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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I’m Going To Sign Next Year’

Superstar center Nikola Jokic has declined to sign contract extensions with the Nuggets each of the past two offseasons. However, the Serbian big man reiterated on Monday that his decision to delay signing a new deal was about finances rather than any concern about the direction of the team, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

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Nuggets Executives Defend Decision to Stand Pat This OffSeason

The Denver Nuggets had a mostly quiet 2026 offseason. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit, many fans anticipated some much bigger changes in Denver, but the front office played it safe.

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Nikola Jokic makes another definitive statement on his Nuggets future

Nikola Jokic has repeatedly said that he intends to spend his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets, and he doubled down on that sentiment during the team’s media day on Monday.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / September 28

Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The 2025-26 season was a disappointing season for the Denver Nuggets. After a solid playoff run the year prior, and after the addition of Cameron Johnson, expectations were through the roof.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / September 28

Denver Nuggets 2026 Media Day is Here!

The Denver Nuggets and the Denver Stiffs show are back! Zach Mikash, Gordon Gross and Nick Hertzog get you ready for Media Day with a recap of the big storylines of the offseason and their impact on this season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 27

The Nuggets' Next Roster Move Might Be Too Obvious

The Denver Nuggets were previously expected to be done with roster changes for the offseason. They filled 14 of their 15 standard contracts and each of their two-way slots, and if they were to sign anyone, Lonnie Walker IV was an obvious candidate since he is already in Denver for training camp.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Latest On Nikola Jokic Extension Talks: Richest Contract In NBA History?

Since winning the NBA championship in 2023, it has been a steady decline for the Denver Nuggets. Slowly but surely, their grip on the West has loosened as teams like the Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves take major leaps forward.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 26

3 Burning Questions the Nuggets Need to Answer at Media Day

Training camp is quickly approaching for the Denver Nuggets, meaning we will hear from the team at media day this week, with most of them quiet since the end of the 2025-26 season.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Julian Strawther News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 25

Nuggets Face Clear Roadblock for Julian Strawther Extension

The Denver Nuggets have one player on their current roster eligible for a rookie-scale extension before the start of the 2026-27 season: Julian Strawther.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 25

Where Nikola Jokic Ranks Among NBA's Best and Why He's in the Right Spot

Over the past six years, you could argue that the Denver Nuggets have the best player in the world. Heading into the 2026-27 season, things are no different.

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NBA News / HerSportsNation / September 24

Angel Reese’s Brother Makes Major NBA Move

Angel Reese is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, but the latest headline about her family comes from a different court. Her brother, Julian Reese, is making moves of his own, and a major development is sending his career in a new direction, giving the basketball world another reason to watch closely.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Angel Reese's brother has signed with a new NBA team

Julian Reese, the brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, is getting another shot with an NBA team. The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Julian Reese to a two-way deal, as announced by Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 24

Nuggets Draft Picks: Full List of Every Selection in 2027, 2028 & Beyond

The Denver Nuggets are still several months away before they're tasked with the 2027 NBA Draft. Their incoming rookies from this year's draft class haven't even taken the floor for a preseason game yet.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 24

Grading Denver Nuggets 2026 Offseason Ahead of Training Camp

The Denver Nuggets are less than a week away from training camp, and they are likely eager to get the 2026-27 season started after a crushing first-round playoff exit ended last season's campaign.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 23

What Nuggets HC David Adelman Must Do to Keep His Job This Season

After the Denver Nuggets flamed out in the first round of the 2026 playoffs, many fans were already calling for David Adelman's head. Despite a successful

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 23

Ryan Nembhard Signing for Nuggets Makes Perfect Sense–– Here's Why

The Denver Nuggets have found themselves in the NBA news cycle once again with rumored interest in a certain free agent guard. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on The Stein Line, free agent guard Ryan Nembhard has generated interest as a two-way candidate for multiple teams around the league, including the Nuggets.

Jamal Murray News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Report: Nuggets eyeing intriguing guard to shore up depth behind Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets could be kicking the tire on an intriguing point guard who could help ease the load in the backcourt for Jamal Murray. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Nuggets are a team to watch out for if Ryan Nembhard gets released by the Charlotte Hornets.

Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Nuggets Set Eyes on 23-Year-Old Guard After Latest NBA Trade Opens Door for Nikola Jokic & Co. to Make Key Addition

That last-second move by the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks involving 23-year-old Ryan Nembhard on Tuesday apparently wasn’t the end of his trade journey.

Ryan Nembhard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Nuggets rumors: Denver could be Ryan Nembhard suitor after potential release

After staying put in the early months of the offseason, the Denver Nuggets have become more active in pursuing players ahead of training camp. The Nuggets signed Boopie Miller to an Exhibit 10 contract on Tuesday.

Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

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DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan has obvious path to Sixth Man award

DeMar DeRozan has never come off the bench for an entire NBA season. At 37, that may be about to change. It also could place some hardware within reach.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / September 15

3 NBA Free Agents That Could Help the Nuggets Right Now

The 2026-27 NBA season is now just over a month away. Teams have finalized their offseason moves and are now preparing for the year ahead. However, as the season nears, the talent pool of available free agents is still quite impressive.

Vlatko Cancar News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Former Nuggets Forward Vlatko Cancar Needs Knee Surgery

Former Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar, who is now playing for Spain’s San Pablo Burgos, has suffered a meniscus tear that will require surgery, Eurohoops.net relays.

Lonnie Walker IV News / Hoops Rumors / September 10

Nuggets Sign Lonnie Walker IV To Camp Deal

September 10: Walker has officially signed his non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Nuggets, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. August 5: The Nuggets have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.3MM with free agent wing Lonnie Walker IV, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter).

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / September 6

Nuggets’ Christian Braun: ‘Excited to learn from DeMar DeRozan’

Christian Braun sounds pretty happy with the Nuggets’ latest addition. Denver signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year minimum contract this offseason, adding another proven scorer to a roster that underwent some significant changes.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / August 31