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Nikola Jokic outduels Victor Wembanyama as Nuggets foil Sours in overtime

Nikola Jokic finished with 40 points, including a 6-foot floater late in overtime, Christian Braun had 21 points, and the host Denver Nuggets ended San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 136-134 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

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Nuggets Say Aaron Gordon Will Have Limited Role vs. Spurs

The Denver Nuggets still appear to be playing things safe as it concerns Aaron Gordon and his return from his recent hamstring and calf injuries, as he'll seemingly be eyeing a limited role against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 4

David Adelman Braces Nuggets for Major Test vs. Spurs, Wembanyama

Even while being in the midst of a seven-game win streak, the Denver Nuggets are set to have their hands full headed into their weekend matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the current second seed in the Western Conference and one of the premier contenders in this year's race to the Finals.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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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.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 3

Nikola Jokic's MVP Hopes May Be Slipping Away

Denver Nuggets' three-time MVP big man Nikola Jokic may finally be seeing his hopes die out of claiming a fourth award as the league's best for this season's efforts, despite cementing a triple-double average for a second consecutive season.

Denver Nuggets 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).

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 3

Nuggets' Cam Johnson Could Emerge as Prime Trade Candidate

After being onboard with the Denver Nuggets for just one season following a trade from the Brooklyn Nets last offseason, there's a chance that Cam Johnson could be on the move once again this summer, depending on how the Nuggets' offseason dominoes end up falling.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 3

Jamal Murray Reveals Keys to Nuggets' Seven-Game Win Streak

With a win over the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to seven games, tying their season-high. Not only is the Nuggets' health improving, but overall, they are clicking as a team at the right time.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

David Adelman Reacts to Nuggets Chasing Lakers for 3rd Seed

With just five games remaining in the Denver Nuggets' regular season before the playoffs get underway, there’s only a 1.5-game distance between them and the LA Lakers for the third seed in the Western Conference behind the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

Jamal Murray News / The Lead / April 2

Nuggets Desperately Need 'Playoff Jamal Murray' to Win Another Ring

In the summer of 2023, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the NBA world, defeating the Miami Heat to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Denver took down Anthony Edwards‘ Timberwolves, Kevin Durant‘s Suns, and LeBron James‘ Lakers en route to its first championship in franchise history.

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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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Predicting the Nuggets' Final Five Regular Season Games

The Denver Nuggets are reaching the tail-end of their 2025-26 regular season campaign with just five games left on the calendar before the postseason officially gets up and running.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Nuggets Get Good Injury News on Peyton Watson, Hardaway Jr.

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz to make for their seventh win in a row, as well as a second-straight season series sweep against the Jazz in particular, it wouldn't be a night without a couple of worrisome injuries to two of the Nuggets' key rotational pieces.

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Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Nikola Jokic Joins Russell Westbrook in NBA History With Dominant Season

Not only did the Denver Nuggets pick up their seventh straight win by beating the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, but star center Nikola Jokic led the way with a historic performance.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 2

NBA Announces Nikola Jokic's Latest Historic Milestone After Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic has had a historic year with the Denver Nuggets. Despite an unfortunate injury absence for 16 games from December to January, Jokic has been an MVP contender from the opening tip with his dominant performances for the franchise.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 2

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Pacers

Jamal Murray caught fire early and never cooled off. Murray knocked down 10 3-pointers and finished with 37 points as the Nuggets beat the Jazz, 130-117.

Jamal Murray News / Field Level Media / April 1

Jamal Murray hits 10 3-pointers as Nuggets handle Jazz

Jamal Murray matched his career high of 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

Peyton Watson News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Nuggets Announce Peyton Watson News After Leaving Jazz Game

The Denver Nuggets appeared to be getting healthy at the right time, with every key contributor returning to the active roster just before the NBA playoffs.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Jazz: Will Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 48-28 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home on Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 31

On verge of postseason, Nuggets face future-focused Jazz

The Denver Nuggets are soaring to the finish line and look to post their seventh consecutive victory when they visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Nuggets (48-28) reside in fourth place in the Western Conference and could clinch their eighth straight playoff berth on their Tuesday night off.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 31

LeBron James free agency: Nuggets pairing with Nikola Jokic a legit option?

This one would be fun. Really fun. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, multiple league sources have floated the Nuggets as a legitimate option for LeBron James in free agency.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Injuries pile up for Nuggets in win over Golden State

The Nuggets pulled away from Golden State for their sixth straight victory on Sunday, but the team’s corps of forwards was depleted by the end of the game, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.