/tags/national-basketball-association-nba National Basketball Association (NBA) 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 /news/2024-04-23/forward-cody-williams-declares-for-the-nba-draft-after-a-single-season-at-colorado Colorado forward Cody Williams is entering the NBA draft. The 6-foot-8, 190-pound Williams averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds to help the Buffaloes reach the NCAA Tournament. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:43:13 GMT /news/2024-04-23/forward-cody-williams-declares-for-the-nba-draft-after-a-single-season-at-colorado Pat Graham, 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/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 /news/2023-05-31/denver-nuggets-seeking-first-championship-as-they-take-on-miami-heat-in-the-nba-finals The Nuggets are in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Wed, 31 May 2023 18:43:49 GMT /news/2023-05-31/denver-nuggets-seeking-first-championship-as-they-take-on-miami-heat-in-the-nba-finals Michael Lyle /2020-07-31/after-a-pandemic-pause-denver-nuggets-resume-season-in-florida The Denver Nuggets were on their way to potentially a solid postseason run in March. But then, like with many other sports, the coronavirus pandemic put a stop to that. The National Basketball Association was one of the first sports leagues to put their season on hold when cases began to spike in the U.S. Sat, 01 Aug 2020 03:59:31 GMT /2020-07-31/after-a-pandemic-pause-denver-nuggets-resume-season-in-florida Desmond O'Boyle