Denver Nuggets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 29

Nuggets Make Decision On Two Players Ahead of Free Agency

NBA free agency opens tomorrow, June 30th, and the Denver Nuggets face a big offseason. They're trying to retool around Nikola Jokic and acquire enough depth to make that possible after Jokic said they needed to add more talent.

David Adelman News / NBA Analysis Network / June 29

Denver Nuggets close to poaching key Dallas Mavericks assistant coach for David Adelman’s staff

The 2025-26 NBA season will be the first full campaign for the Denver Nuggets under the leadership of David Adelman. David Adelman took over the head coaching duties last season after the Denver Nuggets abruptly fired long-time coach Michael Malone.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Nuggets rumors: Denver targeting former Luka Doncic teammate for coaching position

The Denver Nuggets might be pursuing a former teammate of Luka Doncic to add to their coaching staff. That player happens to be J.J. Barea. Barea was Doncic’s teammate for two seasons from 2018 to 2020, being a veteran mentor to the young star.

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Reece Beekman News / Field Level Media / June 28

Report: Nuggets to sign G Reece Beekman

The Denver Nuggets agreed to an exhibit 10 contract with guard Reece Beekman, per The Denver Post. After four collegiate seasons at Virginia, Beekman went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 28

Nuggets Signing Ex-Warriors Guard To Deal

NBA free agency is set to begin on Monday, June 30th, will teams will be allowed to begin negotiating with free agents across the league. Following the

Trey Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Nuggets letting G League Rookie of the Year go

The Denver Nuggets made a move that will have them part ways from one of their young talents. That player turned out to be G League Rookie of the Year Trey Alexander.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 27

Denver Nuggets Guard Expected to Enter Free Agency

The Denver Nuggets have arguably the best player in the world with Nikola Jokic, even though he came second in MVP voting and lost to MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the postseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 27

Nuggets Executives Reveal Free Agency, Trade Plans After NBA Draft

The Denver Nuggets sat still during the 2025 NBA Draft without taking anyone, deciding not to give up future assets to get into the draft. They have signed a few undrafted free agents after the draft, though, bringing in Iowa State's Curtis Jones and Missouri's Tamar Bates.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 27

Nuggets Sign All-Big 12 Guard After 2025 NBA Draft

The Denver Nuggets entered the 2025 NBA Draft not expected to be big movers, especially since they were without a first-round pick or a second-round pick.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 26

Denver Nuggets Sign Three-Point Specialist After 2025 NBA Draft

The Denver Nuggets were one of the few teams not to make a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, but like any other team, they are still looking to add young talent.

Tamar Bates News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Missouri’s Tamar Bates signing two-way deal with Nuggets

The Nuggets are signing Tamar Bates to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link). Bates played his first two collegiate seasons with Indiana before transferring to Missouri for his junior and senior years.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 26

Surprising NBA Team Reportedly Interested In Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Denver Nuggets. The 2017 MVP finished with productive averages of 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 44.9% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 75 games.

Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 26

New Report On Surprise Team Targeting Russell Westbrook

The Denver Nuggets decided to take the small risk of bringing in Russell Westbrook last offseason, signing him to a veteran's minimum with a player option for the 2025-26 season.

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Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Blazers GM reacts to ‘Chinese Jokic’ comp for shocking pick

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, and the most surprising selection of the night belonged to the Portland Trail Blazers. With the No.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26

Jake Fischer reveals ‘Chinese Jokic’ comp from Nuggets for surprise Blazers pick

The Portland Trail Blazers stunned the entire NBA world when they drafted Hansen Yang, the 7’2″ Chinese international, with the 16th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / June 27

Nuggets' front office decision risks repeating old mistakes

The Denver Nuggets fired their head coach and general manager days before the end of the season because they couldn't get along. They're risking the same trouble with their unorthodox front office hires.

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Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

Nuggets owner raises possibility of trading Nikola Jokic

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Denver Nuggets News / Total Apex Sports / June 23

Denver Nuggets Make Executive Moves

The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner, but the Denver Nuggets are making headlines just before the two-day event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Nuggets Announce Major Change Days Before NBA Draft

The Denver Nuggets have made a massive personnel change just days before the 2025 NBA Draft's Wednesday tip-off. Denver owner Josh Kroenke controversially

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Ben Tenzer to become Nuggets’ EVP of basketball operations

The Nuggets will name Ben Tenzer executive vice president of basketball operations and add Timberwolves executive Jon Wallace to their front office as executive vice president of player personnel, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / June 21

Clock Ticking for Nuggets Without Full-Time GM in Place

The NBA Draft is five days away. Free agency follows right behind. The Denver Nuggets? Still without a permanent general manager. It’s not ideal. As the Denver Post’s Sean Keeler notes, interim GM Ben Tenzer remains in place — but the interim tag carries weight this time of year.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / June 13

Three potential landing spots for Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook enjoyed a strong season with the Denver Nuggets. After multiple tough years with both the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, he re-established himself as part of Denver's second unit.

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