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Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Tabbed As Top Targets For Eastern Conference Team

With the major transactional period mostly over for the NBA, speculation is already starting to rise about what teams are planning for down the road. A team that a lot of people are confused by is the Miami Heat, who have a roster destined to be the 6th seed in the East, at best.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 19

Eight-Year NBA Veteran Explains Nikola Jokic's 'Brilliance'

The Denver Nuggets suffered another deflating exit from the playoffs in the Western Conference Semifinals for the second straight year in 2025. After a

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Ex-Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook gets free agency update · Sporting News

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic beats out Shaquille O'Neal for impressive honor · Sporting News

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Latest on Russell Westbrook

Yes, Russell Westbrook remains on the market after declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. And he waits … and waits. Several teams have been mentioned as potential fits, of course.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 19

Russell Westbrook already made his biggest free-agency mistake

Despite the former MVP's impressive resume, he remains unsigned nearly two months after free agency opened on June 30.

Former NBA mascot suing his former team

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / August 19

NBA Veteran Admires Nikola Jokic’s Greatness

12-year NBA veteran Dennis Schroder reportedly admires Nikola Jokic’s greatness on and off the court. Schroder, 31, recently spoke highly of Jokic, 30, also known as “The Joker.” Read on for further details.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Denver Nuggets 2025 NBA Cup West Group C predictions

The Denver Nuggets may not have received an official award for their offseason maneuvering, but if the league handed out a Most Improved Team trophy for roster construction, Denver would undoubtedly win it.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 19

International Coach Compares Nikola Jokic to $185 Million NBA All-Star

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is a once-in-a-generation-level big man. His play has transcended the center position not just for himself, but for all of the future big men after him.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Nuggets Send Message to 14-Year Veteran After Personal News

For the Denver Nuggets, there was a four-and-a-half-year gap between the end of the Carmelo Anthony era and the beginning of the Nikola Jokic era. Their best player during that stretch was none other than Danilo Gallinari.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Insider Names 2 Young Nuggets' Forwards as Potential Trade Candidates Next Season

After being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Denver Nuggets felt as though it was time for a change this offseason around their trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18

Denver Nuggets 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

There are no awards given out during the offseason, but if there were, then the Denver Nuggets would be the frontrunner for the Most Improved Team award.

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Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / August 17

Recent Warriors Guard Reveals 'Fascinating' Trait About Nikola Jokic

The offseasons for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic have been a topic of conversation in the summer for years. While Jokic is dominating the NBA year in and year out, putting up some of the best stats the league has ever seen, he loves to go back to his native country of Serbia and live his best life.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17

Dennis Schroder reveals most ‘fascinating’ realization about Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is currently on international duty, representing Serbia at the 2025 EuroBasket. Every game that Nikola Jokic plays is bound to mesmerize basketball fans, such is the grace with which the Denver Nuggets superstar plays the game on the hardwood.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / August 17

Former NBA mascot suing his former team

The Denver Nuggets are facing a lawsuit from someone fans never thought would turn against the team—their mascot.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / August 15

Nuggets to add two assistants to coaching staff

The Nuggets have added Mike Moser to their coaching staff as an assistant coach, reports Michael Scotto for HoopsHype (via X). They are also set to hire Chase Buford as an assistant coach.

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Carmelo Anthony News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Nuggets mascot dunks on team with lawsuit

Carmelo Anthony’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame brought back memories of the Denver Nuggets’ past glory. But off the court, the franchise now faces a very different headline.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / August 15

Nuggets mascot Rocky sues team, citing disability discrimination

Rocky the Mountain Lion is back in the headlines, though this time it has nothing to do with high-flying dunks or entertaining NBA fans. Drake Solomon, the man who wore the costume, is suing Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Denver Nuggets, for what he says was a violation of disability protection laws.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14