Denver Nuggets News

Thunder vs. Pacers: NBA Finals Series Preview

The 2025 NBA Finals matchup is set, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers facing off against each other with the opportunity to secure its first NBA championship for their respected franchises.

Ex-NBA Player Makes Bold Claim About Nikola Jokic’s Superstar Status

The season came to an unfortunate end for the Denver Nuggets, as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference semifinals.

4x NBA All-Star Makes Wild Nikola Jokic Statement

Nikola Jokic may be widely considered the NBA's best player, but retired four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins still believes the three-time NBA MVP falls short of superstar status, a statement that would catch most basketball fans by surprise.

'I Literally Couldn’t Say Jokic Fast Enough': Nikola Jokic’s Nickname ‘The Joker’ Gets Origin Revealed By LeBron James Teammate

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has always been dubbed “The Joker,” but where did the moniker come from? Jokic’s former teammates recently revealed the story behind the nickname that struck with the Serbian star.

Denver Nuggets: Former NBA Star Admits Giving Nikola Jokic His Nickname

Having Dubbed ‘Joker’ Nickname for Nikola Jokic, 2x NBA Champ Recalls His Failed Moniker for Pau Gasol

The word “Joker” has become synonymous with the name Nikola Jokic over the past decade. But it was only recently that the original source of the legendary nickname revealed himself.

Calling Rookie Nikola Jokic a ‘Fat, Ugly Kid,’ 2x NBA Champion Explains What Made Him Believe He Was Nuggets’ Best Player

Mike Miller was a locker room veteran with the Denver Nuggets during his last two NBA seasons and got to witness Nikola Jokic’s generational talent from the start.

Alex Caruso's Strong Nikola Jokic Admission Before NBA Finals

Perhaps the single most impactful coaching decision of the entire NBA playoffs so far came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.

Coach Adelman More Than Earned His Promotion

Few things in life unfold exactly as planned. For David Adelman, becoming an NBA head coach was likely a lifelong dream. It would allow him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Untold Story of How Nikola Jokic Received 'Joker' Nickname

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is now one of the most recognizable stars in the NBA today. The three-time MVP and one-time NBA Finals MVP has taken the league by storm over the last few years, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists this past season.

Novak Djokovic shuts down ‘fake’ Nikola Jokic narrative

The country of Serbia has been very prominent in the sports world over the last decade, with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and Denver Nuggets standout Nikola Jokic dominating their respective sports.

2023 Champion An Option To Return To The Denver Nuggets?

In 2023, the Denver Nuggets won the franchise’s first NBA championship. Of course, they were led by now three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, but many played a role in that title.

Nuggets cleaning house with coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have made David Adelman their new head coach, and they are making big changes to the rest of the team’s coaching staff. Denver is not bringing back four assistant coaches next season, according to reporter Chris Haynes.

Nuggets parting ways with several assistant coaches

The Nuggets will not renew the contracts for several assistants on their coaching staff, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter)

Josh Kroenke puts his foot down on potential Nuggets ‘cultural reset’

The Denver Nuggets endured a tumultuous spring when they fired both their head coach and general manager just three games before the playoffs. Despite the abrupt turnover, team president Josh Kroenke wants to make one thing crystal clear: the organization does not need a cultural reset.

Nuggets’ David Adelman Emphasizing Conditioning, Cohesion And Fresh Start

Already, things are different in Denver. Jamal Murray stood in the back of the room, Julian Strawther took a seat up front, and the message from newly named Nuggets head coach David Adelman was unmistakably clear: better shape, sharper execution, and open minds.