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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon laughs at his ‘Shaqtin’ a Fool’ moment during Wizards game

On any given night in the NBA, there is plenty of comedy to be had. During the Denver Nuggets’ 117-110 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, the basketball gods wasted no time poking fun at the sport, which came at Aaron Gordon’s expense.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray played through hamstring tightness in Wizards win

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most injury-ravaged teams this year in the association. They are currently down three starters — Nikola Jokic, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun — due to injuries, and the likes of Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valanciunas have also missed plenty of time this season with knocks of their own.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 22

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Road Win Over Wizards

The Denver Nuggets lost consecutive games for just the third time this season, but they were able to snap the losing skid on Thursday night with a 107-97 win over the Washington Wizards.

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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 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.

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 22

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Denver Nuggets visit the Washington Wizards, and new BetMGM users can enhance their experience with a lucrative welcome offer.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 22

Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Gets Key Status Update vs Wizards

The Denver Nuggets appear to be getting some major reinforcements in their frontcourt for their upcoming matchup vs. the Washington Wizards. According to intel from ESPN's Adam Schefter via Altitude Sports Radio, Valanciunas is expected to play in the Nuggets' road trip against the Wizards after missing the past three weeks with a calf strain.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 22

Nuggets Are Nearing Deadline to Make Roster Decision

It seemed like the Denver Nuggets' 2025-26 season was ready to spiral when they got hit with the injury bug, as things started going south when Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun both went down.

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / January 22

Nikola Jokic Injury Update: Latest on Nuggets Star’s Knee Recovery Status and When Will He Return?

The Denver Nuggets opened the season on a high note and have maintained that momentum as one of the best-performing teams in the highly competitive Western Conference.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Shorthanded Nuggets start road trip against Wizards

The Denver Nuggets began their just-concluded three-game homestand on a roll, as Jamal Murray erupted for 42 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added a season-high 30 in a 121-115 win over the Washington Wizards.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Nuggets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Nikola Jokic out

The Denver Nuggets were relatively quiet when it came to adding talent to the roster in the years following the trade for Aaron Gordon, especially at the NBA trade deadline.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 21

Peyton Watson Admits Lakers' Luka Doncic Gave Nuggets Fits

The Denver Nuggets fell short of a win at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing 107-115 in a night that turned out to be a memorable one for the one and only Luka Doncic.