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Bulls, Nuggets Had Serious Trade Talks to Swap Offensive Stars

The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls were reportedly deep in trade talks earlier last season for a potential swap involving Zach LaVine and Michael Porter Jr.

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Injury-riddled Nuggets visit suddenly healthy Cavaliers

Much of the luster was taken away from the Denver Nuggets' only regular-season visit to Cleveland when superstar center Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee on Monday and was ruled out until at least late January.

Jamal Murray News / NBA Analysis Network / January 1

Nuggets star Jamal Murray makes his top priority known in his 10th NBA season

Jamal Murray has his work cut out for him with the Denver Nuggets missing four starters. Nikola Jokic suffered a knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 1

David Adelman Comments on Jonas Valanciunas' Concerning Injury

The Denver Nuggets went into Wednesday's game without four starters, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, all due to injuries. Still, though, the injury-ridden team managed to pick up a huge road win over the Toronto Raptors, but things managed to get worse for them.

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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?

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Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / January 1

Nuggets Hit With Another Concerning Blow After Nikola Jokic Knee Injury

Somehow, the Denver Nuggets have upset the basketball gods. Their injury roster keeps getting longer with every game they play. First, Aaron Gordon’s name went up, then Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson followed.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / January 1

Nuggets HC Issues Statement on Fresh Injury Setback After Nikola Jokic Blow

2025 decided to claim the Denver Nuggets in one final double whammy. We haven’t even recovered from watching Nikola Jokic go down in ugly fashion. But while their next trip to Toronto ended in a win without the Joker, it wasn’t without another disaster.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 31

Instant Analysis: Nuggets Overcome Injury Absences In Shocking Win Over Raptors

The Denver Nuggets continue to find ways to win, even under less-than-ideal circumstances. Short-handed and missing four starters, Denver leaned on depth, discipline, and execution to grind out another impressive result.

Peyton Watson News / Field Level Media / December 31

Peyton Watson tallies 24 as short-handed Nuggets hold off Raptors

Peyton Watson scored 24 points and added eight rebounds on Wednesday night and the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets defeated the host Toronto Raptors 106-103.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 31

Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Leaves vs Raptors With Injury

The Denver Nuggets have seemingly been hit with another injury to a critical piece of their rotation. During the Nuggets' third quarter of action vs. the Toronto Raptors, center Jonas Valanciunas went down with an apparent calf injury and would head to the locker room.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / December 31

Nikola Jokic Shows Encouraging Progress 48 Hours After Scary Knee Injury

The Denver Nuggets received a much-needed dose of optimism as concerns around Nikola Jokic’s knee injury began to ease. Less than two days after a scary on-court incident, visual evidence has surfaced suggesting the situation may not be as dire as initially feared.

Spencer Jones News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

The Nuggets Are Set To Make Important Spencer Jones Decision

Denver revamped its bench in the offseason after a cost-cutting trade. That decision created an offensive powerhouse. The Nuggets lead the league in scoring at 125.7 points per game.