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The Denver Nuggets' newly elevated basketball executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace are constructing the 2025-26 roster the primary objective of keeping Nikola Jokic content and committed long-term. The two leaders inherited a franchise in need of cultural repair after six months of front office upheaval that included the firing of general manager Calvin Booth and head coach … [Read more...] about Nuggets On New Course Under Tenzer, Wallace; Culture Reset Centered On Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets hired Tony Delk as a scout, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Delk previously worked as a pro personnel scout for the Mavs. Delk played ten seasons in the NBA with the Hornets, Warriors, Kings, Suns, Celtics, Mavericks, Hawks and Pistons. … [Read more...] about Nuggets Hire Tony Delk As Scout

The Denver Nuggets have signed guard James Akinjo to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Nuggets will waive Akinjo from the non-guaranteed deal before the end of the preseason. Akinjo is expected to join the Grand Rapids Gold for the upcoming G League season. Akinjo played for the Wisconsin Herd of the G League last season. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 14.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.9 … [Read more...] about Nuggets, James Akinjo Sign Camp Contract

Bruce Brown Jr. received free agent interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns amongst others, but he was committed to returning to the Denver Nuggets. After winning a title with the Nuggets in 2023, Brown signed a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, which was significantly more than what Denver was allowed to offer. Brown subsequently was traded … [Read more...] about Bruce Brown Jr. Prioritized Return To Nuggets Over Interest From Lakers, Suns

The Denver Nuggets are implementing a more physical defensive approach ahead of the 2025-26 season, emulating the style mastered by defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic said Friday the team is emphasizing aggressive play that tests the boundaries of what referees will call fouls. The Nuggets ranked 21st in defensive efficiency last season and struggled in … [Read more...] about Nuggets Copying Thunder’s Defensive Physicality Ahead Of New Season