Denver Nuggets
Andre Miller: ‘We’ve got a long way to go’
The Nuggets’ arrow is pointed up. It doesn’t mean the team is anywhere near where it wants to be. Andre Miller, the team’s veteran leader, made that point clear. “We’ve got a long way... »Read More
Karl Thinks Nuggets Got All-Star Shaft
Portland came to town with a basketball debate. Is its point guard, rookie Damian Lillard, worthy of being an all-star? He would be the first rookie guard to make an all-star team since Michael... »Read More
Miami HEAT Interested in Nuggets Mozgov?
An intriguing big man has emerged on the trading block that the Miami Heat could go after. League sources said the Denver Nuggets are looking to deal center Timofey Mozgov, who has been unable... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
NBA PM: Who Has The Most To Prove?
Which returning NBA star has the most to prove this season? ... An unexpected All-Star rising in Denver ... Are the Blazers a playoff team? »Read More
Arron Afflalo Credits Nuggets for Growth
Orlando Magic’s guard Arron Afflalo has become the Magic’s go-to guy on the perimeter since being apart of the highly-touted trade which sent him and forward Al Harrrington to the Magic for Andre Iguodala as... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Will Cousins Stay or Go?
Two weeks ago, DeMarcus Cousins was all but traded, but have a few Kings wins and some big games from Cousins changed their minds?... Ty Lawson thinks 12 home games in January could help... »Read More
NBA PM: Timberwolves Still After Gasol, Varejao
The Timberwolves are still looking for front court help ... Denver's X-Factor nearly ready ... The All-Star voting debate begins again ... »Read More
Nuggets End Clippers’ Epic Winning Streak
The Clippers lost 92-78 to the Denver Nuggets Tuesday night at Pepsi Center, ending a franchise-record 17-game winning streak, but nothing seemed to change in the locker room. The message after the game was... »Read More
Iguodala: Denver Needs Clippers’ Swagger
How about that Denver defense? The Nuggets Von Millered the hottest team in basketball, swarming the Los Angeles Clippers all night en route to a 92-78 win Tuesday. Seventy-eight. That’s it. It was a... »Read More
Nuggets’ Ty Lawson to Undergo MRI
Lawson said from the locker room that he will get an MRI on Wednesday. He has experienced tightness in his foot for the past week, and it tightens up when he jumps. via Benjamin... »Read More
The Denver Nuggets’ Championship Voice?
Corey Brewer, the Nuggets' leading reserve scorer, has championship experience that may be carrying over in Denver. »Read More
Iguodala Still Watching Evan Turner
As excited as Andre Iguodala is to be a part of the Denver Nuggets organization, he does still keep an eye on his former protégé in Philadelphia: Evan Turner. “Yeah, I’m following him pretty... »Read More
NBA PM: A Better “A.I.” For Denver
The Denver Nuggets got the right "A.I." this time around ... Dallas Mavericks in "unprecedented" funk ... Are Doc Rivers and Rick Carlisle the next head coaches to go? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
Chandler Targets Mid-January Return
What has seemed like an eternity now has an end coming into focus. Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, who has battled a severe hip injury for months, is plotting a Jan. 13 return. He revealed... »Read More
Nuggets’ Chandler Back From Injury Soon?
Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler participated in shootaround this morning, a very positive sign for both the player and the team as he is a little over two weeks away from a possible return to... »Read More
Dwight Howard Fined for Flagrant Foul
Lakers center Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for knocking Denver forward Kenneth Faried to the floor in the Lakers’ loss Wednesday to the Nuggets. Although Kobe Bryant called Howard’s flagrant... »Read More
NBA PM: NBA Christmas Revelations
Christmas Day games revealed a lot about some key NBA teams ... The X-Factor for the Philadelphia 76ers ... Christmas Day ratings soar for the NBA ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
Iguodala Trade Gamble Paying Off
Stepping up his game for the Philadelphia 76ers following the blockbuster Andre Iguodala trade, Evan Turner has come into his own this season. »Read More
Nuggets Make History Going 0-22 in Threes
Inside the paint, the Nuggets were a dominant force Thursday night. On the perimeter, they were a historic low. Denver set an NBA record for 3-point shooting futility in a single game, missing all... »Read More
Faried Remembers Blazers Draft Snub
Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried holds nothing back when expressing his feelings toward the Blazers. Leading up to the 2011 NBA Draft, Faried said the Blazers told him he was their pick. But when... »Read More
Popovich: Guys Like Duncan, Garnett Rare
Timmy (Duncan), as (Gregg) Popovich calls him, actually has an improvement in his offensive numbers from a season ago. Ask about his resurgence, Pop said, “It shows his consistency over time and how he’s... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Nuggets’ Karl May Seek Revised Travel
Coach George Karl, while emphasizing his recovery from cancer continues to go well and that he still sees a long future with the Nuggets, raised the possibility Sunday that he will ask for a... »Read More
Grading The NBA’s Northwest Division
The Oklahoma City Thunder reigns supreme in the Northwest Division of the NBA’s Western Conference. What grades do the remaining teams earn? »Read More
Karl Compares Kevin Love to Larry Bird
Nuggets coach George Karl spoke highly of (Kevin) Love, who averages 21.2 points and 14.2 rebounds per game and, at least in previous years, showed he can sling the 3. “I think his style... »Read More
NBA AM: Nuggets Struggling, But Won’t Panic
The Nuggets are struggling, sitting at .500, when most expected the team to be title contenders in 2013. But the squad won’t panic. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Brewer Wants New Deal With Nuggets
Nuggets forward Corey Brewer will be a free agent next summer and the wing would like to remain in Denver long-term. »Read More
