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Fully Recovered, Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II Returns To Summer League With Fresh Start

A year after tearing his right Achilles tendon in his first taste of Summer League action, Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II is back in Las Vegas and finally ready to begin his NBA career.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / July 10

Kevin Garnett Demands Answers From Nuggets As Nikola Jokic Refuses To Sign An Extension

If there’s one player in the NBA who has proven to be the most valuable over the past five years, it’s Nikola Jokic. The Joker has consistently turned heads with his brilliant play for the Denver Nuggets, night in and night out.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Fadeaway World / July 10

Michael Porter Jr. After Nuggets Traded Him: My Ceiling In Denver Had Plateaued

Free agency moratorium hit the NBA world like a storm. One of the first moves that was announced during the moratorium was that the Nuggets had traded Michael Porter Jr to the Nets for Cam Johnson.

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Michael Porter Jr. Singles Out Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray in Nuggets Message

The Denver Nuggets have been undergoing massive changes even before the offseason started. People around the league were shocked when they fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Nuggets Make Announcement on Former Champion During Free Agency

The Denver Nuggets have been busy making moves, and not just in the offseason. The first of the significant moves came at an alarming time, when they chose to fire both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just before the conclusion of the regular season.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Russell Westbrook Has Message for Raptors Player Amid NBA Free Agency

NBA free agent Russell Westbrook is still without a team. Opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets, which would have paid him $3.4 million next season, Westbrook decided to enter free agency.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 9

Michael Porter Jr.'s Heartfelt Message to Nuggets After Nets Trade

The Denver Nuggets made a huge move this offseason, sending Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson. It was

Bruce Brown News / Fastbreak on SI / July 9

Denver Nuggets Officially Sign Veteran NBA Guard

Bruce Brown spent the 2024-25 season with the New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors. The former Miami star had averages of 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 41 games.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Nuggets’ Offseason Moves Face Trial Run with NBA Cup Schedule Revealed

The league announced the results of their NBA Cup draw on Wednesday afternoon. The Denver Nuggets fell into what is the early favorite to be called the 'group of death.' The Nuggets will be in Group C, joining the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and Portland Trail Blazers.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Nuggets Receive Strong Free Agency Grade Amid Busy Offseason

It has been a busy offseason for the Denver Nuggets as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster thus far. Of course, the Nuggets felt as though change was needed after being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season as they try to compete for a title next season.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Denver Nuggets Receive Positive News About Nikola Jokic's Backup

As NBA teams continue to finalize their rosters for the 2025-26 season, the Denver Nuggets find themselves navigating more than just salary‐cap waters.

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Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / July 9

Nuggets Believe Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain With Team

It apopears Jonas Valanciunas may not bolt the Denver Nuggets, after all. Per Altitude TV sideline reporter Vic Lombardi, Valanciunas will avoid heading to Greece despite a massive offer from Panathinaikos.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Should Nuggets Be Concerned By Nikola Jokić’s Contract Talks?

DENVER – The Denver Nuggets face an unusual question this summer: Should they worry about Nikola Jokić’s contract talks dragging into next year? Bennett Durando of the Denver Post broke the news.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Surprising new suitor emerges for Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook has only played one of his 17 career seasons in the Eastern Conference, but that number could soon be going up. The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a surprise new suitor for the former MVP guard Westbrook, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Tuesday.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / July 9