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Nuggets' Odds to Claim No. 1 Seed in West Look Extremely Slim

The Denver Nuggets wound up finishing last season as the third-seed in the Western Conference. And all in all, that was deemed a pretty successful outcome to their regular season.

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Blazers Unveil Jersey Band to Honor Rick Adelman Throughout 2026-27 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers will honor late franchise legend and Hall of Famer Rick Adelman by wearing a band on their jerseys throughout the 2026-27 season, the organization announced Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Five Nuggets moves that could cost them Nikola Jokic

Five disastrous Nuggets moves that could cost them Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets made a series of aggressive moves last summer to reshape the direction of their team. They nearly all fell flat, leaving the team firmly outside the group of title contenders.

Nuggets’ offer to Peyton Watson has been revealed

Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career

Russell Westbrook leaves legacy bigger than basketball after NBA retirement

LeBron James sends message to Russell Westbrook after retirement

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27

Nuggets are hiring 1 notable former NBA head coach

The Denver Nuggets are bringing in Dave to support David. Denver is hiring former NBA head coach Dave Joerger as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday.

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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Nuggets To Hire Dave Joerger As Top Assistant Coach

The Nuggets will hire Dave Joerger to be the top assistant coach under head coach David Adelman, Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter). Marc Stein reported a couple weeks ago that Denver was viewed as an “increasingly likely” landing spot for Joerger, who has been an NBA assistant or head coach since 2007.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 18

Nuggets Emerging as Landing Spot for Former NBA Head Coach

The Denver Nuggets have been previously rumored to have interest in adding an experienced head coach on their staff leading into next season. That hire wouldn't be in an effort to try and find a replacement while waiting for their current head coach, David Adelman.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Nuggets rumors: David Adelman ready to make bombshell hire for coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have largely stayed pat despite all the frenzy in free agency. They are rumored to be in the running for LeBron James, but getting him is highly unlikely at this point.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28

Nuggets rumors: Coaching change is coming, but it’s not firing David Adelman

As rumors surround the Denver Nuggets regarding the type of moves the team can make this offseason, there are some fans wondering if a change in the coaching staff is needed.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 7

Evaluating Why David Adelman Is the Right Choice as Nuggets HC

The Denver Nuggets have made their stance clear this offseason: David Adelman is staying put as the franchise's head coach. Of course, after a disappointing first-round playoff exit, fans were split on the front office's decision to keep Adelman around.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 2

Love, Rubio React to Passing of Former Timberwolves Coach Rick Adelman

Former Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman, who led the franchise from 2011-14 to wrap up a Hall of Fame career, passed away at age 79 on Monday.

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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.

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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / June 1

Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman dies at 79

Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, one of the winningest and most respected coaches in NBA history, has died at the age of 79. The National Basketball Coaches Association announced Adelman’s passing Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / June 1

Hall Of Fame Coach Rick Adelman Passes Away At 79

Longtime NBA head coach Rick Adelman, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, has died at the age of 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced in a press release.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 27

Did Nuggets' David Adelman Deserve More Love for Coach of the Year?

Leading up to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, the verdict for this year's Coach of the Year winner finally came to light with the reveal of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla winning the award for the first time in his career.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 12

Why Nuggets Keeping David Adelman Could Pay Off

Despite what would be some loud chatter around David Adelman's job security following the Denver Nuggets' first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team has decided they'll be keeping their head coach around for another season.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 10

Nuggets Ownership's Proposal of Running It Back Misses the Point

During the Denver Nuggets' end-of-season media with president Josh Kroenke, exec duo Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace, and head coach David Adelman, there came some interesting comments from Kroenke surrounding some plans that could be in play for this roster in a pivotal offseason ahead.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 8

Four Glaring Takeaways From Nuggets' End-of-Season Presser

With the dust settled from the end of the Denver Nuggets' season, the team finally hosted their end-of-season media with the collective of team president

Denver Nuggets News / Total Pro Sports / May 4

Denver Nuggets’ Coaching Decision Reportedly Driven by Internal 'Fear' of Losing David Adelman

Mike Malone was shockingly booted out by the Denver Nuggets before last year’s postseason games began, and was promptly replaced by David Adelman. What was their motive for the sudden move? Fast forward today, and many were still baffled by Malone’s firing.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 3

Nuggets expected to retain coach David Adelman

The season didn’t end the way the Nuggets imagined. Not after 54 wins. Not after a 12-game winning streak entering the playoffs. Then it just stopped. Denver ran into a Minnesota defense that knocked it out of rhythm, and suddenly, even Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray looked human.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 3

David Adelman's Future as Nuggets Head Coach Is Becoming Clear

The Denver Nuggets finished their 2025-26 regular season with a 54-28 record and in third place in the Western Conference. Despite dealing with a slew of significant injuries, they ended the regular season on a 12-game winning streak, and things were trending in the right direction.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

David Adelman’s Future With Denver Nuggets Gets Clarity Amid Growing Questions

The Denver Nuggets saw their season winding down in one of the most dramatic ways possible for the season. Though they have been staring at many unanswered questions, one question appears to have an early answer- whether David Adelman is likely to remain at the helm.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 1

3 David Adelman Replacements That Should Already Be on Nuggets' Radar

The Denver Nuggets just got bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Now they enter a pivotal offseason where many possibilities are on the table to try and get this group back on track to their championship-level ceiling.