Despite bad vibes, it's way too early for Nuggets to panic
Off to an ugly 1-2 start with mounting injury concerns, the Denver Nuggets have problems to fix, but it's far too early to panic.
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Northwest Notes: Jokic, Edwards, Holmgren, Caruso, Boozer, Peterson
Nikola Jokic lashes out at Nuggets fans who booed the team after an overtime win over New Orleans, declaring the detractors “not real fans” and unwelcome. Denver then drops a 20‑point loss to Golden State, but Jokic stands firm. In the Northwest, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards battles right‑knee soreness but remains doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. Golden State. Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren misses his second straight game with patellar tendinitis, and Alex Caruso sits out with an ankle sprain. Meanwhile, former NBA star Carlos Boozer comments on Utah’s draft of Darryn Peterson over his son Cameron, praising the pick’s fit for the Jazz.
Nuggets are playing with fire by leaning so heavily on Jamal Murray
The Nuggets can't continue to play Jamal Murray so many minutes and need to get a better option at backup point guard.
Former NBA star Malik Beasley set to enter guilty plea with league for betting scandal
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley, a former Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves player, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges tied to a sports‑betting and bribery scheme. Indicted in June 2026 alongside ex‑player Ed Davis, Beasley will enter his plea on Dec. 9, 2026 in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege he deliberately underperformed in four games (Cavaliers, Hornets, Clippers, Nets) during the 2023‑24 season to affect proposition bets, with Davis reportedly loaning him money for the plot. The scandal ended Beasley’s NBA run; Detroit withdrew a $42 million contract after learning of the investigation. The case also involves four other defendants.
Cam Johnson's absence has Nuggets searching for their lost three-point touch
The Nuggets aren't shooting the three nearly as well as they did last year, and they desperately need Cam Johnson back in the lineup.
Warriors are starting to develop a blueprint for maximizing Stephen Curry's twilight
The Golden State Warriors earned their first win of the season against the Denver Nuggets. It provided more than just a mark on their record.
Nikola Jokic insists he’s a Nuggets lifer, but trade buzz will get louder if team struggles and he keeps crapping on fans
The Denver Nuggets have stumbled out of the gates to a 1-2 record this season, recently getting blasted at home by the winless Golden State Warriors. Nikola Jokic hasn’t been great, at least by his standards, so far this year, and has also spent his postgame press conferences repeatedly calling out fans who have voiced […] The post Nikola Jokic insists he’s a Nuggets lifer, but trade buzz will get louder if team struggles and he keeps crapping on fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikola Jokic doubles down on message to booing Nuggets fans
Nikola Jokic isn’t backing off. If Nuggets fans want to boo their own team, he’d prefer they find something else to do with their evening. Denver’s star center stood by his criticism of the home crowd after Monday’s 134-114 loss to the Warriors, which dropped the Nuggets to 1-2. “I’m sticking to what I said,” […] The post Nikola Jokic doubles down on message to booing Nuggets fans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets
Raptors The Raptors brought Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto hoping for another memorable run. Three games into the season, they’re already waiting on his knee. Leonard is expected to miss “a period of weeks” because of swelling in his left knee. The Raptors said imaging revealed no acute injury and that Leonard will undergo treatment […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Jokic admits Nuggets cannot defend after Warriors loss
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has expressed concern about his team’s defense following Monday’s defeat to the Golden State Warriors. The loss dropped Denver to 1-2 to begin the 2026-27 NBA season, with defensive problems continuing to affect the team’s results. Jokic acknowledged that the Nuggets have been dealing with similar issues since last season […] The post Nikola Jokic admits Nuggets cannot defend after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Jokic stands by criticism of Nuggets fans who boo team
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has defended his previous comments about fans booing their own team, saying he has no intention of changing his opinion. The Serbian center recently criticized Denver supporters who booed the Nuggets during home games. Following Monday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, Jokic was asked whether he still stood by […] The post Nikola Jokic stands by criticism of Nuggets fans who boo team appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are asking to get booed
Nikola Jokic didn't approve of the Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team at their home opener.
Draymond Green wants to make sure Yaxel Lendeborg isn’t only young star getting love after Warriors smack Nuggets
After the Warriors’ 134-114 win over Denver, veteran Draymond Green urged credit for rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s 31-point, 12‑rebound breakout to also include fellow youngster Brandin Podziemski, who logged 18 points, seven rebounds and a +33 plus‑minus. Green highlighted both players as key to ending Golden State’s 0‑3 start and stressed the need for consistent youth contributions as the team heads into its next road game against Minnesota.
