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David Adelman is ‘really proud’ of undermanned Nuggets team despite loss to Cavs

David Adelman had positive thoughts on the Denver Nuggets’ level of play despite missing key players in the team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

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Cavs come alive when it matters, fight off depleted Nuggets

The Cavaliers ran their winning streak to three, but let’s not kid ourselves. This one was messy. Cleveland needed every bit of Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points to escape with a 113-108 win over a Nuggets squad that was missing four of its five opening-night starters.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Nuggets receive encouraging updates before ‘scrimmage’ vs. Cavs

The Nuggets received some encouraging injury news Friday, even as they continue to operate short-handed. NBA on Prime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth said during

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Denver Nuggets fight valiantly but ultimately fall short and lose 113-108 against Cleveland Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets were short handed against a top team in the Eastern Conference but didn’t go down quietly. The Nuggets fought all the way to the buzzer and used a sloppy effort from the Cleveland Cavaliers to give themselves a chance.

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Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Nail-Biting Loss to Cavaliers

Despite being down four starters and their backup center, the Denver Nuggets gave the Cleveland Cavaliers all they could handle. The Cavaliers ultimately pulled out a 112-108 win in Cleveland, but the Nuggets held their own with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic out of the lineup.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Nikola Jokic News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

Major Nikola Jokic Update Electrifies Nuggets After 3x MVP Suffers Hyperextended Knee

Denver Nuggets fans were devastated after Nikola Jokic sustained a hyperextended knee on Monday against the Miami Heat. His leg got tangled up with his teammate Spencer Jones during the final seconds of the second quarter.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘trending positively’ after hyperextending knee, will travel with Denver

The Denver Nuggets finally caught a needed break. The latest Nikola Jokic injury update is trending positively after he hyperextended his left knee, and he avoided major ligament damage.

Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / January 2

What’s Next For The Nuggets In 2026?

The injury bug has hit the Denver Nuggets in a big way. They have four starters out, and a key bench player is sidelined. With these events transpiring, their approach must change.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2

Kevin Durant Sends Sincere Message to Nikola Jokic After Knee Injury

The Denver Nuggets' biggest nightmare came to life when three-time MVP Nikola Jokic went down with a scary knee injury. Fortunately, Jokic avoided any serious injury, as he was diagnosed with a hyperextension that is expected to sideline him for four weeks.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2

Nuggets, Hawks Had Trade Talks Involving Two Veteran Wings

It looks like the Denver Nuggets poked around for a chance to land a couple of veteran wings from the Atlanta Hawks just a few months ago in a potential trade that was discussed, though would wind up never coming to fruition.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

SGA MVP Odds Skyrocket With Nikola Jokic Injury

The SGA MVP campaign takes off at another level following the recent Nikola Jokic injury that has dented his odds for the said award. After all, we’ve seen how these two players have been the consistent names atop the MVP race.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2

Nuggets Remain Confident Despite Devastating Injury Bug

The Denver Nuggets have had what's likely been the NBA's most injury-riddled season through the first two months of action. Four of five starters are currently sidelined with weeks-long injuries, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with a hyperextended knee.

Jonas Valanciunas News / EssentiallySports / January 2

Who Can Nuggets Sign After Jonas Valanciunas Injury? NBA Provides Good News in Free Agent Market

It’s code red in the Nuggets front court. In two consecutive games they’ve lost their star center, Nikola Jokic and their backup, Jonas Valaciunas to injuries.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

'Pressure is a Privilege' – Denver Nuggets Forward Sends Stern Warning for the Rest of the League Amid Injury Crisis

Peyton Watson is confident that the Denver Nuggets will remain competitive despite their ongoing injury crisis at the frontcourt. In case you missed it, the team will be without Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf) for several weeks, as they’re both in the medical room.

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Nuggets C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) to miss at least month

The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period. Jonas Valanciunas strained his right calf on Wednesday, and the team announced a day later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Injury-riddled Nuggets visit suddenly healthy Cavaliers

Much of the luster was taken away from the Denver Nuggets' only regular-season visit to Cleveland when superstar center Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee on Monday and was ruled out until at least late January.

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Nuggets star Jamal Murray makes his top priority known in his 10th NBA season

Jamal Murray has his work cut out for him with the Denver Nuggets missing four starters. Nikola Jokic suffered a knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2

Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?

With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.

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