Corey Brewer Hopes to Stay with Nuggets
(Corey) Brewer will be an unrestricted free agent next summer and figures to be one of the more coveted wings due to his strong ability to defend the perimeter. However, Brewer’s first choice is... »Read More
Ty Lawson Admits Expectations High
And in the Nuggets’ 20 games so far, one could argue that Lawson has had, like, three pop games. That’s not many when you just signed a four-year, $48 million contract before the season... »Read More
NBA PM: The Danger Of A Losing Culture
Losing games cannot be allowed to be a precursor to a losing culture ... The best free agent left gets a big endorsement ... Greg Smith's big night stuns Lakers ... »Read More
Ranking the NBA’s Deepest Teams
One month into the 2012-2013 NBA season, which teams have emerged as the most loaded squads in basketball? »Read More
Chandler Not Expected on Nuggets Trip
Forward Wilson Chandler (hip) missed his 14th game of the season, and Karl said it is unlikely he will make the trip for the Nuggets’ upcoming five-game road swing. via Adrian Dater of The... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
George Karl Backs Popovich’s Right
George Karl questioned the questioner with a question of his own. “The only question I would ask is,” the Nuggets coach said Thursday, “is the commissioner in the right?” Here’s the backstory: Spurs coach... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Karl: ‘My roster is driving me crazy’
Before Sunday’s game, Nuggets coach George Karl was asked hypothetically what advice he’d give to the New Orleans staff and their young team. With a chuckle, Karl said: “I don’t know if I’d be... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA Sunday: What’s Wrong With The Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets entered the season thought to be Western Conference contenders, but would miss the playoffs if they started today. »Read More
NBA Fantasy Focus: Best Of The Bench
When analyzing your fantasy basketball team, don’t forget to give due consideration to bench players; perhaps it’s time to recheck the waiver wire or propose a trade. »Read More
NBA PM: DeMar DeRozan Preparing To Dominate?
DeMar DeRozan wants to put Toronto back on the map ... Triangle cost Phil Jackson the Lakers job? ... Denver's next superstar emerging from unlikely place? ... »Read More
James, Faried Named Players of Week
The Miami Heat’s LeBron James and the Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried were today named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 11. ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
NBA AM: ‘Everything’s Cool’ With The Lakers?
Jim Buss isn't ready to panic despite the Lakers' 1-4 start... Quincy Miller waiting for his opportunity with the Nuggets... Hornets let Gordon rehab knee in L.A... NBA chats at 10:30am and 3pm EST »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
NBA AM: Suns Struggling With New Pieces
The Suns are struggle to find a new identity with so many new pieces... Mo Harkless is healthy and waiting for his turn... Ty Lawson says the contract doesn't change much. »Read More
Coach: System the Problem for Lakers?
The season is upon us, and Coach Macri is back! The Lakers are 0-2, but is the Princeton Offense to blame? He takes a look at that and more... »Read More
Andre Iguodala Focused On Improvement
Not long after Iguodala was dealt to Denver in a four-team trade, he knew that his first game as a professional not wearing a 76ers uniform would be against the team that drafted him... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Denver Nuggets Extend Ty Lawson
The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Ty Lawson to a multiyear contract extension, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. “We felt Ty was ready to take on a lot... »Read More
Ankle Could Keep Gallinari out of Opener
Danilo Gallinari is a game-time decision for Wed (left ankle) via Benjamin Hochman via Twitter »Read More
Ranking the Western Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Western Conference teams. »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Lawson Unhappy with Nuggets Offer?
It appears that Ty Lawson’s possible contract extension will come down to an intense, fourth-quarter-like moment — a fitting scenario for him. It remains to be seen whether the Nuggets’ starting point guard will... »Read More
George Karl Still Figuring Out Rotation
These coaches. Perpetually perturbed, everlastingly unsatisfied. Coaches live to coach, but they live their lives coaching, which means worrying, teaching, preaching, praying. That brings us to George Karl, the lifer. The Nuggets’ coach, who... »Read More
NBA AM: Brad Beal’s Strong Support System
Brad Beal has a lot of support from his teammates in Washington... Harden will sign an extension in Houston... Ty Lawson talks stall... »Read More
Koufos Expected to Start Over McGee
JaVale McGee will enter the Nuggets’ season opener as their second highest-paid player. But he will not be one of the five starters on the court when Denver plays the 76ers in Philadelphia on... »Read More
Karl: Lawson Contract Talks a ‘Distraction’
If the Nuggets don’t sign point guard Ty Lawson by Wednesday, he can be a restricted free agent next summer. At $2.55 million per, Lawson currently is making less than eight other players on... »Read More
Talks Between Nuggets, Lawson Halted?
I’m hearing that extension talks between Ty Lawson and the Denver Nuggets have stalled. The two sides have until Oct. 31 to reach agreement. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: The Uncertain List
HOOPSWORLD wants to lend a helping hand by breaking down players who present uncertain numbers. Fantasy owners need to take a good, long look at the risks before drafting these players. »Read More
Denver Nuggets Waive Carter, Uzoh
The Denver Nuggets have waived G Anthony Carter and G Ben Uzoh, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. The moves bring Denver’s roster to the NBA-maximum 15 players. Carter, 6-1,... »Read More
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