Yaxel Lendeborg is strong like ‘ox,’ according to Steve Kerr, and he’s changing Dubs’ vibes
Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a standout performance in the team’s 134-114 win over the Nuggets on Monday, and Steve Kerr has high praise for the first-year man. Lendeborg finished the game with a triple-double: 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 block in 31 minutes of play to help the […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg is strong like ‘ox,’ according to Steve Kerr, and he’s changing Dubs’ vibes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
David Adelman calls out Nuggets’ lack of physicality after Warriors loss
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman criticized his team’s lack of physicality and defensive execution after the Golden State Warriors handed Denver a 134-114 defeat on Monday night. The Nuggets allowed 74 second-half points as the Warriors shot 22-of-44 from three-point range and outrebounded Denver 45-32. Adelman said the defensive breakdowns were less about the […] The post David Adelman calls out Nuggets’ lack of physicality after Warriors loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Yaxel Lendeborg reveals what Stephen Curry and Draymond Green told him
Yaxel Lendeborg credited Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s confidence in him for helping accelerate his development with the Golden State Warriors after delivering a career night against the Denver Nuggets. The rookie recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the Warriors’ 134-114 win on Monday, October 26, shooting 9-of-19 from the field and […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg reveals what Stephen Curry and Draymond Green told him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA rumors: Nuggets, Kings named as suitors for recently cut Bucks guard
Free-agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. could receive another opportunity in the NBA, with the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings emerging as potential destinations after the Milwaukee Bucks waived him before the 2026-27 season. Both teams are monitoring their backcourt situations and could consider pursuing Porter as circumstances develop, NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets, Kings named as suitors for recently cut Bucks guard appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Lendeborg’s 31 Points Lead Warriors Past Nuggets 134-114
Yaxel Lendeborg erupts for a career‑high 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors rout the Denver Nuggets 134‑114 at Ball Arena. Stephen Curry adds 24 points on a perfect 8‑for‑8 night, and the Warriors surge in the third quarter with a 40‑point burst to seize a 24‑point lead. Denver’s DeMar DeRozan leads the Nuggets with 21 points, but the team struggles, shooting just 34% from three and committing 12 turnovers. The win improves the Warriors to 1‑3, keeping them 2.5 games behind the Pacific‑leading Lakers, while Denver falls to 1‑2 in the early season.
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg giddy about meeting DeMar DeRozan, an NBA 2K favorite of his
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg chose the perfect game to deliver his breakout performance. Lendeborg exploded for 31 points to lead the Warriors past the Denver Nuggets, 134-114, at Ball Arena on Monday. He added 12 rebounds and six assists, finally notching his first win in the NBA after Golden State’s 0-3 start. The […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg giddy about meeting DeMar DeRozan, an NBA 2K favorite of his appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nuggets' uninspired flop against Warriors raises serious concerns
The Nuggets haven't looked good at all to start the season. Red flags are being raised.
NBA Round Up: Loudmouthed Nuggets Star Thrown Out, Anthony Edwards Blasts Teammate on Live TV & More
In 2019, Trae Young was ejected after staring down an opponent following a made three-pointer, turning a brief celebration into a costly moment. The incident showed how quickly emotions can change the course of an NBA game, even when the ball has already gone through the net. Monday night offered another reminder that the drama […] The post NBA Round Up: Loudmouthed Nuggets Star Thrown Out, Anthony Edwards Blasts Teammate on Live TV & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Nikola Jokic doubles down on ripping Nuggets fans booing team’s struggles
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are having a rough start to the season, falling to 1-2 after losing to the Golden State Warriors, 134-114, at Ball Arena on Monday. The Nuggets looked lackluster in the second half, allowing the Warriors to pull away and get their first win of the season. After the Nuggets […] The post Nikola Jokic doubles down on ripping Nuggets fans booing team’s struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg seeks advice from Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter after monster game
It is still too early to label Yaxel Lendeborg as Stephen Curry’s perfect successor, but the Golden State Warriors rookie’s monster performance against the Denver Nuggets was enough to put him in that conversation. However, the young forward is not allowing his impressive night to distract him from the work that lies ahead, as he […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg seeks advice from Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter after monster game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikola Jokic Defends Ripping Nuggets Fans For Boos in Video, 'They Are Not Real Fans'
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokić stood by recent comments he made regarding fans who booed the Nuggets during a home game last weekend.
Warriors' Yaxel Lendeborg Hyped by Steph Curry After Dominant Game vs. Nuggets, 'The Full Package'
After making headlines during his first week in the NBA for his trash talk, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg let his play speak for him with 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in Monday's 134-114 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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