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Nikola Jokic Shows Love to Russell Westbrook After Return Game in Denver

The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, as a few players took on their former team for the first time since a bunch of change-ups over the offseason.

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Nikola Jokic Backs Nuggets' Cam Johnson Amid Early Struggles

The Denver Nuggets' big addition from this offseason, Cam Johnson, hasn't quite gotten off to a hot start during his first few games with his new squad.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Tim Hardaway Jr. Reveals What He’s Learned Since Joining Nuggets

Within the Denver Nuggets' first few games of the new season upon starting off 4-2, one offseason addition has already made their presence felt in a big way through his initial sample size, that being veteran free agent signing Tim Hardaway Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic nearly took Domantas Sabonis’ head off with laser assist to Aaron Gordon

Denver Nuggets superstar big man Nikola Jokic can be pretty unfair to deal with on the court for opposing teams. Despite his utter lack of athleticism and speed, Jokic makes up for those with the many other brilliant things he does with the basketball — perhaps none better than his ability to find his teammates.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

David Adelman Addresses Cam Johnson's Shooting Woes for Nuggets

The first few games of Cam Johnson's time with the Denver Nuggets haven't quite panned out as expected. Through six games on the season, Johnson has started off his tenure in the Mile High struggling on the offensive end— averaging just 8.5 points on 40.0% shooting from the field, and a collective 25.0% from three.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Russell Westbrook Breaks Silence on Decision to Leave Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets picked up a much-needed win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, but the six-point victory did not come easy. In fact, former Nugget Russell Westbrook gave Denver all they could handle.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Cameras Reveal Russell Westbrook’s Actual Relationship With Nikola Jokic After Confirming Nuggets Betrayal

This offseason, two names dominated NBA chatter, Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook and somehow, their fates seemed oddly intertwined. After a strong year with the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook turned down his $3.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season, betting on himself once again.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / November 4

'They Don’t Want Me, That’s Ok' – Former Denver Nuggets Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Leaving the Team Last Summer

Before joining the Sacramento Kings this year, Russell Westbrook was having a solid 2024-25 campaign as the Denver Nuggets’ sixth man. According to the one-time league MVP, his surprising decision to decline his $3.5 million player option to leave the team was not his choice.

Nikola Jokic News / Total Apex Sports / November 4

Jokic’s Masterclass Powers Denver Nuggets Past Kings in Thrilling 130-124 Showdown

There’s something almost unfair about watching Nikola Jokic operate at full throttle. Monday night at Ball Arena, the Denver Nuggets’ big man delivered a clinic that left the Sacramento Kings scrambling for answers and the home crowd of 19,653 roaring their approval.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 3

3 Key Takeaways From Nuggets' Bounce-Back Win vs. Kings

The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night that ended with some controversial calls, but they were able to bounce back by picking up a commanding win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / November 3

Nikola Jokic (34), Nuggets maintain dominance of Kings

Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points to go with 14 assists, Christian Braun added a season-best 21 points and the host Denver Nuggets held off the Sacramento Kings 130-124 on Monday night.