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Russell Westbrook Barely Cracks Top 50 All-Time Players Due to Being 'Walking Conundrum'

As the NBA offseason continues, there is still a former league MVP on the market as Russell Westbrook has yet to sign in free agency. Westbrook is coming off a solid season with the Denver Nuggets that saw him turn things around after a couple of bad seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

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Nuggets Coach Reveals Big Change for Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets finally announced their acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas, who they received in a trade for Dario Saric. It was a savvy move, as it got the Nuggets off a contract from someone who was unplayable last season while giving Jokic a quality backup center for the first time in forever.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Nuggets HC David Adelman breaks silence on Jonas Valanciunas trade

The Denver Nuggets officially welcomed Jonas Valanciunas after finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings during NBA free agency. Nuggets head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back on his praise.

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The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?

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Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘Barely Misses’ All-Time Greats in Top 100 Rankings

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster around their star center Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Denver Nuggets History

The Denver Nuggets did not have a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Nuggets best NBA draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 14

Russell Westbrook Predicted to Sign With Unexpected NBA Team

Russell Westbrook's pending free agency has many NBA fans surprised, as we are now in the middle of July and the former MVP still does not have a team.

Denver Nuggets News / Bleacher Report / July 14

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Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas makes promise about his future status after trade

The Denver Nuggets acquired center Jonas Valanciunas via trade in NBA Free Agency. The Kings acquired Dario Saric in exchange. Despite the trade, his next move remains a mystery, even to the franchise.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Denver Nuggets’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Denver Nuggets made headlines during the 2025 NBA offseason and free agency, orchestrating a dramatic roster overhaul that signaled a shift in their long-term approach.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14

'Took a Nap Afterwards' – Former Denver Nuggets Forward’s Nonchalant Reaction to Getting Traded

One of the major changes for the Denver Nuggets this offseason was trading away Michael Porter Jr. The Nuggets traded the 6-foot-10 forward to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 unprotected first-round pick.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 13

New Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Clear About Role With Team

The Denver Nuggets are amid a period that has seen plenty of changes over the past few months. They didn’t even wait until the offseason to begin making critical changes.

Jared Dudley News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 13

Ex-Lakers Champion Shares Thoughts On Joining Nuggets Staff

The Denver Nuggets added some high-level experience to their coaching staff this offseason, bringing in ex-Lakers champion Jared Dudley as an assistant coach.

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Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 13

Denver Nuggets Announce Trade For 13-Year NBA Veteran

Jonas Valanciunas spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings. He was traded to the Kings in February. The 33-year-old finished his stint in Sacramento with averages of 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field in 32 games (nine starts).

Cameron Johnson News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Nuggets' Cam Johnson Shares Emphatic Opinion of Offseason Trade

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams during this offseason. Major changes began way before their season ended, when they chose to fire championship-winning head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth right before the start of the NBA Playoffs.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 13

Nuggets Make Major Trade Announcement With Kings

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason, looking to retool their roster after their postseason exit. While they were able to take the NBA Champions Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games, the result of the series made it clear that Denver had some areas of improvement they needed to address.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Nuggets, Kings officially swap Jonas Valanciunas, Dario Saric

The Nuggets‘ trade sending Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas is now official, according to a press release from Denver. The trade agreement between the two teams was first reported on July 1.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

The New Nuggets Front Office Learned From Past Mistakes

The Denver Nuggets entered this offseason with a lot of uncertainty. Although they pushed the eventual NBA champions to the brink in what was arguably

Nikola Jokic News / Hoops Wire / July 13

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Not Signing Extension Yet, But Future In Denver Still Solid

Nikola Jokic isn’t planning to leave the Denver Nuggets. At least, not right now. But his decision to pass on a contract extension this summer has introduced just enough uncertainty to make things interesting.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / July 13

New Denver Nuggets signing reveals why playing with Nikola Jokic will be exactly like Luka Doncic, ‘I’ve seen that…’

Few role players get the privilege of suiting up alongside multiple superstars. Tim Hardaway Jr. is living that dream. The veteran guard just joined the Denver Nuggets after years with Luka Doncic in Dallas.

Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Nuggets rumors: Marc Stein responds to Jonas Valanciunas comments from Panathinaikos owner

It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for the Denver Nuggets and their trade target Jona Valanciunas. The Nuggets initially traded Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Valanciunas, but then it was reported by multiple sources that Valanciunas was planning to take his talents to Europe in order to play overseas instead.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10

Denver Nuggets Officially Sign 12-Year NBA Veteran Guard

Tim Hardaway Jr. has been in the NBA for 12 seasons. The former Michigan star spent the 2024-25 season with the Detroit Pistons. After becoming a free agent this summer, he has now signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets.

DaRon Holmes II News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Fully Recovered, Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II Returns To Summer League With Fresh Start

A year after tearing his right Achilles tendon in his first taste of Summer League action, Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II is back in Las Vegas and finally ready to begin his NBA career.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Should Nuggets Be Concerned By Nikola Jokić’s Contract Talks?

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets face an unusual question this summer: Should they worry about Nikola Jokić’s contract talks dragging into next year? Bennett Durando of the Denver Post broke the news.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Surprising new suitor emerges for Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook has only played one of his 17 career seasons in the Eastern Conference, but that number could soon be going up. The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a surprise new suitor for the former MVP guard Westbrook, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Tuesday.