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Getty Images HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic delivered a near triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets held off the Houston Rockets, 112-109, on Friday night. Jokic finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists to help Denver secure the win. Jokic scored 24 of his 34 points in the second half and shot 11-for-20 from the field. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 12 points off the bench as the Nuggets shot 53% overall. Denver

Getty Images DENVER — The Sacramento Kings ended an eight-game losing streak with a 128-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, overcoming 44 points from reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Russell Westbrook led the charge for the Kings, scoring 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against his former team. Dennis Schroder also contributed 21 points, helping Sacramento rebound after losing each game of its skid by double digits, including a 41-point loss at Memphis

AP Photo/Brandon Dill MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jamal Murray scored 29 points and added eight assists, while Peyton Watson contributed 27 points, including 14 in the third quarter, as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Memphis push to defeat the Grizzlies 125-115 on Monday night. Nikola Jokic recorded his 10th triple-double of the season with 17 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds, helping Denver secure its third win in four games. For Memphis, Jock Landale, filling in due to an injur

David Zalubowski -AP DENVER — Devin Vassell erupted for a season-high 35 points, including 7-of-9 shooting from beyond the arc, to propel the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-136 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, securing a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Julian Champagnie contributed a career-best 25 points, helping the Spurs overcome an 18-point third-quarter deficit and ending Denver’s three-game home winning streak. San Antonio excelled at the free-throw line,

AP Photo/Rick Scuteri PHOENIX — Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, and Jamal Murray added 24 as the Denver Nuggets pulled away late to defeat the Phoenix Suns 130-112 on Saturday night. The Nuggets, who shot a scorching 57.9 percent from three-point range, made 22 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc, including 10 in the first half and 12 in the second. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 23 points off the bench, going 7-of-11 from long distance. Jokic, who played sparingly in the fourth

Getty Images SACRAMENTO, Calif.  — Nikola Jokic once again led the way for the Denver Nuggets, scoring 35 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as Denver defeated the Sacramento Kings 122–108 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Jamal Murray added 23 points for Denver, which continued its hot start to the season behind dominant play from its All-Star duo. Aaron Gordon contributed 17 points, while Bruce Brown provided a spark off the bench with 14 points.

The Associated Press DENVER — The Denver Nuggets continued their strong start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a commanding 129–104 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Nikola Jokic led the way with 26 points, narrowly missing another triple-double by just one rebound and one assist, while Jamal Murray added 23 points to help Denver improve to 5–0 at home. Jokic, who sat out the entire fourth quarter, paced a balanced Nuggets offense that saw contributions fr

Getty Images DENVER  — Nikola Jokić once again showcased why he remains one of the NBA’s most dominant forces. The reigning MVP recorded his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 117–100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night at Ball Arena. Jokić finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists, marking another all-around performance as the Nuggets closed out a four-game homestand undefeated. Despite playing without key

Getty Images The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets are set to meet Wednesday, November 5, at Ball Arena in Denver, with both teams managing significant injuries to key players. Miami enters the matchup with a 4–3 record, while Denver stands at 4–2, looking to maintain its unbeaten home streak. The Heat will be without guard Tyler Herro, who continues to recover from left ankle surgery. Additionally, Terry Rozier remains on unpaid leave amid a federal gambling investigation. Miam

Getty Image The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025–26 season with championship aspirations still very much alive. At the heart of those hopes lies Aaron Gordon, a player whose value extends beyond the stat sheet and whose health could very well determine how long Denver’s title window remains open. After a turbulent 2024–25 campaign riddled with recurring soft-tissue injuries, Gordon has arrived at training camp healthy and focused, ready to reclaim his role as one of the league’

Getty Images The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025 NBA season with a mixture of optimism and uncertainty. While offseason moves and coaching changes have fueled excitement, the path forward is not without obstacles. The Nuggets must navigate leadership transitions, player durability, and stiff competition if they hope to remain among the league’s elite. One of the primary hurdles Denver faces is the midseason coaching transition. With Rick Adelman stepping into the head coach

Getty Images As the Denver Nuggets prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, they do so with optimism—hopeful that their all-world center, now entering his Age-30 season, can finally take a step back from carrying the franchise night in and night out. Jokic, who once again posted MVP-level statistics last season, averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 9.8 assists across 70 games, logging nearly 2,600 minutes. Despite not winning the MVP award, Jokic is still widely considered t

Dante Williams | Ejsports Michael Porter Jr., the former Denver Nuggets forward, is adjusting to the fast pace and high expectations of playing in New York, but he's not doing it alone. With a familiar face on the sidelines — Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, a former Denver assistant — Porter is beginning to find his rhythm in a new city and role. "That has been big for me," said Porter on Tuesday. "Just coming to a new city and feeling a little bit of being overwhel

DU Images The Denver Nuggets are reshaping their coaching staff heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, making notable additions in former NBA guard JJ Barea and longtime basketball figure Rodney Billups. According to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN  and Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype , the Nuggets have agreed to hire both coaches in a move that reflects the changing direction under new head coach David Adelman. Barea, known for his tenacious play during his time with the Dal

Getty Images The Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in a commanding 120–101 victory in Game 7. The win was not only a statement of the defending champions' postseason form but also a historic performance. According to ESPN Research, Denver became the first team in NBA history to outscore an opponent by 15 or more points in multiple quarters of a Game 7, dominating the second and third quarters with a 72–40 ad