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Denver’s playoff flop didn’t cost David Adelman. The roster, though, could be wide open

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 8, 2026

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Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 2, 2026

Sports

Jokic still wants to be ‘Nuggets forever,’ but an early playoff exit leaves them searching for more

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 1, 2026

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Jaden McDaniels leads Timberwolves on both ends of the court in 110-98 clincher to oust Nuggets in 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) celebrates his three-point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of…

May 1, 2026

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Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets avoid elimination with 125-113 win against Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front right, drives the lane as Minnesota Timberwolves centers Naz Reid, center left, and Rudy…

April 28, 2026

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Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 4 of…

April 26, 2026

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Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Julius…

April 24, 2026

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Rudy Gobert is making 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic work for everything he gets in Wolves-Nuggets series

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pulls down a rebound against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second…

April 22, 2026

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Edwards and Randle rally Timberwolves past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second…

April 21, 2026

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Timberwolves coach calls Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws ‘a head scratcher’ as Nuggets take Game 1

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, left, tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the second…

April 19, 2026

Sports

NBA West playoff preview capsules: Spurs-Blazers, Nuggets-Wolves, Lakers-Rockets

Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant (7) dunks the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) defends during the second half…

April 18, 2026

Sports

NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on in street clothes during player introductions before the first half of an…

April 17, 2026

Sports

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic surges into playoffs after a scary knee injury and historic season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) runs up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the…

April 16, 2026

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North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball…

April 7, 2026

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UConn star sophomore Sarah Strong named the AP Player of the Year in women’s college basketball

FILE – UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame…

April 3, 2026

Sports

The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) holds the ball away from Utah Jazz guard John Konchar during the first half…

April 2, 2026

Associated Press

Silver insists NBA will ‘fix’ tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets a fan during an NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah…

March 26, 2026

Associated Press

Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration

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

March 25, 2026

Associated Press

Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shields the ball from Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown during the first half of…

March 25, 2026

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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

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

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

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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

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 1, 2026