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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets NBA referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich as he arrives for an NBA basketball game between the Portland…

March 18, 2026 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Kevin Durant says a wide-open NBA playoff race is fun. It’s hard to argue with that

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with head coach Ime Udoka, left, during the second half of an NBA…

March 3, 2026 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Nuggets mourn Doug Moe, the motion-offense pioneer who helped change the NBA

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, left, chats with assistant coaches Doug Moe, center, and Adrian Dantley during…

February 18, 2026 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

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Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo smiles on the bench with Thanasis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game…

February 5, 2026 • By STEVE MEGARGEE — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray earns first All-Star berth in ninth NBA season

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton in the second half of an NBA…

February 2, 2026 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic returns to lineup against Clippers in 1st game since knee injury on Dec. 29

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) goes up for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends…

January 31, 2026 • By PAT GRAHAM and CRAIG MEYER — Associated Press

Basketball

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks

Miami Heat center Kel'El Ware, left, defends Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA…

December 30, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Nikola Jokic breaks Steph Curry’s record with 18 points in OT and Nuggets set mark with 27 OT points

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, back, looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards defends in overtime…

December 26, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Basketball

Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick, right, talks to Lebron James during the second half of an NBA basketball…

December 23, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Jamal Murray delivers impressive, efficient 52-point night as Nuggets beat Pacers 135-120

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives on Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) during the second half of an…

December 4, 2025 • By MICHAEL MAROT — AP Sports Writer

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Jokic’s triple-double and Watson’s career-high 32 points push the Nuggets past the Pelicans, 125-118

Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson slam dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of an NBA basketball…

November 20, 2025 • By BRETT MARTEL — AP Sports Writer

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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison speaks during a press conference at the NBA basketball team's basketball practice facility, Friday,…

November 11, 2025 • By SCHUYLER DIXON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey…

October 25, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Basketball

NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

FILE – This combo of images shows, from left, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry…

October 23, 2025 • By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, TIM REYNOLDS and PHILIP MARCELO — Associated Press

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Western Conference teams dominate NBA championship betting with season on the horizon

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. (7) attempts to get around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, second from right,…

October 16, 2025 • By MARK ANDERSON — AP Sports Writer

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Nuggets’ new roster aims to give Jokic the support he needs for a title

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) is fouled by Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) as Chicago Bulls center Nikola…

October 16, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Nikola Jokic considers Nuggets a ‘dark horse’ despite being a top contender to dethrone Thunder

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scores during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles…

October 15, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nikola Jokic’s plan to stay with the Nuggets forever and the offseason moves that energized him

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic responds to questions during an NBA basketball media day news conference Monday, Sept. 29, 2025,…

October 2, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

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Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be backup center amid speculation over NBA future

FILE – Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) works the ball inside as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends…

July 18, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

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Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will delay signing extension with Nuggets this summer, AP source says

FILE – Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half…

July 9, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

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Nets trading Cam Johnson to Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr. and draft pick, AP source says

FILE – Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the first half of Game 6 in the Western Conference…

July 1, 2025 • By BRIAN MAHONEY — AP Basketball Writer

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Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

Cooper Flagg, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Dallas…

June 26, 2025 • By BRIAN MAHONEY — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Oklahoma City Thunder players hold up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after they won the NBA basketball championship with a…

June 23, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Pacers roll past Thunder 108-91 to send the NBA Finals to a deciding Game 7

Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) and forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrate during the second half of Game 6 of…

June 20, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer