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Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Teammate Defends Luka Doncic’s MVP Eligibility

Luka Doncic’s chances of winning his biggest award just took a hit. But one star isn’t keeping quiet about it. Cameron Johnson just spoke up for Luka, and he made a great point that has everyone talking about whether the rules are fair.

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Jamal Murray Shouts Out Nuggets' Unsung Hero After Grizzlies Win

The Denver Nuggets are now riding a ten-game winning streak, and while Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray get the majority of the credit, they have plenty of difference-makers in their lineup who continue to contribute.

Aaron Gordon News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

What Aaron Gordon claims Nuggets ‘doesn’t care about’ during 10-game winning streak

Denver Nuggets starting forward Aaron Gordon couldn’t care less about his team’s current 10-game winning streak. Without eyes constantly on the Western Conference standings, Gordon is focused on being the best version of himself alongside his Nuggets teammates.

Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Grizzlies’ wild ‘pickup’ strategy with so many injuries

In reality, the Memphis Grizzlies’ season has long been over, but their offense has been a sight to behold — just ask Jamal Murray. After last night’s 136-119 Denver Nuggets win, Murray, who had a team-high 26 points, expressed awe at the young and often-losing Memphis squad.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

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David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 9

David Adelman Weighs In on Nuggets' Blazing 10-Game Win Streak

The Denver Nuggets managed to do something that's never been done in the Nikola Jokic era following their commanding win over the Memphis Grizzlies In what would be a 136-119 Nuggets win vs.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon reveals what convinced Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with Denver

It didn’t take much from Aaron Gordon for Tim Hardaway Jr. to sign with the Denver Nuggets this past offseason. Hardaway, according to Gordon, reached out to the Nuggets star shortly before signing with the team.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Nikola Jokic’s Numbers in Nuggets’ 10-Game Win Streak Are Unreal

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been with the Denver Nuggets for well over a decade, yet the franchise had never recorded a 10-game winning streak during his tenure, until now.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Why David Adelman has given Tim Hardaway Jr. the green light amid the Nuggets’ 10-game win streak

The Denver Nuggets are building more momentum heading into the playoffs as they notched their 10th straight win on Wednesday, beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 136-119, at Ball Arena.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / April 9

Nuggets shrug off Grizzlies, extend winning streak to 10

Denver came into tonight’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies on a nine-game winning streak and hot off two overtime wins against Western Conference playoff teams.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / April 8

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets overtake Grizzlies for 10th straight win

Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season, and the host Denver Nuggets won their 10th in a row, 136-119, over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 8

Nuggets Reach Longest Win Streak in 13 Years With Grizzlies Game

The Denver Nuggets had a very inconsistent first 60 games of the 2025-26 season, filled with various injuries, defensive concerns, and late-game lapses.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Tim Hardaway Jr.’s Nuggets history would be all his if not for Jamal Murray

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has emerged as one of the best snipers in the 2025-26 NBA season. He’s been a reliable floor-stretcher for

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 8

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic on Pace to Make Insane NBA History

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is on pace for some wild NBA history if all holds to form to close out the regular season. Of course, it's nothing new for Jokic to stamp his place in the NBA history books for an awe-inspiring accomplishment one way or another, but his latest might be one of his most impressive mark seen in some time.

Peyton Watson News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Final Injury Report for Grizzlies-Nuggets: Will Peyton Watson, GG Jackson Play?

The Denver Nuggets are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup. Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 51-28 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home in overtime on Monday night.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / April 8

Michael Malone’s $50 million deal makes his salary higher than 9 Denver Nuggets players this season

Michael Malone’s blockbuster $50 million deal with North Carolina has created a surprising financial comparison, placing his salary above several players from the very NBA team he once coached.

Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / April 8

The Nuggets Extend Their Win Streak To 9 Games!

The Denver Nuggets pulled another one out of their fire. They rallied from down 18 points to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132. Here are the main takeaways.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 7

Nuggets eye 10th straight win as depleted Grizzlies visit

The surging Denver Nuggets are fighting for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference -- and fighting their porous 3-point defense. Denver (51-28), which has won nine in a row, goes for the first 10-game winning streak in the Nikola Jokic era when it hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

NBA Power Rankings Week 24: Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets Surge as Playoff Race Hits Final Week

The final week is here, and the NBA Power Rankings are hitting peak chaos. Playoff spots are mostly locked, and seeding, however, is still wide open. Teams are pushing for matchups, dodging landmines, and stacking wins wherever they can.

George Karl News / Fadeaway World / April 7

Kenyon Martin On If George Karl Was A Racist: 'Don’t Know How To Deal And Talk With Black People'

Kenyon Martin got to play under Hall of Fame head coach George Karl on the Denver Nuggets, and it certainly wasn’t an experience he enjoyed. Martin and Karl butted heads during their time together in Denver, and the former was asked during an appearance on Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast if he thought the latter was a racist.

David Adelman News / The Lead / April 7

The Denver Nuggets Have a Difficult Dilemma With David Adelman

Coming into the season, analysts predicted the Denver Nuggets would win about 54.5 games. Even if the Nuggets win their remaining three games, they will finish 54-28.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / April 7

Nikola Jokic makes more history as Nuggets extend win steak

Still the most dominant player in the world, Nikola Jokic put up another historic performance on Monday night.

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Aaron Gordon News / Field Level Media / April 7

Aaron Gordon's clutch shooting leads Nuggets' comeback over Trail Blazers

Aaron Gordon's clutch outside shooting helped the Denver Nuggets rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Report: 1 key Denver Nuggets player could be traded

One key Denver Nuggets player could be getting rerouted after just one season with the team. Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson may potentially be a trade candidate this offseason, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Friday during an appearance on YES Network.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Peyton Watson “Week to Week” With Hamstring Injury

Nuggets guard Peyton Watson is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury, coach David Adelman told the media on Friday afternoon, according to DNVR Nuggets (Twitter link).