The Denver Nuggets picked up a much-needed win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, but the six-point victory did not come easy. In fact, former Nugget Russell Westbrook gave Denver all they could handle.
This offseason, two names dominated NBA chatter, Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook and somehow, their fates seemed oddly intertwined. After a strong year with the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook turned down his $3.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season, betting on himself once again.
Before joining the Sacramento Kings this year, Russell Westbrook was having a solid 2024-25 campaign as the Denver Nuggets’ sixth man. According to the one-time league MVP, his surprising decision to decline his $3.5 million player option to leave the team was not his choice.
There’s something almost unfair about watching Nikola Jokic operate at full throttle. Monday night at Ball Arena, the Denver Nuggets’ big man delivered a clinic that left the Sacramento Kings scrambling for answers and the home crowd of 19,653 roaring their approval.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night that ended with some controversial calls, but they were able to bounce back by picking up a commanding win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points to go with 14 assists, Christian Braun added a season-best 21 points and the host Denver Nuggets held off the Sacramento Kings 130-124 on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic has already cemented himself as the best Denver Nuggets player in history, winning three MVPs and bringing Championship glory to the Mile High City.
The Denver Nuggets had an eventful 2025 offseason, with big free agent signings of Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown, along with trades to acquire Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas.
For over 30 years, Vic Lombardi has been a staple in sports media. Between his days as a sports anchor and his time covering the Denver Nuggets at Altitude Sports, Lombardi has seen it all.
After losing their last outing to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Denver Nuggets are now 3-2 on the season, but they have undoubtedly cemented themselves as one of the NBA's top title contenders.
Nuggets fans had plenty to celebrate at the start of the season when Christian Braun signed a five-year, $125 million extension. The deal effectively locked in Denver’s core four for the Nikola Jokic era alongside Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.
The Denver Nuggets suffered their second loss of the season on Saturday, as they met their match in an NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
After stringing together a three-game winning streak to cement themselves as one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night to move to 3-2 on the season.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Sometimes the game comes down to two free throws and ice in your veins. Friday night at the Moda Center vs the Denver Nuggets, Jerami Grant had both.
The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to an incredibly hot start to the 2025-26 season. Through four games, they are 3-1 and have built one of the league’s best offenses thus far.
The Denver Nuggets are on a roll, winning three straight games after losing their regular season opener. While superstar Nikola Jokic has gotten off to a strong start, so has Jamal Murray, Denver’s point guard.
There’s no doubt that the Nuggets are one of the best teams in the NBA. With the best player in the world in Nikola Jokic, and with possibly the best starting five in the league, they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Hurricane Melissa roared into Jamaica as a Category 5 monster, leaving heartbreak in its wake. With winds raging at 185 miles per hour, it became the strongest hurricane ever to strike the island.
Aaron Gordon’s dream start to the season continues. The Denver Nuggets forward Gordon produced one of the highlights of the year thus far during Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns.