Mavericks Cooper Flagg is the reigning Rookie of the Year. Does he build on that or will it be one of those Sophomore Slumps type of deals? ESPN broached the topic its latest pressing questions for every team, preseason edition. Flagg is literally and figuratively growing up before our eyes,” wrote ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He […]
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Nikola Jokic is quite on point when it comes to his basketball skills. There’s a reason why he became the first-ever center in the NBA to average a triple-double after the end of the regular season. Off the court, he keeps it real, too. The Denver Nuggets star made controversial remarks recently when he said [...]
The Nuggets took a flier on Cam Whitmore. Now he'll have all the veteran leadership he could ask for to keep developing.
Ryan Nembhard is now officially available to be signed. As Tuesday's 5 PM deadline has passed and no team picked him up, veteran NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Nembhard has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. Ryan Nembhard enters unrestricted free agency The Charlotte Hornets waived Ryan Nembhard after trading Buddy Hield and Rob Dillingham to the Chicago Bulls. The Dallas Mavericks initially traded Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks earlier this offseason. Atlanta then sent...
Nikola Jokic welcomed a new teammate, who joined the Denver Nuggets this offseason. The team signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one–year, $3.9 million contract after being waived by the Sacramento Kings. He adds veteran experience to the championship-hungry Nuggets team. On Monday, DeRozan appeared in front of reporters for Media Day. The veteran [...]
The Nuggets played poor one-on-one defense on the perimeter last year. Solving that problem is a focal point for David Adelman in 2026-27.
Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably. Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about as definitive an answer as possible. “I’m going to sign next year,” he said, via Pat Graham of the Associated Press. Then he paused. “If they want me,” he said. Yes, […]
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David Adelman wants the Nuggets to be more aggressive on the offensive glass to help slow their opponents in transition in 2026-27.
The Nuggets needed more physicality last year. They certainly spent the time working on resolving that problem.
David Adelman plans to make DeMar DeRozan the focal point of the Nuggets’ second unit, leaning on his scoring and playmaking to reshape the bench.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic believes NBA players would benefit from trying European basketball. During the Nuggets' media day , Jokic was asked how competing with the Serbian national team and in high-pressure international games has helped him grow. "Definitely. In Europe and with the national team, the most important thing is to win the game," Jokic said. "I know it sounds stupid, but in the NBA, you can see that certain players need to get their shots, their points, or whatever st...
Blackburn reacts to Denver Nuggets media day and discusses Jokic's contract declaration.
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The Denver Nuggets, in dire need of some more scoring punch and depth amid a tough offseason in which they lost Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, brought in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on a veteran minimum. With the team also losing Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown, DeRozan figures to be an […]
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At media day, the Nuggets leaned on their 54 wins and called the playoff exit a "bad 10 days," Aaron Gordon's warning about complacency cut the other way
DeMar DeRozan opened up at Nuggets Media Day about taking pressure off Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, signaling a major transition for Denver's offense.
Russell Westbrook played a key role in DeMar DeRozan's decision to join the Denver Nuggets. During his Media Day press conference as the newest member of the Nuggets, DeRozan revealed that Westbrook's words and advice helped convince him to choose Denver this offseason. "My close friend Russ, I had Russ even before it was a thought, hit Joker and ask him his thoughts on a few things," DeRozan said. "I did my part just to get a feel for it, but every conversation I had with everybody just made ...
The Nuggets’ biggest transaction of the offseason involved a departure rather than an acquisition, as the front office signed and traded up-and-coming wing Peyton Watson to Cleveland in exchange for draft assets in a five-team deal. Ben Tenzer, the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, spoke about the move during Monday’s media day, praising the […]
DeMar DeRozan has built a career scoring through difficult looks. Now, as he joins Nikola Jokic in Denver, he sees a chance to get scoring opportunities that demand less work. “Throughout my career, the amount of points I scored, majority of them was tough. So being able to play with somebody that demands so much […]
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The Denver Nuggets set the stage with some interesting and important quotes before Training Camp.
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Christian Braun's offseason focus should go a long way toward helping the Nuggets' offense in 2026-27.
Nikola Jokic has crushed the Golden State Warriors' hopes of a stunning free agency signing with a blunt contract declaration at Denver Nuggets media day.
The severe left ankle sprain that cost the guard 38 games last season, and hampered him even after his return to the roster, is fully healed
Nikola Jokic says he plans to sign with the Denver Nuggets next year, but his playful four-word qualifier comes with […]
Superstar center Nikola Jokic has declined to sign contract extensions with the Nuggets each of the past two offseasons. However, the Serbian big man reiterated on Monday that his decision to delay signing a new deal was about finances rather than any concern about the direction of the team, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver […]
Nikola Jokic set off alarm bells in Denver by delaying his contract extension for another year. His proclamation today silenced the alarms.