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David Adelman praised the Denver Nuggets’ resilience after their road trip but challenged the team to improve its three-point shooting following Saturday’s 116-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The post David Adelman wants Nuggets to shoot more threes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley praised his team's energy and togetherness after Saturday's 116-108 loss to the Denver Nuggets, while highlighting rookie Jaron Pierre Jr. and Zion Williamson. The post Jamahl Mosley on Pelicans’ effort, Jaron Pierre Jr. and Zion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Jokic finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat Pelicans 116-108 on Saturday, November 14, in New Orleans. The post Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Pelicans as skid reaches six appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets cap a 3-1 road trip with a 116-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 15, 2026. Nikola Jokic dominates the paint, while Jamal Murray contributes crucial mid‑range buckets and alley‑oop assists to a lead that never slips away. Zion Williamson posts a solid all‑around effort for New Orleans, but Denver’s balanced attack—bolstered by Aaron Gordon, Marvin Bagley III, and bench contributions from Trevon Brazile—keeps the Pelicans at bay. Denver finishes the game 56-51 at halftime and pulls away in the fourth quarter as Braun nails a decisive three, sealing the victory.
The Denver Nuggets beat the struggling New Orleans Pelicans for the third time in their first 11 games, extending their road success to a 3-1 trip and improving to 7-4 overall. Host Ryan Blackburn highlighted the win on the latest Late Night Nuggets broadcast, noting the Nuggets' solid effort against a poor Pelicans squad.
The Nuggets week on the road began with a defeat to the Rockets, but Denver made up for it with a strong finish
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray become the first NBA teammates since the 1997‑98 season to record 1,000 assists to each other, achieving the milestone early in the third quarter of Denver's 116‑108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jokic posted 26 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and three steals, while Murray added 23 points and nine assists. Five Nuggets hit double figures, and the victory lifts Denver to 7‑4, seventh in the Western Conference, ahead of the Warriors and Thunder. The team now turns its focus to a home game against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 16.
The Utah Jazz thrust rookie Darryn Peterson into a starring role after injuries to Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., and he’s delivering 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists over 13 starts, including five consecutive 20‑point games. Coach Will Hardy cautions that consistency remains a work in progress, but Peterson’s knee issue looks minor ahead of Sunday’s game in San Antonio. Meanwhile, Marvin Bagley III embraces his post‑draft narrative, posting 17 points, 9.7 rebounds and 60% shooting for Denver. Thunder guard Nikola Topic finally debuts after back surgery, and the Timberwolves stick to their identity while Anthony Edwards recovers from knee surgery. All three Northwest stories highlight young talent stepping up amid injuries.
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The Denver Nuggets (6-4) head to New Orleans (4-9) for their third meeting in eleven games, entering as heavy favorites after two straight wins. Key to another victory is secondary scoring beyond Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic—if Cam Johnson or DeMar DeRozan break 20 points, Denver should prevail. The Pelicans battle injury woes, missing several players and dealing with Dejounte Murray’s trade request, though Zion Williamson remains a threat. Watch Cam Johnson’s three‑point line, especially his over 2.5 threes bet at +135. The game tips off 5 PM MST at Smoothie Jester Arena and streams on Altitude TV and Radio.
The sample is small, and the season is still young, but the Nuggets are coming out ahead in the Peyton Watson trade.
The Nuggets have to at least call the Grizzlies to see where they stand on this trade idea, because it solves three issues and sets up a fourth.
The Nuggets have to at least call the Grizzlies to see where they stand on this trade idea, because it solves three issues and sets up a fourth.
The Pelicans may finally see Yves Missi back on the floor for Saturday’s game vs. Denver after missing 11 contests with a left knee contusion, while starter Trey Murphy III sits out his fourth straight game due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Across the league, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is questionable after four games with an adductor strain, and Kawhi Leonard remains limited by left knee swelling, with a reassessment due early next week. Dallas guard Max Christie is doubtful with a left ankle sprain, and Orlando’s Noah Penda reports progress on a partially torn hamstring but has no return date. The early‑season injury wave continues to shape rosters and lineups.
