Denver Nuggets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:11:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Nuggets’ Christian Braun Out At Least 6 Weeks With Left Ankle Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-christian-braun-out-at-least-6-weeks-with-ankle-sprain/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:11:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365224 Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after he suffered a left ankle sprain in Wednesday night’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Friday. Christian Braun Sustained Injury While Guarding James Harden Braun was injured in the first quarter after Clippers guard James Harden stepped on his […]

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]]> Nuggets, Christian Braun Agree To 5-Year, $125M Rookie Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-christian-braun-agree-to-5-year-125m-rookie-extension/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:05:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364067 Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. There are no team or player options in the agreement, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. Nuggets Drafted Christian Braun In 2022 Charania noted that […]

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]]> Nikola Jokic’s Brother Given 12 Months Probation For Punching NBA Fan https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nikola-jokics-brother-given-12-months-probation-for-punching-nba-fan/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:37:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363739 A brother of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct Friday in connection with a viral gameday fight at Ball Arena last year. The incident occurred on April 22, 2024, following the Nuggets’ 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. […]

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]]> Nikola Jokic Hopes To Be ‘A Nugget Forever’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nikola-jokic-hopes-to-be-a-nugget-forever/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:19:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363372 Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […]

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]]> NBA Star Michael Porter Jr. Lists Denver Condo For $5.3M https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-star-michael-porter-jr-lists-denver-condo-for-5-3m/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:41:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363145 Michael Porter Jr. listed his 3-bedroom, 4-bath condo on the 40th floor of Four Seasons Residences in Denver for $5.25 million, according to Charlie Lankston of Realtor.com. Michael Porter Jr. Bought Denver Condo For $4.5 Million This comes nearly three months after the Denver Nuggets traded the 6-foot-10 wing and a 2032 first-round draft pick […]

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]]> Russell Westbrook Renews Vows With Wife In Italy https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-renews-vows-with-wife-in-italy/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:01:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361779 NBA veteran guard Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina Earl, renewed their vows in a heartfelt ceremony aboard a boat while vacationing in Portofino, Italy, according to TMZ Sports. Russell Westbrook Married Nina Earl In 2015 Russell and Nina wore white outfits for the special occasion, with the former opting to go with a shirtless look […]

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]]> Pregnant Wife of Former NBA Player Speaks Out After Shark Attack https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pregnant-wife-of-former-nba-player-speaks-out-after-shark-attack/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:50:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361489 Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, is opening up about recently getting bitten by a shark while in the water with her two children. The Italian sports journalist first revealed that she survived a shark attack while at Carolina Resort in Puerto Rico in an Aug. 1 post on Instagram. […]

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]]> Michael Porter Jr. Says Sports Betting Impact Will Only ‘Get Worse’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/michael-porter-jr-says-sports-betting-impact-will-only-get-worse/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:44:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361454 Appearing this week on the “One Night With Steiny” podcast, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. said the growth of sports gambling is ruining the integrity and enjoyment of the game. “The enjoyment of the game isn’t for the game anymore,” Porter told the hosts. “It’s so that people can make money. In reality, way […]

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]]> Former Nuggets Mascot Suing Franchise For Discrimination, Wrongful Termination https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/former-nuggets-mascot-suing-franchise-for-discrimination-wrongful-termination/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361424 Drake Solomon, who performed as Rocky, the Denver Nuggets mascot, is suing the franchise’s parent company for alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination. Drake Solomon Cites Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act According to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, Solomon claims his firing by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) in August 2024 violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. […]

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]]> Nuggets, Kessler Edwards Agree To One-Year Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-kessler-edwards-agree-to-one-year-contract/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:43:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361369 The Denver Nuggets and free agent forward Kessler Edwards have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Tuesday. Denver reportedly offered Edwards a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. An Exhibit-10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season. However, Edwards […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Attacked By Shark https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-danilo-gallinaris-pregnant-wife-attacked-by-shark/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:32:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360938 Former NBA player Danilo Gallinari’s pregnant wife, Eleonora Boi, experienced the “worst day” of her life when she was attacked by a shark while vacationing in Puerto Rico, according to TMZ Sports. Danilo Gallinari’s Pregnant Wife Was Bit At Carolina Resort Boi, who is pregnant with her third child, was bit by the apex predator […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Warriors, Clippers, Pacers, Nuggets, Lakers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-warriors-clippers-pacers-nuggets-lakers/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:59:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360464 We’re getting to the really juicy part of the standings in evaluating teams’ offseasons. The Denver Nuggets came ever so close to toppling the eventual champion Oklahoma City Thunder and they used that as impetus to possibly have the best offseason of any team. The Los Angeles Lakers needed significant upgrades at key positions like […]

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]]> Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Receives Autograph Request From Blazers’ Yang Hansen https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-receives-autograph-request-from-portland-trail-blazers-yang-hansen-nba-draft-summer-league/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:39:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360632 Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic received a special request from the Portland Trail Blazers’ newly drafted Yang Hansen. The Chinese center was asked about Jokic at Las Vegas Summer League and called the Serbian his idol. When asked what Hansen would ask Jokic if and when he gets the chance to interact with him in […]

