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Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Former Nuggets Player Makes Insane Claim About Nikola Jokic

Maybe it comes with the territory of finally being recognized as one of the NBA’s elite teams. Whatever the reason though, the stories about the Denver Nuggets have gotten increasingly dramatic over the years.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / July 31

DeMarcus Cousins: Nikola Jokic Considered Retirement Instead Of Signing $300 Million Supermax Deal

Nikola Jokic's enthusiasm for horse racing is a well-known fact in the NBA community, and in some ways, even outweighs his love for basketball. Still, the idea that Jokic nearly retired before signing his contract extension comes as a surprise.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30

Details emerge on LeBron James’ meeting with Nikola Jokic’s agent

Contrary to recent rumors, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic might not actually be teaming up any time soon.

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Russell Westbrook News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 30

Russell Westbrook Makes Viral Appearance at Aces-Sparks Game

Russell Westbrook has all the qualifications to go into the Hall of Fame and be regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. From the triple-doubles to the NBA MVP he won, Westbrook shone even more after Kevin Durant departed the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors.

Kendrick Perkins News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 30

Ex-Nuggets Guard's Reaction To Kendrick Perkins' Controversial List

Kendrick Perkins carved out a solid career for himself in the NBA, playing 14 seasons in the league and winning a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

1 final move Denver Nuggets must make to complete 2025 NBA offseason

The Denver Nuggets have been playing the long game, and for the most part, it’s working. Despite falling in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets pushed the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to a grueling seven-game series.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29

1 undrafted Nuggets 2025 Summer League player who could make roster

The Denver Nuggets’ 2024-2025 season did not go as planned, forcing them to enter the ensuing NBA Summer League with a lot on their minds. The Nuggets did not have any elite-level prospects to monitor in Las Vegas, but could only have been impressed by undrafted point guard Reece Beekman’s case for a 2025-2026 roster spot.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / July 29

‘I know that’… Nick Wright addresses chances of LeBron James signing with Denver Nuggets in 2026

This offseason has been engulfed by a plethora of rumors about LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers. The rumors started flooding in once LeBron James opted into his $52.6m player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 NBA season.

Nikola Jokic News / Horse Racing on SI / July 28

Three-time MVP Jokic shows rare emotion after prestigious harness victory

A usually stoic and emotionless Nikola Jokic was brought to tears Sunday when his prized horse brought home the most prestigious harness race in Subotica, Serbia. The three-time MVP showed more emotion Sunday than when he won the NBA Finals in 2023 with the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

The Nuggets Should Become a Premier Destination for Fallen Stars

For the first time in their franchise’s history, the Denver Nuggets find themselves in uncharted territory—tasked with maintaining a championship-caliber roster around the best player in the world.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28

NBA legend Charles Barkley crowns two West teams after wild offseason

Barkley doesn’t usually hold back, and this summer was no exception.

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Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Serbia Makes Official Nikola Jokic Announcement Ahead of EuroBasket

While the NBA offseason continues, teams have been extremely quiet since the end of the 2025 NBA Summer League as there have been few moves finalized. Of course, many teams are still trying to fill holes on their roster while others are looking for upgrades to compete for a championship next season.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Nikola Jokic Set to Join Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big News Surfaces

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of the biggest names in basketball. Jokic, a Serbian national, averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists during the 2024–25 season and is a three-time MVP.