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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic isn’t returning from injury yet, but Jonas Valanciunas is close

The Denver Nuggets may regain some stability in the frontcourt as they begin a four-game road trip, even as their franchise centerpiece remains sidelined.

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Nuggets Are Nearing Deadline to Make Roster Decision

It seemed like the Denver Nuggets' 2025-26 season was ready to spiral when they got hit with the injury bug, as things started going south when Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun both went down.

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / January 22

Nikola Jokic Injury Update: Latest on Nuggets Star’s Knee Recovery Status and When Will He Return?

The Denver Nuggets opened the season on a high note and have maintained that momentum as one of the best-performing teams in the highly competitive Western Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Shorthanded Nuggets start road trip against Wizards

The Denver Nuggets began their just-concluded three-game homestand on a roll, as Jamal Murray erupted for 42 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added a season-high 30 in a 121-115 win over the Washington Wizards.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Nuggets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Nikola Jokic out

The Denver Nuggets were relatively quiet when it came to adding talent to the roster in the years following the trade for Aaron Gordon, especially at the NBA trade deadline.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 21

Peyton Watson Admits Lakers' Luka Doncic Gave Nuggets Fits

The Denver Nuggets fell short of a win at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing 107-115 in a night that turned out to be a memorable one for the one and only Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 21

Lakers’ LeBron James Backs Jamal Murray’s All-Star Case

Denver Nuggets superstar center was named as an All-Star starter for the sixth consecutive year, and now fans are eagerly waiting to see if star guard Jamal Murray will be joining him on Team World on February 15th.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 21

LeBron James Praises Nikola Jokic After Nuggets' Loss to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, but one big factor was missing: three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. The Serbian superstar missed his 12th consecutive game on Tuesday night due to a knee injury, and his absence was certainly felt.

NBA News / EasySportz / January 21

Lakers Rally Past Nuggets in Denver Behind Luka Dončić’s Triple-Double

In a thrilling January 20th matchup at Ball Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 115–107, powered by a breathtaking performance from Luka Dončić.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gets GOAT praise from LeBron James

The Denver Nuggets played their 12th straight game without Nikola Jokic on Tuesday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-107, at Ball Arena. The Nuggets failed to hold on to their halftime lead, as the Lakers rallied in the second half to capture the win.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 21

Luka and LeBron outduel Murray in second-half collapse

It was the best of games, it was the worst of games. It was peak Murray, it was no Murray. It was good Watson, it was bad Watson. It was Spencer Jones’ highlight reel, it was Drew Timme’s highlight reel.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 20

JJ Redick Calls Jamal Murray an All-Star Before Lakers-Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have seen some career-best play out of veteran guard Jamal Murray through the first half of this NBA season, so much so that he could be en route to a first-time All-Star selection to join Nikola Jokic as the first pair of Nuggets to be named an All-Star in a single season since 2009-10.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 20

Nuggets Reveal Jamal Murray Status Update Before Lakers Game

It's looking like the Denver Nuggets will have some health on their side in their home matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, but particularly when it comes to star guard Jamal Murray, who's trending towards playing after being listed questionable leading up to tip-off.

Peyton Watson News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Peyton Watson Has More than Earned His Big Payday

One of the biggest question marks of the Nuggets’ offseason was how to handle Peyton Watson. Throughout his young career, the wing has been the root of a lot of drama—though not in the traditional sense.