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Peyton Watson “Week to Week” With Hamstring Injury

Nuggets guard Peyton Watson is considered week-to-week due to a hamstring injury, coach David Adelman told the media on Friday afternoon, according to DNVR Nuggets (Twitter link).

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Nuggets' Cam Johnson Could Emerge as Prime Trade Candidate

After being onboard with the Denver Nuggets for just one season following a trade from the Brooklyn Nets last offseason, there's a chance that Cam Johnson could be on the move once again this summer, depending on how the Nuggets' offseason dominoes end up falling.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 3

Jamal Murray Reveals Keys to Nuggets' Seven-Game Win Streak

With a win over the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to seven games, tying their season-high. Not only is the Nuggets' health improving, but overall, they are clicking as a team at the right time.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

David Adelman Reacts to Nuggets Chasing Lakers for 3rd Seed

With just five games remaining in the Denver Nuggets' regular season before the playoffs get underway, there’s only a 1.5-game distance between them and the LA Lakers for the third seed in the Western Conference behind the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Jamal Murray News / The Lead / April 2

Nuggets Desperately Need 'Playoff Jamal Murray' to Win Another Ring

In the summer of 2023, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the NBA world, defeating the Miami Heat to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Denver took down Anthony Edwards‘ Timberwolves, Kevin Durant‘s Suns, and LeBron James‘ Lakers en route to its first championship in franchise history.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Predicting the Nuggets' Final Five Regular Season Games

The Denver Nuggets are reaching the tail-end of their 2025-26 regular season campaign with just five games left on the calendar before the postseason officially gets up and running.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Nuggets Get Good Injury News on Peyton Watson, Hardaway Jr.

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz to make for their seventh win in a row, as well as a second-straight season series sweep against the Jazz in particular, it wouldn't be a night without a couple of worrisome injuries to two of the Nuggets' key rotational pieces.

Nikola Jokic News / Stadium Rant / April 2

Has This Controversial “Assist Audit” Stained Jokic’s Historic Season?

Nikola Jokic is currently on pace for a historic season averaging 27.9 PPG, 12.9 RPG, and 10.8 APG. He has the potential to join Wilt Chamberlain as the only center to ever average a triple-double for an entire season.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 2

NBA Announces Nikola Jokic's Latest Historic Milestone After Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic has had a historic year with the Denver Nuggets. Despite an unfortunate injury absence for 16 games from December to January, Jokic has been an MVP contender from the opening tip with his dominant performances for the franchise.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 2

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Pacers

Jamal Murray caught fire early and never cooled off. Murray knocked down 10 3-pointers and finished with 37 points as the Nuggets beat the Jazz, 130-117.

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Jamal Murray News / Field Level Media / April 1

Jamal Murray hits 10 3-pointers as Nuggets handle Jazz

Jamal Murray matched his career high of 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Two Key Nuggets Players Get Injured During Jazz Game

Is this team cursed? The Denver Nuggets have been dealing with significant injuries throughout the entire 2025-26 season, and in game 77, they still cannot catch a break.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Celtics Legend Claims Nikola Jokic Has a Seat at the NBA All-Time Table

Recently, Hall of Famer, member of the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary teams, four-time NBA champ, nine-time All-star, and paragon of longevity—Robert

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Jazz: Will Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 48-28 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home on Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Three Players to Watch for in Nuggets' Final Six Games

With just six games left in the regular season, the Denver Nuggets are on the hunt to put themselves in a premier position to win a championship this year.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Draymond Green Gives Major Shout Out to Nuggets' Peyton Watson

While his career-best campaign was put on pause for a brief moment in the second half of the regular season with a hamstring injury, Peyton Watson has still turned out to be one of the Denver Nuggets' biggest bright spots of their last five months.

Nikola Jokic News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Nuggets Injury Report: Will Nikola Jokic Play Tonight vs. Jazz?

The Denver Nuggets are on fire this season. With an impressive six-game winning streak, they’re making waves in the 2025-26 NBA regular season. The heart of their success?

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 31

On verge of postseason, Nuggets face future-focused Jazz

The Denver Nuggets are soaring to the finish line and look to post their seventh consecutive victory when they visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Nuggets (48-28) reside in fourth place in the Western Conference and could clinch their eighth straight playoff berth on their Tuesday night off.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Injuries pile up for Nuggets in win over Golden State

The Nuggets pulled away from Golden State for their sixth straight victory on Sunday, but the team’s corps of forwards was depleted by the end of the game, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Gary Payton II News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Gary Payton II exposes Nuggets player’s hairline in petty move

Gary Payton II got petty Sunday as his Golden State Warriors started beefing with the Denver Nuggets. Tempers flared after Payton got fouled by Zeke Nnaji early in the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.