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sports9 days ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves’ Roaring Playoff Run Ends in Spurs Showdown

The Minnesota Timberwolves, despite an injury-plagued season, stunned the Denver Nuggets in six to reach the next round before being eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in six. The run was defined by high-energy, soulful basketball and moments of brilliance from Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert, but limited depth and inconsistency prevented a title push. The season ends with roster questions looming and anticipation for next year as the Wolves head toward a potential playoff rematch against the Thunder.

via The Guardian|

#anthony-edwards #denver-nuggets #nba-playoffs

sports22 days ago•12 min saved

NBA Rumor Storm: Mosley at Magic, Kerr’s Future, and Front-Office Chases

Marc Stein’s latest notes a flurry of NBA rumors: Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is likely to be blamed for the first-round exit with replacements like Billy Donovan or Dusty May floated; the Nuggets are reportedly safe under David Adelman but could pursue trades to boost Jokic’s defense and athleticism; Bulls and Mavericks are weighing leadership changes with several candidates in play; and Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is under discussion as ESPN reportedly courts him.

via Hoops Rumors|

#denver-nuggets #golden-state-warriors #jamahl-mosley

sports24 days ago•5 min saved

Nuggets Fall to Wolves in Six, Spotlighting Roster Gaps

Denver’s title-era run ends with a six-game first-round loss to a depleted Minnesota squad, as injuries and depth issues expose the Nuggets’ flaws. Jokic shines in Game 6, but Jamal Murray struggles and the defense and supporting cast falter, prompting questions about building around Jokic this offseason.

via Defector|

#denver-nuggets #jamal-murray #minnesota-timberwolves

sports24 days ago•5 min saved

Nuggets' Offense Peaks, Playoff Exit Stings

Denver finished 54–28 (3rd in the West) behind a historic offense and a superstar season from Nikola Jokić (27.7 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 10.7 APG; league leader in rebounds and assists) with Jamal Murray breaking out as a full-season star. Offseason moves brought Cameron Johnson and Tim Hardaway Jr., but injuries limited key pieces (Braun 44 games, Johnson 54, Gordon 36) and Denver’s defense ranked 21st (117.4 DRtg) despite the record offense. After a 12-game closing run to lock the No. 3 seed, the Nuggets were upset in the first round by Minnesota; Jokić notched a 27–12–16 triple‑double in Game 5 but Denver couldn’t complete the rally. The result raises questions about next steps with roster and health considerations ahead.

via Sports Illustrated|

#denver-nuggets #jamal-murray #jokic

sports24 days ago•5 min saved

McDaniels sparks shorthanded Wolves as five-forward lineup seals series

Jaden McDaniels poured in a career-high 32 points as Minnesota, shorthanded by injuries to Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu and Donte DiVincenzo, leaned on a selfless, five-forward rotation to topple the Denver Nuggets in Game 6. McDaniels’ defense on Jamal Murray and Rudy Gobert’s on Nikola Jokic, plus improved ball protection, helped the Wolves win the series and advance to face San Antonio. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 points in the effort, underscoring a team-wide effort as Minnesota capitalized on its gritty, collective performance.

via MinnPost|

#bench-depth #denver-nuggets #jaden-mcdaniels

sports25 days ago•12 min saved

Jokic Signals Nuggets Stay With Summer Contract Extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his desire to sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets this summer, saying he wants to spend his career in Denver after the team’s first-round exit. He previously declined a three-year, roughly $207 million offer, and this offseason could bring about $80 million more in potential earnings.

via The Denver Post|

#contract-extension #denver-nuggets #jokic

sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Cap Crunch Looms: Nuggets May Trade Aaron Gordon Amid Offseason Tightening

Denver’s postseason collapse has underscored a brutal offseason cap reality: Jokic and Murray are safe, but several veterans and role players (Tyus Jones, Spencer Jones, Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas) hit free agency or become expendable, and Aaron Gordon could be traded to clear money under the 2026-27 second apron. A likely swap of Cam Johnson or Christian Braun may be needed to free space for Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent and could force further financial moves if not matched. The Nuggets must navigate substantial cap constraints while trying to balance competitiveness and finances.

