/tags/denver-nuggets Denver Nuggets en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-10-24/denver-nuggets-open-2024-25-season-with-a-new-roster-and-tv-deal After being bounced in the semifinals of last year's playoffs, the Nuggets are determined to win their second NBA title in three years. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-10-24/denver-nuggets-open-2024-25-season-with-a-new-roster-and-tv-deal Michael Lyle /sports/2024-10-01/dikembe-mutombo-a-basketball-hall-of-fame-player-had-impact-far-beyond-the-game On the court, Dikembe Mutombo stopped people. Off the court, he helped people. In simplest terms, that is the legacy of Mutombo, the 7-foot-2 mountain of a center who died Monday, about two years after his family revealed that he was dealing with brain cancer. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:40:52 GMT /sports/2024-10-01/dikembe-mutombo-a-basketball-hall-of-fame-player-had-impact-far-beyond-the-game Associated Press /news/2024-05-20/nuggets-blow-20-point-lead-struggle-from-field-as-timberwolves-end-their-title-defense-in-game-7 The Denver Nuggets couldn't quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room. Just a loud and painful reminder that their reign as champions was finished. Mon, 20 May 2024 14:51:53 GMT /news/2024-05-20/nuggets-blow-20-point-lead-struggle-from-field-as-timberwolves-end-their-title-defense-in-game-7 Pat Graham, AP Sports /culture-identity/2024-03-22/let-me-give-you-a-hug-of-forgiveness-on-the-way-out-of-town-russell When the going gets tough, KUNC commentator Peter Moore likes to watch… sports. In a world on fire, he says the Nuggets and the Avalanche distract him from stuff that is way more important. And that’s the point. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:16:26 GMT /culture-identity/2024-03-22/let-me-give-you-a-hug-of-forgiveness-on-the-way-out-of-town-russell Peter Moore /news/2023-06-13/drug-deal-likely-sparked-denver-mass-shooting-after-nuggets-nba-win-police-say Police say a shooting in downtown Denver amid fans celebrating the Nuggets' first NBA championship win was likely sparked by a drug deal gone wrong. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:13:54 GMT /news/2023-06-13/drug-deal-likely-sparked-denver-mass-shooting-after-nuggets-nba-win-police-say Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /news/2023-06-13/stan-kroenke-has-won-nfl-nhl-and-now-nba-titles-in-back-to-back-to-back-seasons The Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship Monday night gave owner Stan Kroenke another title. His Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl two years ago and his Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup last season. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:49:51 GMT /news/2023-06-13/stan-kroenke-has-won-nfl-nhl-and-now-nba-titles-in-back-to-back-to-back-seasons Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press /news/2023-06-13/10-wounded-in-denver-mass-shooting-after-the-nuggets-win-nba-finals Police say 10 people were wounded in a mass shooting in Denver in an area where basketball fans had been celebrating the Nuggets first NBA title win. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:49:43 GMT /news/2023-06-13/10-wounded-in-denver-mass-shooting-after-the-nuggets-win-nba-finals Associated Press /news/2023-06-13/nuggets-take-home-1st-nba-title-in-rugged-94-89-win-over-heat Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Scenes that for decades seemed impossible finally turned into reality for the Nuggets. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:18:13 GMT /news/2023-06-13/nuggets-take-home-1st-nba-title-in-rugged-94-89-win-over-heat Eddie Pells, Associated Press /sports/2023-06-09/nuggets-christian-braun-seeking-nba-title-a-year-after-winning-ncaa-championship Denver rookie Christian Braun is in rarified air with the Nuggets two wins shy of winning their first NBA championship in franchise history. The rookie from Kansas won a national championship last year and could become just the fifth player to win an NBA title the year after winning a college championship. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:39:54 GMT /sports/2023-06-09/nuggets-christian-braun-seeking-nba-title-a-year-after-winning-ncaa-championship Associated Press /sports/2023-06-01/referee-eric-lewis-not-selected-to-work-nba-finals-while-league-looks-into-tweets Eric Lewis was not selected as one of the 12 referees who will work the NBA Finals, while the league continues to investigate whether he used a Twitter account to defend himself and other referees from online complaints. Lewis had been chosen to work the finals in each of the last four seasons. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:14:28 GMT /sports/2023-06-01/referee-eric-lewis-not-selected-to-work-nba-finals-while-league-looks-into-tweets Associated Press