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Moses Brown Report: DEN signs Moses Brown to Exhibit 10 deal
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 5:21 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Nuggets signed Moses Brown to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Analysis: Brown, who has been well-traveled within the NBA since going undrafted in 2019, will go into training camp with the Nuggets. Between Indiana and Dallas, the 7-foot-2 center appeared in 13 NBA games in 2024-25, averaging 5.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes. Brown hit double figures in his last two games with the Mavericks, including a 20-point, 11-rebound, three-steal, two-block effort against the Hornets on February 27. Denver's G League affiliate recently acquired Brown's returning player rights as part of a three-team trade. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas double-doubles in loss to Greece
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 10:18 AM
Jonas Valanciunas finished Tuesday's 87-76 loss to Greece with 24 points, 15 rebounds and an assist across 31 minutes.
Analysis: JV was Lithuania's top scorer and rebounder yet again, and he wraps up Eurobasket 2025 play with averages of 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds across seven appearances. He'll operate as one of the NBA's best backup centers behind Nikola Jokic in Denver for the 2025-26 season. |
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Nikola Jokic Jokic pours in 33 points in elimination loss
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 11:08 AM
Nikola Jokic led Serbia with 33 points (9-of-13 FGs, 14-of-19 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and one free throw in a 92-86 loss to Finland on Saturday.
Analysis: It was another monster performance from Jokic, who has carried the load for Serbia throughout EuroBasket. However, it wasn't enough for them to secure the win over Lauri Markkanen (29 points) and Finland. Serbia's run ends in the Round of 16, which means Jokic will have some time to recover ahead of the regular season. That is a good thing, since managers will certainly be investing at least a top-two pick on him in every league. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Joki? records 22/9/4/3/1 line vs. Türkiye
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 10:31 AM
Nikola Joki? accumulated 22 points (10-of-16 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to Türkiye.
Analysis: Joki? and Alperen ?engün were locked in an epic individual battle as Serbia and Türkiye competed for the top spot in Group A at EuroBasket. The latter picked up the victory and the top spot, but Joki? still came through with a solid overall performance. With the Round of 16 on the horizon, the lifting stands to get heavier for The Joker, as Serbia is without Bogdan Bogdanovi? for the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. While Serbia has enough help for its star center to win the event, the task is more challenging with Bogdanovi? sidelined. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Valan?i?nas records 18/9/2/2/2 line vs. Sweden
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 5:34 AM
Jonas Valan?i?nas accounted for 18 points (7-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots in Wednesday's win over Sweden.
Analysis: Having already qualified for the Round of 16 at EuroBasket, Lithuania ended group play with a 4-1 record following Wednesday's victory. Valan?i?nas finished the 74-71 victory one rebound shy of a double-double, showing the attributes that made the Nuggets so willing to acquire him from Sacramento to serve as Nikola Joki?'s backup next season. While that role limits Valan?i?nas' fantasy value, it gives him a far better chance of winning his first NBA title than he would have had with the Kings. |
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Nikola Jokic Jokic dominates Latvia with 39 points in victory
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 7:18 AM
Nikola Jokic dominated Latvia on Saturday with 39 points (15-of-26 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and one three-pointer in an 84-80 victory.
Analysis: Jokic is typically only this aggressive offensively when he needs to be, and with this matchup being the closest of EuroBasket so far for Serbia, it isn't surprising that he was unstoppable, especially with his teammates not providing much help. Serbia moves to 3-0 in the tournament, and they'll go as far as Jokic takes them. More performances like this will make them difficult to beat. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas scores 14 points in loss
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 6:07 AM
Jonas Valanciunas finished with 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), four rebounds and one block in a 107-88 loss to Germany on Saturday.
Analysis: Valanciunas has been one of the primary scoring options for Lithuania through their first three games of EuroBasket, but this was the first loss for them after they dominated Great Britain and Montenegro. Valanciunas will continue to play an important role for them moving forward, with their next game coming against Finland on Monday. |
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Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic double-doubles in win over Portugal
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 10:28 AM
Nikola Jokic finished with 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, a triple, two steals and two blocked shots across 23 minutes in Friday's 80-69 win over Portugal.
Analysis: Jokic led all scorers and rebounders in Serbia's double-digit win, and he posted a second straight double-double. Expect Joker to continue pacing his team in a number of categories throughout Eurobasket 2025 play. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas scores 19 points in 13 minutes
Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 8:39 AM
Jonas Valanciunas finished Friday's blowout win over Montenegro with 19 points, five rebounds, an assist, three triples and a block across 13 minutes.
Analysis: Lithuania dominated Montenegro 94-67, so JV didn't log big minutes, but he was able to make a huge impact in limited court time. Valanciunas' 19 points led his team, and he surprisingly cashed three triples along the way. Expect him to continue operating as Lithuania's leading scorer with bigger offensive performances in store for more competitive matchups. |
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Nikola Jokic Jokic tallies 11/10/7 line in blowout win
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 10:48 AM
Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 11 points (3-of-4 FGs), 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 98-64 win over Estonia.
Analysis: In typical Jokic fashion, he only took four shots during his 23 minutes because of how lopsided the score was; he isn't one to force shots when he doesn't need to. Jokic will continue to be the star of the show throughout EuroBasket, which should lead to better performances in the box score, assuming Serbia's future games are closer. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Valanciunas scores game-high 18 points vs. Britain
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:10 AM
Jonas Valanciunas finished with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in a 94-70 win over Great Britain on Wednesday.
Analysis: Lithuania kicked off Eurobasket with a convincing win over Great Britain, and Valanciunas, the lone NBA player on either roster, was the leading scorer and rebounder in this game. He'll continue to be a focal point for Lithuania throughout the tournament before heading to Denver to play behind Nikola Jokic next season. |
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Russell Westbrook Stein: Kings maintain interest in adding Westbrook
Mon, Aug 25, 2025, 5:05 AM
Marc Stein
NBA insider Marc Stein reports the Kings still have interest in signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook.
Analysis: Since Westbrook hit free agency, the parties have been mutually interested in a partnership. However, Sacramento does need to open up a roster spot before making a move for the veteran point guard. While Malik Monk's name has been mentioned in trade rumors, Stein reported Sunday that the Kings are looking into ways to open up a spot on the perimeter without moving him. While Sacramento did add Dennis Schröder via sign-and-trade, another proven point guard still needs to be added to the roster. Devin Carter's name may be one to watch between now and the beginning of training camp as the Kings look to strengthen their roster. |
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Kessler Edwards Kessler Edwards agrees to deal with Nuggets
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 8:23 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported the Nuggets agreed to a deal with Kessler Edwards.
Analysis: Edwards, who spent last year on a two-way with Dallas, will now join the Nuggets, though the official terms of the deal weren't reported. However, with Denver already having 14 players under contract and all three two-way spots filled, this could be just a training camp deal for Edwards that isn't guaranteed. Still, he's been a solid player through the first four years of his career after being a second-round pick and could certainly work his way into a role with Denver, though it likely won't be a large one. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell grabs 11 rebounds vs. Milwaukee
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 6:05 PM
E.J. Liddell recorded 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Having struggled with injuries throughout his professional career, Liddell is playing with the Nuggets in hopes of earning another opportunity. He played well on Thursday, as his dunk with just over five seconds remaining gave Denver a two-point lead. Unfortunately for Liddell, he ended up on the wrong end of the game's final shot, with Jamaree Bouyea hitting a three over the forward's outstretched hand as time expired. Liddell is not a fantasy target regardless of league size, but his goal is to grab a team's attention and earn a contract. |
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Hunter Tyson Hunter Tyson posts 12 points, 11 rebounds vs. MIL
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 5:55 PM
Hunter Tyson amassed 12 points (4-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: While Tyson did not have his best night shooting the basketball, he did finish the one-point defeat with a double-double. After appearing in 18 games as a rookie, the 2023 second-round pick made 51 appearances for the Nuggets last season. Denver's addition of Jonas Valan?i?nas strengthens their frontcourt rotation, likely making it more challenging for Tyson to offer statistical value after playing sparingly in his first two seasons. |
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Nikola Jokic Report: Jokic won't sign extension this summer
Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 12:39 PM
Bennett Durando
The Denver Post's Bennett Durando reports Nikola Jokic won't sign an extension with the Nuggets this offseason.
Analysis: There's no need to panic and get out the trade machine. Delaying an extension until next summer could allow him to make roughly an extra $80 million. This isn't Jokic giving Denver an ultimatum to put more talent around him or he's going to ask out; it's simply a wise financial decision. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Shams: DEN expects Valan?i?nas to honor contract
Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 10:53 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Nuggets expect Jonas Valan?i?nas to honor his contract and play for the team next season.
Analysis: Needing to upgrade their backup center situation, the Nuggets acquired Valan?i?nas from the Kings in exchange for Dario Å ari?. However, on Thursday, it was reported by BasketNews that the veteran center was considering a move to Europe to play for Greek power Panathinaikos. Valan?i?nas is under contract with the Nuggets, so he would require a buyout to move to Greece. According to Charania, the Nuggets view JV as a key component for next season, so he'll have to fulfill the requirements of his contract. Playing behind Nikola Joki? limits Valan?i?nas' fantasy value, but he'll have ârealâ value to a team that hopes to contend for a championship. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Report: Valan?i?nas considering return to Europe
Thu, Jul 3, 2025, 10:42 AM
BasketNews
BasketNews reports Jonas Valan?i?nas is considering a return to Europe to play for Panathinaikos.
Analysis: Reportedly acquired from the Kings in exchange for Dario Å ari?, it's reportedly possible that Valan?i?nas will not suit up for the Nuggets in 2025-26. According to BasketNews, Greek power Panathinaikos has offered the veteran center a three-year, â¬12 million contract. Should he remain in the NBA, Valan?i?nas will make nearly $10.4 million with the Nuggets, but the final year of his deal (2026-27) is not guaranteed. The Nuggets appeared to have shored up their backup center position with the Valan?i?nas trade, but they'll be forced to return to the drawing board if he decides to return to Europe to continue his career. |
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Tim Hardaway Shams: DEN signs Tim Hardaway Jr. to one-year deal
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 10:44 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Nuggets signed Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year deal.
Analysis: On Tuesday, Denver added another shooter to its roster, reportedly signing Hardaway to a one-year deal. In his first and only season with the Pistons, the veteran guard was a fixture in the starting lineup. Making 77 appearances, all starts, Hardaway averaged 11.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.2 three-pointers per game, shooting nearly 37 percent from three. THJ's scoring average decreased compared to his 2023-24 production with the Mavericks, but he's a capable shooter who should provide the Nuggets with solid value off the bench. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Shams: Nuggets acquire Valanciunas via trade
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 6:02 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Nuggets have acquired C Jonas Valanciunas from the Kings in exchange for C Dario Saric.
Analysis: While Valanciunas' production has declined over the last three years, the 33-year-old center has proven that he's still durable appearing in 79, 82 and 81 games. After a midseason trade to the Kings last year, he adequately filled in for Domantas Sabonis while he dealt with injury. Valanciunas could offer the Nuggets similar big man insurance and have fantasy streaming value on nights Nikola Jokic takes off. |
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