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The Denver Nuggets’ path to the first seed in the Western Conference was laid out perfectly. With a monster win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 10th, all the Nuggets had to do was win their final two games of the season against the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies and the first seed would […]

James Harden is known for his scoring. A former MVP, the Los Angeles Clippers star is considered one of the best offensive players the league has seen in recent memory. However, throughout his career, Harden has had his fair share of funny moments as well. From his famous post-game interview walk-off to accidentally hitting himself […]

It didn’t take long for the Denver Nuggets to get back in the win column. After losing two straight games, the Nuggets finally looked like themselves again after thrashing the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-101. In the Nuggets’ two prior losses, they really struggled to knock down 3-point shots. Against the Phoenix Suns, they shot an embarrassing […]

Ever since the 1962-63 season, the NBA has awarded the best coaches in the league with the Coach of the Year Award. But while the Coach of the Year Award is given to the best coaches, there’s no doubt that there have been notable coaches who have never won the award, despite their accomplishments in […]

The Denver Nuggets went into Friday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves knowing they needed a win, but things did not go to plan. Michael Malone’s squad lost 111-98 and in the process, dropped into third place in the Western Conference for the time being. While Nikola Jokic did appear to be playing through a […]

The Denver Nuggets seem to be in a bit of a rut right now. The defending NBA champions are on a two-game losing streak, and don’t look like the insanely dominant team that came out of the All-Star break. On Friday night, the Nuggets suffered an embarrassing 111-98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game […]

Michael Porter Jr. is on an absolute heater, a development that should terrify the rest of the league. The reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets are full of weapons and are fully healthy heading into the playoffs. And with Porter shooting incredibly efficiently right now, the Nuggets are slated to do some serious damage to opponents […]

The Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks battled it out on Thursday night. The last time the two teams played one another, the Nuggets were thoroughly embarrassed by the Knicks, as they lost 122-84. Things were different this time around. Even though the Knicks were without OG Anunoby, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson, they still […]

Head coach Michael Malone and the Denver Nuggets are currently in the process of ramping up for the upcoming 2024 NBA playoffs, where they will seek to defend the NBA title that they won last June. Malone’s squad hasn’t shown any signs of championship hangover so far this year, as the Nuggets currently sit with […]

The matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves had serious playoff-seeding implications. As it stands, the Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder are all gunning for the top position in the Western Conference as we near the end of the season. The race is incredibly tight, and the Nuggets knew how important this game […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has established himself as one of the most highly respected coaches in the NBA. Malone has also helped build the Nuggets, who won the title last season and are favorites to repeat in 2023-24, into a yearly championship contender. During his time in the NBA, he’s earned a large […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets faced an injury-depleted Toronto Raptors squad. Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr., Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl were all sidelined for the Canadian franchise due to injuries. While no matchup should ever be overlooked, the Nuggets seemed to come out of the gates sluggishly. Denver’s defense in the […]

When you think of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, what words come to mind when you think of how to best describe who he is as a player? Offensive savant? Passing genius? How about defensive mastermind? Some may doubt Jokic’s defensive abilities. Frankly, the notion that Jokic is not a good defensive player is something […]

The Denver Nuggets are the defending NBA champs. Typically when a professional sports team wins a championship in the United States, the team gets an invite to the White House. However, the Nuggets will not be making the trip to D.C. for a White House visit this year. Denver was said to be skipping the […]

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 […]

Thursday night’s primetime matchup featured a heavyweight bout between the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics. The Nuggets and Celtics are two of the best teams in the league, and it ended up being one of the most entertaining games of the year. Ultimately the Nuggets were able to snag the win with a final […]

During a matchup against the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray suffered a scary injury with just a few minutes left in the second quarter. Murray accidentally stepped on teammate Aaron Gordon’s foot, and he looked to have rolled his ankle in the process. With a significant limp, Murray headed back to the […]

A month before the 2022 season ended, the Denver Nuggets fully controlled the number-one seed in the Western Conference. With the 2023-24 regular season soon coming to a close, the playoff race is much tighter. However this year, the Nuggets earning the top seed in the West isn’t a top priority for head coach Michael […]

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 […]

On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 112-103. With only a few minutes left in the game, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was seen clutching the back of his right leg. He exited the game and was seen limping into the locker room with trainers. It was suspected that Caldwell-Pope might have injured his […]

