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Former Nuggets HC Michael Malone Drops Hint on Future NBA Plans

Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone saw his name get passed over in the latest coaching hiring cycle this offseason following his tumultuous exit from the Mile High––leaving the NBA champion head coach stuck without a team at his oversight for opening night for the first time since 2012.

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Denver Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon’s 50 Points Not Enough Against the Golden State Warriors

Look, I’ve seen some wild performances in my years covering the NBA. But Aaron Gordon dropping 50 points on 17-of-21 shooting—including a blistering 10-of-11 from downtown—and still walking away with an L?

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon sets franchise record in wild career night · Sporting News

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic ties Oscar Robertson in special NBA triple-double history · Sporting News

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Gordon was unconscious from deep in his team's season-opening 137-131 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Steph Curry (42), Warriors top Aaron Gordon (50), Nuggets in OT

The 25 greatest dunkers in NBA history

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Steph Curry bests Aaron Gordon in improbable three-point shootout

Curry had made 2,999 more three-pointers in his career than Gordon before Thursday night. It still took a shot from near halfcourt for Curry to force overtime before the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 137-131.

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Steph Curry (42), Warriors top Aaron Gordon (50), Nuggets in OT

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Nikola Jokic finds a clever new tactic to use during games

Nikola Jokic has a new trick up his sleeve. The Denver Nuggets star Jokic went viral during Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors over his very shrewd new tactic.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

ESPN’s Malika Andrews Reveals Secret to Aaron Gordon’s Shooting Spree vs Warriors

Aaron Gordon is on fire. 7-of-7 from three in the first half, 25 points by halftime, and the Denver Nuggets holding a 70-61 lead over the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 23

David Adelman Explains How Warriors Stars Will Challenge Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets are facing off against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night for their season opener, looking to start their 2025-26 campaign on a high note.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 23

Ex-Nuggets Coach Michael Malone Lets the NBA Know He’s Ready

Michael Malone wants to be on the sidelines again. The former Denver Nuggets head coach has made it clear that he wants to continue coaching on several occasions.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 23

Cam Johnson Reveals How Nuggets Can Find Success This Season

The Denver Nuggets, while remaining relatively similar to their championship core of two years ago, have implemented a few changes over the course of the offseason to best situated this group to return back to those heights once again for this season.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Nuggets exercising options on pair of young players

The Nuggets are picking up their rookie scale team options for 2026/27 on both Julian Strawther and DaRon Holmes, reports Katy Winge of Altitude Sports.

Christian Braun News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22

'It Means the World to Me' – Denver Nuggets Guard Has Heartwarming Reaction on Latest Contract Extension

The Denver Nuggets recently signed Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million rookie extension, which keeps him under contract through the 2030-31 season.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Nuggets Cement Championship Core With Contract Extension

It seems like the Denver Nuggets have learned their lesson. When they won the championship title in 2023, they let several key players leave the team. This summer, the organization worked hard on signing quality role players and surrounding Nikola Jokic with more talent.

Christian Braun News / Last Word On Sports / October 20