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Will Barton III's option looms large over Denver Nuggets' offseason The wait for Will Barton III’s decision could delay the Denver Nuggets’ decision-making process this offseason.
Nuggets lament injury-riddled season that came up short
The Denver Nuggets looked like an NBA championship contender after acquiring Aaron Gordon at the trade deadline as a rash of injuries waylaid other teamsJUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118
Devin Booker and Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to a four-game sweep of the Denver Nuggets who lost MVP Nikola Jokic to an ejection in their 125-118 loss SundayJUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets face daunting deficit; Jokic faces ignominious exit
The Denver Nuggets face a daunting 3-0 deficit in their second-round playoff series against the Phoenix SunsJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns spoil Nikola Jokic's MVP party, beat Nuggets 116-102
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Nikola Jokic’s MVP celebration with a 116-102 victory over Denver in Game 3 that put “The Joker” and the rest of the reeling Nuggets on th...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Barton III willing to give Denver Nuggets more minutes if needed in series vs. Phoenix Suns Should the Denver Nuggets need more from Will Barton III, and through two games that appears to be the case, he’s willing to risk his recove...
JUNE 11, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM
Mike Malone calls out Denver Nuggets, says team quit in blowout loss to Suns
Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone said his team 'quit' in its Game 2 blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns. Did he go too far?JUNE 10, 2021
Hawks, Nuggets hope home court provides edge in semifinals
The Atlanta Hawks will attempt to extend their 13-game home winning streak when they play the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinalJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Paul has another big night, Suns rout Nuggets 123-98
Chris Paul had 17 points and 15 assists without a turnover, Devin Booker added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns routed the Denver Nuggets 123-98 on Wednesday night to...JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA playoffs: Top moments from Nuggets-Suns Game 2
Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns dominated the Denver Nuggets once again to take a 2-0 series lead. Check out the highlights.JUNE 10, 2021
Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award
Nikola Jokic was revealed Tuesday as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for 2020-21, making him by far the lowest draft pick ever to win the awardJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 o...JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Close games between Suns-Nuggets foreshadow playoff drama
The NBA playoffs are just a few weeks old but excuse the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets for feeling like several months have passed in terms of dramaJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Booker and the Suns host Denver to start Western Conference semifinals
The Phoenix Suns host the Denver Nuggets to start the Western Conference second roundJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will Barton, PJ Dozier trending toward Nuggets return in second-round playoff series vs. Suns A Nuggets backcourt worn thin due to injuries might get some needed reinforcements soon.
JUNE 5, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Nuggets overcome injuries to reach Western Conference semis
Third-seeded Denver bested the Portland Trail Blazers in six games to survive the first round of the playoffs and advance to the Western Conference semifinalsJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lillard wows, then turns the page with Blazers on the brink
The last time he was on the court Damian Lillard had one of the best individual playoff performances ever, with 55 points, including 12 3-pointersJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jokic and the Nuggets aim to clinch series against Portland
The Denver Nuggets look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Portland Trail Blazers in game sixJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Porter Jr. plans to put pressure back on Portland; Will Barton III still working toward return Game 5 is going to be different.
JUNE 1, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM
Nuggets, Trail Blazers square off with series tied 2-2
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Denver Nuggets for game five of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 2-2MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers beat Nuggets 115-95 in Game 4 to tie series
Norman Powell matched his career playoff high with 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-95 on Saturday in Game 4 to even the first-round seriesMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks chase sweep of Heat on 4-game NBA playoff Saturday
It’s been done four times in the Stanley Cup playoffs, most recently by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in 2014MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nuggets take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Trail Blazers
The Denver Nuggets visit the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denver beats Portland 120-115, goes up 2-1 in playoff series
Nikola Jokic had 36 points and 11 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-115 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff seriesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans
On their respective ways to the NBA Finals last season, there was one important element missing for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami HeatMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
