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Nikola Jokic Shuts Down Narrative That He Doesn’t Care, Makes His Love for Basketball Known

Not many foresaw Nikola Jokic becoming the NBA’s best player when the Denver Nuggets selected him late in the second round of the 2014 Draft, but his growth has been astronomical.

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Nuggets Reportedly Sign Former Hornets Guard

The Denver Nuggets have added a new guard to their roster coming out of the All-Star break. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Nuggets are signing former Charlotte Hornets guard K.J.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Nuggets fill open roster spot with standout two-way player

The Denver Nuggets made a move on forward Spencer Jones just before the resumption of action in the NBA following the All-Star break. The Nuggets, needing

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Spencer Jones News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Nuggets Converting Spencer Jones To Standard Contract

The Nuggets will convert Spencer Jones‘ two-way contract to a standard deal covering the rest of the season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama get ‘only big men’ moniker from Shaq

As legendary former player Shaquille O’Neal has dropped the mic on a ton of topics, there’s no denying that his opinion is valued among the basketball world.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 18

David Adelman Gives Update on Nuggets' Buyout Plans, Spencer Jones

The clock is winding down for the Denver Nuggets to meet their looming Thursday deadline of having a minimum of 14 players signed to their traditional roster; a date that's been creeping up since their trade deadline deal to ship out Hunter Tyson to the Brooklyn Nets.

Peyton Watson News / The Lead / February 18

Has Peyton Watson Played Himself Into the Nuggets’ Core?

The Denver Nuggets face an unexpected but challenging choice as the season hits the third act. In a season that should’ve been derailed by injury, Denver is hanging onto the No.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Can the Nuggets Actually Be Part of the Giannis Sweepstakes?

When it comes to publicly available superstars, there may not have been one as accomplished as Giannis Antetokounmpo in decades. Yes, Luka Doncic was traded last year—but for reasons only Nico Harrison understands, his availability was never made public as the Mavericks fixated solely on acquiring Anthony Davis.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 18

Lakers Keep Being Linked to Nuggets' Peyton Watson

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again been linked with interest in Denver Nuggets wing Peyton Watson ahead of his restricted free agency looming later this offseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 18

Nuggets' Cam Johnson Shares Harsh Reality of NBA Dunk Contest

The 2026 NBA All-Star weekend could be seen as a success to many, with an electric Three-Point Contest and a competitive All-Star Game, but once again, the Slam Dunk Contest was a letdown.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Kessler Edwards Nearing Deal With Hapoel Tel Aviv

Free agent forward Kessler Edwards is nearing an agreement with the Israeli team Hapoel Tel Aviv, confirms Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. The outlet ONE first reported that the two sides were progressing toward a deal.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / February 18

'He’s Been the Batman Sidekick' – Denver Nuggets Icons Call Jamal Murray a Legitimate NBA All-Star Alongside Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets legends Dan Issel and Alex English were surprised to learn that last weekend was Jamal Murray’s first NBA All-Star selection. Nonetheless, they are happy to see one of their own make it to the showpiece event.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17

The late Doug Moe helped build the modern NBA

More than many other coaches of his era, the influence of Moe, who died Tuesday at age 87, is still seen in the pro game today.

Former Coach of the Year Moe dies

Nuggets pay tribute to legendary Moe

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 17

Legendary Nuggets Coach Passes Away at 87

Despite having just one NBA championship to show for it, the Denver Nuggets are a very storied franchise. Great coaches and players alike have come through the Mile High City to create an incredible environment, and unfortunately for the Nuggets family, they are now honoring the loss of one of their own.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / February 17

Nuggets Approaching Critical Deadline for Roster Decision

The Denver Nuggets are closing in on one key deadline to sign an additional player to their roster. According to Keith Smith on X, the Nuggets have until February 19th to sign one player to a traditional contract on their 15-man roster.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Nuggets coaching legend Doug Moe dies at 87

Former NBA head coach Doug Moe passed away Tuesday at the age of 87, the Nuggets announced. According to Mike Monroe and Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News, Moe had been battling an illness.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17

Nuggets pay tribute to legendary Doug Moe after his death

The Denver Nuggets paid tribute to a franchise legend on Tuesday following the death of former head coach Doug Moe. Moe had held the record for most coaching wins in Nuggets history until Michael Malone surpassed that number in 2024.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Denver Nuggets Legend Doug Moe Dies At 87

If you watched the NBA in the 1980s, you knew Doug Moe. You couldn’t miss him. He was the guy on the Denver Nuggets sideline who often looked like he’d just lost a wrestling match with his own suit jacket.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Former NBA Coach of the Year Doug Moe dies

Former NBA head coach Doug Moe passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87, the Nuggets confirmed (Twitter link). According to Mike Monroe and Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required), Moe had been battling an illness.

The late Doug Moe helped build the modern NBA