WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes to lead Denver in a stunning 24-9 upset of reigning NFL champion Kansas City on Sunday, Oct. 29, while the San Francisco 49ers dropped another shocker to Cincinnati. Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos runs for yards during the second...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets launched the defense of their NBA championship crown with a season-opening 119-107 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Denver coach Michael Malone says complacency is the biggest obstacle to the Nuggets' bid to repeat as NBA champions. Denver coach Michael Malone (AFP) "We're going to get everybody's best 82 games this year," Malone said as the team gathered this week to open training camp....
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Reigning champion Denver will host the Los Angeles Lakers to open the new NBA regular season while French prodigy Victor Wembanyama will make his regular-season debut the following night in the 2023-24 league schedule revealed on Thursday, Aug. 17. San Antonio Spurs' Victor...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Thousands of supporters watched along the streets of Denver on Thursday, June 15, as the NBA champion Nuggets celebrated their first league crown with a victory parade. *Nikola Jokic speaks during the Denver Nuggets victory parade and rally after winning the 2023 NBA...
DENVER (AFP) -- Michael Malone never doubted his determination to reach the pinnacle of the NBA even when his father tried to persuade him to pursue another career. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks with media after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is targeting a dynasty after leading the franchise to a first-ever NBA championship on Monday, June 12. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets is interviewed after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals...
DENVER (AFP) --Â The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, June 12, defeating the Miami Heat, 94-89, behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows the mind can play tricks on players when it comes to crunch time in the NBA Finals, so he's trying out some mental games himself. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat...
MIAMI (AFP)—The Miami Heat's team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. *Miami Heat team mascot Burnie needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor....
MIAMI (AFP) -- Aaron Gordon scored a career playoff high 27 points in an all-out attack on the Miami Heat on Friday, June 9, that helped push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of their first NBA championship. *Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets reacts at the conclusion of the third quarter against...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title on Friday, June 9, beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series. *Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets drives against Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game...
