Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

2nd in Northwest Division

2026 Schedule

BOS
DEN
PHI
W 125-124
DEN
BKN
L 127-115
DEN
CLE
L 113-108
DEN
TOR
W 106-103
DEN
MIA
L 147-123
DEN
ORL
L 127-126
DEN
DEN
W 142-138
MIN
DAL
L 131-130
DEN
DEN
W 135-112
UTAH
DEN
L 115-101
HOU
DEN
W 126-115
ORL
DEN
W 128-125
HOU
SAC
W 136-105
DEN
CHA
W 115-106
DEN
ATL
W 134-133
DEN
IND
W 135-120
DEN
DEN
L 131-121
DAL
PHX
W 130-112
DEN
DEN
L 139-136
SA
MEM
W 125-115
DEN
DEN
L 128-123
SAC
HOU
W 112-109
DEN
NO
W 125-118
DEN
DEN
L 130-127
CHI
MIN
W 123-112
DEN
Shams: Jokic rehabbing, looking to return end of January Shams: Jokic rehabbing, looking to return end of January

Shams Charania joins "NBA Today" to provide an update on Nikola Jokic's rehab and potential return from injury for the Nuggets.

Entering Monday, NBA underdogs of 14+ points were 1-26 straight-up this season, according to ESPN Research. The Oklahoma City Thunder (-15.5) and the Philadelphia 76ers (-14.5) each lost Monday. The Thunder fell to the Charlotte Hornets, and the 76ers lost to the short-handed Denver Nuggets. It's the fourth day in the last 35 seasons in which multiple 14-point underdogs won and the 1st since April 2, 2023. Entering Monday, NBA underdogs of 14+ points were 1-26 straight-up this season, according to ESPN Research. The Oklahoma City Thunder (-15.5) and the Philadelphia 76ers (-14.5) each lost Monday. The Thunder fell to the Charlotte Hornets, and the 76ers lost to the short-handed Denver Nuggets. It's the fourth day in the last 35 seasons in which multiple 14-point underdogs won and the 1st since April 2, 2023.

2025-26 NBA trade deadline: Best fits for East and West contenders 2025-26 NBA trade deadline: Best fits for East and West contenders

One month from the NBA trade deadline, which top contending teams could make a move for a potential playoff push?

Brown's goaltended layup in OT lifts short-handed Nuggets over 76ers 125-124 Brown's goaltended layup in OT lifts short-handed Nuggets over 76ers 125-124

— Bruce Brown scored 19 points and got the winning bucket in overtime off a goaltending call on Joel Embiid, and Jalen Pickett had 29 points to lead the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 125-124 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

NBA awards 2025-26: Predictions for All-NBA teams, MVP winner NBA awards 2025-26: Predictions for All-NBA teams, MVP winner

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton projects the favorites to win each award and make the All-NBA teams, as well as other contenders and long shots.

Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 points against his old team as the Nets beat the Nuggets 127-115 Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 points against his old team as the Nets beat the Nuggets 127-115

— Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in his first game against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak.

Depleted Nuggets get Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon back in loss Depleted Nuggets get Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon back in loss

Nuggets starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic, C

    29.6

  • Assists Per Game

    Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic, C

    11.0

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic, C

    60.5

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic, C

    12.2

  • Steals Per Game

    Nikola Jokic

    Nikola Jokic, C

    1.4

  • Blocks Per Game

    Peyton Watson

    Peyton Watson, G

    0.9