The Denver Nuggets drafted Christian Braun late in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The versatile forward was a key contributor with the Kansas Jayhawks during their National Championship run. Braun brings a certain tenacity and competitiveness to the court. That energy was definitely helpful during the Nuggets’ NBA Championship run. However, we […]

The Denver Nuggets were without superstar big man Nikola Jokic against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. While the Nuggets fared somewhat well, his absence was still palpable. Jokic was able to return to the lineup against the Portland Trailblazers on Friday. In his return, Jokic ended up having a massive game, notching another triple-double […]

The Denver Nuggets are the reigning NBA champions with a good shot a repeating this season. The Nuggets are led by their star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. While Jokic was just named to his sixth consecutive All-Star selection, Jamal Murray has never once been named to the NBA’s midseason showcase. It’s a […]

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets toughed out a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-107. While the win was big for the Nuggets as they beat a dominant team, it also marked a big milestone. The Nuggets win over the Bucks was Michael Malone’s 400th win as head coach of the Nuggets. “I’ve been here […]

If you’re a passionate follower of the NBA, you might have noticed a recent trend. We’re seeing a lot more high-scoring games than usual. In the 2023-24 NBA season, we’ve seen eight different players have 50+ point games, per StatMuse. And crazy enough, it’s not just a one-time occurrence for a player. Devin Booker, Luka […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business in Saturday’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nuggets 111-105 victory saw them remain third in the Western Conference. Still, head coach Michael Malone is skeptical of Joel Embiid’s late scratch and believes the NBA will investigate the situation. The Nuggets head coach questions Joel Embiid’s status […]

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets suffered their ugliest loss of the season against the New York Knicks. The Knicks routed the Nuggets, 122-84. The Nuggets are on the tail end of a road trip that has spanned 11 days. Before the game against the Knicks, the Nuggets were a solid 5-1 during the road […]

It was the same story on a different night for the Denver Nuggets on Sunday in their 113-104 win over the Washington Wizards. Nikola Jokic set the tone and dominated his way to his first 40-point performance of the season, falling two assists shy of a triple-double. Jokic finished with 42 points, 12 rebounds and […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had one of his best games of the season against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Nuggets were able to edge out the high-powered Celtics, 102-100. Murray led the way as the Nuggets’ highest scorer with 35 points. He also shot an incredible 71.4% on the night. Seeing Murray this […]

The entire NBA community has been moving forward with a heavy heart since the tragic passing of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic earlier this week. For very good reason, multiple Golden State Warriors games have been postponed, but it’s not just those within the Dubs organization who have been greatly impacted by Milojevic’s […]

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 Michael Porter Jr.’s basketball career has been quite a turbulent one. He is an incredibly skilled basketball player, whose potential has often been hindered by injuries. Porter’s injury history dates back to his collegiate playing days. As a five-star recruit coming out of high school, Porter decided to take his talents to […]

I present to you, without comment, Nikola Jokic, a basketball genius: He's different 🃏 pic.twitter.com/Zu425oBizw — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 13, 2024 To be honest with you, I don’t even know what to say. I know it’s my job, as a writer, to conjure up the right combination of words to properly analyze not only […]

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets faced a brutal 124-111 beatdown by their division rival Utah Jazz. That final score might not seem like a beatdown, but for a good chunk of the game, the Jazz had a double-digit lead over the Nuggets, and afterward, head coach Michael Malone gave Nikola Jokic and the team […]

For years, many fans wondered how important an NBA coach truly was. Basketball is a player-driven sport, and many fans believed that the highest-paid NBA head coaches weren’t overly important. That belief has gone by the wayside, though. It is pretty universally accepted at this point that NBA head coaches are uber-important to the success […]

The Denver Nuggets continue to add to their winning record with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The team was once again led by their superstar duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. For head coach Michael Malone, however, one player’s performance continues to show how he’s slowly becoming a key piece for […]

Not a lot of players in NBA history play like Nikola Jokic. Big men are often too centered on grabbing rebounds and crashing inside the paint for easy baskets. But, the Denver Nuggets legend is different and has a knack for creating better opportunities for his teammates. He just notched a perfect game against the […]

The Denver Nuggets snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ four-game win streak on Thursday night with a dominating 142-105 win. The Nuggets, on the other hand, extended their win streak to six games. The Nuggets’ offensive surge was powered by the electrifying duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The two gave fans a glimpse at what […]

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 […]