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The Denver Nuggets have one of the best constructed rosters in the NBA after the moves they've made this offseason, adding Cam Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr.

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East Contender Named 'Top Landing Spot' for Russell Westbrook in Free Agency

As NBA free agency continues, most of the big names have already come off the board as they were signed withing the first two days of free agency. Despite this, there are still many players available who could play a key role for a contending team next season and among them is former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

Denver Nuggets Announce Press Conference for New Starter

The Denver Nuggets haven't even played a game yet for the 2025-26 season, but many are already crowning them the winners of the 2025 offseason. After losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games, the new front office regime got to work on adding more depth and quality around Nikola Jokic.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 17

NBA Free Agent Reportedly Chose Knicks Over Nuggets

The men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics ended with an electric gold medal game between Team USA and Team France. While Team USA got the win, a certain Frenchman used the opportunity to garner attention from multiple NBA teams.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / July 17

Udonis Haslem Wants European Center to Honor His Contract, Join Nikola Jokic on the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets looked at all of their woes in the 2024-25 NBA season and have seemingly addressed them this offseason. Their main issue was their lack of depth at the center position, which they solved by trading for big man Jonas Valanciunas.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 17

'We Did Add Depth, And It’s Veteran Depth' – Denver Nuggets’ David Adelman Gets 100% Real on the Team’s Newest Acquisitions

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most productive teams this offseason. They acquired Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown while losing only Dario Saric and Michael Porter Jr.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

NBA star Russell Westbrook drops biased take in front of ESPYs crowd

NBA star Russell Westbrook lit up the ESPYs stage this week with a heartfelt tribute to NBA legend Oscar Robertson. While presenting Robertson with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Westbrook delivered a line that drew laughs and knowing nods from basketball fans everywhere.

Vlatko Cancar News / Fastbreak on SI / July 17

Denver Nuggets NBA Champion Signs With Team Overseas

Vlatko Cancar spent the first six years of his NBA career playing for the Denver Nuggets. He finished this past season with averages of 1.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 38.5% from the field and 26.7% from the three-point range in 13 games.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Denver Nuggets’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

While the Denver Nuggets franchise experienced considerable turmoil towards the end of the 2024-25 season, they should still consider it a marked success under new head coach David Adelman.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16

Exclusive: Lakers Legend Gives Strong Nikola Jokic Praise

The Denver Nuggets had one of the best draft picks in NBA history in 2014, when they selected Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick. Of course, a franchise

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16

Denver Nuggets Coach Reacts to New Nikola Jokic Backup

The Denver Nuggets have been at the forefront of some unexpected drama this offseason after making a big trade with the Sacramento Kings. In this trade, the Nuggets sent Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, but quickly found out about the possibility of their new center leaving the NBA entirely.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Denver Nuggets 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Denver Nuggets were one win away from knocking off the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. That near-miss was more than enough to convince the newly empowered front office, now led by Ben Tenzer and John Wallace, that a shakeup was necessary to return to the top of the mountain.

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

David Adelman applauds Nuggets’ offseason additions

The Denver Nuggets came within just one game of beating the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs this spring, so they know they are close to title contention.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Russell Westbrook Projected to Sign With Potential East Playoff Team

The Denver Nuggets have been extremely active this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster around their core of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray.

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Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Nikola Jokic Headlines Nuggets' 6 Selections on All-Time NBA Greats List

The Denver Nuggets have turned into one of the best franchises in the NBA recently thanks to their superstar center Nikola Jokic. Jokic helped lead the Nuggets for their first championship in franchise history in 2023 and he has become arguably the greatest player in the world currently.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Nuggets Giving No Indication They Will Buy Out Jonas Valanciunas

Jonas Valanciunas appears to be staying put. Despite receiving what has been described as a significant offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, the veteran center is expected to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the 2025-26 season.

Carmelo Anthony News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Nuggets Legend Carmelo Anthony Secures Top 100 Spot After Prolific Scoring Career

Bleacher Report released their all-time list for the top 100 players in NBA history on Monday and it had the NBA world debating once again. Of course, this usually happens every offseason as the media takes to debating who the greatest player in league history is, though debates can be had about the entire top 100 list.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Russell Westbrook Barely Cracks Top 50 All-Time Players Due to Being 'Walking Conundrum'

As the NBA offseason continues, there is still a former league MVP on the market as Russell Westbrook has yet to sign in free agency. Westbrook is coming off a solid season with the Denver Nuggets that saw him turn things around after a couple of bad seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 15

Nuggets Coach Reveals Big Change for Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets finally announced their acquisition of Jonas Valanciunas, who they received in a trade for Dario Saric. It was a savvy move, as it got the Nuggets off a contract from someone who was unplayable last season while giving Jokic a quality backup center for the first time in forever.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Denver Nuggets History

The Denver Nuggets did not have a selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. Let’s take a look at the Nuggets best NBA draft picks in franchise history. It’s not necessarily the 10 best players ranked in order as where they were selected was taken into consideration.

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14

'Took a Nap Afterwards' – Former Denver Nuggets Forward’s Nonchalant Reaction to Getting Traded

One of the major changes for the Denver Nuggets this offseason was trading away Michael Porter Jr. The Nuggets traded the 6-foot-10 forward to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson and a 2032 unprotected first-round pick.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

The New Nuggets Front Office Learned From Past Mistakes

The Denver Nuggets entered this offseason with a lot of uncertainty. Although they pushed the eventual NBA champions to the brink in what was arguably

Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / July 11

'The Whole Thing Blew Up Like a Bubble' – Denver Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas Gets 100% Honest on Rumored Standoff Involving Panathinaikos

Jonas Valanciunas believes his situation with the Denver Nuggets was blown out of proportion by the fans and the media, as he offered more insight about it during a recent media availability session.

DaRon Holmes II News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Fully Recovered, Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II Returns To Summer League With Fresh Start

A year after tearing his right Achilles tendon in his first taste of Summer League action, Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II is back in Las Vegas and finally ready to begin his NBA career.