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July 16, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

The reality is that the Nuggets have followed arguably their most humbling playoff elimination with...

Denver Nuggets DaRon Holmes II is in the team practice at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Why Nuggets slow-played DaRon Holmes II in first year back from Achilles injury

July 16, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

DaRon Holmes II didn't play at Summer League with the Nuggets. But he did practice...

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James throws chalk in the air before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

LeBron James says he isn’t ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn’t offer any hints

July 16, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

By STEPHEN WHYNO and TIM REYNOLDS NEW YORK (AP) — If LeBron James knows where...

Denver Nuggets Trevon Brazile during a summer league team practice at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Nuggets Summer League takeaways: Trevon Brazile’s 32-point performance steals show in Vegas

July 15, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

Takeaways on Trevon Brazile, Bryce Hopkins and the rest of the Nuggets after their first...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets jokes wtih Luka Doncic (77) of the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James (23) lcoks in during the first quater at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: LeBron James with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets would be Allen Iverson all over again in Denver

July 14, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

LeBron James' Denver interest as a free agent is reportedly flagging, but it ain't over...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to inbound the ball during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

NBA free agency reset: If LeBron James is unrealistic, what can Nuggets do with last 3 roster spots?

July 14, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

The Nuggets have 12 roster spots filled. Here's the state of their depth chart with...

Denver Nuggets player Bryce Hopkins during a summer league team practice at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

How Rick Pitino prepared Nuggets draft pick Bryce Hopkins for anything in NBA

July 13, 2026 at 9:16 a.m.

'You're not that F-ing good. I've coached guys like Donovan Mitchell," Bryce Hopkins remembers Rick...

Alpha Diallo of AS Monaco looks on during Semifinal A: Olympiacos Piraeus vs AS Monaco for Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Abu Dhabi 2025 at Etihad Arena on May 23, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Nuggets sign former Denver West basketball player Alpha Diallo out of EuroLeague

July 12, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

The Nuggets are signing Alpha Diallo for one year and $1.4 million as they continue...

Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after drawing a foul from Jaylen Clark (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 125-113 win in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets waiving Jonas Valanciunas was sign of Kroenkes being smart, not cheap

July 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

There are battleships hovering around the Strait of Hormuz right now that change direction faster...

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets awaits his introduction during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

What’s going on with the Nuggets? Unpacking an NBA offseason on hold

July 14, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

From Peyton Watson's unresolved free agency to the lack of trade activity, it's been an...

Marcelo Balboa poses for a portrait at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Renck: Marcelo Balboa knows USMNT missed an opportunity at World Cup, but says soccer ‘has staying power’

July 10, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

'Soccer definitely has staying power. You have (50) million viewers, you are doing something right.'

KJ Simpson (25) of the Denver Nuggets dribbles as Nikola Jokic (15) screens Derrick White (9) of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets Summer League 2026 preview: Key players to watch as NBA descends on Las Vegas

July 9, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Key Nuggets players to watch on the 2026 Summer League team, from draft picks to...

Jonas Valanciunas (17) of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the second quarter of game five of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets waive Jonas Valanciunas for salary cap relief, days after signing Marvin Bagley III

July 8, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

The Nuggets waived backup center on Jonas Valanciunas on Wednesday, clearing a chunk of roster...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks with assistant coach JJ Barea during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets Summer League coach JJ Barea is a 2K legend to his players

July 7, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

Nuggets Summer League coach JJ Barea has Denver's ears, regardless of which style he adopts...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets bullish on Nikola Jokic staying in Denver despite passing on contract extension yet again

July 6, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Nikola Jokic is set to enter the last guaranteed year of his current contract with...

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the 76ers defeated the Celtics 109-100 in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on May 02, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

NBA free agency: Winners and losers of Giannis, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard trades

July 4, 2026 at 8:40 a.m.

The 2026 NBA offseason has been one of the craziest in years, even if it...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Nuggets need to give LeBron James full-court press. Do it for Nikola Jokic. Do it for the fans.

July 4, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

There is no guarantee the Nuggets get LeBron James. But it is 100% certain they...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers licks his chops with the all-time field goal record sits within reach during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

LeBron James considering Nuggets as free agency destination, Rich Paul confirms

July 3, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

On his podcast with Max Kellerman, NBA superagent Rich Paul illustrated why the Nuggets are...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets works behind Tyus Jones (5) during the second quarter of game five of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, April 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets re-sign Tyus Jones to 1-year deal in NBA free agency

July 2, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

The Nuggets are re-signing Tyus Jones in NBA free agency after his brief stint with...

DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 25: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Dallas Mavericks compete for a loose ball in the third quarter at Ball Arena on March 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Nuggets to sign Marvin Bagley III to veteran minimum contract in NBA free agency

July 2, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

The Nuggets made their first move of free agency Wednesday night, signing Marvin Bagley III...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks up during the second quater against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

LeBron James to Nuggets? Denver has a solid chance, according to one oddsmaker.

By Joe Nguyen

July 1, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Could LeBron James be playing in a Nuggets uniform next season?

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers runs down Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets to force a miss during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets have contacted LeBron James in free agency, source says

July 1, 2026 at 7:14 p.m.

The Nuggets have reached out to LeBron James to express interest in the 21-time All-NBA...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers works against Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: LeBron James joining Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic would be must-watch TV. Too bad Kroenkes can’t afford it.

June 30, 2026 at 10:35 p.m.

The Joker's on us. Why would LeBron James take Tim Hardaway Jr. money to sign...

DENVER , CO - APRIL 20: Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tim Hardaway Jr. leaving Nuggets, signing with Heat in NBA free agency

June 30, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is leaving Denver in NBA free agency to sign a one-year, $6.5...

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James salutes public address announcer Lawrence Tanter prior to an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)

LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

June 30, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play...

Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets await the start of the action before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Want to give Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic reason to sign extension? Trade for Celtics’ Jaylen Brown.

June 29, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

This all goes back to Jokic. That is what this is all about. What is...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 29: Jalen Pickett (24) of the Denver Nuggets prepares for the tipoff against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, January 29, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets decline Jalen Pickett’s team option for 2026-27 season, sources say

June 29, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

The Nuggets have chosen to decline Jalen Pickett's team option, league sources told The Denver...

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drives to the hoop past Christian Braun, #0, left, and Spencer Jones #21 of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of a game at TD Garden on January 7, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Would Nuggets move Jamal Murray to land Celtics’ Jaylen Brown? Sifting through NBA trade rumors.

June 30, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

Analysis: Could Jaylen Brown actually get traded to the Nuggets? Would it improve their roster...

Team President Josh Kroenke listens from outside the door as head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: As long as Nuggets are passive to Avs’ aggressive, no reason to think results will change

June 27, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

The buzzword at the draft was discipline. Cheap also works for a team that hired...

Trevon Brazile #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks dunks during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the West Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Can Nuggets find an NBA Draft steal in Trevon Brazile? Second rounder has ‘lottery pick athleticism’

June 27, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

'He's a first-round talent,' one of Trevon Brazile's former coaches said after the Nuggets drafted...

Right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to box out defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Give Avs’ Trader Joe Sakic credit for not running it back. It was time to move Valeri Nichushkin.

June 26, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

The Avs could not just run it back. What happened in Vegas needed to stay...

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a 3-pointer over LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets notes: Peyton Watson’s NBA free agency landscape and Nikola Jokic’s blunt comments in Serbia

June 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Jonas Valanciunas might be Europe bound (again), Jon Wallace is confident the Nuggets can keep...

President Josh Kroenke laughs as he speaks with president of basketball operations Tim Connelly of the Minnesota Timberwolves before game four of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Was Josh Kroenke angry at Nuggets’ NBA Draft trade? Jon Wallace, Ben Tenzer laugh off viral moment

June 25, 2026 at 12:19 p.m.

Josh Kroenke appeared unhappy as the Denver Nuggets completed a trade during the first round...

Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against High Point, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Nuggets draft Trevon Brazile, Bryce Hopkins in NBA Draft’s second round

June 24, 2026 at 11:57 p.m.

Here's what co-general managers Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace said about Denver's pair of second-round...

From left to right, Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Jonathan Wallace, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Ben Tenzer, President/Governor of the Denver Nuggets Josh Kroenke, and Denver Nuggets Head Coach David Adelman, address the media during Friday’s press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Nuggets trade 26th pick in NBA Draft to Spurs, moving out of first round

June 24, 2026 at 12:21 a.m.

The Nuggets traded the 26th pick in the NBA Draft to the San Antonio Spurs...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a ...

Nuggets 2026 NBA mock draft tracker 2.0: What national experts predict Denver will do

By Joe Nguyen

June 23, 2026 at 1:19 p.m.

Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver.

FILE – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, March 12, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says

June 22, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move that will...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets secures the ball as Aaron Gordon (32), Cameron Johnson (23) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets prepare to run in transition as Julius Randle (30) and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Will Nuggets trade up, trade out or keep 26th pick in NBA Draft?

June 22, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

Trade up? Trade out? The Nuggets have a few options with the 26th pick in...

Baylor guard Cameron Carr drives upcourt against BYU on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Who should Nuggets trade up for in NBA Draft: Cameron Carr? Koa Peat? Dailyn Swain?

June 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Would the Nuggets hit the reset button and ship Aaron Gordon to the Hornets for...

Jalen Brunson (11) of the New York Knicks staves off steal attempts by Christian Braun (0) and Nikola Jokić (15) of the Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Asking Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to take less money like Knicks’ Jalen Brunson is unfair

June 19, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

When Jokic broke out as a star in his second season, he did not receive...

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball to the basket on Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on February 23, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NBA trade candidates: 50 players Nuggets could target in 2026 offseason moves

June 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

What does the NBA trade market look like this offseason? Breaking down a list of...

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick for the Denver Nuggets during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on July 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Nuggets 2026 NBA mock draft tracker: What national experts predict Denver will do

By Joe Nguyen

June 16, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.

Here’s a look at who national draftniks are thinking will land in Denver.

New York Knicks fans celebrate after winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

June 14, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

The clincher came Saturday night in a 94-90 victory, the Knicks’ fourth comeback win of...

Colorado Avalanche president and governor Josh Kroenke is in the press conference at Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colorado on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Avalanche getting new practice facility? Ha! Sure, Josh Kroenke. We’ll believe it when we see it.

June 13, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

You'll forgive Avalanche fans for rolling their eyes, collectively, whenever they hear about a new...

OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

NBA Finals thoughts: Blunders from De’Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama show playoff experience still matters

June 12, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

NBA Finals takeaways: Ranking the most significant blunders in Finals history after Fox's mistake, examining...

Altitude Television announcers for Denver Nuggets games, Scott Hastings, left, and Chris Marlowe, wait to be on the air in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Renck: Altitude Sports moving on from Nuggets’ Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings is a low blow to fans

June 11, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

For a Nuggets franchise that faces so many difficult decisions this offseason, renewing Chris Marlowe's...

Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings let go as Altitude Sports shakes up Nuggets broadcast

June 10, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets local TV broadcast will sound different next season, with Chris Marlowe, Scott...

Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie (1) drives to the basket against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

NBA Draft: 12 prospects who could be in play for Nuggets with 26th pick

June 9, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Previewing the Nuggets' first-round pick in the draft and the players considered to be in...

President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump plans to skip Knicks Game 4 of NBA Finals at MSG

By Dave Goldiner

June 9, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

The president was roundly booed by Knicks fans before Monday night's deflating Game 3 loss...

President Donald Trump gestures during the National Anthem as he attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump, left, Knicks owner James Dolan and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, right. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

June 9, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is also expected to be there.

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets talks to referee referee Tyler Ricks (95) during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Which Nuggets veteran should be traded to keep Peyton Watson?

June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The best moves are not always the most popular. So while a painful suggestion, Aaron...

Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland speaks during a post-practice press conference at Family Sports Center in Centennial, Colo., on Oct. 6, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Renck: Are Kroenkes spread too thin after losing Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland to Nashville?

June 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Losing a country singer to Nashville is understandable. A hockey general manager? Unacceptable. Are the...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 94-89 NBA Finals clinching win over the Miami Heat at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, June 12, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ranking every NBA Finals team in the Era of Parity: Where do 2023 Nuggets land?

June 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Titles are not to be taken for granted anymore in the NBA. The Nuggets, Celtics...

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman addresses the media during a press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Renck: NBA Finals matchup reveals mistakes made by Nuggets coach David Adelman

June 5, 2026 at 2:17 p.m.

If the playoffs tell us anything, it is that depth matters. David Adelman will be...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets backs down Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) Milwaukee

Nuggets aren’t trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. But hypothetically, how would that work? | Mailbag

June 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Addressing Christian Braun trade rumors, Denver's lack of draft capital and more trade-related topics in...

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) greets guard Mikal Bridges (25) during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks

June 4, 2026 at 8:53 p.m.

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan,...

Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) drives against Nuggets guard Julian Strawther during the first half Sunday, April 12, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

How does NBA tanking reform impact Nuggets? It doesn’t help that Spurs, Thunder are big winners

June 2, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.

NBA anti-tanking reform is coming. Here's how the new draft lottery system impacts a winning...

FILE – Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman celebrates a defensive rebound by Ricky Rubio in the second half of an NBA basketball game against Oklahoma City Thunder, March 29, 2013 ,in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Hall of Famer Rick Adelman, who won more than 1,000 games and took 2 teams to NBA Finals, dies at 79

June 1, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Adelman, the father of Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman, won 1,042 games as an NBA...

Jamal Murray, of Canada, makes a pass around Willy Hernangomez, of Spain, in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Canada Basketball indicates that Jamal Murray won’t play on 2028 Olympics team

June 1, 2026 at 6:51 p.m.

Canada is looking for a three-year commitment starting with FIBA World Cup qualifying this summer....

Denver Nuggets three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (15) poses with Colorado Avalanche NHL MVP Nathan MacKinnon before an NBA basketball game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic or Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon: Who is more likely to win another ring?

June 1, 2026 at 12:25 p.m.

For Nikola Jokic to win, it will likely require a much different, more athletic supporting...

Pueblo County pitcher Blake Swift (27) holds up the championship trophy after defeating Falcon High School at the 4A Colorado State Championship game at the United States Air Force Academy Athletic Complex in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Blake Swift pitches ‘full circle’ gem to lead Pueblo County to first 4A baseball championship

May 30, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Swift made his varsity pitching debut in a state championship game loss two years ago....

Renck: Avalanche, Nuggets flamed out. Which team won’t be back in title contention anytime soon?

May 29, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

The Nuggets would be selling at an all-time low. And where would he go? Shedding...

Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets defends LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 120-113 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ NBA free agency 2026 primer: Could LeBron James take minimum to join Nikola Jokic in Denver?

May 29, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

Breaking down the 2026 NBA free agency class with a list of candidates the Nuggets...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche writhes in pain before exiting the game during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Bo Nix’s ankle. Nathan MacKinnon’s knee. Are Denver sports cursed?

May 25, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Bo Nix's ankle. Aaron Gordon's calf. Nathan MacKinnon's knee. Every time a Front Range team...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets points to his father, Roger Murray, after making a three pointer to open the action during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray makes All-NBA team for first time in career

May 24, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Murray is Nikola Jokic's first teammate to make an All-NBA team alongside the three-time MVP...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Was Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic’s MVP window just slammed shut by Victor Wembanyama?

May 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Saga of Cale Makar over the past four or five days has already turned...

Jaylen Clark (22) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

If Nuggets move Jamal Murray or Aaron Gordon, which NBA teams could be trade partners?

May 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

They both make sense as win-now pieces for teams looking to take an immediate next...

Nuggets Podcast: An abrupt ending and an uncertain offseason in Denver

May 20, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

Breaking down an uncertain moment for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and the Denver...

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reach for a rebound during the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Victor Wembanyama is your favorite NBA team’s worst nightmare

May 19, 2026 at 3:19 p.m.

Are the Timberwolves at as much of a crossroads as the Nuggets? Will the East...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic finishes 2nd in MVP voting; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats

May 17, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

How many first-place MVP votes did Nikola Jokic receive this season? See how he compared...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates with fans after Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

By Tim Reynolds

May 17, 2026 at 10:09 p.m.

By TIM REYNOLDS OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Last season, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player announcement...

Renck: Nikola Jokic must force Nuggets to pick a lane. The best path? Get younger.

May 16, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

The risk of standing put is not worth the reward. They would be better off...

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Jamal Murray (27) after making a clutch two over Robert Williams III (35) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 137-132 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Why are Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon in Nuggets trade rumors? It’s all about the money | Journal

May 21, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Breaking down the possible trade landscape for two of the Nuggets' best players as tough...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets calls a timeout during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How much blame does Nuggets’ David Adelman deserve for NBA playoff exit?

June 4, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.

Looking back on Denver's 2025 front office moves, evaluating David Adelman's public demeanor and measuring...

FILE – Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins warms up before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)

Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

May 12, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low survival rate.

FILE – Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke looks on from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Feb. 3, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

May 12, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

He was an all-rookie player and a beloved teammate. No cause of death was provided.

