Chicago visits Denver after LaVine’s 42-point performance
March 7, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (29-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (46-19, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago visits the Denver Nuggets after Zach LaVine scored 42 points in the Bulls' 125-122 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Murray scores 24 points, Nuggets rally past Raptors 118-113
March 7, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 24 points, Michael Porter Jr. had 20 and the Denver Nuggets scored the last six points of the game to pull out a 118-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
Jokic’s triple-double lifts Nuggets over Grizzlies 113-97
March 4, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists for his 25th triple-double this season to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Memphis Grizzlies 113-97 Friday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference.
Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat Cavaliers 115-109
February 24, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Nikola Jokic began his final push for a possible third straight MVP by getting yet another triple-double.
This season, that means another Denver win.
Jokic had 24 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists for his NBA-leading 22nd triple-double and Michael Porter Jr.
Green helps Nuggets go into break with 118-109 win over Mavs
February 16, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Reserve Jeff Green scored a season-high 24 points, Nikola Jokic notched his 21st triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets headed into the All-Star break with a 118-109 victory over the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Doncic, Mavericks set for matchup against the Nuggets
February 14, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (31-28, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (40-18, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visit the Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic scores 27, Nuggets hold off Heat 112-108
February 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — No team came into Monday night having allowed fewer points in the paint per game this season than Miami.
Nikola Jokic wasn't bothered.
The two-time reigning MVP made the most of every opportunity, finishing with 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting and leading the Denver Nuggets past the Heat 112-108 — snapping Miami's eight-game home winning streak.
Jokic’s NBA-leading 20th triple-double leads Nuggets to win
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Jokic carries short-handed Nuggets past Hornets 119-105
February 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his league-leading 20th triple-double and the short-handed Denver Nuggets handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight defeat, 119-105 on Saturday night.
Jokic posts triple-double by halftime, Nuggets rout Wolves
February 8, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic may not always dazzle with his athleticism. He sure does with his numbers.
Jokic posted his 19th triple-double of the season by halftime and the Denver Nuggets rode a 49-point first quarter to a 146-112 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Timberwolves cruise to 128-98 win against Jokic-less Nuggets
February 6, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — D’Angelo Russell had 14 of his 18 points in the first quarter and added 10 assists, Anthony Edwards scored 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-98 win Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets, who were missing two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and three other starters on the second night of a back-to-back.
Nuggets beat Hawks 128-108, tie Boston for NBA’s best record
February 5, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a season-high 41 points, Nikola Jokic had his 18th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight game, beating the Atlanta Hawks 128-108 on Saturday night.
Denver plays Atlanta in non-conference action
February 4, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (27-26, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (36-16, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -7
Nuggets star Porter Jr.’s brother charged in fatal crash
February 1, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was charged Wednesday with felony counts of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault stemming from a suspected drunken-driving crash that killed a 42-year-old woman.
Embiid and the 76ers face the Nuggets
January 27, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (34-15, first in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (31-16, second in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup with Denver.
Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99
January 26, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ability to keep getting to the free-throw line assured the Milwaukee Bucks would outlast the short-handed Denver Nuggets.
Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds Wednesday night as the Bucks won 107-99 over the Nuggets, who were playing without two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and three other usual starters.
Jokic won’t play for short-handed Nuggets at Milwaukee
January 25, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic won’t play for the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Milwaukee as he continues to recover from a tight left hamstring.
Nuggets star Porter Jr.’s brother arrested after fatal crash
January 23, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter, the brother of Denver Nuggets' star Michael Porter Jr., smelled of alcohol and and had slurred speech when he was arrested following a fatal crash in Denver, police said in a court document released Monday.
Thunder snap Nuggets’ nine-game win streak 101-99
January 23, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander banked in a decisive 8-foot jumper with 9.2 seconds remaining and finished with 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped Denver’s league-leading nine-game win streak and beat the Nuggets 101-99 Sunday night.
Nuggets beat Clippers 115-103 for 5th straight win
January 14, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — No Nikola Jokic, no problem for the Denver Nuggets. Especially when it comes to the Clippers.
Jamal Murray scored 24 points and Michael Porter Jr.
Jokic, Murray help Nuggets top Mitchell-less Cavs 121-108
January 7, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray scored 18 points in his first back-to-back games since knee surgery, and the Denver Nuggets took advantage of Donovan Mitchell's absence to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108 on Friday night.
