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How Cam Johnson finds peace in astrophysics as Nuggets aim for deep NBA playoff run

As Denver鈥檚 starting small forward alongside the star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Cam Johnson will be an X-factor for a team with championship ambitions this year.

Forward Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a three with forward Aaron Gordon (32) 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, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Duck Minnesota? Here’s why Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr. will make Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fans quack up

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Guard Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a huge three with teammates during a 135-129 come from behind win over the Utah Jazz on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray’s All-NBA case ‘obvious and not an argument,’ David Adelman says

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Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets takes a breath as he sits between assitant coaches Popeye Jones and David Adelman during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets purged Michael Malone a year ago. Are Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray better off?

By Sean Keeler

April 7, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

What would've happened in those 17 tilts the Nuggets played earlier this season without Nikola...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 20: 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, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: LeBron James with Nikola Jokic? Nuggets would be April Fools to trade Peyton Watson to Lakers

By Sean Keeler

April 1, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Only an April Fool would swap Peyton Watson at 23 for LeBron James at 41....

Cameron Johnson (23) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets look into the stands during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Grading The Week: Nuggets look like NBA Finals contender when Cam Johnson, Christian Braun find a groove

By Sean Keeler

March 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

What's said about the Nuggets' Christian Braun applies to Cam Johnson, too.

Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets comes up with a steal as Tari Eason (17) of the Houston Rockets defends during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson trying to ‘hoop and have fun’ amid strange season

By Bennett Durando

March 12, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

An undeniable feeling has lingered -- for both Cam Johnson and NBA analysts 鈥� that...

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets must face the truth 鈥� a championship run hinges on defense, not health | Renck

By Troy Renck

February 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

If the Nuggets don't at least reach the NBA Finals, it would represent a bigger...

DENVER , CO - FEBRUARY 9: Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after Cleveland Cavaliers鈥� 119-117 win at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday, February 9, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets’ home-court advantage with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray feels like ancient history

By Sean Keeler

February 10, 2026 at 9:39 p.m.

Remember the spring of '22? Ah, yes. The tail end of an up-and-down season marked...

Denver Nuggets' Zeke Nnaji looks to shoot past Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NBA trade deadline preview: Did Nuggets land final blow to Giannis era in Milwaukee?

By Bennett Durando

February 2, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

The Nuggets are on the lookout for salary-shaving moves as the NBA trade deadline nears....

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 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Keeler: Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. trade has new winner: Peyton Watson

By Sean Keeler

January 29, 2026 at 1:54 a.m.

Did you know that the Nuggets' Peyton Watson never got more than 14 shots in...

DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 25: Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets jogs back to the defensive end after making a three pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, December 25, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nuggets journal: Here are my 2026 NBA All-Star picks. Should Jamal Murray make the cut?

By Bennett Durando

January 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Nuggets beat writer Bennett Durando shares his ballot for the "starters" at All-Star weekend, plus...

David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets pats Peyton Watson (8) on the back after a steal that led to a dunk by Christian Braun (0) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Calvin Booth, the scout, needed David Adelman, the coach, to execute Nuggets’ vision

By Troy Renck

January 15, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

Where Adelman has made his biggest difference is by not politicizing young players like Watson,...

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