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Mike Singer

Mike Singer was the Denver Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post between 2018 and 2023. He joined the newspaper after serving as the national NBA editor at USA TODAY. A Cleveland native, he previously covered the Chicago Bulls for CSNChicago.com and worked at CBSSports.com. Proud Wisconsin Badger.

Location: Denver, Colorado

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Charles Barkley on Nuggets star Nikola Jokic: “His body would be the last thing I’d be worried about”

November 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Got a problem with the way that Nikola Jokic looks? Sir Charles has a problem with you.

Michael Porter Jr.: An oral history of the Nuggets’ draft-night steal

June 20, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

On the morning of June 21, 2018, the date of last year鈥檚 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets management had little hope that their pipe dream, landing Michael Porter Jr., could...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) ...

How the Nuggets discovered Nikola Jokic and turned Denver into the NBA’s fastest-growing market

February 10, 2019 at 9:25 a.m.

The Nuggets are the hottest sports ticket in town, with 18 sellouts this season, four more than all of last season. At the center of that revival is All-Star big...

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 2: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets grabs the ball out of bounds against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of Denver鈥檚 134-117 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, February 2, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was “exactly” what the Nuggets needed

March 2, 2023 at 5:48 a.m.

It didn鈥檛 matter that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the smallest. What mattered was that he was the hungriest.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets on the court during NBA All Star game at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, February 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃攰 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic takes control of MVP race, Michael Porter Jr. surges and Bones Hyland gets booed

April 12, 2024 at 12:52 p.m.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Mike Singer and deputy sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene as the Nuggets gear up for the stretch run of...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, shoots as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Nikola Jokic secures 100th career triple-double as Nuggets rout Rockets

February 28, 2023 at 8:43 p.m.

The challenge was to take the tanking Rockets seriously. The Nuggets, with designs on securing the top seed in the West, did that and more.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Mason Plumlee #44 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter at Ball Arena on Feb. 26, 2023 in Denver.

Nikola Jokic’s 40-point triple-double, Michael Porter Jr.’s clutch shooting save Denver in OT

February 27, 2023 at 12:22 a.m.

There was enough tension to make a therapist blush, and if it helped condition the Nuggets for a deep postseason run, even better.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) drives around Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon upgraded from out to available ahead of Clippers game

February 26, 2023 at 7:22 p.m.

The Nuggets can鈥檛 officially find their playoff stride until starting forward Aaron Gordon returns, but when that happens is anyone鈥檚 guess.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Xavier Tillman, center, struggles for control of the ball against Denver Nuggets guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and Jamal Murray (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Grizzlies hammer top-seeded Nuggets to snap Denver’s four-game winning streak

February 25, 2023 at 9:13 p.m.

The Grizzlies bumped their chests and barked like they weren鈥檛 scared of the top seed in the West.

Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) plays against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Nuggets Journal: Why Reggie Jackson is more important than you think

February 25, 2023 at 6:03 p.m.

Reggie Jackson admitted he didn鈥檛 know what he was looking for among his new teammates when he debuted Thursday night against the Cavs.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) plays against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

How Michael Porter Jr. has maintained focus amid tragedy: “You just gotta keep going.鈥�

February 24, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

About 10 minutes after the Nuggets knocked off the Cavaliers, a loud, annoying chant came seeping out of the victorious locker room.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Nuggets seize fourth win in a row behind Nikola Jokic’s 22nd triple-double

February 23, 2023 at 8:42 p.m.

The ball movement was pristine, and the shot was even cleaner.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets remains as the second-to-last pick during NBA All Star game draft at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, February 19, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Don’t be fooled by Nikola Jokic’s All-Star antics. Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t.

February 19, 2023 at 8:52 p.m.

NBA champion and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo knows better than to be fooled by Nikola Jokic.