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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Lakers
Right now, Jamal Murray is standing alone. With injuries wiping out the rest of Denver’s usual starting five, Murray is the lone regular still available, and he knows exactly what that means for both him and the Nuggets.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3
Jonas Valanciunas Addresses Future With Nuggets After Calf Injury
The Denver Nuggets are now 23-11 on the season, sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference, but things are looking grim as they get hit with the injury bug.
Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
Nuggets unlikely to change roster amid Nikola Jokic, other injury concerns
The Denver Nuggets are a team scrambling to adjust to the injury of their biggest star, Nikola Jokic. Jokic is out for an extended period of time due to a knee injury.
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Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3
Why Jamal Murray Is Encouraged After Nuggets' Loss vs. Cavaliers
The short-handed Denver Nuggets weren't able to get it done in the final minutes of action against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling 108-113 on the road, but it wasn't all bad for the team that was down four of its five usual starters.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
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David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3
David Adelman Finds Silver Lining After Nuggets' Loss to Cavaliers
The Denver Nuggets suffered a close loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling 113-108 after being outscored by 14 points in the fourth quarter. Despite their late collapse, this was a good showing by the Nuggets, giving a good Cavaliers team all they could handle while being down four starters.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Cavs come alive when it matters, fight off depleted Nuggets
The Cavaliers ran their winning streak to three, but let’s not kid ourselves. This one was messy. Cleveland needed every bit of Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points to escape with a 113-108 win over a Nuggets squad that was missing four of its five opening-night starters.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Nuggets receive encouraging updates before ‘scrimmage’ vs. Cavs
The Nuggets received some encouraging injury news Friday, even as they continue to operate short-handed. NBA on Prime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth said during
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 2
Denver Nuggets fight valiantly but ultimately fall short and lose 113-108 against Cleveland Cavaliers 
The Denver Nuggets were short handed against a top team in the Eastern Conference but didn’t go down quietly. The Nuggets fought all the way to the buzzer and used a sloppy effort from the Cleveland Cavaliers to give themselves a chance.
David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
David Adelman is ‘really proud’ of undermanned Nuggets team despite loss to Cavs
David Adelman had positive thoughts on the Denver Nuggets’ level of play despite missing key players in the team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2
Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Nail-Biting Loss to Cavaliers
Despite being down four starters and their backup center, the Denver Nuggets gave the Cleveland Cavaliers all they could handle. The Cavaliers ultimately pulled out a 112-108 win in Cleveland, but the Nuggets held their own with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic out of the lineup.
Nikola Jokic News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2
Major Nikola Jokic Update Electrifies Nuggets After 3x MVP Suffers Hyperextended Knee
Denver Nuggets fans were devastated after Nikola Jokic sustained a hyperextended knee on Monday against the Miami Heat. His leg got tangled up with his teammate Spencer Jones during the final seconds of the second quarter.
Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘trending positively’ after hyperextending knee, will travel with Denver
The Denver Nuggets finally caught a needed break. The latest Nikola Jokic injury update is trending positively after he hyperextended his left knee, and he avoided major ligament damage.
Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / January 2
What’s Next For The Nuggets In 2026?
The injury bug has hit the Denver Nuggets in a big way. They have four starters out, and a key bench player is sidelined. With these events transpiring, their approach must change.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2
Kevin Durant Sends Sincere Message to Nikola Jokic After Knee Injury
The Denver Nuggets' biggest nightmare came to life when three-time MVP Nikola Jokic went down with a scary knee injury. Fortunately, Jokic avoided any serious injury, as he was diagnosed with a hyperextension that is expected to sideline him for four weeks.
Jonas Valanciunas News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Who Can Nuggets Sign After Jonas Valanciunas Injury? NBA Provides Good News in Free Agent Market
It’s code red in the Nuggets front court. In two consecutive games they’ve lost their star center, Nikola Jokic and their backup, Jonas Valaciunas to injuries.
Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2
'Pressure is a Privilege' – Denver Nuggets Forward Sends Stern Warning for the Rest of the League Amid Injury Crisis
Peyton Watson is confident that the Denver Nuggets will remain competitive despite their ongoing injury crisis at the frontcourt. In case you missed it, the team will be without Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf) for several weeks, as they’re both in the medical room.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Field Level Media / January 1
Nuggets C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) to miss at least month
The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period. Jonas Valanciunas strained his right calf on Wednesday, and the team announced a day later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1
Injury-riddled Nuggets visit suddenly healthy Cavaliers
Much of the luster was taken away from the Denver Nuggets' only regular-season visit to Cleveland when superstar center Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee on Monday and was ruled out until at least late January.
Jamal Murray News / NBA Analysis Network / January 1
Nuggets star Jamal Murray makes his top priority known in his 10th NBA season
Jamal Murray has his work cut out for him with the Denver Nuggets missing four starters. Nikola Jokic suffered a knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2
Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?
With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / December 30
Report reveals extent of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's injury
Jokic suffered a knee injury during Monday night's game against the Miami Heat.
Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / December 30
Nikola Jokic injury a potentially major blow to Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets could have a big problem on their hands.
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