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Nuggets HC Issues Statement on Fresh Injury Setback After Nikola Jokic Blow

2025 decided to claim the Denver Nuggets in one final double whammy. We haven’t even recovered from watching Nikola Jokic go down in ugly fashion. But while their next trip to Toronto ended in a win without the Joker, it wasn’t without another disaster.

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Peyton Watson tallies 24 as short-handed Nuggets hold off Raptors

Peyton Watson scored 24 points and added eight rebounds on Wednesday night and the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets defeated the host Toronto Raptors 106-103.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 31

Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Leaves vs Raptors With Injury

The Denver Nuggets have seemingly been hit with another injury to a critical piece of their rotation. During the Nuggets' third quarter of action vs. the Toronto Raptors, center Jonas Valanciunas went down with an apparent calf injury and would head to the locker room.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 31

Predicting Nuggets' Record for Every Game Without Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets will have at least 16 games on their regular season calendar in which they won't have Nikola Jokic on the floor, as he recovers from his hyperextended left knee suffered against the Miami Heat.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Why The Nuggets’ Cameron Johnson Trade Looks Smarter With Jokic Out

DENVER – The Nuggets have weathered an injury storm in the top-heavy Western Conference. They sit third in the West with a 22–10 record. They have missed starters for most of the season.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

Nuggets slapped with harsh trade reality after Nikola Jokic injury

The Denver Nuggets navigated what could have been a disastrous transition period last season after firing both general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone in April.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Who Steps Up As Nuggets Survive Nikola Jokic’s Absence

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets have found ways to stay relevant in a top-heavy Western Conference. They have done so despite missing starters for most of the season.