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Kevin Durant Sends Message to Peyton Watson Amid Recent Breakout

It's been an impressive past few games for Denver Nuggets fourth-year forward Peyton Watson. While the Nuggets have been without several key pieces of

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Jokic’s 61-Point Loss Vs His 56-Point Win Against Minnesota

Nikola Jokic will remain sidelined for an extended period due to injury. This is a rare sight for fans of the Serbian superstar, given his remarkable durability throughout his career.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / January 14

'Wemby, Jokic, SGA': Paul Pierce Firmly Believes Only 3 Players in Today’s NBA Deserve $300M Contracts

The NBA has become notorious as one of the most luxurious of the major North American sports leagues in terms of contracts offered to its athletes. Paul Pierce isn’t one to pocket watch, but he doesn’t believe everyone deserves the coveted supermax contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

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How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 14

'More Fuel to My Fire' – Denver Nuggets Starter Gets 100% Honest on Surprisingly Winning His First Career Player of the Week Award

Peyton Watson was named the Western Conference Player of the Week after leading the Denver Nuggets to a 3-1 record in Week 12, where he averaged 24.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game on 50.0 percent shooting from the field and 70.0 percent shooting from three-point land.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Nuggets’ David Adelman is begging an Eastern Conference team to trade for Trey Murphy III

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hesitant to trade away Trey Murphy III, setting a prohibitive asking price on the market to shoo away potential suitors.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Nuggets’ Peyton Watson shows Michael Porter Jr. love after 31-point performance vs. Pelicans

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets put in another solid performance sans Nikola Jokic, taking a hard-earned 120-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the road.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / January 14

Denver Nuggets fight all game and emerge victorious against the New Orleans Pelicans 112-116.

The Denver Nuggets continue to work their way through the heart of the season while battling multiple injuries and just trying to find ways to win. Tonight ws no different as they played the Western Conference’s worst team in the New Orleans Pelicans and found themselves in a dogfight.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / January 13

Jamal Murray puts up 35 as Nuggets run past Pelicans

Jamal Murray collected 35 points and nine assists and Peyton Watson added 31 points and seven rebounds, lifting the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 122-116 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 13

What We Learned From Nuggets' Shorthanded Win vs. Pelicans

The Denver Nuggets have already been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this week, and another solid performance on Tuesday night certainly helps their case.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 13

Nuggets Roster Might Have NBA’s Best Value Contract

The Denver Nuggets' depth has been on full display over the past week, as they have managed to win three of their last four games, despite being severely shorthanded.

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Nuggets Encouraged by Veteran Big’s Recent Stretch

The Denver Nuggets, in their past four games, have rattled off an impressive 3-1 record through that stretch while they've been extremely undermanned— being without critical components of their lineup, including, but not limited to, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, offseason acquisition Cam Johnson, and first-time All-Star candidate Jamal Murray.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Nuggets limp into New Orleans with sights set on season sweep

The Denver Nuggets are continuing their winning ways despite dealing with a myriad of injuries. Bruised and bandaged, the Nuggets will look to complete a three-game season sweep of the spiraling Pelicans on Tuesday in New Orleans.

Nikola Jokic News / Total Pro Sports / January 12

Nikola Jokic Soaks It In After Badly Undermanned Nuggets Stun the Bucks

The Denver Nuggets were expected to be in a pinch on Sunday night. Without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and several regular starters, Denver entered the matchup shorthanded and overlooked. Still, by the end of the night, the Nuggets had done more than survive.