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After leading the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history in 2023, Nikola Jokic cemented himself as one of the greatest big men of all t
On June 15, 2004, Colorado native and basketball icon Chauncey Billups was named NBA Finals MVP as his Pistons beat the Lakers in Game 5 to claim the NBA title. “It’s fun to have these guys here competing. It matches our football team.”
Two-Way Star Pegged as 'Ambitious' Trade Target for Denver Nuggets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Denver Nuggets are entering a pivotal offseason in which their roster is crying out for upgrades. The organization will be under major pressure to properly reopen the championship window around Nikola Jokic.
A central talking point at the conclusion of the Denver Nuggets' seasons over the past few years has been what superstar Nikola Jokić will do in the offseason.
That set an NBA record for most points in the first half ... A concerted, physical effort from the Thunder was the difference. The Nuggets allowed a playoff-record 87 points in the first half ...
Following a disappointing end in the postseason, the Magic agreed to send veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks (the 2025 No. 16 overall pick plus selections in 2026 via Phoenix Suns, 2028 and 2030) along with a 2029 first-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Desmond Bane.
The Nuggets have drafted well while building their current core, but they've also made some huge NBA Draft day mistakes over the years.
From the next lead executive, to new assistants and some likely roster turnover, this summer is setting up to be a big one for the Denver Nuggets' future.