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What Aaron Gordon expects DeMar DeRozan to bring to Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum.

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DeMar DeRozan explains what makes playing with Nikola Jokic different

DeMar DeRozan has built a career scoring through difficult looks. Now, as he joins Nikola Jokic in Denver, he sees a chance to get scoring opportunities that demand less work.

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

Nuggets Execs Explain Why They Were Willing to Trade Peyton Watson

Among the biggest decisions the Denver Nuggets made throughout their most recent offseason, none might've been bigger than their move to ship out their budding wing Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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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

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / September 28

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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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 / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 28

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / September 26

Which Nuggets Position Battles We're Watching in Training Camp

The Denver Nuggets' roster––outside of their true core pieces in the starting five––has seen a decent amount of turnover throughout the past few months of the offseason.

Denver Nuggets 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.

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.

Denver Nuggets 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.

Julian Reese 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.

Julian Reese 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

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

3 Nuggets on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Denver Nuggets were one of the second apron’s biggest casualties this offseason, as the presence of that dreaded tax threshold basically prevented them from re-signing Peyton Watson.

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