Latest Denver Nuggets News

Latest Denver Nuggets News

More Denver Nuggets News

Is Kristaps Porzingis Playing Tonight vs Nuggets? Celtics Injury Report Ahead of Crucial Clash

Boston Celtics visit Denver Nuggets with updates on Kristaps Porzingis, injury reports, and depth charts ahead of the game.
Kristaps Porzingis

Is Nikola Jokic Playing Tonight? All Details on Celtics vs Nuggets Injury Report, Line-Up & More

An update is provided on the availability status of Nikola Jokic and others as the Nuggets look to win against the defending champions
Copy of Copy of Copy of ES WEB FIs (1200 x 800 px) – 2025-01-07T141323.127

NBA Career Hangs by a Thread as Jimmy Butler Displays “Good Signs” in Recent Workout at Miami Heat Center

Even though it looks like the Heat & Jimmy Butler are done with each other, the veteran forward is keeping himself game-ready.
NBA: Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat

7’4 Victor Wembanyama Exposes Nikola Jokic’s Major Weakness as Fired Head Coach’s Confession on Nuggets Star Resurfaces

Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic were engaged in back-to-back battles. Wemby exposed Jokic's one weakness as mentioned by Mike Brown.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs

Lakers Violated By NBA Officials Again As LeBron James’ Request Gets Ignored vs Rockets

LeBron James gets snubbed by NBA referees this time around, as his call gets ignored during a crucial moment of the Lakers-Rockets game.
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers

Michael Malone Shuts Down Noise Around Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama Rivalry After Nuggets Win

Michael Malone silenced social media buzz around Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama rivalry as Nuggets clinch their win in back-to-back game.
Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone

Michael Malone Addresses Jamal Murray’s Unusual Display After Overcoming Nuggets’ Late-Night Trouble

Jamal Murray shines in new role as Nuggets bounce back vs. Spurs amidst Michael Malone's lauds team's resilience ahead of upcoming clashes.
Michael Malone, Jamal Murray

Nikola Jokic Concedes Defeat to Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Prodigy’s Statement Performance vs Nuggets

Read about what Nikola Jokic calls Wembanyama after losing 110-113 to him in an intense Friday night showdown.
Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic

What Is Malik Beasley’s Salary? Current Contract, NBA Career Earnings, and More About Detroit Pistons Star

Explore Malik Beasley’s recent contract with the Detroit Pistons, impressive 2023-24 season stats, career earnings, and his role in the NBA.
NBA: Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons

What Are Michael Porter Jr.’s Ethnicity and Religion? Examining Nuggets Star’s Family Roots and Beliefs

Explore more about Michael Porter Jr.'s nationality, family roots, faith and career highlights with the Denver Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr.

Nuggets vs Spurs: Injury Report, Depth Chart and More

Latest injury report, depth chart, and more updates before the Denver Nuggets goes against the San Antonio Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic

Nuggets News: Michael Malone Urged to Make Tough Decision on Star Player Amid Russell Westbrook Dilemma

Tough decisions ahead for the Denver Nuggets as head coach Michael Malone navigates lineup changes with Russell Westbrook.
Michael Malone Russell Westbrook

Chennedy Carter Shares the Same Pain as Russell Westbrook Amid Clouded Chicago Sky Future

Chennedy Carter's journey with the Chicago Sky mirrors Russell Westbrook's struggles, marked by brilliance, challenges, and uncertain future.
Russell Westbrook, Chennedy Carter

“So Dangerous”: Michael Malone Was Embarrassed by Nuggets Stars Behavior Despite Win vs Hawks

While the Nuggets did win against the Hawks, Michael Malone revealed his half time fury that ignited the team in the second half.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets

Nuggets Injury Update: Aaron Gordon Return Will Have to Wait Longer as Michael Malone Has ‘No Timetable’

HC Michael Malone gives a concerning update about Nuggets star Aaron Gordon's injury ahead of the Atlanta Hawks encounter.
Aaron Gordon, Michael Malone

Is Aaron Gordon Playing vs Hawks? Nuggets Injury Report, Depth Chart, and More Ahead of East-West Blockbuster

Will the Denver Nuggets play the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday without Aaron Gordon, as he recovers from a calf injury?
NBA: Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

What Are Chauncey Billups’ Ethnicity and Religion? Everything to Know About Trail Blazers HC’s Family Roots and Belief

All you need to know about Blazers' HC Chauncey Billups' personal life details: his nationality, family, and more.
Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers

Is Aaron Gordon Playing Tonight vs Jazz? Nuggets Injury Report, Depth Chart and More

Dive in to know about Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz's Monday game night. Also, aren't you curious to know if Aaron Gordon is playing or not?
Aaron Gordon

“Let Him Cook”: SAC Town Backs Michael Malone’s Scathing Attack on $700M Owner After Mike Brown’s Firing Over Phone

Mike Brown's well-wisher Michael Malone finds online support after boldly calling out Sacramento Kings and $700M owner Vivek Ranadive
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers

While Mike Brown Weathers Storm in Silence, NBA Coaches React to Kings’ Decision as Shocking Details of Firing Emerge

Following the shocking decision to fire Mike Brown, several NBA coaches including Nuggets' coach Michael Malone raised their concerns.
Mike Brown, Michael Brown, Rick Carlisle

Are Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon Playing Tonight? Nuggets Injury Report, Depth Chart Ahead of Cavs Clash

Nuggets face tough challenge as Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon highlight injury report ahead of Cavs encounter.
Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray

Are Kendra and Malika Andrews Sisters? All We Know About ESPN Star’s Family & Other Personal Details

From playing a NBA-styled game after dinner to analyzing games on the same network, Malika Andrews and Kendra Andrews have come a long way

After Admitting ‘Desperation,’ Stephen Curry Urged to Leave Warriors for Jokic or Embiid Superteam

NBA legend urges Stephen Curry to join forces with Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid after seeing his desperation for 5th ring
Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic

Is Jamal Murray Playing Tonight vs Suns? Nuggets Injury Report, Depth Chart, and More Before Christmas Day Clash

After commanding victory over the Suns last night without Jamal Murray, will the Nuggets include the star into the mix for X-Mas Day game?
NBA: Playoffs-Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets

Is Devin Booker Playing vs Nuggets? Suns Injury Report, Depth Chart, and More on West’s Christmas Extravaganza

The injury report for the Suns is out. On Christmas, Phoenix will be missing three players against the Nuggets. Find out who they are.
Devin Booker, Bol Bol

Suns Injury Report: Coach Budenholzer’s Woes Deepens as Another Star Gets Hurt in Loss vs Nuggets

An update is provided on the injury status of Suns players as another secondary athelete sustains an injury to worsen Mike Budenholzer's woes
Mike Budenholzer

About Denver Nuggets

History

The original Denver Nuggets were founded in 1948 in the National Basketball League. After NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America to form the NBA, the Nuggets folded after playing the 1949-50 season as a charter team in the NBA. However, the current Nuggets team has its roots in the Denver Larks which was founded in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association. The team then changed the name to Denver Rockets before the first season. The franchise had good success in the ABA with a huge fan base. However, they struggled in the playoffs.

After playing in the ABA for a few years, the franchise applied to join the NBA. In anticipation of the move to the NBA, the owners wanted a name change since the name Rockets was already in use with the Houston Rockets. So the team held a contest for a new name in 1974. Interestingly, the name "Nuggets" was chosen in honor of the original Nuggets that played in the NBL from 1948 to 1950. The Nuggets then finally joined the NBA in 1976.

Who is the owner of the Denver Nuggets?

Billionaire Stan Kroenke is the owner of the Denver Nuggets. The real estate mogul reportedly purchased the franchise along with NHL's Colorado Avalanche from Charlie Lyons's Ascent Entertainment Group for $450 million in 2000. He then organized his sports assets under the holding company Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The company currently owns Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Rams, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Arsenal F.C., Arsenal W.F.C., Los Angeles Gladiators, Los Angeles Guerrillas, etc.

USA Today via Reuters

Kroenke was born on July 29, 1947, in Columbia, Missouri, and came from very humble beginnings. From a very young age, Kroenke was very keen on business. After college, he dived into real estate and found major success in building shopping centers and office buildings. In 1974, he married Ann Walton who is the daughter of Walmart co-founder James Walton. Kroenke continued his ascension and has built a business empire over the years. He has an estimated net worth of $12.9 billion.

Who is the General Manager of the Denver Nuggets?

Calvin Booth is the General Manager of the Nuggets. Notably, Booth played in the NBA for ten years before starting his career in the front office. The Washington Wizards selected him as the 35th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Throughout his career, the 6'11" Booths struggled for playing time. After playing for eight teams in ten years, he called it quits. Booths then started his career in the front office as a scout for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2012. After one year, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he climbed the ranks to become the director of player personnel. In 2017, the Nuggets appointed Booth as the assistant GM and then named him the GM in 2020.

