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Barton leads Nuggets to 118-111 win over Pelicans in 2 OTs

Scott Threlkeld/Associated Press<br><br>Will Barton (5), J.J. Hickson, left, and the Denver Nuggets have finally had a reason to celebrate of…

March 15, 2015

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Nuggets rally for 114-103 win over short-handed Warriors

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, second from left, loses control of the ball near Golden State Warriors forwards Brandon Rush,…

March 12, 2015

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Harden scores 28, Rockets beat Nuggets 114-100

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, front, pulls in a loose ball on the baseline in front of Houston Rockets forwards…

March 6, 2015

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Leonard and Parker lead Spurs over Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, left, defends Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson on Friday in San Antonio.Darren Abate/Associated Press…

March 6, 2015

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Nuggets 2-0 in post-Shaw era

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, right, hustled all over the floor in Denver’s 100-85 win at Minnesota on Wednesday. He…

March 4, 2015

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Shaw doesn’t survive the last 6 weeks

Nuggets fire head coach before end of second full season, name Hunt interim coach

March 3, 2015

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Nuggets open post-Shaw era with a win

J.J. Hickson and the Nuggets responded to head coach Brian Shaw’s firing with one of their most inspired games of…

March 2, 2015

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Pelicans hold off Nuggets 99-92

New Orleans Pelicans forward Omer Asik, right, pulls in a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, center,…

March 1, 2015

College Sports

On bubble watch

Arizona State and forward Eric Jacobsen, left, may be on the outside looking in come tournament time, while Utah and…

February 27, 2015

Professional Sports

Rose injury leaves another thorn in Chicago’s plans

could return from meniscus injury

February 25, 2015

College Sports

Northwestern enters women’s poll for first time in 19 years

Connecticut again is the class of women’s basketball, retaining the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll,…

February 23, 2015

Professional Sports

Lopez scores 19 points, Nets beat Nuggets 110-82

As usual, there was nowhere for Denver and forward Darrell Arthur, front left, to turn Monday against guard Randy Foye,…

February 22, 2015

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Westbrook leads Thunder past Nuggets without Durant

Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook soared on offense, here against Denver forward Kenneth Faried (35), scoring 21 points, but also…

February 22, 2015

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Heat say Chris Bosh will miss remainder of the season

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh is expected to miss the rest of the season with a blood clot in one…

February 21, 2015

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Middleton, Henson lead Bucks to 89-81 win over Nuggets

Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson, left, goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.Darren Hauck/Associated…

February 19, 2015

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Nuggets overhaul roster at trade deadline

Denver sent oft-injured center JaVale McGee and his hefty contract to Philadelphia before the NBA trading deadline Thursday.David Zalubowski/Associated Press…

February 19, 2015

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Nuggets trade Afflalo to Blazers

Arron Afflalo, right, saw his second stint with Denver come to an end Thursday when he was traded to Portland.Matt…

February 19, 2015

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Westbrook leads West to wild ‘W’

The East’s LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers provided a dazzling dunk on a night that provided many dazzling moments…

February 15, 2015

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Core strength

Continuity leading to NBA success in 2015

February 11, 2015

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Karl’s Kings

Nuggets coach to take over after break

February 10, 2015

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AP Source: Kings, ex-Nuggets coach Karl in talk about coaching job

Sacramento forward Jason Thompson, second from right, and the rest of the Kings could soon find themselves under the leadership…

February 9, 2015

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Monroe, Pistons breeze to 98-88 win over Nuggets

Epitomizing the Nuggets’ plight in recent weeks, Denver guard Erick Green (11) stumbles and loses the ball as Detroit Pistons…

February 6, 2015

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Celtics send Nuggets to 11th loss in last 12 games

Boston and forward Jared Sullinger (7) sent Denver and forward Kenneth Faried (35) tumbling for the 11th time in the…

February 3, 2015

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Kobe Bryant to have shoulder surgery, likely out for season

This may be how Kobe Bryant is seen the rest of this NBA season – on the bench in street…

January 26, 2015