Jun 13, 2023, 11:09 AM ET The Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA champions. Delivering the franchise its first title, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic has taken that long-awaited next step in his postseason legacy alongside his star teammate Jamal Murray. Now what? What lies ahead for Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat after they made
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The Denver Nuggets made it to the NBA Finals by blowing teams out with elite offense. Against the Heat, they powered their wins with collaborative defense. Despite posting an archaic 97.9 Offensive Rating (for reference, that would have been dead-last in the 1996-97 season), the Denver Nuggets were able to stave off the Miami Heat
Mar 14, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) and Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) battle for rebounding position in the second half at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports The Spurs are in a beginning stage of a rebuild, loading up on young players. With
Bruce Brown was a key piece of this Denver Nuggets championship run. But his contract situation is complicated and the Nuggets might not be able to keep him. While the Nuggets and their fans will be celebrating their first title in franchise history, the front office will have to head right back to work preparing
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterJun 13, 2023, 12:22 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News DENVER — The summer of 2010 in the NBA is generally remembered as the year LeBron James left the small-market Cleveland Cavaliers to form a superteam in Miami with Dwyane Wade
Mar 6, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Thomas Bryant (13) gestures in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Nuggets finished a magical season with the first NBA title in franchise history. Once the celebrating is done, it will be time to
Dwight Howard is eyeing a return to the NBA next season and he already has the team picked out — the up-and-coming Sacramento Kings. Dwight Howard and Andre Iguodala are the last players from the 2004 NBA Draft class who aren’t officially retired yet. Iguodala appeared in just eight games for the Warriors last season
Leonard Miller, NBA Draft scouting report (Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports) The miraculous postseason run of the Miami Heat came up just short. But the No. 18 pick in this year’s NBA Draft is a chance to reload for next year. The Miami Heat were the biggest surprise of the NBA postseason, almost becoming
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJun 12, 2023, 11:09 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
The Denver Nuggets overcame a late deficit and withstood a comeback attempt by Jimmy Butler to win Game 5 of the NBA Finals and their first NBA title. For the first time in the team’s 47 years of existence, the Denver Nuggets can finally call themselves NBA champions. On Monday night, the Nuggets hosted the
Mar 22, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) reacts to a foul call against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Everyone knows the names of the big free agents this NBA offseason. But several under-the-radar contributors could change
Scoot Henderson. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) NBA Draft rumors: Pelicans looking to trade up for Scoot Henderson The 2023 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday, June 22. The first-overall pick is a foregone conclusion, as Victor Wembanyama is expected to be selected by the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA Draft will officially begin with
Nikola Jokic’s hometown of Sombor, Serbia celebrated as he won the NBA championship for the first time with the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets would not be denied their first NBA championship. On Monday night, the Nuggets recovered from a deficit in the fourth quarter and fended off a late comeback attempt
Jun 12, 2023, 11:24 PM ET DENVER — Long before Nikola Jokic won his first NBA championship, his first Finals MVP and his back-to-back league MVPs, there was “Jokmas.” It was 10 days before Christmas in 2016, and Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was “racking” his brain for solutions to jump-start his team, which was
The Portland Trail Blazers are eager to contend with Damian Lillard, but should the team think about hitting the reset button sooner than later? The Portland Trail Blazers entered last season with a healthy Damian Lillard and title aspirations. Lillard did his part: 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game on .463/.371/.914 splits.
Staring down the barrel of a 3-1 series deficit, can the Miami Heat upend the Denver Nuggets in tonight’s Game 5 and extend their season? After dropping two straight games on their home floor, the Miami Heat find themselves in a 3-1 hole against Denver Nuggets. We are all aware of the history of teams
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderJun 12, 2023, 12:45 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, who was officially upgraded to questionable Monday, is expected to dress and attempt to play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sources told ESPN. Herro has been out since
Today on The Whiteboard, we’re running through the latest NBA news, including new coaching hires, NBA Draft prospects to know and the Nuggets’ place in history. The Denver Nuggets are on the verge of their first NBA title, with three more chances to get their series-clinching win. But while they are firmly in the driver’s
Apr 7, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) reacts after being called for a foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers face a very weird offseason that could decide their long-term future going
With the Chris Paul situation unresolved, a crazy solution could end up finishing the problem. Will a James Harden for Chris Paul swap work this offseason? What are the trade-offs for both teams? How likely is this situation? As reported by Jake Fisher of Yahoo! Sports, a wild sign-and-trade for the Phoenix Suns and Chris
After a season that fell short of lofty expectations, the Hawks may be looking to trade away one of their core pieces, Dejounte Murray. What does this mean for the Hawks going forward? With the Atlanta Hawks coming up against the luxury tax, they may opt to move a player that they used a lot
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2023, 08:33 PM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is
Jun 7, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the first quarter in game three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Women’s College World Series Game 2 odds and prediction by Iain MacMillan
Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2023, 11:00 PM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. AS JIMMY BUTLER and Max Strus prepare for each
Chris Paul was waived by the Phoenix Suns this past week, and there is one team that is moving up the betting odds to land the veteran guard. The Phoenix Suns failed to make it back to the NBA Finals for the second year in a row following their second-round elimination by the eventual Western
Leonard Miller was extremely productive for the G-League Ignite, showcasing an intriguing blend of size, athleticism, and burgeoning skill that should have NBA Draft teams sold on his upside. The majority of attention spent on the G-Leauge Ignite this season was directed at Scoot Henderson, but he wasn’t the only viable first-round prospect on the team.
Mar 24, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) on then sideline against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports After a surprising play-in appearance, the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to build on their momentum this offseason. Here are the
Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. IT’S A DAY before Game 3 of the 2023
Anthony Black, NBA Draft Rumors (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) NBA Draft Rumors: Mavericks targeting Kyrie Irving replacement? According to Dalton Trigg of Dallas Basketball, the Mavs really are sold on Anthony Black. Black, who plays point guard, cannot shoot very well from three but has a very solid game outside of that. This would
Nov 30, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Suns are reportedly exploring trading Deandre Ayton, at the same time as they seek a solution for Chris Paul. These three deals could solve
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