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Aaron Gordon Out At Least 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks due to a right hamstring strain, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Bennett Durando of The Denver Post confirms the news (via Twitter).

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NBA Sets New Date for Canceled Nuggets-Grizzlies Game

The NBA has officially re-scheduled the Denver Nuggets' recently canceled game against the Memphis Grizzlies; a matchup that was called off due to the inclement weather caused due to the sweeping snow storm across the country over this past weekend.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 29

Nuggets Trade Deadline Big Board: 7 Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost, and Urgency

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, it is time to start thinking about what moves the Denver Nuggets could make to shake things up. While the Nuggets have not been involved in many trade rumors leading up to the deadline, there are a couple of areas for them to focus on.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 29

Jonas Valanciunas' Off-Court Impact Shines After Nuggets' Loss

After a tough 109–107 home loss to the Detroit Pistons, the depleted Denver Nuggets are doing what they’ve done all season: roll forward with the next man healthy enough to play.

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Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Nuggets’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario as Nikola Jokic recovers

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets were among the teams that were being hyped up as a worthy challenger to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the NBA championship.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

Why Nuggets Will Stay Out of Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes

The NBA might be thrown into a frenzy if ESPN's Shams Charania's recent report comes to fruition. Charania reported on Wednesday that the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to listen to trade offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the "Greek Freak" is ready to move on to a new home.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

Lakers Emerge as Surprise Suitor for Nuggets’ Peyton Watson

The Denver Nuggets could be in danger of losing pending restricted free agent forward Peyton Watson later this offseason––at least if you were to ask rival executives around the league.

Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 28

Jonas Valanciunas reveals 1 big difference between NBA, European basketball

With the rise of more European stars coming to the NBA, it’s ignited debates between fans and media as to which brand of basketball is better. At this year’s NBA All-Star Game, the format will pit a team comprised of foreign-born players against teams made up of USA-born players.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

David Adelman Reacts to Nuggets’ Travel Nightmare in Memphis

Before the Denver Nuggets took on their latest game against the Detroit Pistons, a matchup they would fall just short in 107-109, the team's roster and staff would be stuck in the midst of some travel chaos coming out of Memphis, Tennessee just over 24 hours prior.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

Nuggets Likely to Make Small Move Before Trade Deadline

It looks like the Denver Nuggets could try and make at least one move around the edges of their roster leading up to next month's trade deadline, all in an effort to save a little bit of cap space.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

Nikola Jokic's Injury Absence Could Help Nuggets More Than Expected

The Denver Nuggets have been playing without Nikola Jokic for the past month, but they have managed to survive. When he first went down with the scary knee injury, it felt like Denver's season ended on the spot.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 28

Jamal Murray Takes Blame for Nuggets' Crucial Loss to Pistons

The Denver Nuggets have been exceptional while three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is out with a knee injury, but they cannot win every game, with or without him.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / January 28

Denver Nuggets fall behind early and lose 109-107 against Detroit Pistons

The Denver Nuggets once again found themselves missing nearly all of their regular starting lineup against a top team in the league, this time the Detroit Pistons.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 27

Shorthanded Nuggets Fall Just Short in Loss to Pistons

The Denver Nuggets are certainly not the same team when Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson are on the sideline, but they still managed to keep it competitive with the Eastern Conference's top team.

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David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Nuggets’ David Adelman urges violence to stop in Minneapolis: ‘It’s really hard to watch’

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman reflected on the recent unrest in Minneapolis before Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The coach expressed heartbreak over the events in a city he once called home.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / January 27

Nikola Jokic Injury Update: Great News For The Nuggets But Serbian Star Could Make A Big Sacrifice

The Nuggets lost Nikola Jokic for an extended period after he suffered a hyperextension in his left knee. The initial estimate suggested he would miss at least four weeks.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

Denver is 9-5 without Jokić this season. Playing Detroit’s top-ranked defense is a different test

The Denver Nuggets face the Detroit Pistons on Monday without Nikola Jokić. The Pistons have the best defense in the league. Denver has gone 9-5 this season when Jokić doesn’t play.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / January 25

Sunday’s Nuggets-Grizzlies Game Postponed Due To Weather

Sunday’s game between the Nuggets and Grizzlies has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Memphis area, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The game will be rescheduled, though the date has yet to be determined, per the league.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Nuggets look to extend road win streak against struggling Grizzlies despite mounting injury concerns

The Denver Nuggets carry a six-game road win streak into their January 25, 2026 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, but significant injury concerns complicate the outlook.

Julian Strawther News / Field Level Media / January 24

Julian Strawther nets 20 points to help shorthanded Nuggets get by Bucks

Julian Strawther scored 20 points to lead the Denver Nuggets, down many key players, to a 102-100 win on the road over the Bucks in Milwaukee. Denver survives a valiant fourth-quarter rally from Milwaukee that brought them from down 23 to down just one.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Peyton Watson's huge night propels Nuggets past Wizards

Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

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