via Nugg Love|

#aaron-gordon #cap-space #denver-nuggets

sports28 days ago•4 min saved

Nuggets Rally Over Wolves in Game 5, Forcing a Game 6 in Minneapolis

Denver blew past Minnesota 125-113 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead and push the series back to Minneapolis for Game 6. The Timberwolves played shorthanded without Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee/bone injury), committing 25 turnovers and failing to find rhythm after a tight first half that ended with Jokic’s buzzer-beater three. Denver surged in the third quarter, 37-24, helped by Spencer Jones’ 11-point flurry, while Naz Reid left briefly with an ankle issue before returning. Minnesota must regroup in Game 6 to avoid a possible Game 7 in Denver.

via Sports Illustrated|

#denver-nuggets #game-5-recap #jokic

sports28 days ago•5 min saved

Wolves Lean on Dosunmu as They Chase a Closeout Without Edwards and DiVincenzo

With Anthony Edwards out for weeks and Donte DiVincenzo done for the season, Minnesota projects a starting five of Mike Conley, Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert for Game 5. Dosunmu moves into the starting lineup after a 43-point bench performance, while Naz Reid, Bones Hyland, and Terrence Shannon Jr. provide scoring off the bench and Kyle Anderson and Joe Ingles offer veteran depth as the Wolves try to close out Denver despite a 3–1 deficit.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards-injury #ayo-dosunmu #denver-nuggets

sports28 days ago•30 min saved

Edwards sidelined for at least a week with left-knee injury in Wolves-Nuggets playoff

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss at least a week with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise; MRI showed no structural damage, but his availability for a potential next round is uncertain, as Minnesota also lost guard Donte DiVincenzo to an Achilles teardown in Game 4. Game 5 is in Denver.

via NBA|

#anthony-edwards #denver-nuggets #left-knee-injury

sports28 days ago•5 min saved

Nuggets on the Edge as Wolves Rally and Dosunmu Dazzles; Chiefs, Buccaneers Earn Draft Praise

Denver trails 3-1 to Minnesota in the playoffs as Jokic struggles from the field and a late scuffle follows a decisive finish; Minnesota, though missing Edwards (knee) and DiVincenzo (Achilles) due to injuries, is buoyed by Ayo Dosunmu’s 43-point outburst in Game 4, while Game 5 airs on NBC/Peacock; separately, Connor Rogers grades the 2026 NFL draft, praising the Chiefs and Buccaneers for top picks.

via NBC News|

#denver-nuggets #minnesota-timberwolves #nba

sports29 days ago•6 min saved

Gobert’s lockdown on Jokic, Nuggets’ cold shooting put them on edge against Timberwolves

Denver trails 3–1 in the first-round series as Rudy Gobert locks down Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets’ shooters go cold, and the supporting cast struggles, leaving Minnesota’s upset bid within reach.

via Sports Illustrated|

#basketball #denver-nuggets #minnesota-timberwolves

sports29 days ago•12 min saved

Dosunmu’s 43-Point Breakthrough Fuels Wolves Win and 3-1 Series Lead

Ayo Dosunmu erupted for a playoff career-high 43 points to lift Minnesota to a 112-96 win over Denver and seize a 3-1 lead in the series, after Donte DiVincenzo left early with a ruptured Achilles; the night became a roller-coaster of heartbreak, resilience and breakout performances that underscored the Wolves’ turbulent playoff ride and Dosunmu’s rising role after being acquired from the Bulls.

via The New York Times|

#ayo-dosunmu #denver-nuggets #donte-divincenzo

nba29 days ago•3 min saved

Dosunmu Drops 43 to Put Wolves Up 3-1

Ayo Dosunmu erupted for a career-high 43 points in 42 minutes, shooting 13-for-17 with 5-for-5 from three and 12-for-12 from the line, to lift Minnesota to a 112-96 win over Denver and take a 3-1 series lead after injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo; the Wolves’ defense, anchored by Gobert and McDaniels, stifled the Nuggets as they seized control of the series.

via Defector|

#anthony-edwards #ayo-dosunmu #denver-nuggets

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Jokic ejected after late confrontation with McDaniels as Nuggets lose Game 4

In Game 4 of the Nuggets–Timberwolves playoff series, Nikola Jokic was ejected after sprinting across the court to confront Jaden McDaniels with 1.3 seconds left, and Julius Randle was also tossed as Minnesota held on for a 112-96 win. McDaniels had just scored a late uncontested layup, prompting tempers to flare as players from both teams joined the fray; Jokic said he confronted McDaniels because he scored and “everybody stopped playing,” highlighting a heated end to a lopsided series heading to the next game.

via The Denver Post|

#basketball #denver-nuggets #minnesota-timberwolves