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman addresses the media during Friday\xe2\x80\x99s press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

Is Nuggets’ Josh Kroenke placing too much faith in David Adelman?

May 11, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

David Adelman looks a lot more like a great offensive coordinator than a head coach....

Nuggets offseason questions: Will Peyton Watson exit in free agency? Who’s in charge of decisions?

May 10, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

After a disappointing first-round exit to rival Minnesota in the NBA Playoffs, Denver's front office...

Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives between Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic need athletic defenders, not Michael Porter Jr.’s revisionist history

May 9, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

Remember when Nuggets were eliminated from the postseason by Minnesota in 2024? No? Michael Porter...

Aaron Gordon (32) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets strategize during the second quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Nuggets act like they can’t win without Aaron Gordon — but can they win with him?

May 8, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

How many other players can we say that about on the Nuggets' roster? Four? Five?...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives by Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Kroenke on Nuggets offseason: ‘Everything on the table’ except a Nikola Jokic trade

May 8, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke fielded questions Friday on paying the luxury tax and what...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches the action during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets president Josh Kroenke doubles down on confidence in coach David Adelman

May 8, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

With Nuggets coach David Adelman returning for a second season after a first-round exit from...

JC Latham #55 of the Tennessee Titans defends against Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Renck: If not Von Miller, Broncos should add veteran edge rusher Cam Jordan

May 8, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

When thinking about a veteran to complement a defense that set a franchise record with...

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 125-113 win in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series on Monday, April 27, 2026. The Timberwolves lead 3-2 as they head back to Minneapolis for game six. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Nuggets need leader like Avalanche’s Gabe Landeskog. It’s not Christian Braun.

May 6, 2026 at 1:44 p.m.

The fact that Braun felt comfortable talking the way he did tells you everything that...

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets huddles teammates before Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Christian Braun, after playing through injuries in NBA Playoffs, vows to perform up to contract

May 8, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

"I could blame my ankle," Braun said. "I could blame injuries that people don't know...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Aaron Gordon (32) after making a half court shot to end the frame during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Should Nuggets trade Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon or Cam Johnson?

May 4, 2026 at 2:10 p.m.

Aaron Gordon is not the problem. But in pursuing a solution, poison pills must be...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stands the sideline as the Minnesota Timberwolves crowd chants “na na na na, na na na na, hey, hey goodbye,” during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets 2026 offseason preview: Trades, Peyton Watson free agency and more roster dilemmas loom

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Nikola Jokic is due a contract extension. And the Denver Nuggets have tough decisions to...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets returns to the court during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Nuggets failed to make Timberwolves NBA Playoffs series personal. A shakeup is in order.

May 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Nuggets are fundamentally flawed. They are nice guys. But by becoming more Zen, they...

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) yells as he waves a huge ��apountry flag at the end of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 5, 2025. The Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 clinching a postseason berth.(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Garett Bolles is NFL’s Protector of the Decade after helping change a stranger’s tire | Grading The Week

May 1, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Garett Bolles isn't the NFL's Protector of the Year. He's the NFL's Protector of the...

Nuggets, Nikola Jokic at a crossroads after NBA Playoffs disaster against rival Timberwolves

May 4, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

On one side of the curtain, the Nuggets tried to collect themselves. Dumbfounded, duped and...

Renck: Sinking, aging Nuggets must consider major changes from coach to players

May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The Timberwolves exposed the Nuggets as a fraud. So bad was this loss, so awful...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to members of the media after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says David Adelman not to blame for NBA Playoffs collapse

May 1, 2026 at 1:59 a.m.

"Definitely if we were in Serbia," Nikola Jokic said after the Nuggets' season-ending loss on...

Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves argues a call during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win over the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Timberwolves’ Chris Finch after Game 6 win: ‘Nuggets chose to play us. We used that as motivation’

May 1, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

To hear Minnesota Chris Finch tell it, the Nuggets might as well have raised a...

Will Nikola Jokic sign contract extension with Nuggets after latest NBA Playoffs loss to Timberwolves?

May 1, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

'I still want to be Nuggets forever,' the superstar center said after Denver's season-ending loss...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 Game 6 NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray takes blame after embarrassing Game 6 loss to Timberwolves

May 1, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

The Timberwolves, in general, and Jaden McDaniels, specifically, made life miserable for the Nuggets' Jamal...

Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of Game 6 of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Timberwolves end Nuggets’ season in Game 6, Jaden McDaniels gets last laugh