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After Colangelo: What’s Next For The Raptors?
Toronto is expected to announce their decision about Colangelo today, so what's next for the Raptors? »Read More
Sources: Raptors Pursuing Nuggets GM Ujiri
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is pursuing Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri to take over as the top basketball executive of the Toronto Raptors, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Masai, the 2013 NBA... »Read More
Nuggets’ GM Ujiri ‘Shocked’ at Iguodala Snub
Mind-boggling. That’s how Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri described the snubbing of Andre Iguodala, who wasn’t named to either the NBA’s first or second team all-defense. Advanced stats and the old-fashioned eye test both prove... »Read More
The NBA Sacrifices
Dr. Travis Heath discusses the sacrifices that one must make to work in the NBA and his decision to turn down a full-time job in the league. »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Destinations For Josh Smith
The top five teams who seem most likely to land Josh Smith this summer ... Dallas Mavericks hoping to lure Chris Paul? ... Up close with Jason Washburn »Read More
Ujiri ‘Optimistic’ on Iguodala Return
(Nuggets general manager Masai) Ujiri on (Andre) Iguodala possibly returning to Nuggets: “I’m very optimistic that things will go well. … We want him back.” via Benjamin Hochman via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: The Stay In School Or Go Pro Debate
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas tells HOOPSWORLD his thoughts on early draft entry and feels the NCAA should help more in the process »Read More
Denver GM Ujiri Named Executive of the Year
On Thursday, the passionate General Manager of the Denver Nuggets Masai Ujiri will be rewarded for his work — he’ll be named the NBA’s executive of the year, a source told The Denver Post... »Read More
NBA PM: Five Things the Denver Nuggets Learned
Five things the Denver Nuggets learned throughout the course of 2012-13 ... Chandler Parsons' contract situation in Houston »Read More
Nuggets GM: No Need to Panic About Future
If others outside of the Nuggets organization are displaying more than just the normal amount of concern for the direction of the franchise, those in it are keeping level heads. At, or near the... »Read More
Nuggets Lose Game 6; Warriors Advance
The Nuggets were there and then they were gone, disappearing under a snowfall of golden confetti. The Warriors won 92-88 on Thursday night, closing out Denver in Game 6 of their first-round Western Conference... »Read More
Ty Lawson: ‘I don’t think’ Warriors Retaliate
Nuggets guard Ty Lawson left the Pepsi Center on Wednesday afternoon ready to take the team charter to Oakland, Calif., for Game 6 against Golden State. He was not in any way worried about... »Read More
Stephen Curry Shows Toughness for Warriors
As the Golden State Warriors guard talked about what it would take finish this job in Game 6 at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, the bulging blood vessels in Curry’s right cornea were bringing... »Read More
Nuggets, Warriors Hurl Dirty-Play Accusations
A physical Game 5, which had its share of chippy moments, spilled into something downright ugly during Tuesday’s postgame as the teams slung mud at each other after the Nuggets’ 107-100 victory over the... »Read More
The Great NBA Referee Conspiracy
Dr. Travis Heath takes a look at officiating in the NBA and the self-serving bias that comes out in force during the playoffs. »Read More
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers
No position in the NBA changes the game quite like the center spot and there are some quality bigs hitting free agency in July and some of them are still alive in the post-season...... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
Karl: Warriors Shooters Twice as Good
Behind 31 points from (Stephen) Curry, the Warriors ran Denver out of the gym Sunday night with a 115-101 victory. After winning 57 games during the regular season, the Nuggets have picked a lousy... »Read More
Faried Kicks Hole in Wall After Loss
“I hate losing with a passion. I hate losing more than I like winning,” forward Kenneth Faried said after Denver lost game Game 4 at Golden State. And so, when Faried headed into the... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Western Conference Upset Brewing
A top-seed in the West could be on the verge of a quick exit... Durant, Thunder survive Game Three... Stotts, Olshey talk Blazers' future. »Read More
Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises »Read More
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More
Jackson Delivers Best Coaching Effort Yet?
This was Mark Jackson’s finest hour as a coach. Young core, playing rookies, just lost one of their key players, switching up the rotation, a 6th seed on the road against a team that... »Read More
Nuggets’ Faried Set to Play in Game 2
Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried said he will play in Game 2 of the Nuggets’ first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night after sitting out the last three games with... »Read More
Lack of Chemistry Costs Warriors Game One?
Forcing overtime in the Warriors’ first playoff game relied on rookie Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut–who were on the floor together for a grand total of 17 minutes in 11 games this season–wordlessly communicating... »Read More
Faried’s Status for Game 1 Unknown
Five days after shuffling out of Pepsi Center on crutches, Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried reported improvement in his sprained left ankle and remained optimistic about playing Denver’s playoff opener Saturday against the Golden State... »Read More
NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?
