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Warriors star Stephen Curry is taking a different approach this offseason. After missing more than two months last season with a right knee injury, Curry said his biggest priority is making sure he’s healthy for Year 18.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 28

Nuggets Send Down Player to G League Before Spurs Game

The Denver Nuggets have sent down one player from their main roster to their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, before taking on their fourth NBA Cup game of the year against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Transactions: Kobe Bufkin, Walter Clayton Jr, DaRon Holmes II

Nov. 24, 2025 • The Grizzlies signed Kobe Bufkin to a new contract. Nov. 23, 2025 • The Jazz recalled Walter Clayton Jr. from the Salt Lake City Stars.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Nuggets exercising options on pair of young players

The Nuggets are picking up their rookie scale team options for 2026/27 on both Julian Strawther and DaRon Holmes, reports Katy Winge of Altitude Sports.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 12, 2025

Nuggets to sign potential center depth behind Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a deal with Moses Brown, reports Michael Scotto for HoopsHype (via X).

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / July 10, 2025

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.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 3, 2025

Who is DaRon Holmes II? Overlooked rookie who could help the Denver Nuggets win the Finals

The Denver Nuggets made plenty of moves already this offseason to bolster their depth, and their frontcourt rotation will benefit from a rookie finally suiting up.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / May 18, 2025

DaRon Holmes II Will Be Massive Addition to Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets' season has been anything but normal. Starting in July, things took a turn. In the NBA Summer League, rookie DaRon Holmes II saw his 2024-25 campaign come to a close with an Achilles injury in Vegas.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / November 24, 2024

NBA Draft: Saint Joseph's Rasheer Fleming Has Shown Impressive Versatility Against Three Power Five Opponents

Nearly every year, we see prospects from mid-major programs taken earlier than expected due to their versatile playstyles. Last season, DaRon Holmes II and Dillon Jones were selected in the first round while attending smaller programs, and Saint Joseph’s standout junior Rasheer Fleming has positioned himself to potentially be the next in line.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

How DaRon Holmes II's Off-Court Immersion is Key throughout Injury

DaRon Holmes II was a highly anticipated player heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, and still is. Selected at No. 22 overall to one of the top Western Conference

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16, 2024

Denver Nuggets Player Reacts To Tragic News

DaRon Holmes II was the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Pheonix Suns last month. He was selected for the Denver Nuggets (who made a trade to acquire him).

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16, 2024

Denver Nuggets Make Announcement on Injured Player

The Denver Nuggets had very high hopes for rookie DaRon Holmes II. Unfortunately, he suffered a leg injury against the LA Clippers in an NBA Summer League game, and to make things worse, it was a major one that'll keep him out all season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / July 15, 2024

Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes II has Achilles surgery

Denver Nuggets first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes II had surgery Monday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, likely ending his season. The Nuggets confirmed that the surgery took place after Holmes posted on X, formerly Twitter, Monday morning to say he was on the way to receive the procedure.

Denver Nuggets News / ESPN / July 15, 2024

Nuggets rook Holmes undergoes Achilles surgery

Denver Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes II underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achille

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 13, 2024

Denver Nuggets Receive Incredibly Devastating News

The Denver Nuggets had a plethora of high hopes for their first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes II. Unfortunately, that all came crashing down on Friday night.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Stiffs / July 13, 2024

The DaRon Holmes injury and what it means for the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have had an up-and-down offseason and it just hit another steep decline with the news that rookie DaRon Holmes II will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13, 2024

Nuggets’ first-round pick suffers brutal injury blow

Denver Nuggets first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes suffered a brutal injury blow in a recent NBA Summer League game.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13, 2024

Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II suffers devastating Achilles injury in NBA Summer League debut

The Denver Nuggets’ start to the 2024 NBA Summer League could not have gone any worse. Nuggets first round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, DaRon Holmes II, hobbled off the court late in the fourth quarter of their first contest favoring his right ankle.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2024