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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray React to Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Breakout Game

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night to improve to 2-1 on the season, but more importantly, they looked to be in mid-season form.

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Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic matches NBA legend with monster game

Jokic's statistical marvel of a game has only been duplicated by one other player, a legend in his own right, since field goal percentage was first tracked in 1956-57.

Jamal Murray (43), Nikola Jokic spark Nuggets over Wolves

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The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 28

Jamal Murray Praises Nikola Jokic’s Control in Nuggets’ Win vs. Wolves

The Denver Nuggets had a successful night all-around in their second win of the season up against an Anthony Edwards-less Minnesota Timberwolves squad, rising to a 2-1 record by stamping a 127-114 victory in the books.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 28

Nuggets Assign Rookie to G League to Start Season

The Denver Nuggets have assigned one player to their G League affiliate following their first few days of action in the regular season. Per a team announcement, the Nuggets have assigned forward DaRon Holmes to the Grand Rapids Gold on Tuesday.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 28

Nuggets Bring Clarity on Cam Johnson’s Injury vs. Timberwolves

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' refreshing victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, they saw one of their starting pieces, Cam Johnson, get taken out in the middle of the fourth quarter with an injury that would sideline him for the rest of the way.

Carmelo Anthony News / HITC / October 28

Carmelo Anthony hails Nuggets ‘phenomenal’ ace who couldn’t shine against Timberwolves

Carmelo Anthony was impressed with the Denver Nuggets’ performance, and one player, in particular, stood out to him. The Denver Nuggets picked up their second win of the season after taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jamal Murray News / Denver Stiffs / October 28

Jamal Murray’s 23-point third quarter led the Denver Nuggets to a 127-114 win

The Denver Nuggets started fast, struggled in the second quarter, but got back on the horse and ran away with the game in the second half to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / October 28

Jamal Murray (43), Nikola Jokic spark Nuggets over Wolves

Jamal Murray scored 43 points on 16-for-29 shooting and the Denver Nuggets finished strong for a 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 28

3 Promising Takeaways From Nuggets' Win vs. Timberwolves

After losing their 2025-26 season opener, the Denver Nuggets have since picked up consecutive wins to move to 2-1 early in their new campaign. The Nuggets scraped out a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, picking up a huge road victory with a final score of 127-114.

Nikola Jokic News / The SportsRush / October 27

Michael Porter Jr Has a Strong Theory For Why Shaquille O’Neal Beats Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic and Shaquille O’Neal both make great cases for being among the most skilled players ever to play center. It’s why the two are compared so often.

Anthony Edwards News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 27

Anthony Edwards Won’t Play vs. Nuggets After Latest Injury

The Denver Nuggets are set for a huge divisional matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, as two of the Western Conference's top title contenders face off for a rematch of the fiery 2024 Western Conference Semifinals series.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 27

Nuggets Projected to Have One of NBA’s Top Breakout Players

The Denver Nuggets' biggest move of the offseason is easy to point out: swapping Cam Johnson into the frontcourt for Michael Porter Jr. with the Brooklyn Nets in order to give this core a bit of a refreshed look at the forward position.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 27

Nuggets Rookie Reacts After Scoring First NBA Points

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' second game of the new 2025-26 regular season, they were able to see one of their rookie talents score their first-ever NBA points in the final minutes before logging their first win of the year.

Jamal Murray News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Nuggets Guard Jamal Murray Aims to End a Harmful Narrative

Despite not having an All-Star Game appearance in his career, most people within the NBA community acknowledge that Jamal Murray is a star player for the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / October 27

Nikola Jokic starring for Nuggets while Wolves could be without Anthony Edwards

Nikola Jokic has posted triple-doubles in his first two games of the season. Jokic will try to push his streak to three straight games when the Denver Nuggets tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

The young player who’s ‘not dissing’ Nuggets after contract extension failure

The Denver Nuggets have gotten off to a mixed bag of a start to the 2025 NBA season, currently sitting at 1-1. First, Denver squandered a 50-point masterpiece from Aaron Gordon in their season-opening road loss to the Golden State Warriors, before bouncing back with a comfortable home win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Aaron Gordon News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon drops a bar after Dunk of the Year submission

Aaron Gordon turned back the clock and delivered another reminder of why he’s one of the best dunkers the NBA has ever seen. During Saturday night’s Denver Nuggets matchup against the Phoenix Suns, Gordon threw down a jaw-dropping 360 dunk that immediately sent NBA fans into a frenzy, and his postgame reaction was pure gold.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Apex Sports / October 26

Denver Nuggets Dismantle Suns in 2025-26 Home Opener Spectacle

The air in Ball Arena crackled with the kind of electric anticipation only a Denver Nuggets home opener can bring. Twenty thousand fans, a sea of navy blue and gold, were ready to welcome back their team.

Aaron Gordon News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Aaron Gordon drops a legendary quote after his absurd 360 alley-oop dunk

Aaron Gordon’s dream start to the season continues. The Denver Nuggets forward Gordon produced one of the highlights of the year thus far during Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 26

Nuggets spread scoring around, blow out Suns

Jamal Murray had 23 points in Denver's home opener, Nikola Jokic notched his second straight triple-double to start the season and the Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 133-111 on Saturday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Did Nuggets Finally Fix Backup Center Spot with Valanciunas?

While the Denver Nuggets’ acquisition of Cameron Johnson grabbed headlines this offseason, the signing of Jonas Valanciunas, in the eyes of many fans and analysts, might be more impactful.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Aaron Gordon had no interest in game ball from his 50-point showing

Not many players get to score 50 points in an NBA game, but Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved the feat on Thursday. Despite that, he had no interest in taking home the game ball for the performance.

DeAndre Jordan News / Yardbarker / October 24

DeAndre Jordan's Pels contract puts him in elite company

DeAndre Jordan's contract with Pelicans puts him in elite company

The veteran center has joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal, according to the NBA's official transaction wire.

Aaron Gordon had no interest in game ball from his 50-point showing

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'free-throw merchant' tag is here to stay

Anthony Edwards enlists Katt Williams for new adidas ad taking aim at SGA

Pacers prove that their NBA Finals run was not a fluke

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin starts strong in crossroads season

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Steph Curry bests Aaron Gordon in improbable three-point shootout

Curry had made 2,999 more three-pointers in his career than Gordon before Thursday night. It still took a shot from near halfcourt for Curry to force overtime before the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 137-131.

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Steph Curry (42), Warriors top Aaron Gordon (50), Nuggets in OT

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Nuggets exercising options on pair of young players

The Nuggets are picking up their rookie scale team options for 2026/27 on both Julian Strawther and DaRon Holmes, reports Katy Winge of Altitude Sports.