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Nuggets’ Peyton Watson leaves Knicks game with potentially serious injury

Just as the Denver Nuggets were finally starting to look whole again, the injury bug bit back, and it bit hard. In the middle of a high-stakes showdown against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, breakout forward Peyton Watson was forced to exit the game early.

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Nuggets battle but fall in 2OT thriller

This one was long and action-packed, so let’s just get to it. 1st Quarter The Knicks got off to a blistering start from three, making three of four and racing out to a 9-2 lead.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 4

Nuggets' Peyton Watson Exits vs Knicks With Concerning Injury

A brutal season of injury luck for the Denver Nuggets seems to only be continuing deeper into their 2025-26 campaign, as breakout fourth-year forward Peyton Watson is the latest to fall into that trend after leaving in the middle of Wednesday's game vs.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

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

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Chris Paul News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 4

Should Nuggets Pursue Chris Paul After Raptors Trade?

The Denver Nuggets could have a chance to add Chris Paul to their roster following the latest deadline deal that sent the future Hall of Fame point guard from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors, ending a months-long impasse with his now-former team to head elsewhere.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 4

Final Look: Ranking the Nuggets' Best Trade Deadline Options

The Denver Nuggets now sit less than 24 hours away from the NBA trade deadline, and could be on track to get into this year's action. Rumors are circulating that the Nuggets are likely to make a "small deal" in an effort to save salary cap space, and perhaps make a quiet upgrade to their lineup before a championship push.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / February 4

Bet365 Bonus Code MHS365: Snag $200 Bonus for Nuggets-Knicks Tonight

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 4, 2026, smart money is looking for ways to mitigate variance and maximize expected value.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 4

The One Player Most Likely to Be Moved by the Nuggets

With the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, February 5, at 1:00 p.m. MT quickly approaching, the Denver Nuggets are running out of time to make a move. The Nuggets are not expected to make any major changes, regardless of how fun a duo of Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo would be, but a trade is likely still coming soon for Denver.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 4

Nikola Jokic Reveals What Nuggets Must Improve Amid Losing Streak

By falling 124-121 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets suffered their second consecutive loss. While this is the fourth instance this season of the Nuggets losing two straight games, their losing streaks have never reached three.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 4

Denver Nuggets @ New York Knicks — Red-hot Garden meets Denver’s championship poise

Few arenas feel bigger in February than Madison Square Garden, and tonight’s matchup has that playoff-like energy. The Knicks enter riding a seven-game winning streak and playing their most complete basketball of the season, fueled by elite guard play and physical interior defense.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / February 4

Denver Nuggets comeback effort falls short after abysmal second quarter against the Detroit Pistons, they lose 124-121.

The Denver Nuggets started their road trip looking for a little revenge against the Detroit Pistons after coming up just short in a comeback attempt against the same opponent just a week ago.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Nuggets’ David Adelman blasts refs calling ‘different game’ for Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets are finding out the hard way that life on the road in the NBA often comes with some questionable whistles. Following a gritty 124-121

Mike Conley News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 3

Nuggets Suddenly Have Potential Path to Acquire Mike Conley

It looks like there could be a golden opportunity for the Denver Nuggets to strike on acquiring former All-Star guard Mike Conley, following the aftermath of the latest three-team trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

Michael Porter Jr. has honest take on Nikola Jokic hurting Jamal Murray’s reputation

Michael Porter Jr. shared his honest thoughts on Tuesday about one pitfall of playing with Nikola Jokic. Jokic has been the Denver Nuggets’ savior and the team’s playmaking savant, capable of making passes not even some of the best point guards in history could have conceived.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 3