MacMahon and Mares
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss John Wall trades, and expectations for the Jazz and Mavericks. Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss Aaron Gordon's extension and the upcoming Nuggets season.
2022 Schedule
vs Timberwolves
@ Warriors
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Preseason
2022 Schedule
2nd in Northwest
NBA predictions: Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions
Are the Lakers locks for the No. 1 seed? Are the Clippers headed for the play-in? Our NBA Summer Forecast continues with win-loss projections for every West team.
Agent: Gordon, Nuggets agree to $92M extension
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract extension, his agent, Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports, confirmed to The Undefeated on Tuesday.
The biggest deals, and what matters most during NBA free agency
Kevin Pelton is weighing in on all the latest offseason deals, including Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets.
Best of Aaron Gordon with the Nuggets (2:07)
The most likely NBA rookie superstars lurking outside the top 10
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Former guard Terry gets G League coaching job
Jason Terry, who played 19 seasons in the NBA, has been hired as the new head coach of the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League.
Matur Maker, Tyree White. thow down back-to-back monster slams (0:38)
Zylan Cheatham's dunk seals OT win for Nuggets (0:24)
Bol Bol elevates for thunderous slam (0:18)
Bol Bol throws down nice reverse dunk (0:26)
Golden Child: Pamela and JaVale McGee become first mother and son to win Olympic golds
Pamela McGee won gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and now her son, NBA player JaVale McGee, won a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics.
Nuggets keep Barton; give Jeff Green 2-year deal
The Nuggets have secured the longest-tenured player on their roster, agreeing to a two-year, $32 million deal with Will Barton. Denver is also adding veteran Jeff Green, a key reserve for the Nets last season, on a two-year, $10 million contract.
Nah'Shon Hyland's NBA draft profile (0:29)
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Sources: Nuggets' Barton declines player option
Denver Nuggets wing Will Barton has declined his $14.7 million player option for the 2021-2022 season and will become a free agent, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Johnson, McGee replace Love, Beal for Olympics
After Cavaliers forward Kevin Love withdrew from Team USA, Nuggets center JaVale McGee and Spurs forward Keldon Johnson accepted the open spots on the 12-man roster for the Olympics.
Sources: Wizards offering HC post to Unseld Jr.
The Washington Wizards are offering their head-coaching job to Denver Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr., sources tell ESPN.
Stephen A. can't believe he is fine with JaVale McGee joining Team USA (2:24)
Keldon Johnson and JaVale McGee set to be Team USA replacements (2:22)
Sources: Unseld, Ham front-runners for Wizards
Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. and Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham are the front-runners in the Wizards' coaching search, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, while Bucks assistant Charles Lee also has emerged as a finalist.
NBA's Morris, Anunoby headline Nigeria's Olympic roster
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris is one of 13 NBA players named on Nigeria's preliminary roster by head coach Mike Brown at a pre-Olympic Games training camp in California.
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 52 | 20 | .722 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 47 | 25 | .653 | 5 | L1 |
| Portland | 42 | 30 | .583 | 10 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 49 | .319 | 29 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 50 | .306 | 30 | W1 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.18th
Rebounds Per Game44.413th
Assists Per Game26.8Tied-5th
Points Allowed111.012th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(26) | Nah'Shon Hyland | PG | Virginia Commonwealth |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 46 | 27 | .630 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 36 | .561 |