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Michael Porter Jr. Feels Trade From Nuggets Benefited Everyone

We're now over six months removed from the Denver Nuggets' offseason deal to send out Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected first round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson–– a trade that's certainly had some interesting results pan out in the early months because of it.

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Nuggets Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Cap Space, Exceptions, and Real Limits

The NBA trade deadline sits just a week away from unraveling, marking the point of the regular season calendar where players, and sometimes a few big stars, find their way shipped from place to place across the league that can shake up the landscape in a big way for any given team.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 30

Nuggets' David Adelman Speaks on Latest Aaron Gordon Injury

The Denver Nuggets' injury-riddled regular season spiraled further out of control earlier this week when the announcement hit surrounding Aaron Gordon's latest injury: a second right hamstring strain of the year that will sideline him for four to six weeks, flaring up less than a month after his first game back from his previous injury.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Jamal Murray’s got jokes after Nuggets blew game vs. Pistons at free throw line

The Denver Nuggets have continued to find success even without Nikola Jokic, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 107-103, at Ball Arena on Thursday. The win spoiled Michael Porter Jr.’s first return to Denver since being traded to Brooklyn in the offseason.

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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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 30

Nuggets beat Nets in return of Michael Porter Jr. to Denver

Jamal Murray scored 27 points, Jonas Valanciunas hit two free throws with 2.6 seconds left, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 107-103 in Michael Porter Jr.'s return to the Mile High City.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 29

MPJ’s 38-point double-double not enough to steal one in Denver

Michael Porter Jr. made his return to Denver looking to play spoiler for the second time this season. Just before the game, the Nuggets received word that Aaron Gordon would be out another 4-6 weeks after reinjuring the hamstring that has plagued him the last two seasons.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / January 29

Nuggets Fend Off Stubborn Nets As Nikola Jokic Continues To Sit Out; Win 107-103 In Tough Matchup

Nikola Jokic stayed in street clothes again, but the Nuggets didn’t use that as an excuse. Instead, they leaned on balance, shot-making, and just enough late-game composure to outlast a scrappy Brooklyn Nets squad 107-103 in a game that felt tighter than Denver would’ve liked.

Aaron Gordon News / Fadeaway World / January 29

Nuggets HC Expresses Concerns With Aaron Gordon’s Latest Injury

As the Denver Nuggets head into Thursday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, they will continue to see several key players out of the rotation, with Aaron Gordon being the latest addition to the list.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Nuggets star to miss 4-to-6 weeks with hamstring injury

The Denver Nuggets have somehow managed to stay afloat even with Nikola Jokic out for the entire month of January. Now, the Nuggets have been dealt another blow, this time to Aaron Gordon, who will be out for at least four-to-six weeks due to a right hamstring strain.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / January 29

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon to miss even more time after reaggravating hamstring strain

In 23 appearances this season, Gordon has averaged 17.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.9 minutes per game.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 29

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.