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September 2, 2026 at 10:02 p.m.

Donnie McLemore's been a manager at The Fan's Wear in downtown Atlanta for about a...

The NBA ruled Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the league’s salary-cap rules involving Kawhi Leonard, left, resulting in the team forfeiting five first-round draft picks, being fined $30 million and owner Steve Ballmer being suspended for a year from all leaguer and team activities. (Photos by Getty Images)

NBA penalizes Clippers 5 1st-round picks, $30 million in Kawhi Leonard probe

By Janis Carr

September 2, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

Owner Steve Ballmer suspended from all league and team activities for a year and other...

Owner Stan Kroenke of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court before game four of the Nuggets’ 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)

Stan Kroenke buys Angels, making him MLB’s richest owner. Here’s how he amassed his sports empire.

September 1, 2026 at 7:41 p.m.

Nuggets and Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke has added MLB's Los Angeles Angels to his sports...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets roster notes: Why Denver waived and stretched Jonas Valanciunas

August 31, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

The Nuggets have one remaining vacancy on their active 15-man roster and one more open...

Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos signals to teammates as Jordan Love (10) of the Green Bay Packers prepares to take a snap during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Friday, August 21, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Care about player safety, NFL? Junk idea of 18-game schedule in wake of new CTE study.

August 28, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

The recent CTE study drove home two salient facts: additional regular-season games are unnecessary and...

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche looks back at Los Angeles Kings players after taking a few shots from right wing Adrian Kempe (9) of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Renck: Avs’ Cale Makar worth every cent, but new contract brings weight of delivering Stanley Cup

August 27, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

When you sign a monster contract in your prime and are headed to the Hall...

DENVER , CO - AUGUST 21: Ben Powers (74) of the Denver Broncos prepares to protect Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Friday, August 21, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Ben Powers’ pain threshold symbolizes how selfless Broncos can win Super Bowl

August 26, 2026 at 8:27 p.m.

"There is a standard that this regime has built over the past four years that...

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets flexes after scoring while being fouled 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)

Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun on Peyton Watson, DeRozan, haters: ‘We’ve got everything we need’

August 25, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

Christian Braun is channeling some serious Sith Lord vibes these days. Your hate only makes...

Altitude Denver Nuggets broadcaster Katie Winge at Ball Arena on Aug. 11, 2026, in Denver. (Courtesy Altitude Sports)

Renck: Katy Winge becoming lead analyst on Nuggets broadcasts lets her honor her father

August 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Katy Winge never set out to be a pioneer, but as she advanced from studio...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders looks on during a practice at an NCAA college football training camp in Fountain, Colo., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Keeler: Deion Sanders sued by Nebraska graphic designer? CU Buffs’ opener can’t get here fast enough.

August 21, 2026 at 4:38 p.m.

CU's football season, slated to open Sept. 3 against Georgia Tech, can't get here quick...

DeMar DeRozan (10) of the Sacramento Kings walks back to the offensive end during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets’ 116-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DeMar DeRozan signing with Nuggets in NBA free agency, sources say

August 22, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

DeMar DeRozan is signing a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets, two league sources...

Larry Walker #33 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a hit against the Philadelphia Phillies during the game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 26. The Rockies won 8-6. ( Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images )

Renck: Why is Rockies legend Larry Walker getting a Coors Field statue? Homer at Shea Stadium tells story.

August 21, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

Larry Walker became Roy Hobbs. With his 34.5-inch, 32.5 ounce bat, he brought fiction to...

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets works out during shoot around before game three of the best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Unless Peyton Watson quit in playoffs, Nuggets should have kept him

August 20, 2026 at 11:42 a.m.

As depressing as it sounds, it would have been easier to stomach a bad deal...

Jason Richardson, looks on during the second half in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament semifinals against the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 15, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Richardson is joining Altitude Sports as a studio analysti for Nuggets broadcasts. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Nuggets reveal new Altitude Sports broadcast team

August 20, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Peyton Watson is out of the Nuggets' orbit, while Lauren Gardner is back in.

Peyton Watson of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, February 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets trade Peyton Watson to Cavaliers for draft picks in sign-and-trade

August 20, 2026 at 9:57 a.m.

Peyton Watson is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade after he was unable to...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets warms up 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)

Did the Jaylen Brown trade set precedent that could apply to Nuggets, Jamal Murray?

August 15, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown with another supermax contract negotiation looming. Would the Nuggets break...

Forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates hitting a three during the second half of a 136-134 overtime Nuggets win on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Nuggets schedule release: 10 key games to watch, from LeBron James’ 76ers to Mexico City excursion

August 13, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Ten key games to watch in the Denver Nuggets' 2026-27 regular season after the NBA...

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets goes bezerk after dunking and taking a technical for hanging on the rim theatrically during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 120-101 series-clinching win over the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers 4-3 in their best-of-seven NBA Playoffs series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Former Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan

August 12, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s...

Crypto Arena is viewed before a Lakers game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File)

Lakers to be sold again in blockbuster $12.5B agreement with Josh Kushner, Bob Iger

By Benjamin Royer

August 12, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

The sale, the largest of any in professional sports history, still will need approval from...

Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors drives on Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets 2026-27 schedule: Season opener, Christmas game announced

August 11, 2026 at 12:58 p.m.

The Nuggets will visit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's OKC Thunder for their season opener and Steph Curry's...

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets smiles during overtime of the Nuggets’ 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Predicting NBA Christmas slate of games: Will Nuggets get snubbed?

August 10, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

In anticipation of the NBA schedule release, we've predicted the five games that will be...

Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets cheers on teammates during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Did Klutch Sports Group, Nuggets’ Peyton Watson misread his market?

August 10, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Bucks and Clippers are confirmed suitors, but neither appears willing to provide a lucrative...

LaRay Garner posted to Facebook announcing his successful audition to become the first male dancer for the Denver Nuggets. (LaRay Garner via Facebook)

Denver Nuggets dance team hires first male dancer for 2026-27 season

August 10, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

The Nuggets' dance team will have a male member for the first time in its...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with team governor Josh Kroenke and team owner Stan Kroenke after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 113-111 Western Conference finals game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Monday, May 22, 2023. The Nuggets swept the best-of-seven series 4-0 to advance to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic really needs to stop being Mr. Nice Guy to Josh Kroenke

August 9, 2026 at 9:57 a.m.

Nikola Jokic needs to look at Josh Kroenke the way he looks at Jaylin Williams.

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 30: Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets jokes with Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, January 30, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Peyton Watson free agency negotiations: Explaining Nuggets’ 3 likeliest outcomes

August 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Sign-and-trades? Qualifying offers? Here's what you need to know about what could happen between the...

Orlando guard Cole Anthony (50) stops a shot by Lakers forward Lonnie Walker IV on Tuesday night at Amway Center. (Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel)

Nuggets pluck Lonnie Walker IV from EuroLeague in latest NBA free agency signing

August 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The Nuggets are signing a free agent from overseas for the second time this summer...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 27: Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets and Duncan Robinson (55) of the Detroit Pistons tangle for a loose ball during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Do Nuggets have too many forwards, not enough guards after matching Spencer Jones offer sheet?

August 6, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

The Nuggets have a massive luxury tax bill, a looming second apron draft pick penalty...

From left, Mountain Vista High School flag football team players, Riley McMeekin, Dani Scheich, Harper Hofmeir, Peyton Marr, Amelia Hanson and Layla Sutton have their photo taken with three Denver Broncos' Super Bowl trophies during Football Media Day hosted by the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Aug. 4, 2026. (Photo by Harmon Dobson/The Denver Post)

With Ariana Akey gone, is flag football state title race wide open in Colorado? Or can Peyton Marr carry torch for Mountain Vista dynasty?

August 4, 2026 at 7:14 p.m.

Replacing Ariana Akey is no easy feat. But in the former Mountain Vista star QB,...

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks with Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints prior to a game at Caesars Superdome on October 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)

Keeler: Broncos need to reunite Sean Payton with QB Taysom Hill to help Bo Nix

August 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

If it means saving Bo Nix's ankle, we would absolutely die on that Hill.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the bench during the fourth 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: Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets turning into Giannis’ Milwaukee Bucks this offseason

July 30, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

This offseason every move seems painful and reactionary. Now, it is fair to wonder if...

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets walks the sideline during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 6, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets hiring Dave Joerger is good for Nikola Jokic — but could be very bad for David Adelman

July 28, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

Nikola Jokic's coaching staff got a little bit better this week. Although it's not hard...

Spencer Jones (21) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets react after Jones was called for fouling Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as they tied up for control of the ball during the first quarter of 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)

Did Nuggets make the right decision by re-signing Spencer Jones?

July 27, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

Given the cost and tax penalty to keep Spencer Jones, the move doesn't make much...

Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to committing a foul during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets match Spencer Jones’ two-year, $12 million offer sheet

July 27, 2026 at 5:16 a.m.

Sam Presti turned up the temperature on Denver’s offseason. The Nuggets welcomed the heat.

Ty Lawson (3) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to a referee after foul call during the second half of the New Orleans Pelicans' 99-92 win. The Denver Nuggets hosted the against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center on Sunday, March 2, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Broncos training camp can’t get here fast enough when scouts are spying on Rockies

July 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Broncos training camp can't get here quickly enough after a week of headlines that featured...

Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) and forward Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of a 121-115 Nuggets win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Spencer Jones agrees to two-year, $12M offer from OKC Thunder, Nuggets have option to match

July 25, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

Spencer Jones has signed a two-year $12 million offer with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The...

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to committing an offensive foul on Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

LeBron James chooses 76ers over Nuggets, other NBA suitors with his ‘last decision’

July 24, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

LeBron James will play his 24th season of professional basketball with a new team —...

Renck: LeBron James didn’t pick the Nuggets. Will his decision finally clear up Peyton Watson’s situation?

July 24, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

LeBron James held up other NBA moves. Please, let this be the push that allows...

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, takes a pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series May 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

LeBron James to play for Philadelphia 76ers, says it will be his ‘last decision’

By Matthew Degeorge

July 24, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team."

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)

Nuggets’ offseason comes down to this: Is Peyton Watson worth $25 million?

July 20, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

"If you want to make a "win-now" statement to Jokic, you keep everybody, eat the...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: Trevon Brazile #7 of the Denver Nuggets poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Keeler: Nuggets’ Trevon Brazile looked like next Michael Porter Jr. at NBA Summer League

July 20, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

Anyone else out there getting some serious Michael Porter Jr. vibes from Trevon Brazile lately?

Forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket while being defended by guard Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of a 136-134 overtime Nuggets win on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

NBA Power Rankings: Way-too-early standings predictions for 2026-27 season

July 17, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Where do the Nuggets rank in the Western Conference? A way-too-early prediction of the 2026-27...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts at the officials during the second 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)

Renck: Whither LeBron James? Whither Peyton Watson? Nuggets’ offseason goes from disappointing to depressing

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 15, 2026 at 10:58 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...

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