The Memphis Grizzlies are excelling even without Rudy Gay… One-on-one with Ty Lawson... Steph Curry closing in on record-breaking season. »Read More
NBA PM: Raptors Still Hope To Trade Bargnani
Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo breaks down his team's disappointing season ... Wilson Chandler ready for duty, Faried ankle update ... Brook Lopez talks Nets ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Nuggets’ Faried Hurts Ankle; X-Rays Negative
Offically: Kenneth Faried has a sprained left ankle. X-Rays were negative. Will not return to today’s game via Chris Dempsey via Twitter »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Key to Nuggets’ Title Hopes
Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl believes Ty Lawson is the key to the Nuggets contention... Will the Miami HEAT be challenged on the road to another Finals berth? »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More
Nuggets’ Lawson May Return Wednesday
Ty Lawson practiced Tuesday for Wednesday night’s game against San Antonio, except he looked like he did in the last game against San Antonio. “He was OK, nothing much more than OK,” Nuggets coach... »Read More
Nuggets’ Lawson to Play Wednesday?
Ty Lawson is still dealing with his heel injury, but did participate in practice today, though played “OK, nothing much more than OK,” coach George Karl said. “I don’t think he took many chances,... »Read More
NBA PM: No Gallinari, No Problem For Nuggets?
Are the Denver Nuggets really sunk without Danilo Gallinari? ... Dirk Nowitzki getting impatient? ... The NBA steps up in annual Green Week event »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
Gallinari’s Season Done; Has Torn ACL
The Nuggets announced Friday that Danilo Gallinari will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The fifth-year forward suffered the injury during Denver’s 95-94 defeat of Dallas at the... »Read More
NBA AM: Huge Blow To Nuggets’ Title Hopes
Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari appeared to suffer a serious knee injury. Were the Nuggets’ title hopes dashed in the process? »Read More
How Serious is Danilo Gallinari’s Injury?
Denver’s No. 2 scorer (Danilo Gallinari) buckled his left knee in the second quarter, collapsing to the floor. It looked bad. Real bad. Gallinari is scheduled for an MRI on Friday morning, but the... »Read More
Can Warriors Match Nuggets’ Intensity?
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at a potential first-round series between the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
NBA PM: Paul George Ready To Lead Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are in good hands without Danny Granger ... Breaking down Coach of the Year ... Taj Gibson talks about "collaring" the HEAT ... »Read More
Karl Concerned Nuggets May Lose Edge
Nuggets coach George Karl has another name for it: Edge. During his team’s 15-game winning streak, his players played with it. Now, with two straight losses – one without (Ty) Lawson and the other... »Read More
Home Court Advantage No Guarantee for Clippers
After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Clippers have struggled as of late, allowing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies to close ground quickly. »Read More
Hornets End Nuggets 15-Game Winning Streak
With starting point guard Greivis Vasquez and shooting guard Eric Gordon sitting out with ankle injuries, Roberts carried the load and led the Hornets to a stunning upset 110-86 victory Monday against the Denver... »Read More
NBA PM: Free Agency Weighing On Utah Jazz?
The Utah Jazz are taking themselves out of the playoff picture ... Al Jefferson talks Jazz, free agency ... The NBA's other impressive winning streak »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock On The Decline
Which NBA players have seen their stock decline the most heading into free agency? Let’s take a look … »Read More
Iguodala: No Regrets on Trade to Denver
Seven months removed from the trade that sent him to Denver, Andre Iguodala still has nothing but good things to say about his former 76ers teammates. “I try to look forward,” said Iguodala, who... »Read More
Nuggets’ 13th Consecutive Win Sets Record
But in the pregame locker room, the Nuggets’ veteran guard delivered a powerful, passionate speech, channeling the oration of, say, Jesse Jackson, who just happened to be at Tuesday night’s Nuggets-Thunder game. “One amazing... »Read More
Tom Thibodeau Frustrated by Late-Game Call
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and his players were upset at officials after losing a 119-118 overtime thriller to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Thibodeau’s frustration was based upon two plays, both of... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
Knicks’ Chandler, Anthony Hurt Knees in Loss
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and center Tyson Chandler each left Wednesday night’s New York Knicks-Denver Nuggets game and did not return. Anthony departed early in the third quarter due to a sore... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards
With the 2012-13 season nearly complete, HOOPSWORLD ranks the top shooting guards based on their play this year. »Read More
NBA AM: Kyle Korver In High Demand
Veteran forward Kyle Korver has thrived in Atlanta. Korver will be a free agent this summer and is attracting plenty of interest »Read More
Will Andre Iguodala Stay in Denver?
With just 17 games remaining in the season, Andre Iguodala is closer to making a decision about his future. Iguodala’s contract gives him the opportunity to “opt out” and become a free agent after... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
NBA PM: Balance of Power Shifting in the West
The landscape of the Western Conference is on the verge of a tectonic shift ... Thomas Robinson ready for Houston's challenge ... Ty Lawson coming into his own »Read More
NBA AM: Peaking Nuggets Emerge As Sleeper
The Nuggets are hot, almost unbeatable at home and flying below the radar. Can they make noise in the Western Conference playoffs? »Read More
Iguodala Still Not Satisfied with Stellar Play
“Andre Iguodala has really been the glue to the team,” Andre Iguodala was saying Tuesday night in the visitors’ locker room. “Without him, I don’t know where they would be. I hope they realize that.”... »Read More
Nuggets to Target Korver in Offseason?
He (Kyle Korver) is the NBA’s deadliest 3-point shooter, nailing 46.2 percent of his tries this season. He is the kind of player the Nuggets would love to have on their roster to bolster... »Read More
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