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The Denver Nuggets are just a week away from their regular season motions tipping off, currently staying busy in the midst of their preseason action before the official 82-game slate gets underway.

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Russell Westbrook has signed with a new team

Russell Westbrook has officially found a new home for his 18th NBA season. Westbrook agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Russell Westbrook signs with sixth NBA team in five seasons

Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook has agreed to sign with the Kings, agent Jeff Schwartz tells Shams Charania of ESPN.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / October 15

Sue Bird Explains Why She Chose Nuggets Front Office Job Instead of a Coaching Gig

Sue Bird, a two-time NCAA champ, four-time WNBA champ, and 13-time All-Star, has, by any measure, had one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history.

Julian Strawther News / The Lead / October 15

Julian Strawther Will Be The Nuggets’ X-Factor

Everybody knows how important bench pieces are on a winning team. They may not realize that there is a specific archetype of bench player that every elite team needs.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

NBA expert pinpoints problem Cam Johnson already found on the Nuggets, ‘Better player than that…’

While Cam Johnson was a great acquisition for the Denver Nuggets, one NBA analyst thinks there is an issue he will face. The Denver Nuggets made a lot of excellent moves in the offseason to improve their roster, but perhaps none better than trading for Cam Johnson.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

The hottest Nuggets bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

The Denver Nuggets head into the 2025-26 season with familiar aspirations: a 50-plus win campaign, Nikola Jokić in MVP form, and another deep postseason run.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / October 14

Denver Nuggets run the Chicago Bulls, deep bench survives for 124-117.

The Denver Nuggets apparently didn’t get the memo that tonight was supposed to be a night off and instead went full bore against the Chicago Bulls. The game more or less played out like a regular season blow out would with the starters taking the fourth off while the bench and then deep bench attempted to hold on to the massive lead.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / October 15

Sue Bird Analyzes What Makes the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray Duo Special

Since winning the NBA championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have struggled. They’ve been eliminated in the semi-finals of the Western Conference for two years in a row, which is something they’ll look to change in the 2025/26 season.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Tim Legler already knows how Nikola Jokic will benefit from the Nuggets ‘incredible acquisition’

Nikola Jokic had the greatest statistical season in NBA history last season. Nikola Jokic broke various records and also became the first center to average a triple-double.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Cam Johnson says why Christian Braun has ‘surprised’ him even more than Nikola Jokic in Nuggets preseason

Cam Johnson saw something from Christian Braun that had him far more shook than watching Nikola Jokic play. One of the Denver Nuggets’ best moves this offseason was trading Michael Porter Jr.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Russell Westbrook Has Clear Stance on Playing Overseas Amid Uncertain NBA Future: Report

The start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season is just one week away and there are still quite a few solid players who remain unsigned heading into the new season.

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Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Dwight Howard Knows He Lit A Fire Under Nikola Jokic in 2020

Over the past few years, Nikola Jokic has become arguably the best player in the league. In the 2020s, he has three MVPs and a Finals MVP from the Denver Nuggets' championship in 2023.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 14

Nuggets Hit With Disappointing Win-Loss Projection

The Denver Nuggets head into the 2025-26 season with similar expectations as they've seen for the past three seasons of 50-plus wins: they're one of the better teams amongst the Western Conference, a top-tier contender, and have a superstar talent in Nikola Jokic that keeps them in play for a deep postseason run on any given season.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / October 14

NBA Champion Claims Losing To Lakers In The Bubble 'Lit A Fire' In Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. Even before winning the NBA title in 2023, Jokic was generating a lot of buzz for his talent and skill.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Russell Westbrook’s stance on playing overseas is revealed

Russell Westbrook is eyeing another year in the NBA, come hell or high water. The former MVP guard Westbrook has had “zero discussion” to date about potentially playing overseas next season, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 13

Nuggets Coach Experiments With Unorthodox Nikola Jokic Lineup

Since struggling in their preseason opener, the Denver Nuggets have looked much more comfortable in the two games since then, picking up two consecutive wins.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 14

Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a OKC uniform

Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a Thunder uniform

Westbrook, who turns 37 in November, finds himself without an NBA roster spot entering the 2025-26 season.

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Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 11

Bruce Brown Has One Simple Goal for Nuggets Preseason

The Denver Nuggets still have a handful of preseason contests to go before the real regular season action gets underway later this month, facing two games on the road while staying at home for one to provide a few more early looks at what this refreshed roster looks like heading into the new year and the official 82-game slate.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

EuroBasket Takeaways for Denver Nuggets Centers

As the preseason unfolds, many NBA analysts scramble to extract relevant information for their season projections. It’s a flawed approach given that these exhibitions are more meaningful for the franchises’ marketing departments than actual athletic preparation.