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David Adelman Reacts to Nuggets Chasing Lakers for 3rd Seed

With just five games remaining in the Denver Nuggets' regular season before the playoffs get underway, there’s only a 1.5-game distance between them and the LA Lakers for the third seed in the Western Conference behind the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs.

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Nuggets Desperately Need 'Playoff Jamal Murray' to Win Another Ring

In the summer of 2023, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the NBA world, defeating the Miami Heat to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Denver took down Anthony Edwards‘ Timberwolves, Kevin Durant‘s Suns, and LeBron James‘ Lakers en route to its first championship in franchise history.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Predicting the Nuggets' Final Five Regular Season Games

The Denver Nuggets are reaching the tail-end of their 2025-26 regular season campaign with just five games left on the calendar before the postseason officially gets up and running.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Nuggets Get Good Injury News on Peyton Watson, Hardaway Jr.

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz to make for their seventh win in a row, as well as a second-straight season series sweep against the Jazz in particular, it wouldn't be a night without a couple of worrisome injuries to two of the Nuggets' key rotational pieces.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 2

Nikola Jokic Joins Russell Westbrook in NBA History With Dominant Season

Not only did the Denver Nuggets pick up their seventh straight win by beating the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, but star center Nikola Jokic led the way with a historic performance.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 2

NBA Announces Nikola Jokic's Latest Historic Milestone After Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic has had a historic year with the Denver Nuggets. Despite an unfortunate injury absence for 16 games from December to January, Jokic has been an MVP contender from the opening tip with his dominant performances for the franchise.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 2

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Pacers

Jamal Murray caught fire early and never cooled off. Murray knocked down 10 3-pointers and finished with 37 points as the Nuggets beat the Jazz, 130-117.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jamal Murray News / Field Level Media / April 1

Jamal Murray hits 10 3-pointers as Nuggets handle Jazz

Jamal Murray matched his career high of 10 3-pointers and scored 37 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.

Peyton Watson News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Nuggets Announce Peyton Watson News After Leaving Jazz Game

The Denver Nuggets appeared to be getting healthy at the right time, with every key contributor returning to the active roster just before the NBA playoffs.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Celtics Legend Claims Nikola Jokic Has a Seat at the NBA All-Time Table

Recently, Hall of Famer, member of the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary teams, four-time NBA champ, nine-time All-star, and paragon of longevity—Robert

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Final Injury Report for Nuggets-Jazz: Will Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon Play?

The Denver Nuggets are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. Denver enters Wednesday’s game with a 48-28 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors at home on Sunday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Three Players to Watch for in Nuggets' Final Six Games

With just six games left in the regular season, the Denver Nuggets are on the hunt to put themselves in a premier position to win a championship this year.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Draymond Green Gives Major Shout Out to Nuggets' Peyton Watson

While his career-best campaign was put on pause for a brief moment in the second half of the regular season with a hamstring injury, Peyton Watson has still turned out to be one of the Denver Nuggets' biggest bright spots of their last five months.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Nuggets' David Adelman Demands Defensive Fix in Jazz Rematch

The Denver Nuggets are rolling into their second matchup against the Utah Jazz within the past week with a chance at a season series sweep for a second consecutive year, and could make for the 11th win of their past 12 times these two teams have met since 2023.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / April 1

Nuggets' First-Round Playoff Opponent Is Becoming Clear

With a Phoenix Suns loss on Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets officially clinched a playoff spot, becoming the fourth team in the Western Conference to do so.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Nuggets clinch playoffs berth on their day off

The Denver Nuggets (48-28) will officially be competing in the NBA playoffs for an eighth consecutive year. They clinched their spot in the Western Conference gauntlet on Tuesday night, and they did not even have to lift a finger.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 31

On verge of postseason, Nuggets face future-focused Jazz

The Denver Nuggets are soaring to the finish line and look to post their seventh consecutive victory when they visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Nuggets (48-28) reside in fourth place in the Western Conference and could clinch their eighth straight playoff berth on their Tuesday night off.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30