National Basketball Association (North American Professional)

Gordon’s game-winner, Jokic’s 42 points, 22 rebounds lead Nuggets past Thunder in West semis Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works to the basket as Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) and Russell Westbrook (4)…

May 6, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time wins leader, retires after 29 seasons as San Antonio Spurs coach

FILE – San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks on during the second half of their regular-season NBA basketball…

May 3, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

James Harden scores 28 points and Clippers force Game 7 with a gritty 111-105 win over Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends during the first half in…

May 2, 2025 • By GREG BEACHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook spark the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the Clippers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, works the ball to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn defends…

April 30, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nikola Jokic has triple-double to go with 7 turnovers as Nuggets fall 105-102 to Clippers in Game 2

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic argues for a call in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA…

April 22, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

NBA West playoff capsules: Thunder-Grizzlies, Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, shots over Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, left, during the first half of…

April 19, 2025 • By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writers

Basketball

The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

Fans react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half…

April 18, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Jamal Murray and lethal 2-man game with Nikola Jokic returns for Denver just in time for playoffs

Injured Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, looks on from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball…

April 12, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Denver Nuggets

Nuggets fire coach Malone and won’t extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State…

April 8, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Anthony Edwards scores 29 points and Julius Randle adds 25 as Timberwolves rout Nuggets 115-95

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, drives the lane as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends in the second…

March 13, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with 30-20-20 triple-double in Nuggets’ OT win over Suns

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee defends in the second…

March 8, 2025 • By MICHAEL KELLY — Associated Press

Associated Press

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate defends in the second…

February 21, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

National Basketball Association (North American Professional)

Victor Wembanyama’s season appears to be over. What’s next for the Spurs star?

FILE – San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reacts after a missed a free throw during the second half of…

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

Basketball

It’s a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards,…

February 15, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

National Basketball Association (North American Professional)

Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade

FILE – Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half…

February 4, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NBA basketball game against…

January 24, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Mitchell scores 33, Cavs beat Nuggets 149-135 for 6th straight win

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade in the first half of an NBA…

December 28, 2024 • By MICHAEL KELLY — Associated Press

Associated Press

Watson seals 124-122 win for Nuggets with blocked shot in final second, handing Thunder 1st loss

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, pulls in a rebound as forward Chet Holmgren, second from left, gets tangled…

November 7, 2024 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

FILE – Basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton laughs during a practice session for the NBA All-Star basketball game…

May 27, 2024 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, defends in the…

May 7, 2024 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Denver Nuggets

James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) checks the scoreboard in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA…

May 3, 2024 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won’t get any easier against Wolves in Round 2

Denver Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones, left, hugs guard Jamal Murray after Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff…

April 30, 2024 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) hits the game-winning basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the…

April 23, 2024 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

FILE – Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends…

April 17, 2024 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer