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Close encounters: Jazz, Nuggets evenly matched all season

Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert, left, is defended by Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr., center, and Nikola Jokic during the third…

August 16, 2020

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Kevin Durant, three other Brooklyn Nets test positive for coronavirus

The Nets did not name the players Tuesday, but Durant confirmed he was one of them to The Athletic, saying:…

March 17, 2020

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Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert pledges to donate $500,000 with virus relief efforts

was first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus

March 14, 2020

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Jamal Murray scores 21, Nuggets beat short-handed Bucks

were without four starters, Denver completes season sweep

March 9, 2020

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Jamal Murray hits late jumper to lift Nuggets past Charlotte

overcomes fourth-quarter deficit in win

March 5, 2020

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Nikola Jokic records triple-double, Denver dismantles Raptors

Nuggets shoot 60% in first quarter in win

March 1, 2020

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Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial

Rob Pelinka, Bryant’s longtime agent and closest friend, recalled getting a text from the NBA superstar moments before he was…

February 24, 2020

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Paul Millsap scores 25 points to lead Nuggets past Timberwolves

adds 24 points in win

February 23, 2020

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Team LeBron tops Team Giannis in thrilling All-Star Game

Jokic scores five points in limited action

February 17, 2020

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Nuggets complete comeback from 23 down to stun Spurs

Murray scores 14 points in fourth quarter to lead Denver

February 11, 2020

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Staples Center removes public’s massive Kobe Bryant memorial

The cleanup of flowers, balloons, jerseys, stuffed toys and basketballs began at 4 a.m., Staples Center President Lee Zeidman tweeted.…

February 3, 2020

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Pistons rally to beat Nuggets in overtime

Detroit snaps five-game losing streak

February 2, 2020

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Nuggets stun Bucks on the road, Will Barton scores 24 in win

snaps Milwaukee’s 9-game winning streak

January 31, 2020

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Ex-prosecutor believes Kobe Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado of sexual assault case

District Attorney Mark Hurlbert said in an interview with The Associated Press he is shocked and saddened by the senseless…

January 29, 2020

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Lakers return to practice amid grief over Bryant’s death

A mural of the late Kobe Bryant is seen on a building near Staples Center, Tuesday, in Los Angeles. Bryant,…

January 29, 2020

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Kobe Bryant’s helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

Radar indicated the helicopter reached a height of 2,300 feet Sunday morning before descending, and the wreckage was found at…

January 28, 2020

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Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash at 41

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant smiles as he jogs to the bench during 1 2015 game against the Philadelphia 76ers…

January 26, 2020

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Michael Porter Jr. records another double-double, Nuggets top Timberwolves

Minnesota drops sixth consecutive game

January 20, 2020

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Sabonis, McDermott lead Pacers past injury-plagued Nuggets

score 100 points in final three quarters to steal road win

January 19, 2020

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Nuggets get back on track with win over Clippers

records double-double in win

January 13, 2020

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Jokic scores career-high 47 points to send Nuggets past Hawks

Barton adds season-best 28 in win

January 7, 2020

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Kawhi Leonard named male athlete of the year

Leonard led Raptors to first NBA title

December 27, 2019

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Brandon Ingram scores 31, Pelicans surprise Nuggets on Christmas Day

Orleans ends Denver’s seven-game win streak

December 26, 2019

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Nuggets agree to contract extension with Michael Malone

Contract is through 2023 season

December 24, 2019