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David Adelman endorses Nikola Jokic losing his cool when Nuggets opponents take cheap shots

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman continues to defend All-Star Nikola Jokic for his actions in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s 127-121 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Nuggets Rule Out Three Key Players vs. Lakers

With the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets will have their hands full for the final 20 games. On Thursday, the very challenging stretch kicks off, as the Nuggets host the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 5

Lakers head to Denver with chance to leap past Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers enter Thursday sixth in the Western Conference playoff race. They're looking to end the day in an even better spot. All that is standing in the way is a trip to Denver to face the Nuggets.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / March 5

'Nobody’s Going at the Knees': HC David Adelman Makes Bold Nikola Jokic Claim Over Other MVP Candidates

A string of physically grueling matchups has left Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman furious. In his first season leading the team, he’s had to recalibrate his lineup over and over to grapple with injuries and protect his biggest star.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

David Roddy News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Nuggets to sign David Roddy to two-way deal

The Denver Nuggets are making a change at the end of the roster. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Denver plans to waive two-way guard Tamar Bates and sign forward David Roddy to that spot ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Nuggets To Sign David Roddy, Waive Tamar Bates

The Nuggets are making a change to one of their two-way contract slots ahead of Wednesday’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that current two-way player Tamar Bates is being waived in order to create space for the team to sign forward David Roddy.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 4

Nuggets Sign Former First Round Pick to Two-Way Contract

The Denver Nuggets have brought on a new name to their roster on a two-way contract, and it's a former first round pick from the 2022 NBA Draft. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets are signing four-year league veteran David Roddy to a two-way deal.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Draft on SI / March 4

Denver Nuggets Standout Undrafted Rookie Erupts in G League Win

The Denver Nuggets have drafted and developed a few valuable pieces of one of the NBA’s best teams. Players like Peyton Watson and Christian Braun were selected late in the first round of recent classes, and have each gone on to become solid options for Denver.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 4

Christian Braun Shares Reality of Playing With Russell Westbrook

The Denver Nuggets took a chance on future Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook in the 2024 NBA offseason, and in his lone year in the Mile High City, he made a big impact.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Aiming To Return Friday

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has Friday’s game vs. New York circled as a target date for his return from a hamstring injury, a source close to the player tells Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / March 3

Why It is Not Time to Panic About the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have been performing surprisingly poorly recently, as even with Nikola Jokic back from a month-long injury absence, they have lost more games than they have won.

Jamal Murray News / Field Level Media / March 2

Jamal Murray pours in 45 as Nuggets hold off Jazz

Jamal Murray scored 45 points and dished out eight assists while leading the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday in Salt Lake City.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Nuggets agree to deal with former first-round pick

The Denver Nuggets are adding another piece to the roster with one month left in the regular season. On Monday, the Nuggets agreed to sign 11-year NBA veteran Tyus Jones, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / March 2

Is the Denver Nuggets’ Championship Window Closing? NBA Analyst Believes They May ‘Run Out of Time’

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference, but haven’t reached their desired levels. As things currently stand, the Nuggets are fifth in the West, which would result in no home-court advantage.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Jamal Murray makes guarantee as Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson near injury returns

The Denver Nuggets are on a two-game losing streak after losses to the Thunder and Timberwolves, but Jamal Murray is undeterred. The team has been beset by injuries to several key players, including Nikola Jokic, who had been sidelined for 16 games with a hyperextended left knee before returning.

Aaron Gordon News / Field Level Media / March 2

Aaron Gordon could make return for Nuggets at Jazz

Keyonte George's return to the starting lineup has struck a positive note for the Utah Jazz heading into Monday's clash with the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City.