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The Denver Nuggets’ Plan for DeMar DeRozan Makes Perfect Sense

The Denver Nuggets have their clear role established already for DeMar DeRozan ahead of the 2026 NBA season. According to Ryan Blackburn, the Nuggets plan to use DeRozan off the bench to lead their second unit, a move that makes the most sense to give their second unit the foundational player they have been missing.

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One Nuggets Player Is Already Flipping the Script at Training Camp

The Denver Nuggets' 2025-26 campaign was ravaged by injuries, but things are looking up ahead of the new season. Most notably, standouts like Aaron Gordon,

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / October 8

David Adelman Fires Back At Nikola Jokic’s Defensive Criticism: ‘Much Better Than People Think’

The Denver Nuggets’ head coach, David Adelman, recently spoke to SiriusXM and took a subtle shot at Nikola Jokic’s critics who claim he isn’t good on defense.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 7

Nuggets Have Clear Front-Runner Emerging as Their Backup Center

The Denver Nuggets' rotation is going to see some changes from how they finished last season–– mostly within the second unit. And one of those changes

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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?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 7

Nuggets May Already Have Writing on the Wall for DaRon Holmes' Future

The Denver Nuggets are now two games deep into their five-game preseason slate–– with both of those meetings coming against the Utah Jazz, and going 1-1 thus far.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Nikola Jokic involved in heated preseason moment with Jaxson Hayes

Nikola Jokic isn’t waiting for the regular season to start before taking things seriously. The Denver Nuggets superstar big man showed his intensity during the second quarter of their preseason game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

WNBA News

Angel Reese's incredible performance has Dream on verge of WNBA Finals

WNBA playoffs: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries

WNBA playoff takeaways: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries after Game 2 wins

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 7

Nuggets Might Have a Bigger Rotation Dilemma Than Expected

Last season, you could argue that depth was one of the Denver Nuggets' bigger weaknesses. Outside of Tim Hardaway Jr., Peyton Watson, and Spencer Jones, Denver's bench was nothing to brag about.

NBA News / HITC / October 7

Nikola Jokic gets into heated preseason altercation with Luka Doncic’s new Slovenia teammate

Nikola Jokic got into it with Luka Doncic’s former Lakers teammate and soon-to-be Slovenian teammate in the Denver Nuggets’ preseason win. Preseason is hardly the time for a lot of intense NBA games.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Jaxson Hayes Shoves Nikola Jokic In Heated Preseason Exchange (Video)

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz, 117-106, tonight in their second preseason matchup, just two days after a 97-109 loss to them on Sunday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 7

Nuggets' Three Biggest Risers in Preseason Win vs. Jazz

After losing their preseason opener on Sunday to the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets quickly got their revenge. On Tuesday, the Nuggets and Jazz faced off for the second time in three days, with the rematch in Salt Lake City.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 6

Nikola Jokic Showing Nuggets He's More Than Ready for This Season

Throughout the Denver Nuggets' offseason, there’s been some lingering chatter surrounding Nikola Jokic asking whether or not he can continue to produce at a historic level for yet another season.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 6

3 Key Things to Watch for in Nuggets' Preseason Rematch vs. Jazz

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 12-point loss to the Utah Jazz in their preseason opener on Sunday, with an unusual 97-point outing for the league's top offense from last year.

DeMar DeRozan News / EssentiallySports / October 6

DeMar DeRozan’s Career Takes Stunning Turn After 17 Years in the NBA As Nuggets Reveal New Plan

Entering his 18th season in the NBA, newly minted Denver Nuggets addition DeMar DeRozan is embracing a dramatic shift in his professional journey. Following

Cam Whitmore News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets

Cam Whitmore is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and his fresh start with the Denver Nuggets could give him the big break he has been looking for.

Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 5

What We Know About Nuggets' Latest Injury to Spencer Jones

The Denver Nuggets are just one game deep into their preseason, following up from their latest weekend loss to the Utah Jazz, and it seems their second unit is already facing a key injury to their defensive-minded forward, Spencer Jones.

David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 5

David Adelman Has One Big Takeaway From Nuggets' Preseason Loss to Jazz

While this loss will not matter for the Denver Nuggets in the long run, they obviously would've loved to have kicked off their preseason with a win. The Nuggets fell to the Utah Jazz on Sunday night, 109-97, but still, the final result will not be what the franchise truly cares about.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season

The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

1 Nuggets player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

In the modern NBA, not much remains consistent. Superstar players jump from team to team more than ever before, and role players are even less likely to remain with the same team long term.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 5

One Nuggets Player Might've Secured a Spot in the Rotation in Jazz Game

After keeping their starting lineup intact this offseason, it was unclear how drastically things would change for the Denver Nuggets. It helps to keep their core together if they feel confident in their championship chances, but they also made significant changes to the bench unit that are already shaking things up.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / October 3

Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off bench; figuring out rest

The Nuggets know DeMar DeRozan will come off the bench. Now comes the more interesting part: Figuring out everything after that. Coach David Adelman confirmed

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / October 2