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Denver Nuggets Coach Reacts to New Nikola Jokic Backup

The Denver Nuggets have been at the forefront of some unexpected drama this offseason after making a big trade with the Sacramento Kings. In this trade, the Nuggets sent Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, but quickly found out about the possibility of their new center leaving the NBA entirely.

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The Denver Nuggets were one win away from knocking off the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That near-miss was more than enough to convince the newly empowered front office, now led by Ben Tenzer and John Wallace, that a shakeup was necessary to return to the top of the mountain.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

David Adelman applauds Nuggets’ offseason additions

The Denver Nuggets came within just one game of beating the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs this spring, so they know they are close to title contention.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Russell Westbrook Projected to Sign With Potential East Playoff Team

The Denver Nuggets have been extremely active this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray.

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Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Nikola Jokic Headlines Nuggets' 6 Selections on All-Time NBA Greats List

The Denver Nuggets have turned into one of the best franchises in the NBA recently thanks to their superstar center Nikola Jokic. Jokic helped lead the Nuggets for their first championship in franchise history in 2023 and he has become arguably the greatest player in the world currently.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Nuggets Giving No Indication They Will Buy Out Jonas Valanciunas

Jonas Valanciunas appears to be staying put. Despite receiving what has been described as a significant offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, the veteran center is expected to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the 2025-26 season.

Carmelo Anthony News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Nuggets Legend Carmelo Anthony Secures Top 100 Spot After Prolific Scoring Career

Bleacher Report released their all-time list for the top 100 players in NBA history on Monday and it had the NBA world debating once again. Of course, this usually happens every offseason as the media takes to debating who the greatest player in league history is, though debates can be had about the entire top 100 list.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Russell Westbrook Barely Cracks Top 50 All-Time Players Due to Being 'Walking Conundrum'

As the NBA offseason continues, there is still a former league MVP on the market as Russell Westbrook has yet to sign in free agency. Westbrook is coming off a solid season with the Denver Nuggets that saw him turn things around after a couple of bad seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 15

Nuggets Coach Reveals Big Change for Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets finally announced their acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas, who they received in a trade for Dario Saric. It was a savvy move, as it got the Nuggets off a contract from someone who was unplayable last season while giving Jokic a quality backup center for the first time in forever.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Nuggets HC David Adelman breaks silence on Jonas Valanciunas trade

The Denver Nuggets officially welcomed Jonas Valanciunas after finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings during NBA free agency. Nuggets head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back on his praise.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ‘Barely Misses’ All-Time Greats in Top 100 Rankings

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster around their star center Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Denver Nuggets History

The Denver Nuggets did not have a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Nuggets best NBA draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 14

Russell Westbrook Predicted to Sign With Unexpected NBA Team

Russell Westbrook's pending free agency has many NBA fans surprised, as we are now in the middle of July and the former MVP still does not have a team.

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Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas makes promise about his future status after trade

The Denver Nuggets acquired center Jonas Valanciunas via trade in NBA Free Agency. The Kings acquired Dario Saric in exchange. Despite the trade, his next move remains a mystery, even to the franchise.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Denver Nuggets’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Denver Nuggets made headlines during the 2025 NBA offseason and free agency, orchestrating a dramatic roster overhaul that signaled a shift in their long-term approach.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14

'Took a Nap Afterwards' – Former Denver Nuggets Forward’s Nonchalant Reaction to Getting Traded

One of the major changes for the Denver Nuggets this offseason was trading away Michael Porter Jr. The Nuggets traded the 6-foot-10 forward to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 unprotected first-round pick.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 13

New Denver Nuggets Coach Gets Clear About Role With Team

The Denver Nuggets are amid a period that has seen plenty of changes over the past few months. They didn’t even wait until the offseason to begin making critical changes.

Jared Dudley News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 13

Ex-Lakers Champion Shares Thoughts On Joining Nuggets Staff

The Denver Nuggets added some high-level experience to their coaching staff this offseason, bringing in ex-Lakers champion Jared Dudley as an assistant coach.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 13

Denver Nuggets Announce Trade For 13-Year NBA Veteran

Jonas Valanciunas spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings. He was traded to the Kings in February. The 33-year-old finished his stint in Sacramento with averages of 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field in 32 games (nine starts).

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 13