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]]> Valanciunas ‘Excited To Be A Nugget’ According To Team Vice President https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/valanciunas-excited-to-be-a-nugget-according-to-team-vice-president/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:59:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360394 Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […]

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]]> Nuggets’ Offseason Moves Make Them The Title Favorite Once Again https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/denver-nuggets-offseason-moves-title-favorites-again/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:08:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359670 The Denver Nuggets are back. In a matter of 48 hours, adding Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown Jr., Jonas Valanciunas and Tim Hardaway Jr. has dramatically altered both their top-end quality and depth. Now mind you, they weren’t very far off to begin with, as evidenced by pushing the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder to seven […]

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]]> Nuggets Trade Michael Porter Jr., First-Round Pick For Nets’ Cam Johnson https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/denver-nuggets-trade-michael-porter-jr-1st-round-pick-for-brooklyn-nets-cam-johnson/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:04:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359579 The Denver Nuggets will trade Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. After rumors followed Porter Jr. for most of last season, the smoke has finally turned to fire with this deal. Porter will always be remembered well for […]

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]]> Nuggets Emerge As Favorites To Land Jrue Holiday Over Kings, Mavs https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-emerge-as-favorites-to-land-jrue-holiday-over-kings-mavs/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:53:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358792 The Denver Nuggets are now the odds-on favorites to acquire Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics this offseason. Holiday, 35, is set to enter the second season of his four-year, $134.4 million contract in 2025-26. Nuggets Lead Kings, Mavericks In Jrue Holiday Trade Sweepstakes In 62 games (all starts) with Boston this campaign, Holiday averaged […]

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]]> Clippers Among Frontrunners To Trade For Terry Rozier https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/clippers-among-frontrunners-to-trade-for-terry-rozier/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:04:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358777 The Los Angeles Clippers are among the favorites to trade for Miami Heat veteran guard Terry Rozier, according to Bovada. The 31-year-old is set to enter the final season of his four-year, $96.25 million contract in 2025-26. Clippers Could Trade For Terry Rozier Instead Of Kevin Durant Per Bovada, the Clippers have +325 odds to […]

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]]> Heat Are Favorites To Sign Russell Westbrook Over Mavs, Kings https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heat-are-favorites-to-sign-russell-westbrook-over-mavs-kings/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:30:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358480 The Miami Heat are the favorites to sign veteran guard Russell Westbrook, who declined his $3.46 million player option for next season with the Denver Nuggets to become an unrestricted free agent. Miami Heat Can Afford Russell Westbrook According to Bovada, the Heat have the best odds (+260) to add Westbrook this offseason, followed by […]

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]]> Nuggets Free Agency Rumors: Russell Westbrook To Decline 2025-26 Player Option https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-free-agency-rumors-russell-westbrook-to-decline-2025-26-player-option/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:16:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358422 Denver Nuggets veteran reserve guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.46 million player option for next season to become an unrestricted free agent on June 30, according to reports. Russell Westbrook Declining Option Benefits Nuggets Financially The Nuggets now have flexibility to use the $5.7 million tax mid-level exception since they are $10.6 million below […]

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]]> 3 Best Julius Randle Free Agency Landing Spots https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/3-best-julius-randle-free-agency-landing-spots/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:25:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357952 The Minnesota Timberwolves will have three potential free agents this offseason in Julius Randle, Naz Reid, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, Randle and Reid have player options on their contracts. Julius Randle Could Decline His $30.93 Million Player Option Reid will likely decline his option and seek a larger deal, […]

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]]> Coach Adelman Wants Nuggets In ‘Much Better Shape’ Next Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/coach-adelman-wants-nuggets-in-much-better-shape-next-season/ Thu, 29 May 2025 02:55:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357675 Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman wants his team to be in much better shape for the start of next season. The newly promoted head coach is wasting no time in setting his standards. Since taking over with three games remaining in the regular season, Adelman has made a strong impression. What looked a season […]

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]]> Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook Requires Hand Surgery For 2 Fractures https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nuggets-russell-westbrook-requires-hand-surgery-for-2-fractures/ Tue, 27 May 2025 19:59:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357596 Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair two fractures to his right hand. He confirmed the news himself using his newsletter Word of Westbrook. It is believed he sustained the injuries during the regular season. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at […]

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]]> Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo Lead All-NBA Teams https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/gilgeous-alexander-jokic-antetokounmpo-lead-all-nba-teams/ Sat, 24 May 2025 01:36:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357466 All-NBA teams were named on Friday night and the First Team had no surprises. In fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum all earned unanimous selections. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell made the cut as well, earning 61 First Team votes. Antetokounmpo has now earned seven straight All-NBA First Team selections, […]

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]]> Michael Malone Clears Air, Says Nikola Jokic Is His MVP Choice https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/michael-malone-clears-air-says-nikola-jokic-is-his-mvp-choice/ Fri, 23 May 2025 02:27:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=357412 Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made it clear that Nikola Jokic is his MVP choice, if he had a vote. Joining the ESPN broadcast for the Western Conference Finals, Malone got himself in a bit of hot water. When complimenting Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s skills after Game 1, he said that […]

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