Denver Nuggets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nuggets Might Be One Bad Season Away From a Roster Overhaul

Is the 2026-27 season the Denver Nuggets' last chance with their current core? Since winning it all in 2023, the Nuggets have fallen well short of expectations, suffering consecutive second-round exits in 2024 and 2025 before a bigger disappointment this year: losing in the first round.

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The fallout of the Denver Nuggets 2026 collapse. Part 2.

In Part 1 of our three part series on the fallout to come from the Denver Nuggets collapse in the 2026 playoffs we discussed changes that could be made in coaching with the lens of knowing the Nuggets are going to retain head coach David Adelman.

Jamal Murray News / Fadeaway World / June 1

Jamal Murray Set To Miss World Cup, Olympics As He Falls Short On Crucial Team Canada Requirement

With tremendous talent within its roster, Team Canada emerges as one of the top teams going into the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Unfortunately, the Canadian men’s national team may be slightly shorthanded as Denver Nuggets superstar Jamal Murray has been excluded from the final player pool.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / June 1

Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman dies at 79

Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, one of the winningest and most respected coaches in NBA history, has died at the age of 79. The National Basketball Coaches Association announced Adelman’s passing Tuesday.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 1

Hall Of Fame Coach Rick Adelman Passes Away At 79

Longtime NBA head coach Rick Adelman, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, has died at the age of 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced in a press release.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 1

Three Reasons Why Nuggets Will Not Trade Christian Braun This Offseason

As the Denver Nuggets look to shave some salary this offseason, an obvious scenario is for the franchise to explore trades for Christian Braun. The Nuggets are reportedly expected to field offers for both Braun and Cam Johnson, especially as they aim to bring back Peyton Watson in restricted free agency.

Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Why Jamal Murray is ineligible for Team Canada at 2028 LA Olympics

One of the biggest debates in the basketball world today is how much or how little the rest of the world has caught up to the United States. One of the next major international stages to test that debate is the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / June 1

4 Best Landing Spots For Cam Johnson Amid Nuggets Trade Rumors

Tim Bontemps reported that the belief around the league is that the Nuggets may have to move Cam Johnson or Christian Braun to create enough room for Peyton Watson.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 31

Bill Simmons Rips Nuggets Over Peyton Watson's Contract Situation

The biggest task on the to-do list for the Denver Nuggets' offseason will be to re-sign restricted free agent Peyton Watson. It'll likely be a key priority for the Nuggets to ink him on a new deal.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 31

Bill Simmons rips Nuggets approach on Peyton Watson contract

The Denver Nuggets are facing a challenging offseason following their disappointing Game 6 playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025-26 campaign.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 31

The Case For and Against Nuggets Re-Signing Spencer Jones

The Denver Nuggets' big ticket free agent hititng the market this offseason will undoubtably be breakout wing Peyton Watson. After a strong fourth season got stamped in the books and he now hits restricted free agency, it'll likely be a priority for the Nuggets to bring him back on a new deal.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 31

Why Nuggets Should Avoid a Jamal Murray-Raptors Trade This Offseason

With everything on the table for the Denver Nuggets this offseason, except for trading three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, his lone All-Star teammate could potentially be on the move.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 31

Three Buy-Low Trade Candidates the Nuggets Must Target

The Denver Nuggets should be searching for extra defensive help this offseason after finishing the season with the NBA's 21st-ranked defense, which ultimately led to a first-round playoff exit.

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / May 30

Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Face Difficult Trade Decision to Secure Key Extension, Insider Claims

The Denver Nuggets are heading into a defining offseason, and Peyton Watson’s future may force the franchise’s toughest decision yet. With the 23-year-old

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 29

3 Simple Ways the Nuggets Can Gain Cap Flexibility This Offseason

The Denver Nuggets enter this offseason with some big financial decisions on their hands. As their cap sheet currently stands, the Nuggets are about $16 million over the luxury tax line.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 29

Three Nuggets Who Must Prove Their Worth Next Season

As the Denver Nuggets search for answers this offseason, they could solve plenty of their issues internally. The Nuggets will be looking for depth all around this summer, but if a few of their players can step up and prove their worth next season, they will already be in a much better position.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / May 29

Denver Nuggets open to trading two starters to make room for Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets are heading into an awkward offseason, with trade rumours now swirling around nearly every starter alongside Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray has already been mentioned as a potential trade candidate, while Aaron Gordon’s future is also in question due to Denver’s tax situation.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

Report: Denver Nuggets Expected to Trade Key Rotation Player in Move to Reshape Roster

The Denver Nuggets enter the offseason facing a difficult balancing act, and it appears at least one notable rotation player could be on the move. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, Denver must address its financial situation while also finding a way to retain rising forward Peyton Watson.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 29