Nuggets take on the Kings, aim for 6th straight win
December 28, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (22-11, first in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (17-15, seventh in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -2.5; over/under is 242
Nuggets rally to beat Kings 113-106 for 5th straight win
December 28, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored 30 points, Jamal Murray added 25 and the Denver Nuggets rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 113-106 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Charlotte plays Denver on 5-game road skid
December 17, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (7-22, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (17-11, third in the Western Conference)
Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will look to break its five-game road losing streak when the Hornets visit Denver.
Denver visits Los Angeles after overtime win against Oklahoma City
December 9, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (11-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (11-8, sixth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits the Los Angeles Clippers after the Nuggets took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-126 in overtime.
New Orleans takes on Denver, looks for 4th straight home win
December 3, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (14-8, third in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (14-8, second in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Denver aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak.
Young and the Hawks take on the Nuggets
December 1, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (14-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-10, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Denver.
Analysis: Early NBA MVP race has crowded field of candidates
November 29, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic may just be putting together his best season.
It still may not be enough to get the Denver Nuggets' big man a third straight NBA MVP.
Jokic has 39 points, Nuggets outlast Thunder 131-126 in OT
November 24, 2022 GMTOKAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 39 points, Aaron Gordon added 30 and Bruce Brown had a triple-double to help the depleted Denver Nuggets outlast the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-126 in overtime Wednesday night.
Rare buzzer-beater helps outmanned Nuggets beat Mavs 98-97
November 21, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Denver coach Michael Malone was looking for any kind of help on a two-game swing through Dallas with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and two other starters missing.
He probably didn't expect it to come from the replay center in New Jersey while the Nuggets were sitting in the locker room at halftime Sunday night.
Porter’s 31 points lead Nuggets past Bulls 126-103
November 14, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 31 points and Nikola Jokic had 14 assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised past the Chicago Bulls 126-103 Sunday night.
Porter made 11 of 16 shots, including six from 3-point range, as the Nuggets won for the fifth time in their last six games.
Chicago and Denver meet for non-conference matchup
November 12, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (8-4, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls in non-conference play.
Jokic powers Nuggets past Spurs for 3rd straight victory
November 8, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 10 assists, Michael Porter Jr. added 24 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 115-109 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
Hyland scores 24 points, Nuggets beat the Spurs 126-101
November 6, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Bones Hyland scored 24 points, Nikola Jokic added 21 and the Denver Nuggets shot over 60% from the field in a 126-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
Hyland hits 7 3-pointers, Nuggets top Jazz 117-101
October 29, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Bones Hyland made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points, DeAndre Jordan hit a rare 3, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 117-101 on Friday night.
Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points and 13 rebounds and Nikola Jokic had 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while shooting just 3 of 10 from the field for the Nuggets, who were blown out in their season opener against the surprising Jazz.
Utah visits Denver for conference showdown
October 27, 2022 GMTUtah Jazz (4-1, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (3-2, seventh in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Denver and Utah square off.
Jokic, Murray lead tired Nuggets past Thunder 122-117
October 23, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — On the night the Denver Nuggets celebrated Nikola Jokic's second straight MVP trophy and their superstar tied Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all-time with his 78th triple-double, it was Jamal Murray who got the strongest hugs from his coach and biggest ovations from the crowd.
Nuggets’ Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic
October 11, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Here's an example of just how much Jamal Murray was missed: Introduced before a preseason home game, the Denver Nuggets all rushed over to swarm him.
That's the level of respect the team has for its point guard, who's back on the court for the first time since tearing his left ACL on April 12, 2021.
Jokic has supporting cast back with healthy Murray, Porter
September 26, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray spotted his two-time reigning MVP teammate in the open and quickly hollered out to him.
"Grab me a grape,” the Denver Nuggets point guard said with Nikola Jokic breaking toward a fruit tray Monday at media day.
Kroenke says Nuggets are entering championship-or-bust mode
June 3, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke said Friday the Denver Nuggets are entering a “championship or bust” chapter that will be guided by general manager Calvin Booth following the recent departure of executive Tim Connelly to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
AP source: Timberwolves in talks with Nuggets’ Tim Connelly
May 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are talking to Denver Nuggets president Tim Connelly about their vacant president of basketball operations role, The Associated Press has confirmed.
The talks were confirmed by a person familiar with the discussions, who spoke with AP on condition of anonymity because neither franchise is commenting publicly.
