OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic showed why he’s a finalist for another MVP award with his historic stat line. But with Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at stake, the ball again found Aaron Gordon’s hands.Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining, supporting Jokic’s...
DENVER (AP) — Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points, P.J. Washington had 22 and the Dallas Mavericks recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Denver Nuggets, 123-120, on Friday night, Nov. 22, in an NBA Cup game.Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall celebrates a three point...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half comeback, and the Golden State Warriors rallied from down 20 early to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-106, on Tuesday night, Oct. 29.Golden State Warriors guard...
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night, Oct. 21.Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon (AP)The deal was confirmed through his representatives Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul of...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The NBA returned to the Persian Gulf on Friday, Oct. 4, for the third consecutive year, and the preseason schedule for the 2023-24 season opened with the Boston Celtics beating the Denver Nuggets, 107-103, in a matchup of the two most recent championship...
DENVER (AP) — A couple of things gleaned from Thursday’s media day for the Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic can grow a first-rate beard/goatee, Jamal Murray has aspirations to be an MMA fighter and Aaron Gordon held one impressive yard sale this summer as he cleaned out his closet.Denver Nuggets...
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, Sept. 7.Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray (AP)The person spoke to the AP on condition...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, July 18, in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn.Russell Westbrook (AP)The Jazz are expected to buy out the former NBA MVP’s contract so Westbrook can sign with the Denver Nuggets,...
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room.Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on as time runs out in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA second-round playoff series...
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night, May 19.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards yells as time...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, May 16, to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup.Minnesota Timberwolves guard...
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night, May 14.Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves...
