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NBA training camp is fully underway, and the Denver Nuggets have a few players with something to prove. This offseason, the Nuggets kept their core together, or at least their starting five, while making some more significant changes to the bench unit.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is leaving no stone unturned with his new teammates

Fans blasted the Denver Nuggets early in the offseason for not doing anything to retool the roster. But in recent weeks, the Nuggets have formed a formidable unit, adding a slew of new faces.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Aaron Gordon shouts out standout practice performer who could be Nuggets’ X-factor

The Denver Nuggets made a solid move to strengthen the roster around Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon when they brought Cam Whitmore into the fold. Whitmore’s roster situation changed through several trades and transactions before he ultimately agreed to a two-way contract with Denver.

Nikola Jokic News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’

Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably. Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about as definitive an answer as possible.

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Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 29

Nuggets' Christian Braun Gives Health Update After Injury-Riddled Season

Throughout most of the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets were stuck dealing with injury troubles to a key piece of their backcourt, Christian Braun. Less than a month into the regular season, Braun would go down with a severe ankle sprain that limited him to just 44 appearances throughout the year.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

Nuggets Execs Explain Why They Were Willing to Trade Peyton Watson

Among the biggest decisions the Denver Nuggets made throughout their most recent offseason, none might've been bigger than their move to ship out their budding wing Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

DeMar DeRozan News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

DeMar DeRozan's Media Day Comments Make It Clear Why Nuggets Signed Him

The Denver Nuggets did not have the ideal offseason, with no real indication that they actually improved after suffering a first-round playoff exit, but that does not mean they lacked good moves.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / September 28

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I’m Going To Sign Next Year’

Superstar center Nikola Jokic has declined to sign contract extensions with the Nuggets each of the past two offseasons. However, the Serbian big man reiterated on Monday that his decision to delay signing a new deal was about finances rather than any concern about the direction of the team, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

Nuggets Executives Defend Decision to Stand Pat This OffSeason

The Denver Nuggets had a mostly quiet 2026 offseason. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, many fans anticipated some much bigger changes in Denver, but the front office played it safe.

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Nikola Jokic makes another definitive statement on his Nuggets future

Nikola Jokic has repeatedly said that he intends to spend his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets, and he doubled down on that sentiment during the team’s media day on Monday.

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Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / September 28

Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The 2025-26 season was a disappointing season for the Denver Nuggets. After a solid playoff run the year prior, and after the addition of Cameron Johnson, expectations were through the roof.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / September 28

Denver Nuggets 2026 Media Day is Here!

The Denver Nuggets and the Denver Stiffs show are back! Zach Mikash, Gordon Gross and Nick Hertzog get you ready for Media Day with a recap of the big storylines of the offseason and their impact on this season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 27

The Nuggets' Next Roster Move Might Be Too Obvious

The Denver Nuggets were previously expected to be done with roster changes for the offseason. They filled 14 of their 15 standard contracts and each of their two-way slots, and if they were to sign anyone, Lonnie Walker IV was an obvious candidate since he is already in Denver for training camp.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 26

Which Nuggets Position Battles We're Watching in Training Camp

The Denver Nuggets' roster––outside of their true core pieces in the starting five––has seen a decent amount of turnover throughout the past few months of the offseason.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Latest On Nikola Jokic Extension Talks: Richest Contract In NBA History?

Since winning the NBA championship in 2023, it has been a steady decline for the Denver Nuggets. Slowly but surely, their grip on the West has loosened as teams like the Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves take major leaps forward.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 26

3 Burning Questions the Nuggets Need to Answer at Media Day

Training camp is quickly approaching for the Denver Nuggets, meaning we will hear from the team at media day this week, with most of them quiet since the end of the 2025-26 season.

Julian Strawther News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 25

Nuggets Face Clear Roadblock for Julian Strawther Extension

The Denver Nuggets have one player on their current roster eligible for a rookie-scale extension before the start of the 2026-27 season: Julian Strawther.

Julian Reese News / HerSportsNation / September 24

Angel Reese’s Brother Makes Major NBA Move

Angel Reese is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, but the latest headline about her family comes from a different court. Her brother, Julian Reese, is making moves of his own, and a major development is sending his career in a new direction, giving the basketball world another reason to watch closely.

Julian Reese News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Angel Reese's brother has signed with a new NBA team

Julian Reese, the brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, is getting another shot with an NBA team. The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Julian Reese to a two-way deal, as announced by Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Jamal Murray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Report: Nuggets eyeing intriguing guard to shore up depth behind Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets could be kicking the tire on an intriguing point guard who could help ease the load in the backcourt for Jamal Murray. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Nuggets are a team to watch out for if Ryan Nembhard gets released by the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

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