The New Orleans Pelicans (4‑9) could get a front‑court lift against the Denver Nuggets (6‑4) on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET as center Yves Missi is listed probable with a left knee contusion and bone bruise. Missi, who logged six points, one rebound and one block in nine minutes during the Pelicans’ 120‑119 loss to Utah on Oct. 23, averages 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists this season while shooting 88.9% from the field. However, New Orleans still faces key absences—Bryce McGowens, Trey Murphy III, and Dejounte Murray (who is also a trade target)—as they try to halt a five‑game skid.
The Warriors’ rookie Yaxel Lendeborg struggles in a 38‑point loss to the Spurs, shooting 1‑of‑13 and blaming Victor Wembanyama’s interior dominance for the team’s weak floaters. Meanwhile, Dejounte Murray reportedly seeks a trade, and the Pelicans endure a 142‑111 defeat to Memphis, marking their fifth straight loss and fourth giving up 138+ points. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posts 26.2 points, 5.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds while downplaying a career‑best claim, as three bench players are sent to the G League. Suns show no interest in Kings’ Domantas Sabonis despite his $45.5M‑$48.6M contracts, citing depth at center.
An FAA nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon disrupts travel for five NBA teams slated to fly to Saturday games. The Pistons beat the outage, arriving in Miami for their matchup with the Heat, but the Nets were grounded minutes before a flight to Memphis. The Cavaliers, Bulls, Grizzlies, Knicks and Spurs face uncertain departure plans, while the Nuggets and Mavericks have already reached their destinations. Referee travel may also be affected, and the league holds off on confirming any game cancellations until more details emerge.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has struggled so far in 2026-27, showing the Phoenix Suns were correct to pass on looking to trade for him.
Former NBA center Montrezl Harrell explained why he was almost involved in a fight with Los Angeles Clippers teammate Paul George during a second-round playoff clash with the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 NBA bubble.
The Rockets sit 9-3 after a win over Golden State, buoyed by point guard Fred VanVleet's return from a torn ACL. VanVleet averages 13.7 points, 5.6 assists and 38.7% from three, saying he feels he hasn’t missed a step. Meanwhile, Amen Thompson adjusts his role after a limited defensive showdown with an injured Stephen Curry, focusing on intentional play. The two‑man tandem of Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün sparked a 110-100 victory over the Nuggets, with Durant praising Şengün’s decision‑making on screens. Overall, Houston’s offense now spreads the load, with six players scoring at least 13 points in the Warriors game, making the team harder to defend.
The Nuggets' bench hasn't just been bad from three. It's been awful. And they're sorely missing Julian Strawther.
Hoops Wire reports three speculative trade packages for Denver's shooting guard Cam Johnson, who averages 12.1 points and 43.2% from three on a $23.1 M expiring deal. Fadeaway World analyst Fran Leiva suggests: 1) Denver gets Klay Thompson and Nikola Jovic from Miami, sending Johnson to the Heat; 2) Denver receives 6‑ft‑11 Santi Aldama and guard Marcus Sasser from Dallas, with Johnson heading to the Mavericks; 3) Denver acquires Quentin Grimes and Jake LaRavia from Los Angeles, sending Johnson to the Lakers. Each deal balances added depth and potential salary savings against losing a proven shooter, leaving Denver to weigh long‑term roster fit.
In the first 10 games of the 2026‑27 NBA season, Jamal Murray erupts as the Denver Nuggets' standout, delivering “top‑10 level” production and steering the team to early success, including a key win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Host Ryan Blackburn breaks down Murray’s impact, the Nuggets' current standing, and how Nikola Jokić’s expected return could shift the dynamic. The episode of the Pickaxe and Roll podcast offers detailed analysis, analytics, and rotation insights for hardcore Nuggets fans.
The Denver Nuggets aren’t actively selling forward Aaron Gordon or rookie Cam Johnson, but they’ll entertain offers if other clubs present compelling deals, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel says. While both names have surfaced since the last trade deadline, Denver previously rebuffed interest and only might reconsider if the team hovers around a .500 record near the deadline. Gordon and Johnson remain key pieces alongside Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets chase championship contention, so any trade talk is more about listening to proposals than committing to a roster shake‑up.
Ryan Nembhard's G League debut showed why the Nuggets need to swap him in for Tyus Jones.