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Nuggets’ David Adelman Stands by Cam Johnson Amid Slow Start

During the Denver Nuggets' season opener loss vs. the Golden State Warriors, it wasn't the most highlight-worthy performance for Cam Johnson in his first fame in the Mile High.

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Did Nuggets Finally Fix Backup Center Spot with Valanciunas?

While the Denver Nuggets’ acquisition of Cameron Johnson grabbed headlines this offseason, the signing of Jonas Valanciunas, in the eyes of many fans and analysts, might be more impactful.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

Nikola Jokic Matches Oscar Robertson's Historic Mark in Nuggets-Warriors

The Denver Nuggets lucked out in the 2014 NBA Draft by landing Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick, as the 6-foot-11 Serbian center ended up being a generational talent.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

David Adelman Believes Nikola Jokic Can Be NBA’s Next Torchbearer

The one question that's been buzzing around NBA fans within recent years as some of the league's top-rated superstars and icons continue to get older and

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

Nuggets Reveal First Look at New Court for NBA Cup

The Denver Nuggets have officially dished out a first look of what to expect for this year's edition of their unique NBA Cup court, set to tip-off later at the end of this month.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 25

Nuggets Must Fix Costly Inconsistency After Loss vs. Warriors

The Denver Nuggets let one slip through their fingers Thursday night, dropping their season opener to the Golden State Warriors in overtime, 131-137. It was a game they had every opportunity to win, yet never fully controlled.

Aaron Gordon News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Aaron Gordon Has Perfect Postgame Reaction After 50 Point Night

Nobody could have predicted what Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon would do in their season opener. Sure, the former fourth overall pick caught people’s attention when he shot a career-high 43.6% from 3 while taking 3.4 attempts 3-point attempts per game in the 2024-25 regular season.

Aaron Gordon News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Aaron Gordon had no interest in game ball from his 50-point showing

Not many players get to score 50 points in an NBA game, but Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved the feat on Thursday. Despite that, he had no interest in taking home the game ball for the performance.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 24

What Nikola Jokic Said After Nuggets' OT Loss vs. Warriors

In what nearly ended up as a Denver Nuggets season opener road win vs. the Golden State Warriors, wound up turning in the other direction in the final minutes of the fourth quarter on a Steph Curry game-tying three with less than 30 seconds to go, sending the game to overtime, which spiraled into an eventual 131-137 loss for Denver.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 24

Draymond Green Reacts to Aaron Gordon’s Stunning 50-Point Game

The biggest story of the night for the Denver Nuggets' season opener vs. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, despite the disheartening results of a brutal overtime loss, was the dominant performance of Aaron Gordon amid posting a career-high 50 points paired with a staggering 10 three pointers.

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DeAndre Jordan News / Yardbarker / October 24

DeAndre Jordan's Pels contract puts him in elite company

DeAndre Jordan's contract with Pelicans puts him in elite company

The veteran center has joined the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal, according to the NBA's official transaction wire.

Aaron Gordon had no interest in game ball from his 50-point showing

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'free-throw merchant' tag is here to stay

Anthony Edwards enlists Katt Williams for new adidas ad taking aim at SGA

Pacers prove that their NBA Finals run was not a fluke

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin starts strong in crossroads season

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

What Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic was ‘happy’ about despite bricking 11 3-pointers in loss to Warriors

The Denver Nuggets were in a title battle against the Golden State Warriors that went into overtime, but they were not able to walk away with the win, losing 137-131.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Gordon was unconscious from deep in his team's season-opening 137-131 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Steph Curry bests Aaron Gordon in improbable three-point shootout

Curry had made 2,999 more three-pointers in his career than Gordon before Thursday night. It still took a shot from near halfcourt for Curry to force overtime before the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 137-131.

Aaron Gordon matches notable NBA record in Nuggets season opener

Steph Curry (42), Warriors top Aaron Gordon (50), Nuggets in OT

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Nikola Jokic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24