Denver Nuggets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why the Denver Nuggets still have reason to believe in a comeback against the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets are facing a difficult situation after taking an early lead in their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They have since lost three consecutive games and now trail 3-1, leaving them on the brink of elimination heading into the next matchup.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Shaquille O’Neal Refuses to Credit Rudy Gobert For His Defense on Nikola Jokic

When Shaquille O’Neal speaks about modern basketball, a debate is just moments away. The Hall of Famer argued Jokic’s recent postseason struggles stem from missed shots rather than elite rim protection.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / April 26

Nikola Jokic left ‘irritated’ after thinking private item was stolen after Nuggets defeat

Nikola Jokic endured a frustrating night as the Denver Nuggets fell 112-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, leaving them trailing 3-1 in the series. Tensions had already risen late in the game, with Jokic involved in an altercation with Jaden McDaniels following a controversial final possession.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

David Adelman fires back at reporters questioning Nuggets’ competitive spirit after Game 4 loss

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman wasn’t in the mood for criticism on Saturday. The Nuggets fell 112-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, dropping them into a 3-1 series hole.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 26

Nikola Jokic Admits He’s Struggling Against Rudy Gobert After Nuggets’ Game 4 Loss

The Denver Nuggets are in danger of being eliminated in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs after losing Game 4 112-96 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Nikola Jokic ejected for starting melee in final seconds of Game 4

Nikola Jokic was at the center of a huge scuffle to close out Saturday’s postseason game between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic charged at Timberwolves swingman Jaden McDaniels in the final seconds at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / April 26

Nuggets, down 3-1, last team to overcome such a deficit

Down 3-1? Yeah, the Nuggets know the feeling. It’s not ideal. Not even close. But it’s also not unfamiliar. As noted by the popular NBA account Oh No He Didn’t, the last two times the Nuggets faced a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs… they came all the way back to win the series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

David Adelman News / Hoops Wire / April 26

David Adelman not expecting suspensions after late Wolves-Nuggets scuffle

The Timberwolves are in control. Minnesota beat the Nuggets, 112-96, on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the series. But the final seconds? That’s what people were talking about.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Why Nuggets’ David Adelman still trusts Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray in Game 5 vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets are staring down elimination. Inside Ball Arena, though, belief hasn’t wavered, at least not from acting head coach David Adelman. This follows a sobering 112-96 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that pushed Denver to the brink of a 3-1 series exit.

Denver Nuggets News / Bleacher Report / April 26

Watch: WOLVES-NUGGETS GAME 4 GOT HEATED

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / April 26

The Nuggets fold in Game 4, lose to the injured Timberwolves 112-96

Not content with one or two disastrous games, the Denver Nuggets added another ignominious chapter to one of the worst playoff series in their history, losing 112-96 to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that had both Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo go out with serious injuries in the first half.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 25

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Alarming Game 4 Loss to Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets now trail the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round series. After a 112-96 loss on Saturday night, the Nuggets will now head into Game 5 on a mission to become just the 14th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit.