The Nuggets are planning to sign former CU Buffs star KJ Simpson to a two-way contract, filling the spot they opened up by converting Spencer Jones to a…
Read more Nuggets to sign former CU Buffs star KJ Simpson to 2-way contractThe short-handed Nuggets’ silver linings playbook: hang around, drill some timely 3-pointers and control the glass — even without a true center in the paint. It worked for…
Read more Short-handed Nuggets blown out in fourth quarter, lose to HawksBOSTON — Finishing their seven-game road trip with a losing record wasn’t what the Nuggets had in mind, but under the circumstances, they’ll happily take 3-4. Less undermanned…
Read more Denver Nuggets finish marathon road trip with another gutsy win over CelticsTORONTO — The new year couldn’t arrive soon enough for the Nuggets. Already down four starters, including three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, they were hanging on for dear…
Read more Brandon Ingram’s buzzer beater called off, Nuggets survive Raptors without Nikola JokicThe Nuggets might’ve been guilty of coasting Monday, but they could afford to coast. Scoring the first 19 points of the game and leading by 25 after the…
Read more Nuggets start game on 19-0 run, hold off Utah Jazz in bounce-back winBruce Brown and Kevin Durant probably won’t be sending each other Christmas cards. They played together in Brooklyn for two years. They competed against each other in a…
Read more Nuggets’ Bruce Brown, Rockets’ Kevin Durant are former teammates. Now they have beef.For his latest trick, Nikola Jokic dribbled into oncoming traffic and escaped unscathed. Sometimes after he reels in a defensive rebound, the Nuggets center prefers to launch an…
Read more Nikola Jokic passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most assists by center in NBA history as Nuggets beat MagicTo screen or not to screen is not a question in Denver. To roll and perchance to score, now there’s the appeal. First-year coach David Adelman doesn’t deal…
Read more As Nuggets offense thrives, Jonas Valanciunas quips: ‘Setting a good screen is selfish’Altitude might be regaining its status as a safe haven for the Nuggets. Obliging Miami’s invitation to play fast-paced, somewhat chaotic basketball, Denver held off the Heat for…
Read more Nikola Jokic dominates in Nuggets’ 122-112 win over Heat — Denver stays perfect at homeIn the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after the first week of the regular season. Among…
Read more Nuggets Podcast: Jamal Murray goes off, Christian Braun gets paid and Aaron Gordon goes hyphyThe Nuggets improved to 2-1 this preseason with a 102-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Intuit Dome. Here are our three initial observations.…
Read more Nuggets vs. Clippers: Christian Braun, Peyton Watson adding to their game in preseasonInstant observations as the Nuggets defeated the Raptors 112-108 in their second preseason game Monday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. More like it Denver’s starters looked a…
Read more Nuggets vs. Raptors preseason takeaways: Beating pressure needs to be Denver’s priorityMPJ with a mic is OMG. Michael Malone remains an angry emoji. And without these two, the Nuggets are no longer bitter and a whole lot better. This…
Read more Renck: No Michael Malone. No MPJ. No excuses for Nuggets, Nikola Jokic to not win another title