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Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas on if he’s happy after overseas flirtation: ‘No, I’m injured’

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.

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Jamal Murray’s positive takeaways in Nuggets shorthanded loss to Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets fell 108-113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Despite the loss, point guard Jamal Murray found some reasons for optimism despite the disappointing result for the undermanned Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3

Nuggets Could Get Two Starters Back From Injury vs. Nets

The Denver Nuggets could be getting not one, but two of their starters back in the rotation against the Brooklyn Nets this weekend. According to a new injury report update from the Nuggets, both Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) have been upgraded to questionable against the Nets.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / January 3

Short-handed Nuggets continue rough road trip vs. Nets

Jamal Murray can carry the scoring load for the Denver Nuggets as they wait for Nikola Jokic to return from a knee injury. The jury is still out on whether others can handle the rebounding responsibilities without Jokic as the Nuggets hope to bounce back from a rough night on the glass when they visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Lakers

Right now, Jamal Murray is standing alone. With injuries wiping out the rest of Denver’s usual starting five, Murray is the lone regular still available, and he knows exactly what that means for both him and the Nuggets.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Nuggets unlikely to change roster amid Nikola Jokic, other injury concerns

The Denver Nuggets are a team scrambling to adjust to the injury of their biggest star, Nikola Jokic. Jokic is out for an extended period of time due to a knee injury.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3

Why Jamal Murray Is Encouraged After Nuggets' Loss vs. Cavaliers

The short-handed Denver Nuggets weren't able to get it done in the final minutes of action against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling 108-113 on the road, but it wasn't all bad for the team that was down four of its five usual starters.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 3

David Adelman Finds Silver Lining After Nuggets' Loss to Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets suffered a close loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling 113-108 after being outscored by 14 points in the fourth quarter. Despite their late collapse, this was a good showing by the Nuggets, giving a good Cavaliers team all they could handle while being down four starters.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Cavs come alive when it matters, fight off depleted Nuggets

The Cavaliers ran their winning streak to three, but let’s not kid ourselves. This one was messy. Cleveland needed every bit of Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points to escape with a 113-108 win over a Nuggets squad that was missing four of its five opening-night starters.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Nuggets receive encouraging updates before ‘scrimmage’ vs. Cavs

The Nuggets received some encouraging injury news Friday, even as they continue to operate short-handed. NBA on Prime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth said during

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / January 2

Denver Nuggets fight valiantly but ultimately fall short and lose 113-108 against Cleveland Cavaliers

The Denver Nuggets were short handed against a top team in the Eastern Conference but didn’t go down quietly. The Nuggets fought all the way to the buzzer and used a sloppy effort from the Cleveland Cavaliers to give themselves a chance.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

David Adelman is ‘really proud’ of undermanned Nuggets team despite loss to Cavs

David Adelman had positive thoughts on the Denver Nuggets’ level of play despite missing key players in the team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 2

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Nail-Biting Loss to Cavaliers

Despite being down four starters and their backup center, the Denver Nuggets gave the Cleveland Cavaliers all they could handle. The Cavaliers ultimately pulled out a 112-108 win in Cleveland, but the Nuggets held their own with three-time MVP Nikola Jokic out of the lineup.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

Major Nikola Jokic Update Electrifies Nuggets After 3x MVP Suffers Hyperextended Knee

Denver Nuggets fans were devastated after Nikola Jokic sustained a hyperextended knee on Monday against the Miami Heat. His leg got tangled up with his teammate Spencer Jones during the final seconds of the second quarter.

Denver Nuggets News / Stadium Rant / January 2

What’s Next For The Nuggets In 2026?

The injury bug has hit the Denver Nuggets in a big way. They have four starters out, and a key bench player is sidelined. With these events transpiring, their approach must change.

Jonas Valanciunas News / EssentiallySports / January 2

Who Can Nuggets Sign After Jonas Valanciunas Injury? NBA Provides Good News in Free Agent Market

It’s code red in the Nuggets front court. In two consecutive games they’ve lost their star center, Nikola Jokic and their backup, Jonas Valaciunas to injuries.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Field Level Media / January 1

Nuggets C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) to miss at least month

The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period. Jonas Valanciunas strained his right calf on Wednesday, and the team announced a day later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Jamal Murray News / NBA Analysis Network / January 1

Nuggets star Jamal Murray makes his top priority known in his 10th NBA season

Jamal Murray has his work cut out for him with the Denver Nuggets missing four starters. Nikola Jokic suffered a knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2

Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?

With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.

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Victor Wembanyama update emerges after his concerning knee injury

Hawks players reportedly 'hate' playing with untradable Trae Young

Jaylen Brown didn't hide frustration after latest slight against him

Clippers' Ivica Zubac to return for L.A.'s game versus the Celtics