Team Sponsors

The Denver Nuggets reportedly signed a jersey patch sponsorship deal with the Denver-based Western Union in 2017. Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the Nuggets extended the deal for another three years. Some of the other major sponsors of the franchise are UCHealth, Molson Coors, Socios.com, Verizon, PointsBet, Avaya, Toyota, etc.

Denver Nuggets Roster

Jamal MurrayPoint Guard26
Nikola JokicCenter28
Aaron GordonPower Forward27
Michael Porter Jr.Small Forward24
Christian BraunGuard22
Bruce BrownSmall Forward26
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeShooting Guard30
Jeff GreenPower Forward36
DeAndre JordanCenter34
Thomas BryantCenter25
Reggie JacksonPoint Guard33
Ish SmithPoint Guard34

Achievements and Wins

The Nuggets' poor playoff run started back in their ABA days when the team reached the Finals against the New York Nets in 1975 when the Nets clinched the title. This brought a disappointing end to the Nuggets' time with the ABA as the team joined the NBA in the next season. The team won two division titles during their time in the ABA.

After moving to the NBA in 1976, the Nuggets continued their good run with legends like David Thompson, Marvin Webster, Dan Issel, and Bobby Jones. The team won two straight division titles in 1977 and 1978. However, the team struggled in the playoffs. After head coach Larry Brown left the team in 1979, the Nuggets suffered for a few years.

Then in the early 1980s, the team picked up some momentum with stars like Alex English and Kiki Vandeweghe. Notably, English won the scoring title in 1983. Interestingly, he is the only Nuggets player ever to win the award. The Nuggets reached the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers In the 1984-85 season. Los Angeles closed out the series 4-1. The franchise won division titles in 1985 and 1988. However, the disappointment in the playoffs continued. This was followed by a couple of years without playoff appearances.

The team had new-found energy in the form of Dikembe Mutombo in the mid-1990s. They made the playoffs in 1993 and 1994 only to again disappoint themselves. After this, the team went through its biggest playoff drought of eight years from 1995 to 2002. The Nuggets saw a change in ownership when Stan Kroenke bought the team in 2000. Then in 2003, the Nuggets drafted superstar Carmelo Anthony and acquired NBA legend Allen Iverson in 2006. In 2008, the team reached the WCF only to lose to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

via Getty

Carmelo left the team in 2011 and head coach George Karl followed suit in 2013. The Nuggets then started their rebuild and hired Michael Malone as the head coach in 2014. Denver drafted Nikola Jokic in 2014 and Jamal Murray in 2016. The two have now become the cornerstones of the team. Jokic soon became one of the best players in the league, winning two straight NBA MVP awards. But they still struggled in the playoffs. The Nuggets once again lost the WCF against familiar foes Lakers in 2019. However, the team continued their good work and finally won their first-ever NBA title in the 2022-23 season against the Miami Heat.

Key Players and Coaches

The Denver Nuggets have had some legendary basketball players and coaches on their team over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of Alex English (2), Fat Lever (12), David Thompson (33), Byron Beck (40), Dan Issel (44), Dikembe Mutombo (55), and head coach Doug Moe. They have also had Hall of Famers like Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway, Larry Brown, and so forth.

Denver Nuggets Rivals

The Denver Nuggets have an intense rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers because of their history. Prior to the 2022-23 season, the Nuggets had reached the NBA Western Conference Finals thrice. And the Lakers eliminated them on all three occasions. It dates back to 1985 WCF when Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the Lakers defeated the Nuggets 4-1.

Then in the 2008-09 season, the rivalry intensified when Kobe Bryant and the Lakers faced an energetic Nuggets team led by Carmelo Anthony. The Lakers won the series 4-2. Then LeBron James and the Lakers eliminated the Nuggets in the 2020 WCF. Furthermore, the Lakers have also eliminated the Nuggets in the first round on four different occasions. The Nuggets finally had their revenge in the 2022-23 season by sweeping the Lakers in the WCF en route to their first ring.

Nuggets on Social Media

Instagram@nuggets
Twitter@nuggets
Facebook@DenverNuggets
Websitehttps://www.nba.com/nuggets
Founded 1967
OwnerKroenke Sports & Entertainment
PresidentStan Kroenke
ConferenceWest
General ManagerCalvin Booth
Head CoachMichael Malone
SponsorsWestern Union, UCHealth, Verizon, etc
ArenaBall Arena
Championships1
Conference Titles1
Division Titles12
Team Value$1.93 Billion