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Nuggets Catch Big Break Before Warriors Game With Steph Curry Update

The Denver Nuggets have won two consecutive games to improve to 5-2 on the season, but one of their losses came in an NBA Cup matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Nuggets rumors: The sneaky Jonas Valanciunas move that could come in handy in trade talks

Veteran center Jonas Valanciunas and the Denver Nuggets are reportedly keep their options open for next season. Valanciunas considered committing to a team in Greece before the Sacramento Kings traded him to the Nuggets over the summer.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 6

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Says Nikola Jokic Is Overlooked in One Area

While every NBA fan is well aware of what Nikola Jokic brings on the offensive side of the ball and the impact he provides for the Denver Nuggets on a nightly basis, there's one aspect of his game that Aaron Gordon thinks goes a bit underappreciated.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 6

Nuggets HC Explains Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Impact After Win vs. Heat

The Denver Nuggets picked up a win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night to improve to 5-2 early into their 2025-26 season. Of course, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic was the star of the show with 33 points, 15 rebounds, and 16 assists, but he got some much-needed help from his supporting cast.

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How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 6

Heat Forward Says Nikola Jokic Tried Recruiting Him to Nuggets

It seems like Nikola Jokic tried to do some recruiting for the Denver Nuggets behind the scenes in an effort to bring in one particular name from the Miami Heat: fellow Serbian Nikola Jovic.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / November 6

Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets top Heat to remain perfect at home

Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, and the host Denver Nuggets remained unbeaten at home with a 122-112 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Top 3 Performers From Nuggets' Win Over Heat

It is hard to win games without your two best players, but that is what the Miami Heat had to attempt on Wednesday night. The Denver Nuggets played host to the Heat, who were already without star guard Tyler Herro heading into the game, and an in-game injury to All-Star center Bam Adebayo just eight minutes in certainly made matters worse.

Christian Braun News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Here's Why Nuggets Fans Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief About Christian Braun

Crowded scenes in the Where’s Waldo? books invite the reader to search for a bespectacled, winter-hat-wearing wanderer, hidden among the bustling activities and thronging characters on each page.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Nuggets Hit With New Injury Ahead of Heat Matchup

The Denver Nuggets have a new name of mention on ther injury report facing the Miami Heat. According to the Nuggets' latest injury report update, Julian Strawther has been listed as probable with low back pain.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Examining if Nuggets Missed the Boat on Russell Westbrook

In the 2024 NBA offseason, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook chose to sign a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets in hopes of competing for a championship while giving his new team some much-needed guard depth.

Jamal Murray News / The Lead / November 5

Is Jamal Murray Going to Make His Contract Extension Worth It?

Jamal Murray’s new $207.8 million extension landed like a thunderclap in Denver, a five-year gamble that makes him the NBA’s 20th-highest-paid player at $46.3 million this season alone.

Bruce Brown News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 5

Bruce Brown Addresses Lu Dort's Reputation With NBA Referees

The Denver Nuggets were able to bounce back from a loss to take down the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and 29-year-old guard Bruce Brown made a huge difference off the bench.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 4

Nikola Jokic Shows Love to Russell Westbrook After Return Game in Denver

The Denver Nuggets hosted the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, as a few players took on their former team for the first time since a bunch of change-ups over the offseason.

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'They Don’t Want Me, That’s Ok' – Former Denver Nuggets Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Leaving the Team Last Summer

Before joining the Sacramento Kings this year, Russell Westbrook was having a solid 2024-25 campaign as the Denver Nuggets’ sixth man. According to the one-time league MVP, his surprising decision to decline his $3.5 million player option to leave the team was not his choice.

Denver Nuggets News / The Lead / November 3