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David Adelman Gives Insight Into Nikola Jokic's Unique Performance vs. Suns

With a win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets have moved to 1-1 early into their 2025-26 campaign. Of course, their season-opening overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors hurt, but the Nuggets are proving to be one of the league's most promising teams through two games.

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Nikola Jokic goes full Peaky Blinders after smashing Suns

Nikola Jokic is channeling Peaky Blinders again, following the Denver Nuggets beating the Phoenix Suns on Saturday (Oct. 25), 133-111. Jokic managed to have 14 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, and 3 steals in the Nuggets’ home opener last night.

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.

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

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 26

Peyton Watson Breaks Silence on Nuggets Rejecting Contract Extension

The Denver Nuggets had some big decisions to make regarding their 2022 rookie class early in the 2025-26 season, as Christian Braun and Peyton Watson were both due for contract extensions.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 26

Diving Into What Worked for Nuggets in Dominant Win vs. Suns

The Denver Nuggets served up a show against the Phoenix Suns. The Nuggets have now put up 130+ points in each of their first two games. They had seven players in double figures (all five starters plus Jonas Valanciunas and Bruce Brown).

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.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / October 26

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets in home opener

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

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / October 26

Denver Nuggets go wire to wire against Phoenix Suns and get first win of the NBA regular season, 133-111.

The Denver Nuggets were not going to start their season 0-2. Their second game of the season was also the home opener at Ball Arena and the Nuggets put on a show for the home crowd.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 26

What We Learned From Nuggets' 22-Point Win Over Suns

The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors to open their 2025-26 season, but were able to bounce back to pick up a much-needed win on Saturday night to even their early-season record at 1-1.

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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.

Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray hits Suns with shrug gesture after crazy halfcourt shot

Jamal Murray had the Denver Nuggets’ home crowd go wild with his halfcourt shot during Saturday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Murray began his 10th year in the NBA, shining as a veteran star for the Nuggets.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

Nuggets’ David Adelman Stands by Cam Johnson Amid Slow Start

During the Denver Nuggets' season opener loss vs. the Golden State Warriors, it wasn't the most highlight-worthy performance for Cam Johnson in his first fame in the Mile High.

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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

Nikola Jokic Matches Oscar Robertson's Historic Mark in Nuggets-Warriors

The Denver Nuggets lucked out in the 2014 NBA Draft by landing Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick, as the 6-foot-11 Serbian center ended up being a generational talent.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24