Denver Nuggets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nikola Jokic’s backup puts ball in Nuggets’ court on future

The Denver Nuggets have some big decisions ahead of them over the next few weeks as they look to get back into contention in the Western Conference. One of the many players with an uncertain future in Denver is backup center Jonas Valanciunas, who has a non-guaranteed $10 million salary for next season.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Nuggets rumors: The player drawing most interest isn’t preferred trade candidate

There were high hopes for the Denver Nuggets this season, especially with Nikola Jokic still at the forefront. But they could not get the job done, exiting in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Aaron Gordon News / Hoops Wire / June 14

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon reportedly drawing trade interest

If the Nuggets end up making a significant trade this summer, rival teams apparently know where they’d like Denver to start: Aaron Gordon. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Gordon has emerged as one of the most sought-after players on the Nuggets’ roster as teams around the league look for ways to improve heading into next season.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

The '30-point, 20-rebound playoff games' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 14

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Receiving Trade Interest

The Nuggets could emerge as one of the more important teams on the trade landscape this summer once Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s next team is decided, Marc Stein writes in his latest edition of The Stein Line (subscriber link).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 14

NBA Rumors: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Lakers

One thing we know about the Nuggets? Nikola Jokic will be back. Apparently, so will coach David Adelman. Other than that, it appears to be one big mystery.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 14

Nuggets' Post-Finals Rankings for 2026-27 Season Are Encouraging

The 2025-26 NBA season has officially came to a close, as the New York Knicks claimed their historic championship victory for the first time in 53 years in a five-game Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 14

Nikola Jokic's Former Teammate Doubts Potential Luka Doncic Team-Up

The NBA is becoming dominated by international talent, especially as we see Victor Wembanyama thriving in the Finals at just 22 years old, while each of the previous eight MVP winners is foreign.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13

Future NBA star drops brutally honest Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic admission

As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches on June 23 and 24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson offered a candid explanation for why Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has long been his favorite player.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 13

Mark Cuban's Cryptic Jamal Murray Post Has Nuggets Fans Buzzing

NBA social media would quickly start buzzing on Friday night after a bit of a mysterious post came from former Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban's X account.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / June 13

2023 Nuggets: The Team That Lifted The Curse

This is for all the nostalgic Denver Nuggets fans out there. It’s been three years to the day since they ended their 47-year drought. Let’s take a look back on their run three years ago. The 2022-2023 Nuggets were all about reinforcements.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 13

Why Nuggets Could Be Closer to a Championship Than It Seems

Since winning it all in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have been disappointing. Of course, they did their job by winning a championship, but they have failed to follow it up with any real success.

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

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

OG Anunoby News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 12

The OG Anunoby Mistake the Nuggets Will Always Regret

The Denver Nuggets might be watching this year's NBA Finals kicking themselves after watching what could be this year's Finals MVP, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, perform on the biggest stage.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 12

Is It Time for Nuggets to 'Sell High' on Jamal Murray?

Coming off a first-round playoff exit, this seems like a make-or-break offseason for the Denver Nuggets. As they look to capitalize on having three-time MVP Nikola Jokic in his prime, they need to make sure he is surrounded by a championship-caliber supporting cast.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 11

Nuggets' Cameron Johnson Defends De'Aaron Fox After Game 4 Blunder

After a wild Wednesday night of the NBA Finals, the talk of the basketball world is all about how the New York Knicks were able to rally from a historic 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spursin Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead at Madison Square Garden that now leaves them one win away from ending their 53-year championship drought.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 11

The Harsh Reality Behind a Potential Aaron Gordon Nuggets Trade

The Denver Nuggets are about to enter a pivotal offseason where virtually every move and trade could be on the table–– outside of a trade involving Nikola Jokic, and probably Jamal Murray.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 11

Nikola Jokic's Historic Contract Extension Could Be Coming Soon

The Denver Nuggets are in for a huge 2026 offseason, with a handful of franchise-defining decisions to make. Most people have been talking about the Nuggets' decision to potentially trade either Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon, or Christian Braun so that they can re-sign Peyton Watson while staying below the luxury tax.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 10

Nuggets Mock Draft Roundup: Denver Can Find a Gem at No. 26

There is plenty of speculation about whether the Denver Nuggets will trade away or keep their first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as they might need to use it in a package that helps them dump salary this offseason.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Altitude Sports abruptly parts ways with long-time Nuggets broadcast team

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is overhauling its Denver Nuggets broadcast team. In an abrupt decision, they announced that they would be parting ways with several longtime members of their Altitude Sports broadcast.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Chris Marlowe confirms departure from Nuggets broadcasts; Scott Hastings also reportedly out

Longtime Nuggets broadcaster Chris Marlowe confirmed Wednesday that he will no longer call games for Altitude Sports after more than two decades on the job.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 10

Nuggets Unlikely to Trade One Player Outside of Nikola Jokic

Since the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from this year's postseason, virtually everyone on their roster outside of Nikola Jokic has been linked to some sort of trade buzz.

Nikola Jokic News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Nuggets expected to explore changes around Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets may be headed for a busy offseason. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Denver is expected to listen to trade inquiries on virtually every player not named Nikola Jokic as the organization searches for ways to maximize its championship window.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / June 9

Are the Nuggets a Desirable Destination for Free Agents?

As a small-market team, the Denver Nuggets have historically struggled to attract All-Star-level talent through free agency. In fact, some rankings consider Antonio McDyess to be the franchise’s greatest free-agent acquisition of all time.

Cameron Johnson News / The Lead / June 8

What Should the Nuggets Do With Cam Johnson?

After a tragic first-round defeat, the Denver Nuggets are in flux. The front office is struggling to decide if the roster they have is strong enough to contend next season or if they need to shake it up.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / June 4

Denver Nuggets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Denver Nuggets entered the season with championship expectations, but a first-round exit brought those hopes to an early end. After taking the Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 7 in the second round last season, many believed the Nuggets had what it takes to make a deep run this postseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 1

Hall Of Fame Coach Rick Adelman Passes Away At 79

Longtime NBA head coach Rick Adelman, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, has died at the age of 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced in a press release.