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Nuggets Waive Two Players Ahead of Regular Season

The Denver Nuggets have cut a pair of players from their roster before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. According to a team announcement, the Nuggets have waived center Moses Brown and forward Kessler Edwards.

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Nuggets waive Moses Brown, Kessler Edwards

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David Adelman Reveals the Good and Bad From Cam Johnson's Preseason

The Denver Nuggets went into the 2025 offseason on a mission after suffering two consecutive second-round playoff exits. With three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic leading the charge, the Nuggets have no time to waste while improving the team around him.

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David Adelman Shares Takeaways From Nuggets' Preseason

The Denver Nuggets wrapped up their preseason efforts with a 3-2 overall record in a five-game slate, that saw its end on Friday night as OKC Thunder wing Ousmane Dieng sunk a buzzer-beater game-winner to take the reigning champions over the edge in their final showing of the preseason.

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Nuggets bench dominates OKC’s starters | Dieng ruins the upset

For the first 24 minutes of Denver’s final preseason game, Nuggets fans were treated to a high-effort, high-scoring performance by their revamped bench.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 17

Nuggets Resting Nikola Jokic Among Multiple Starters vs. Thunder

The Denver Nuggets will be sitting out Nikola Jokic and a few other names in the starting five for their final preseason game of a five-game slate. According to Nuggets head coach David Adelman, Jokic, along with Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun will sit out against the Thunder.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 17

Denver Nuggets Turn Heads During Preseason Winning Streak

Nobody circles the NBA preseason on their calendar, and after the Denver Nuggets looked devoid of both energy and interest through their first two games, there wasn’t much reason to.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 17

Nuggets Execs Open Up on Building Around Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets made some big changes in their front office earlier this year in the form of elevating two new faces to lead their basketball operations:

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 17

Steve Nash Makes Bold Prediction for Nikola Jokic’s Season

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA regular season now just under a week away, the buzz is already starting on who the best candidates for this year's league MVP award might be–– and of course, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is already getting his fair share of looks.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 17

Steve Nash wants Nikola Jokic to show something next season everyone ‘knows is in there…’

Steve Nash spoke candidly about Nikola Jokic heading into the new season, and what he is hoping to see from him en route to a fourth MVP award. Nikola Jokic is in the prime of his career, yet he already has a Hall of Fame-worthy resume.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Russell Westbrook Makes Personal Decision Before 18th NBA Season

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is officially a member of the Sacramento Kings. After opting out of his $3.4 million contract with the Denver Nuggets for 2025-26, the 36-year-old point guard went unsigned until Thursday when he finally inked a one-year deal with Sacramento.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 16

NBA Fans Need To Get To Know Nuggets’ Underrated Rookie Guard

The Denver Nuggets have put together a championship-caliber roster, built around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and an impressive supporting cast, but what does their future have in store?

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Skip Bayless Takes Shot at NBA Star Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is finally back on a roster. The future Hall of Famer spent the last few months waiting patiently for his next team to come calling. For a while, the Sacramento Kings were seen as favorites to add Westbrook, but there were periods of no traction.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 16

Nuggets Hire Former 10-Year NBA Veteran to Scouting Staff

The Denver Nuggets have added a new name to their scouting staff before the 2025-26 NBA season tips off. According to league insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets have agreed to bring on former NBA veteran Tony Delk as a scout.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 16

Nuggets Coach Gets Honest About Hilarious Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas Lineup

The Denver Nuggets picked up their third consecutive preseason win on Tuesday, beating the Chicago Bulls 124-117 behind a 30-point outing from star guard Jamal Murray.

Aaron Gordon News / Hardwood Heroics / October 16

'It’s at a High Level Right Now' – Denver Nuggets Coach Likens Aaron Gordon’s Shooting Growth to Hall of Fame Guard

Aaron Gordon has cemented himself as the Denver Nuggets’ starting power forward over the past few years because of his athleticism and elite finishing, but that’s not all there is to his game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 16

Lakers accused of tarnishing Russell Westbrook's legacy

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Bill Simmons says Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic runs 2020 decade alone

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

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Julian Strawther News / The Lead / October 15

Julian Strawther Will Be The Nuggets’ X-Factor

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

NBA expert pinpoints problem Cam Johnson already found on the Nuggets, ‘Better player than that…’

While Cam Johnson was a great acquisition for the Denver Nuggets, one NBA analyst thinks there is an issue he will face. The Denver Nuggets made a lot of excellent moves in the offseason to improve their roster, but perhaps none better than trading for Cam Johnson.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

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Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Dwight Howard Knows He Lit A Fire Under Nikola Jokic in 2020

Over the past few years, Nikola Jokic has become arguably the best player in the league. In the 2020s, he has three MVPs and a Finals MVP from the Denver Nuggets' championship in 2023.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 14

Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a OKC uniform

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Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

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