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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Nuggets Hit With New Injury Ahead of Heat Matchup

The Denver Nuggets have a new name of mention on ther injury report facing the Miami Heat. According to the Nuggets' latest injury report update, Julian Strawther has been listed as probable with low back pain.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Examining if Nuggets Missed the Boat on Russell Westbrook

In the 2024 NBA offseason, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook chose to sign a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets in hopes of competing for a championship while giving his new team some much-needed guard depth.

Jamal Murray News / The Lead / November 5

Is Jamal Murray Going to Make His Contract Extension Worth It?

Jamal Murray’s new $207.8 million extension landed like a thunderclap in Denver, a five-year gamble that makes him the NBA’s 20th-highest-paid player at $46.3 million this season alone.

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Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Bruce Brown Addresses Lu Dort's Reputation With NBA Referees

The Denver Nuggets were able to bounce back from a loss to take down the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and 29-year-old guard Bruce Brown made a huge difference off the bench.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Nikola Jokic Shows Love to Russell Westbrook After Return Game in Denver

The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, as a few players took on their former team for the first time since a bunch of change-ups over the offseason.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Nikola Jokic Backs Nuggets' Cam Johnson Amid Early Struggles

The Denver Nuggets' big addition from this offseason, Cam Johnson, hasn't quite gotten off to a hot start during his first few games with his new squad.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Tim Hardaway Jr. Reveals What He’s Learned Since Joining Nuggets

Within the Denver Nuggets' first few games of the new season upon starting off 4-2, one offseason addition has already made their presence felt in a big way through his initial sample size, that being veteran free agent signing Tim Hardaway Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic nearly took Domantas Sabonis’ head off with laser assist to Aaron Gordon

Denver Nuggets superstar big man Nikola Jokic can be pretty unfair to deal with on the court for opposing teams. Despite his utter lack of athleticism and speed, Jokic makes up for those with the many other brilliant things he does with the basketball — perhaps none better than his ability to find his teammates.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

David Adelman Addresses Cam Johnson's Shooting Woes for Nuggets

The first few games of Cam Johnson's time with the Denver Nuggets haven't quite panned out as expected. Through six games on the season, Johnson has started off his tenure in the Mile High struggling on the offensive end— averaging just 8.5 points on 40.0% shooting from the field, and a collective 25.0% from three.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA Analysis Network / November 4

Russell Westbrook reveals shocking truth behind Denver Nuggets exit after 26-point performance

Russell Westbrook spoke about his exit from the Denver Nuggets, and it appears the decision had a lot more going on behind the scenes. Russell Westbrook had a solid season with the Denver Nuggets last year, as he impressed a lot of people with his willingness to come off the bench.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Cameras Reveal Russell Westbrook’s Actual Relationship With Nikola Jokic After Confirming Nuggets Betrayal

This offseason, two names dominated NBA chatter, Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook and somehow, their fates seemed oddly intertwined. After a strong year with the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook turned down his $3.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season, betting on himself once again.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / November 4

'They Don’t Want Me, That’s Ok' – Former Denver Nuggets Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Leaving the Team Last Summer

Before joining the Sacramento Kings this year, Russell Westbrook was having a solid 2024-25 campaign as the Denver Nuggets’ sixth man. According to the one-time league MVP, his surprising decision to decline his $3.5 million player option to leave the team was not his choice.

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Nikola Jokic News / Total Apex Sports / November 4

Jokic’s Masterclass Powers Denver Nuggets Past Kings in Thrilling 130-124 Showdown

There’s something almost unfair about watching Nikola Jokic operate at full throttle. Monday night at Ball Arena, the Denver Nuggets’ big man delivered a clinic that left the Sacramento Kings scrambling for answers and the home crowd of 19,653 roaring their approval.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / November 3