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Nuggets Have an Easy Nikola Jokic Contract Decision to Make This Offseason

There was some concern in the Denver Nuggets community last offseason when three-time MVP Nikola Jokic opted to decline a contract extension that would have locked him into the franchise for a few more years.

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Why Next Season Is a Make-or-Break Year for Nuggets' Christian Braun

Last offseason, the Denver Nuggets handed Christian Braun a generous five-year, $125 million contract extension. However, he immediately followed it up with an extremely underwhelming 2025-26 campaign.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Nuggets' Predicted Contract for Peyton Watson Would Be a Steal

Once this NBA offseason's free agency period arrives, the Denver Nuggets will be tasked with dishing out a big-time pay raise towards their restricted free agent, Peyton Watson; one of their biggest priorities of this summer entirely.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

What Jonas Valanciunas Said About His Future With the Nuggets

Among the notable decisions the Denver Nuggets have facing them this offseason, one of those will be circling around the future of veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

How a Jamal Murray-Kyrie Irving Trade Swap Could Help the Nuggets

It is uncertain how desperate the Denver Nuggets will get this offseason, but with Nikola Jokic the only safe player on the roster, we have to dive into the idea of the franchise parting with All-Star guard Jamal Murray.

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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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

Nuggets Assistant Jared Dudley Losing Steam in Blazers HC Search

It looks like Denver Nuggets assistant coach Jared Dudley might be falling out of favor for the Portland Trail Blazers' head coaching opening. According

Tari Eason News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

3 Underrated Trade Targets the Nuggets Should Pursue This Offseason

The Denver Nuggets have one main weakness to address in the 2026 offseason: defense. After falling short in the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets should be looking to make some roster changes in an attempt to get back into title contention.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 22

Young Nikola Jokic Once Called Posting Up LeBron James a 'Mismatch'

When the Denver Nuggets selected Nikola Jokic at No. 41 during a Taco Bell commercial in the 2014 NBA Draft, no one thought that Denver had drafted one of the greatest players of all time.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

Nikola Jokic Matches Historic NBA Mark With 2nd-Place MVP Finish

For the second straight year, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was beaten by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the NBA MVP award.

Carmelo Anthony News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 21

Carmelo Anthony Opens Up on His Favorite Nuggets Teammates

In the years following the tumultuous and infamous split between the Denver Nuggets and Carmelo Anthony in 2011, tensions have gradually begun to ease up a little for both sides, where there now seems to be at least some mutual respect between each.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 21

Nuggets Two-Round Mock Draft: Denver Lands Two Versatile Prospects

The Denver Nuggets are in a position where they could attempt to go all-in this offseason as they look to get back to championship contention, but with two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, they have the opportunity to add some valuable young talent.

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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 / The Lead / May 21

Who Should the Nuggets Trade For This Offseason?

After the Denver Nuggets’ first-round playoff exit, several flaws on the roster became impossible to ignore. Now comes the Nuggets’ offseason, and with that, plenty of tough decisions to make.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 21

Projecting Peyton Watson's Next Contract Value With Nuggets

While the Denver Nuggets head into this offseason with several tasks on their to-do list to get back to a true title contending team, the biggest box to check off will be centered around hashing out a new deal for restricted free agent Peyton Watson.

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Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 21

A Nikola Jokic Lineup Experiment Could Save the Nuggets Next Season

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is the best center in the NBA, but could he thrive in a different position? This season, we saw Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman experiment a bit with Jokic, slotting him alongside Jonas Valanciunas in a two-center lineup, and it was surprisingly successful.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 20

Nuggets Can't Afford to Lose One Underrated Free Agent This Summer

The Denver Nuggets head into this offseason with a handful of important free agents set to hit the market. The biggest name of those pending free agents

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 20

3 NBA Stars the Nuggets Can Cross Off Their Trade Wish List

The 2026 NBA offseason could be one of the most eventful in recent memory, with a slew of stars potentially on the move. With some of the league's biggest stars seemingly on the trade market this offseason, it is reasonable to assume the Denver Nuggets could get involved.

Nikola Jokic News / HITC / May 20

Kate Scott used Nikola Jokic to make a point Caitlin Clark critics keep missing

Caitlin Clark’s turnovers have become such a talking point that Kate Scott was right to urge people to relax. The criticism is not without basis. Clark is averaging 9.0 assists and 5.0 turnovers, and those mistakes are happening too often to ignore.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 19

3 Nuggets Players Who Won't Be Going Anywhere This Offseason

Heading into this NBA offseason, much talk has revolved around the Denver Nuggets and their unpredictable offseason ahead, where many big roster changes could be in store.

LeBron James News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 19

Nuggets May Have Checked In on LeBron James Ahead of Free Agency

The Denver Nuggets enter about as unpredictable of an offseason as they've seen in recent memory, coming fresh off a brutal first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and could now be in line to make several moves in hopes of getting back to a championship-level core come next season.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 17

Nuggets face costly crossroads as roster decisions loom

The Nuggets may have a roster problem. Not because of talent. Because of money. Denver already has roughly $213.8 million committed to 10 players next season, pushing past the luxury tax and first apron, with the second apron not far behind.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 17

Nuggets Face Tough Decisions As Roster Becomes More Expensive

Cost-cutting could become the focus of the Nuggets‘ offseason plans, with possibly more than one “starter-level player” being moved in an effort to trim salary, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / May 16

Lakers could target Nuggets’ Peyton Watson in free agency

The Lakers have some work to do. That much is clear after a second-round exit and a roster that still feels a piece or two away. Finding the right fit next to Luka Doncic will be priority No.

Jamal Murray News / The Lead / May 13

Where Was Playoff Jamal Murray?

For years, Jamal Murray built a reputation as one of the NBA’s top playoff risers. Throughout multiple postseason runs with the Denver Nuggets, Murray consistently elevated his play in high-pressure situations. However, during Denver’s disappointing first-round exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves, this version of Murray never appeared.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 12

Nuggets open to ‘running it back,’ but could move a starter

The Nuggets keep saying “run it back.” That doesn’t mean standing still. President Josh Kroenke made that clear at his end-of-season session. Same idea.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team

Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke sent a very clear message to his team when addressing the state of the franchise on Friday. Kroenke said “everything is going to be on the table” for the Nuggets following their loss in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.