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NBA Notes: Jazz, No. 2 pick, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Blazers

The Jazz may hear trade chatter involving the No. 2 overall pick over the next several weeks, but Tony Jones of The Athletic believes the franchise’s decision should actually be pretty simple.

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Did Nuggets' David Adelman Deserve More Love for Coach of the Year?

Leading up to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, the verdict for this year's Coach of the Year winner finally came to light with the reveal of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla winning the award for the first time in his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Re-Sign or Let Walk? What the Nuggets Should Do With Top Free Agents

The Denver Nuggets are heading into a huge 2026 offseason after three straight underwhelming playoff trips, and as they look to get back over the hump as soon as possible, they cannot afford to make many mistakes this summer.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Three Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Nuggets Should Target

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight financial position this offseason. Still, they are heading into the summer with just nine players under contract, meaning they will have to fill out their roster with inexpensive options.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 20 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Jonas Valanciunas Raises Doubt on Nuggets Future, Could Head to Europe

The Denver Nuggets have an array of roster decisions to make ahead of next season to get this roster back on track to championship contention. One of those

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / May 25

Which Superstars Can the Nuggets Pair with Nikola Jokic?

The 2026 NBA Playoffs did not go the way Denver Nuggets’ fans expected. The Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves, as nearly all of their starters struggled.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 25

3 Dream, 3 Realistic Draft Targets for the Nuggets With No. 26 Pick

The Denver Nuggets have had limited draft capital in recent years, but when given the opportunity to capitalize on draft night, they have done an impressive job.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 25

Nikola Jokic, Murray Make Nuggets History Unseen in Nearly 20 Years

The Denver Nuggets' duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray got rewarded for their impressive regular season over the weekend with a pair of All-NBA selections.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Jamal Murray, Jokic All-NBA Selections Were Never in Question

The Denver Nuggets' star duo of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic got some notable shine before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The NBA officially

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Nuggets Have an Easy Nikola Jokic Contract Decision to Make This Offseason

There was some concern in the Denver Nuggets community last offseason when three-time MVP Nikola Jokic opted to decline a contract extension that would have locked him into the franchise for a few more years.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Why Next Season Is a Make-or-Break Year for Nuggets' Christian Braun

Last offseason, the Denver Nuggets handed Christian Braun a generous five-year, $125 million contract extension. However, he immediately followed it up with an extremely underwhelming 2025-26 campaign.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 24

Nuggets' Predicted Contract for Peyton Watson Would Be a Steal

Once this NBA offseason's free agency period arrives, the Denver Nuggets will be tasked with dishing out a big-time pay raise towards their restricted free agent, Peyton Watson; one of their biggest priorities of this summer entirely.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

What Jonas Valanciunas Said About His Future With the Nuggets

Among the notable decisions the Denver Nuggets have facing them this offseason, one of those will be circling around the future of veteran big man Jonas Valanciunas.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

How a Jamal Murray-Kyrie Irving Trade Swap Could Help the Nuggets

It is uncertain how desperate the Denver Nuggets will get this offseason, but with Nikola Jokic the only safe player on the roster, we have to dive into the idea of the franchise parting with All-Star guard Jamal Murray.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Is Running Out of Time to Win Another Championship

After a dominant four-year span in which he won three NBA MVP awards and one championship, it seemed like the league was in for the Nikola Jokic era. However, fast forward two years, and Jokic has fallen short of the MVP in consecutive seasons, while the Denver Nuggets have failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 23

What Are Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Chances of Staying With the Nuggets?

While the Denver Nuggets' biggest free agent entering this offseason is largely considered to be restricted free agent Peyton Watson, another key name is set to hit the open market in Tim Hardaway Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

Nuggets Assistant Jared Dudley Losing Steam in Blazers HC Search

It looks like Denver Nuggets assistant coach Jared Dudley might be falling out of favor for the Portland Trail Blazers' head coaching opening. According

Tari Eason News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

3 Underrated Trade Targets the Nuggets Should Pursue This Offseason

The Denver Nuggets have one main weakness to address in the 2026 offseason: defense. After falling short in the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets should be looking to make some roster changes in an attempt to get back into title contention.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 22

Young Nikola Jokic Once Called Posting Up LeBron James a 'Mismatch'

When the Denver Nuggets selected Nikola Jokic at No. 41 during a Taco Bell commercial in the 2014 NBA Draft, no one thought that Denver had drafted one of the greatest players of all time.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 22

Nikola Jokic Matches Historic NBA Mark With 2nd-Place MVP Finish

For the second straight year, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was beaten by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the NBA MVP award.

Nikola Jokic News / HITC / May 20

Kate Scott used Nikola Jokic to make a point Caitlin Clark critics keep missing

Caitlin Clark’s turnovers have become such a talking point that Kate Scott was right to urge people to relax. The criticism is not without basis. Clark is averaging 9.0 assists and 5.0 turnovers, and those mistakes are happening too often to ignore.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 17

Nuggets face costly crossroads as roster decisions loom

The Nuggets may have a roster problem. Not because of talent. Because of money. Denver already has roughly $213.8 million committed to 10 players next season, pushing past the luxury tax and first apron, with the second apron not far behind.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 17

Nuggets Face Tough Decisions As Roster Becomes More Expensive

Cost-cutting could become the focus of the Nuggets‘ offseason plans, with possibly more than one “starter-level player” being moved in an effort to trim salary, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 12

Nuggets open to ‘running it back,’ but could move a starter

The Nuggets keep saying “run it back.” That doesn’t mean standing still. President Josh Kroenke made that clear at his end-of-season session. Same idea.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / May 1

What's next for Nikola Jokic, Nuggets after stunning collapse vs. Timberwolves?

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets suffered an embarrassing playoff series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. Minnesota was without star guard Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo for multiple games due to injuries, yet the Nuggets failed to capitalize on the Timberwolves' setbacks.

Nikola Jokic knows who to blame for Nuggets' epic playoff collapse

Another playoff exit leaves a stain on Nikola Jokic's legacy

Jamal Murray's awful night sends Nuggets home in six games

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