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The Denver Nuggets have put together a championship-caliber roster, built around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and an impressive supporting cast, but what does their future have in store?

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Skip Bayless Takes Shot at NBA Star Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is finally back on a roster. The future Hall of Famer spent the last few months waiting patiently for his next team to come calling. For a while, the Sacramento Kings were seen as favorites to add Westbrook, but there were periods of no traction.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 16

Nuggets Hire Former 10-Year NBA Veteran to Scouting Staff

The Denver Nuggets have added a new name to their scouting staff before the 2025-26 NBA season tips off. According to league insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets have agreed to bring on former NBA veteran Tony Delk as a scout.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 16

Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Hilarious Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas Lineup

The Denver Nuggets picked up their third consecutive preseason win on Tuesday, beating the Chicago Bulls 124-117 behind a 30-point outing from star guard Jamal Murray.

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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.

Aaron Gordon News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

'It’s at a High Level Right Now' – Denver Nuggets Coach Likens Aaron Gordon’s Shooting Growth to Hall of Fame Guard

Aaron Gordon has cemented himself as the Denver Nuggets’ starting power forward over the past few years because of his athleticism and elite finishing, but that’s not all there is to his game.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / October 16

Lakers accused of tarnishing Russell Westbrook's legacy

The two-time scoring champion was forced to take a lesser role during his one-and-a-half-year stint with the team between 2021 and 2023.

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

Five underrated NBA preseason performers pushing for a rotation spot

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 15

WNBA Legend Sue Bird Reflects on Time In Denver Nuggets' Front Office

Sue Bird is a WNBA legend, winning four championships, making 12 All-Star teams, and is the all-time leader in assists, but not many know about her short career as an NBA executive.

Russell Westbrook News / Fastbreak on SI / October 15

Ex-NBA Vet Happy for Russell Westbrook After Viral Rant

Not long after Patrick Beverley ranted over the fact that Russell Westbrook should be on an NBA roster, the Sacramento Kings reportedly agreed to get Westbrook on board.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 15

New Nuggets Star Cam Johnson Explains Nikola Jokic's Elite Skill

After getting taken down in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, the Denver Nuggets went into the 2025 offseason knowing that changes needed to be made.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 15

Nuggets Outlast Bulls in High-Scoring Affair

The Denver Nuggets showcased their offensive prowess on Thursday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls 124-117 at the Ball Arena. With this victory, the Nuggets improved their season record to 3-1, while the Bulls fell to 2-2 in a hard-fought contest that featured standout performances from both teams.

Aaron Gordon News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 15

Nuggets Coach Compares Aaron Gordon's Shooting Growth To Hall of Famer

The Denver Nuggets made some huge offseason additions as they look to put together a championship-caliber roster around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Bill Simmons says Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic runs 2020 decade alone

Three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic is one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. The Nuggets center’s elite combination of size, scoring and playmaking has allowed him to finish in the top-2 in MVP voting each of the last five years.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

It's rare to see a future Hall of Famer willingly take a backup role at the end of his career. That's not the case with Russell Westbrook, who signed with the Sacramento Kings Wednesday for his 18th NBA season.

Keegan Murray's injury could wreck Kings' already-shaky defense

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA point guard all-time rebounding leaders' quiz

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 15

Jamal Murray Weighs In on Nuggets’ Preseason Performance

The Denver Nuggets are just a week away from their regular season motions tipping off, currently staying busy in the midst of their preseason action before the official 82-game slate gets underway.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Russell Westbrook has signed with a new team

Russell Westbrook has officially found a new home for his 18th NBA season. Westbrook agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Kings, Russell Westbrook agree to deal

Russell Westbrook is headed to Sacramento. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 MVP has agreed to a deal with the Kings, his agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / October 15

Sue Bird Explains Why She Chose Nuggets Front Office Job Instead of a Coaching Gig

Sue Bird, a two-time NCAA champ, four-time WNBA champ, and 13-time All-Star, has, by any measure, had one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history.

Julian Strawther News / The Lead / October 15

Julian Strawther Will Be The Nuggets’ X-Factor

Everybody knows how important bench pieces are on a winning team. They may not realize that there is a specific archetype of bench player that every elite team needs.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

NBA expert pinpoints problem Cam Johnson already found on the Nuggets, ‘Better player than that…’

While Cam Johnson was a great acquisition for the Denver Nuggets, one NBA analyst thinks there is an issue he will face. The Denver Nuggets made a lot of excellent moves in the offseason to improve their roster, but perhaps none better than trading for Cam Johnson.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

The hottest Nuggets bold prediction for 2025-26 NBA season

The Denver Nuggets head into the 2025-26 season with familiar aspirations: a 50-plus win campaign, Nikola Jokić in MVP form, and another deep postseason run.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / October 15

Sue Bird Analyzes What Makes the Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray Duo Special

Since winning the NBA championship in 2023, the Denver Nuggets have struggled. They’ve been eliminated in the semi-finals of the Western Conference for two years in a row, which is something they’ll look to change in the 2025/26 season.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 14

Cam Johnson says why Christian Braun has ‘surprised’ him even more than Nikola Jokic in Nuggets preseason

Cam Johnson saw something from Christian Braun that had him far more shook than watching Nikola Jokic play. One of the Denver Nuggets’ best moves this offseason was trading Michael Porter Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Dwight Howard Knows He Lit A Fire Under Nikola Jokic in 2020

Over the past few years, Nikola Jokic has become arguably the best player in the league. In the 2020s, he has three MVPs and a Finals MVP from the Denver Nuggets' championship in 2023.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

EuroBasket Takeaways for Denver Nuggets Centers

As the preseason unfolds, many NBA analysts scramble to extract relevant information for their season projections. It’s a flawed approach given that these exhibitions are more meaningful for the franchises’ marketing departments than actual athletic preparation.