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Nuggets’ Bruce Brown shares how he nearly signed $50 million Lakers contract

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown had options — which included the Los Angeles Lakers — after winning the NBA Finals in 2023. While Brown regrets leaving the Nuggets in free agency for a deal with the Indiana Pacers, he recently revealed that he had received an offer from the Lakers.

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Nuggets' Peyton Watson Gives Promising Update After Injury Scare

The Denver Nuggets pulled out a huge overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, even though they were playing without three starters by the end of the night.

Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 17

Nuggets Guard Reveals He Nearly Signed With Lakers

After the Denver Nuggets' 2023 Finals-winning campaign, it was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Bruce Brown would be leaving the team in free agency.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 17

Nuggets Coach Weighs In on Team’s Defensive Ups and Downs

The Denver Nuggets, just under two months into the NBA regular season, have been a standout team on the offensive end. They rank number one in the league for points-per-game, rank atop the league in offensive rating, and behind the prowess of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, are scoring at an elite rate on any given night.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Nikola Jokic News / Bleacher Report / December 17

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Cameron Johnson explains his offensive struggle with Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic plays a part in it

Cameron Johnson hasn’t exactly exploded offensively since joining the Denver Nuggets last summer. Currently, Cam Johnson is averaging 11.4 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, figures that fall far below his production last season, when he averaged 18.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 17

NBA Admits Three Crucial Officiating Mistakes in Nuggets vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets snapped a four-game home losing streak on Monday night with a huge win over the Houston Rockets, improving to 19-6 on the season and securing their position as the second-best team in the West.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 17

'Just Probably a Bone Bruise' – Denver Nuggets Forward Receives Encouraging Injury Update After Overtime Win Vs. Houston Rockets

The Denver Nuggets suffered a lineup blow when Peyton Watson exited early in the first quarter of their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets due to a “lower trunk” contusion.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Jeff Teague shares his pick to win MVP, it’s not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic

The MVP race is already heating up more than a quarter of the way into the NBA season. The NBA MVP frontrunners through the early part of the season are considered to be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Nikola Jokic shares his opinion on Alperen Sengun’s ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname

The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets had a playoff-like showdown on Monday night. The Denver Nuggets were able to outlast the Houston Rockets in overtime 128-125.

Peyton Watson News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

What Peyton Watson’s Development Means For The Nuggets

Through all the excitement surrounding Denver’s new arrivals, what might have been forgotten was the fact that these moves inevitably came at the expense of playing time for the team’s young players.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

How Nuggets’ Bruce Brown totally played Alperen Sengun on final shot

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16

Nikola Jokic Praises Kevin Durant After Nuggets' Win vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 128-125 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, led by an incredible Nikola Jokic performance. The three-time MVP dropped 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists on 13-27 shooting from the field, but after the game, he still recognized the greatness of Rockets star Kevin Durant.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray isn’t here for Ime Udoka’s complaints about refs after wild finish

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets finally ended their surprising four-game home losing streak with a narrow victory over the Houston Rockets. This

Nikola Jokic News / Ball Exclusives / December 16

Nikola Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets to thrilling OT victory over Rockets

The Denver Nuggets battled the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference showdown on Monday night. The Nuggets edged out the Rockets 128-125 in overtime, extending their winning streak to five games and improving to 19-6 on the season.

Peyton Watson News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Peyton Watson Injury Update: Nuggets HC Announces Rotation Plan After Latest Setback

The Denver Nuggets walked into Monday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets already short-handed, with starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun sidelined by injuries.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Jokic and Murray Will the Nuggets to Victory in Gritty Overtime Thriller Against Rockets 128-125

If you looked solely at the injury report before tip-off, you might have assumed the Denver Nuggets were scheduled for a loss. No Aaron Gordon. No Christian Braun.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 16

3 Major Reasons Why The Nuggets Defeated Rockets In Classic OT Matchup: Stars Make The Difference

Some nights just feel heavier than the numbers suggest, and this was one of them. In a game that swung back and forth and didn’t get decided until the final seconds of overtime, the Denver Nuggets reminded everyone why they’re still one of the most difficult teams to deal with in the Western Conference.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 15) – 2025–26 NBA Season

Tonight’s showdown pitted two of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, against each other. Denver comes in on a four-game winning streak but has stumbled at home, dropping its last four, while Houston is 8-4 on the road after a thrilling 115-113 win over the Clippers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 16

Nuggets blow late lead before downing Rockets in OT

Jamal Murray scored six of his 35 points in overtime, Nikola Jokic produced 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before fouling out, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 128-125 on Monday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

After dominant trip, Nuggets return home to confront Rockets

The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference. The Nuggets have lost four straight games at home but can break that streak when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday night.