Nuggets were ‘adamantly against’ trading Jamal Murray for Kyrie Irving in 2017

The Denver Nuggets came close to trading Jamal Murray for Kyrie Irving in 2017. Then-G.M. Tim Connelly had asked head coach Michael Malone about a potential trade for a veteran star, but Malone and the rest of the organization refused. “Malone has said recently that Connelly approached him around that time indicating they could possibly […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2023
After winning his first NBA title, Shaquille O’Neal welcomed Nikola Jokic to the ‘Big Man Alliance’

On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in five games to win the NBA Finals. Proving his dominance this postseason was two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. He was named the Finals MVP and was Denver’s catalyst through the playoffs. After winning his first NBA title, Shaquille O’Neal welcomed Nikola Jokic to the ‘Big […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Jun 2023
Dr. Jason Johnson on Nikola Jokic: ‘Great accomplishment, but he’s still boring’

Dr. Jason Johnson supported the case for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to win his first MVP award over Denver Nuggets center and back-to-back award winner Nikola Jokic. “The only Joker who people care about are Joaquin Phoenix and that terrible Joker movie that came out a couple of years ago,” the political scientist said […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2023
Drake Wins Over $2 Million After Nuggets Win NBA Championship In Game 5

Drake won over $2 million on two bets after the Denver Nuggets won their first championship in five games against the Miami Heat of the 2023 NBA Finals. Young Papi placed a $242,583.91 wager on the Nuggets to defeat Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a 4-1 series score, per his Instagram […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2023
Nuggets open as early 2024 betting favorites to repeat as NBA champs

The Denver Nuggets (+400) have opened as early betting favorites to repeat as NBA champs in the 2023-24 season. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, the Boston Celtics (+650) have second-shortest odds to win next season’s title, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks (+800) and Dallas Mavericks (+900). Check out the full list below. Early 2024 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic is 2nd player to average a triple-double in series-clinching wins in a single postseason all-time

The 2023 postseason was an epic run for the Denver Nuggets and they capped it off with an NBA title. They beat the Miami Heat last night 94-86 in Game 5. This is the franchise’s first NBA championship. Leading the way for Denver this season was none other than two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. He is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to Nuggets winning first NBA championship

NBA Twitter users posted mostly positive tweets after watching the Denver Nuggets win their first NBA championship in franchise history. It was the Nuggets’ first title in their 47-year history, but some fans wanted to see the Miami Heat put up more of a fight. Denver won the NBA Finals in only five games. NBA […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Denver’s Bruce Brown made his intentions very clear as he enters free agency, he wants to remain with the Nuggets

This postseason, Denver’s roster was full of role players who stepped up and made a huge impact. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the way and it all worked out in the long run. The Denver Nuggets are now NBA Champions. After the game, Bruce Brown was asked what his intentions are this offseason as […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
Nuggets become 9th team to lose 1 game of conference finals, NBA Finals to win championship

The Denver Nuggets are now the ninth team to lose only one game in the conference finals and NBA Finals combined to win the championship. Denver is the first team since the 2017 Golden State Warriors to have just one loss over the course of both playoff series in the same postseason. The Nuggets swept […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2023