have the “it” factor all series long. The Mike Malone-coached squad was well aware that the playoff campaign will be tough […]

A fantastic season for the Denver Nuggets, unfortunately, came to an end after being eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. With different lineup changes along with injuries, the Suns had the Nuggets outnumbered and dominated the entire series. The biggest part of the sweep was the leadership of Chris Paul, both […]

The Denver Nuggets had an applaudable regular season, garnering a 47-25 record to finish in the third spot of the Western Conference despite Jamal Murray’s torn ACL. Nikola Jokic earned MVP honors for his efforts and then carried the Nuggets past the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Serbian’s […]

When Jamal Murray went down with a torn ACL earlier this season, many figured the Denver Nuggets’ championship dreams were shot. However, the rise of Michael Porter Jr into a legitimate No. 2 option next to Nikola Jokic gave some hope the Nuggets could still go on a deep run. Porter finished the regular season […]

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets continues to show why he’s the best big man the NBA. Furthermore, he continues to show why he’s the 2020-21 NBA MVP. Ask Jamal Murray. The latest piece of evidence comes from the last two months. Jamal Murray is one of the best guards in the NBA. He’s an […]