Nuggets need more than healthy Murray, Porter to contend
May 4, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Michael Malone says the Denver Nuggets realize they won't transform into NBA title contenders simply by getting Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back on the court.
Denver's coach said Wednesday the Nuggets need to vastly improve on defense, whether that's through attitude adjustments or player acquisitions.
Murray, Porter on mend, eager to provide lift next season
April 29, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The late-season images were a source of confusion: Jamal Murray taking the floor before games and dunking on a surgically repaired knee.
Nuggets eye deep playoff run next season with healthy team
April 28, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The immediate plans for reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic center on heading home to Serbia so he can tend to his horses and spend time with the family, which now includes a daughter.
“I just hope that I’m going to have — how do you call it — a non-stressful, stress-free summer,” the Denver Nuggets' 7-foot do-it-all center said.
West side’s story: Suns top seed, plenty left to decide
March 29, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets certainly figured a recent stretch of winning 14 of 18 games would propel them in the Western Conference standings.
Or at least give them some breathing room in the postseason race.
Nuggets agree to multiyear contract extension with Malone
March 23, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Michael Malone.
Terms of the extension announced Wednesday were not released by the team. Malone was under contract through the 2022-23 season.
Houston plays Denver, aims to break road slide
March 3, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (15-47, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (36-26, sixth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Houston will look to end its seven-game road losing streak when the Rockets face Denver.
Nuggets sign veteran C DeMarcus Cousins to 10-day contract
January 22, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets signed four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins to a 10-day contract on Friday to back up Nikola Jokic.
The 6-foot-10 Cousins will be eligible to play in six games for the Nuggets, starting Friday night against Memphis.
Nuggets acquire Bryn Forbes from Spurs in 3-team trade
January 20, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets acquired veteran wing player Bryn Forbes from San Antonio on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal that also included Boston.
Spurs topple Nuggets 123-111, snapping two-game skid
December 10, 2021 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Derrick White had 23 points, Lonnie Walker IV added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in beating the Denver Nuggets 123-111 on Thursday night, snapping a two-game skid.
Dejounte Murray added 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for San Antonio, which is in the middle of a five-game homestand.
Jokic returns, Nuggets beat Heat 120-111 to snap 6-game skid
November 30, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Nikola Jokic returned and scored 24 points, Aaron Gordon added 20 and the Denver Nuggets snapped their longest losing streak in nearly six years by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 120-111 on Monday night.
Nuggets’ Porter needs back surgery, return timetable unclear
November 30, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets needs surgery to address his latest back injury, and there's no known timetable yet for his return.
Porter's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
Bucks beat Nuggets 120-109, extend win streak to 6 games
November 27, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 13 rebounds, Pat Connaughton added 20 points off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the depleted Denver Nuggets 120-109 on Friday night for their sixth straight win.
Nuggets say guard PJ Dozier out for season with torn ACL
November 25, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The short-handed Denver Nuggets confirmed Wednesday that guard PJ Dozier's season is over after he tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in a 119-100 loss at Portland on Tuesday night.
Nuggets’ Jokic sits out vs. Bulls with sprained right wrist
November 20, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were without reigning MVP Nikola Jokic on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls because of a sprained right wrist.
Jokic appeared to hurt the wrist the night before in a home loss to Philadelphia.
Nuggets face the Hawks on 3-game win streak
November 11, 2021 GMTAtlanta Hawks (4-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (7-4, fourth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Denver heads into a matchup with Atlanta as winners of three games in a row.
Denver takes on Indiana, seeks 4th straight home win
November 9, 2021 GMTIndiana Pacers (4-7, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (6-4, sixth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts Indiana aiming to continue its three-game home winning streak.
Jokic, Morris fracas mars Nuggets’ 113-96 win over Heat
November 9, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before the NBA MVP was ejected for violently slamming his shoulder into Markieff Morris, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 113-96 on Monday night.
Miami puts road win streak on the line against Denver
November 7, 2021 GMTMiami Heat (7-2, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (5-4, sixth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Miami hits the road against Denver looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak.
Jokic’s block preserves Nuggets’ 95-94 win over Rockets
November 7, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic blocked Jae’Sean Tate’s drive to the basket as time ran out and the short-handed Denver Nuggets escaped with a 95-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
Jokic finished with 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Nuggets won despite the absence of forward Michael Porter Jr.