ARNIE STAPLETON Sports Writer.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic responds to questions during an NBA basketball media day news conference Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic’s plan to stay with the Nuggets forever and the offseason moves that energized him

The Nuggets have made significant offseason moves to support Nikola Jokic and strengthen their team. They added depth similar to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won the NBA championship after defeating Denver in a seven-game series. Jokic chose not to sign a $212 million deal this summer, aiming for a $293 million extension next year. He expressed a desire to remain with the Nuggets long-term. The team made several changes, including new coaching and management, trading Michael Porter Jr., and acquiring players like Cam Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas. Jokic is optimistic about the team’s new energy and potential.

Read More »
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman walks along the bench area late in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

David Adelman promoted to full-time Nuggets coach after leading team to conference semifinals

The Denver Nuggets have named David Adelman their head coach, taking the interim tag off his title after he led them into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Adelman replaced Michael Malone on the eve of the playoffs and the Nuggets went 3-0 to close the regular season by avoiding the play-in. The Nuggets beat the Clippers in seven games and then lost to the Thunder in seven games in Round 2. The Nuggets still need to name a replacement for former general manager Calvin Booth, who was fired the same day Malone was let go.

Read More »