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Nuggets Executive Expects 'No Concerns' Involving Jonas Valanciunas

The Jonas Valanciunas saga dragged on for quite some time. The Denver Nuggets did not know whether they finally had the reliable backup center that has eluded them during the Nikola Jokic era.

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Cam Johnson Sends Loud Message To Nets Amid Nuggets Introduction

Most accounts of Cam Johnson talking about his new environment with the Denver Nuggets will make it abundantly obvious that the recently-traded forward is excited to be in the Mile High City.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Cam Johnson Reveals Clear Intention With Denver Nuggets After Trade

The Cam Johnson trade was the first step to a fantastic summer for the Denver Nuggets. The former Brooklyn Nets forward is showing up in the Mile High City with one clear goal in mind: bringing another title to Denver.

Cameron Johnson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

Cameron Johnson Makes Bold Proclamation After Nuggets-Nets Trade

The Denver Nuggets started their 2025 offseason with an unexpected trade, shipping star sharpshooter Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Nuggets acquired Cam Johnson, an incredible player in his own right.

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Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / July 18

Nuggets GM: Jonas Valanciunas Excited To Play For Denver

Denver Nuggets general manager Ben Tenzer said Friday the team expects newly acquired center Jonas Valanciunas to be in training camp this fall, despite all the noise linking him to Greek club Panathinaikos.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA Analysis Network / July 18

Marc Stein explains why Nikola Jokic cannot sign Denver Nuggets contract with no-trade clause

There’s a key reason why Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic cannot have a no-trade clause in his contract. A no-trade clause gives immense power to any NBA star.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

Nuggets Favorite, Ex-NBA Star Signs With Unexpected Team

The latest season of the BIG3 basketball league has been eventful, surprising and explosive. The league has expanded to include city-based teams, with eight new squads, marking a shift to cater to local markets.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Analyst Names Nuggets' 'Too-Good-to-Be-True' Trade Among NBA Offseason's Best Moves

The Denver Nuggets entered the offseason knowing that they needed to make some moves to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon after back-to-back second-round playoff exits.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gets absolute rockstar treatment after landing in China

Nikola Jokic’s fame extends far beyond the United States and his home country. The Denver Nuggets star sparked a frenzy upon his arrival in China, where he was greeted by massive crowds of fans from the very start.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 17

3 Remaining Free Agents the Nuggets Could Target Amid Busy Offseason

The Denver Nuggets have been extremely active so far this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster and chase another championship with Nikola Jokic leading the way next season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

Denver Nuggets NBA Champion Signs with Team Overseas

A Denver Nuggets forward has officially departed the NBA for a European squad. Luckily for worried Nuggets fans, it wasn't newly-acquired big man Jonas Valančiūnas.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

Cam Johnson Breaks Silence on Nuggets-Nets Trade

The Denver Nuggets opened the offseason by making a blockbuster move, sending Michael Porter Jr. and his $179 million contract plus a first-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for small forward Cam Johnson.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Nikola Jokic Gifted Wild New Sneakers That Highlight His Love for Horses

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has had reasons to smile lately. Jokic saw the Nuggets emerge as one of the winners of the NBA offseason as they look to return to the top of the mountain following two straight exits in the Western Conference semifinals.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 17

Denver Nuggets executive says they plotted trade for ‘quite a while’, they have landed ‘perfect fit’

The Denver Nuggets have gone all-in this offseason to extend their championship window around 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Following a second-round exit in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets have done well in the offseason.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / July 17

East Contender Named 'Top Landing Spot' for Russell Westbrook in Free Agency

As NBA free agency continues, most of the big names have already come off the board as they were signed withing the first two days of free agency. Despite this, there are still many players available who could play a key role for a contending team next season and among them is former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

Denver Nuggets Announce Press Conference for New Starter

The Denver Nuggets haven't even played a game yet for the 2025-26 season, but many are already crowning them the winners of the 2025 offseason. After losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, the new front office regime got to work on adding more depth and quality around Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / July 17

Udonis Haslem Wants European Center to Honor His Contract, Join Nikola Jokic on the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets looked at all of their woes in the 2024-25 NBA season and have seemingly addressed them this offseason. Their main issue was their lack of depth at the center position, which they solved by trading for big man Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 17

'We Did Add Depth, And It’s Veteran Depth' – Denver Nuggets’ David Adelman Gets 100% Real on the Team’s Newest Acquisitions

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most productive teams this offseason. They acquired Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown while losing only Dario Saric and Michael Porter Jr.

Vlatko Cancar News / Fastbreak on SI / July 17

Denver Nuggets NBA Champion Signs With Team Overseas

Vlatko Cancar spent the first six years of his NBA career playing for the Denver Nuggets. He finished this past season with averages of 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 38.5% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in 13 games.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Denver Nuggets’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

While the Denver Nuggets franchise experienced considerable turmoil towards the end of the 2024-25 season, they should still consider it a marked success under new head coach David Adelman.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Denver Nuggets 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Denver Nuggets were one win away from knocking off the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That near-miss was more than enough to convince the newly empowered front office, now led by Ben Tenzer and John Wallace, that a shakeup was necessary to return to the top of the mountain.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Denver Nuggets History

The Denver Nuggets did not have a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Nuggets best NBA draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

The New Nuggets Front Office Learned From Past Mistakes

The Denver Nuggets entered this offseason with a lot of uncertainty. Although they pushed the eventual NBA champions to the brink in what was arguably