The Denver Nuggets have had quite the week, going 3-1 in four games, despite playing without Nikola Jokic in all of them and Jamal Murray in three of them.
The Denver Nuggets, despite being without four of their five typical starters in the rotation against the Milwaukee Bucks, put together just enough for a 104-108 upset victory on their home floor behind a resilient effort from their depth stepping up to the occasion.
The Denver Nuggets, in the midst of their resilient 116-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, found out before tip-off that they would be without guard Christian Braun in the lineup, who was ruled out for a second time since returning from his weeks-long absence from an ankle sprain.
The Denver Nuggets were expected to be in a pinch on Sunday night. Without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and several regular starters, Denver entered the matchup shorthanded and overlooked. Still, by the end of the night, the Nuggets had done more than survive.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Denver Nuggets managed to pull off an upset win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night, taking down two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, despite being without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and other key players.
The Denver Nuggets will be pushing for a championship run this season. With some impressive performances throughout the season, the team has almost secured a place in the playoffs.
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman provided a promising update on Nikola Jokic’s recovery from a hyperextended knee. According to Adelman, Jokic is very eager to get back on the court.
A star center is sidelined for a month. Four starters out. Jamal Murray is pushing himself to his limit. And a rotation dependent on inexperienced rookies.
The Denver Nuggets must just be used to playing with about half of their normal rotation at this point. Once again down four starters, the Nuggets took on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks and didn’t back down.
Aaron Gordon had 23 points, including two free throws with 4.4 seconds left, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-104 on Sunday night.
The Denver Nuggets are just 3-4 since Nikola Jokic suffered a hyperextension in his right knee, compared to their 22-9 record when he plays. There is no question that the Nuggets desperately want Jokic on the floor, but rushing him back from injury will not help anyone.
The Denver Nuggets' next task that lies ahead for their regular season is the challenge of the Milwaukee Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for
It hasn't been the smoothest start for Denver Nuggets wing Christian Braun in the three games he's had under his belt since returning from his ankle sprain.
Durability has long defined Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. For nearly a decade, Jokic showed up nightly, rarely missing games. That reliability now sits at the center of a growing debate tied to health, timing, and league policy.
It looks like the injury issues for the Denver Nuggets have now shifted into some new illness concerns. According to Brendan Vogt of DNVR, there appears
In the midst of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have navigated a wave of injuries to key contributors. This includes Nikola Jokić (knee), Cameron Johnson (knee), and Jonas Valančiūnas (calf), along with recent returns and restrictions for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
Peyton Watson scored 30 points and Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 17 assists to lead the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
The Denver Nuggets have needed unsung heroes to step up as of late amid Nikola Jokic’s injury issues. But all season long, two-way player Spencer Jones has answered the call.
One Denver Nuggets player hilariously commemorated his team’s huge upset with a stereotypical post on LinkedIn. Nuggets forward Spencer Jones was in the starting lineup Monday for what was shaping up to be a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Denver Nuggets had seven rotation players out Monday night, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. They leaned on Jalen Pickett and a group of reserves to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 125-124.
Jonas Valanciunas is staying put. For now, anyway. The Nuggets center addressed his future recently after it became known that he received serious interest from Panathinaikos last summer, a flirtation that briefly raised eyebrows around the league.