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Grizzlies Medical Staff Held Culprit as Fans Worry for Zach Edey Who Injures His Ankle Twice vs Nuggets

Fans swarm social media following the frustrating Zach Edey injury, as the Memphis Grizzlies' injury list continues to pile, again.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers

What Happened to Zach Edey? 7’4 Grizzlies Rookie Helped to Locker Room After Re-Aggravating Scary Injury vs Nuggets

The odds are not aligned for Zach Edey, as he sustains another ankle injury in the ongoing Grizzlies-Nuggets game, putting the lead at risk.
Zach Edey

Nuggets vs Grizzlies: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More Ahead of the Blockbuster Western Conference Clash

A fierce Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies showdown awaits with key injuries and strategies shaping this Western Conference clash!
(L-R) Nikola Jokic, Zach Edey

“Such a Horrible Look”: Jamal Murray Turns Public Enemy at UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic; Casting Doubts Over Nuggets’ Priority

Fans react as Jamal Murray makes an appearance at a UFC PPV after succumbing to a major loss during the ongoing NBA season.
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Where Is Michael Malone? Nuggets Coach’s Day Off In Nikola Jokic’s Absence Raises Eyebrows at NBA Cup

Michael Malone's absence to prioritize family, amidst the shocking unavailability of Nikola Jokic raises concerns ahead of NBA Cup encounter.
NBA: Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets

Why Isn’t Nikola Jokic Playing Tonight? 3x MVP’s Absence From Crucial NBA Cup Game Isn’t ‘Alarming’

An update is provided on the availability status of Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets look to make a mark in the NBA Cup.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets

Carmelo Anthony “Had to Deliver 12 Rolexes” to Ex-Teammates After Desperate Attempts to Backtrack on Promise

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony shared an awkward story about having to buy expensive gifts for former teammates.
All Star Game-Team Durant at Team LeBron

Fact Check: Did Nikola Jokic Call Michael Malone a “Fu*king Joke” In Leaked Live Game Footage?

Hours after Michael Malone came to Nikola Jokic's defense, a social media user claims the player using rude language against the coach
NBA: NBA Finals-Media Day

Who is Jamal Murray Dating? All You Need to Know About $208 Million Nuggets Star’s Love Life

From finding fame with her University's volleyball team to becoming a leak target, Jamal Murray's girlfriend's life had an unfortunate twist
NBA: Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets

Nuggets Vs Mavericks: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More Before the Blockbuster Western Conference Clash

After a four-game winning streak Nikola Jokic & Co. take on the struggling Dallas Mavericks at the Ball Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks

Timberwolves vs Heat: Injury Report, Depth Chart, & More Before the Clash

After rushing to the Heat's locker room against the Nuggets, will Jimmy Butler return to face off against his former franchise?
Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards

Stoking Beef With Rudy Gobert, Shaquille O’Neal Thanks Cameraman for Giving Him New Roast Ammo

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has on several occasions criticized Rudy Gobert, even calling him the WOAT.
Shaquille O’Neal, Rudy Gobert

Nuggets vs Heat: Injury Report, Depth Chart, And More Before the Marquee Clash

An update is provided on the availability status of both the Nuggets and Heat players as the latter look to break the losing streak
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Chet Holmgren Contract: All About the Thunder Star’s NBA Salary, Wealth, & More

Chet Holmgren has been amazing so far, last season only behind Wembanyama in comparison. Lets us look at how much the OKC pay him.
Chet Holmgren

Forcing Clippers Legend’s Apology, Nikola Jokic’s Lack of Passion Gets Highlighted Despite Monster Night vs. Thunder

Nikola Jokic’s dominance continues despite his reluctance, while Lou Williams admits his error in doubting the MVP’s impact.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors

Who Is Ann Walton’s Husband? Deep Dive Into the Nuggets Owner’s Family, Private Life & More

Explore Nuggets' owner Ann Walton's husband their personal life, relationships, other teams and inspiring journey.
Ann Walton

“Can’t Afford Injuries”: Fans Pray for Aaron Gordon’s Recovery After Nuggets Narrowly Escape Raptors

Following Jamal Murray's concussion, Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon has also found himself amid injury woes during the Raptors clash.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets

Despite Draymond Green’s Taunts, Jordan Poole Shares Wholesome Moment as Stephen Curry Claims “Bragging Rights”

Stephen Curry gives a shoutout to Jordan Poole on his improved performance, as tensions between the latter and Draymond Green continue.
NBA: Preseason-Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors

Nuggets vs Raptors: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More

Everything you need to know ahead of the Nuggets vs Raptors game including injury reports, and depth charts
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Who Is Klay Thompson’s Girlfriend? Inside the Mavericks Star’s Dating Life, Relationships & More

The former Warriors SG has found a new home in Dallas Mavericks. So who is Thompson dating after breaking headlines with his transfer?
Klay Thompson

Will Lauri Markkanen Play Tonight vs Nuggets? Jazz Injury Report Revealed as 25-YO Guard Cleared for Return

As the Jazz face the Nuggets, Lauri Markkanen's injury raises concerns, but Collin Sexton's return offers a glimmer of hope.
Lauri Markkanen

Will Jamal Murray Play Tonight? Reviewing Latest Injury Report for the Jazz Game After Concussion Forced Exit

The latest update on Jamal Murray the Denver Nuggets star injury after being forced out of the last game due to concussion protocol.
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Christian Braun Ethnicity: Exploring Nuggets Star’s Family Roots, Religious Beliefs, and More

Discover Christian Braun the Nuggets guard's ethnicity, family roots, religious beliefs, and more.
Christian Braun

Spy Suspected In Timberwolves Locker Room By Playful Anthony Edwards & Rudy Gobert After Nikola Jokic’s Antics

Nikola Jokic's clever play leaves Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert stunned, as they reveal a shocking detail after the game.
Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic

Victim Turns Into Perpetrator as Rudy Gobert Nearly Repeats Draymond Green’s Infamous Move vs Nuggets

Rudy Gobert finds himself in Draymond Green's spot as a Christian Braun dunk pushed the Stifle Tower's button, leading to a fracas.
Rudy Gobert, Draymond Green

What Happened to Jamal Murray? Injury Scare Forces Nuggets’ $208 Million Star to Locker Room vs Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray sustained a scary injury early in the second half, leaving the Mile-High city in a tough spot.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets

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.

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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.

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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.

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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