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Denver Nuggets

Western Conference · Northwest Division · Ball Arena · Denver

2025-26 record
54–28 3rd in the West
Head coach
David Adelman (reference checked 2026-10-08)
Roster PPG leader
Nikola Jokić 27.7 PPG2025-26 average · 20+ games; may include previous teams.
Official tickets Official team profile
Roster: whynba · Checked

The Denver Nuggets play home games at Ball Arena and compete in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. In 2025-26 they went 54-28, 3rd in the West, scoring 122.1 and allowing 116.9 points per game (net rating +5.2). Their postseason ended in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. David Adelman is listed for the Denver Nuggets in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2025-04-08. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment. Nikola Jokić led the team in scoring at 27.7 points per game.

Denver Nuggets retired numbers and honorees

Denver Nuggets news wire

Full wire
  1. News
    How Cam Whitmore Is Already Making an Impact With the Nuggets
    DENCam Whitmore
  2. News
    David Adelman Says Why Nuggets Are Better This Season Than Before
    DEN
  3. News
    Nuggets Have One Clear Winner From First Two Preseason Games
    DEN
  4. News
    One Nuggets Player Is Already Flipping the Script at Training Camp
    DEN
  5. News
    Nuggets Have Clear Front-Runner Emerging as Their Backup Center
    DEN
  6. News
    Nuggets May Already Have Writing on the Wall for DaRon Holmes' Future
    DEN

2025-26 team statistics

122.1Points
116.9Allowed
44.0Rebounds
28.9Assists
122.2Off. rating
117.0Def. rating
+5.2Net rating
99.9Pace

82 games · FG 49.6% (opponents 46.8%) · 3P 39.6% · FT 80.8% · TS 61.6%

Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC.

2025-26 season in results

54-28Record
28-13Home
26-15Road
10-0Last 10
6-4Overtime
W12Streak to finish

Season marks

12Longest winning streakMar 20 – Apr 12
3Longest losing streakFeb 1 – Feb 4
+54Biggest winFeb 20 @ POR 157–103
-39Biggest lossMar 6 vs NYK 103–142
157Most pointsFeb 20 @ POR 157–103
By month
OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
3-211-39-510-64-711-56-0
Season series
OpponentW-LGames
Atlanta Hawks1-1W 134–133 · L 87–110
Boston Celtics2-0W 114–110 · W 103–84
Brooklyn Nets1-1L 115–127 · W 107–103
Charlotte Hornets1-1W 115–106 · L 87–110
Chicago Bulls1-1L 127–130 · W 136–120
Cleveland Cavaliers0-2L 108–113 · L 117–119
Dallas Mavericks2-2L 121–131 · L 130–131 · W 118–109 · W 142–135
Detroit Pistons0-2L 107–109 · L 121–124
Golden State Warriors2-2L 131–137 · W 129–104 · L 117–128 · W 116–93
Houston Rockets3-1W 112–109 · W 128–125 · L 101–115 · W 129–93
Indiana Pacers2-0W 117–100 · W 135–120
LA Clippers2-1W 130–116 · W 122–109 · L 114–115
Los Angeles Lakers1-2L 107–115 · W 120–113 · L 125–127
Memphis Grizzlies3-1W 125–115 · W 122–116 · L 118–125 · W 136–119
Miami Heat1-1W 122–112 · L 123–147
Milwaukee Bucks2-0W 108–104 · W 102–100
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1W 127–114 · W 123–112 · W 142–138 · L 108–117
New Orleans Pelicans3-0W 122–88 · W 125–118 · W 122–116
New York Knicks0-2L 127–134 · L 103–142
Oklahoma City Thunder1-3L 111–121 · L 121–127 · L 126–129 · W 127–107
Orlando Magic1-1W 126–115 · L 126–127
Philadelphia 76ers2-0W 125–124 · W 124–96
Phoenix Suns3-0W 133–111 · W 130–112 · W 125–123
Portland Trail Blazers3-1L 107–109 · W 157–103 · W 128–112 · W 137–132
Sacramento Kings3-1W 130–124 · W 122–108 · L 123–128 · W 136–105
San Antonio Spurs3-1L 136–139 · W 136–131 · W 136–134 · W 128–118
Toronto Raptors2-0W 106–103 · W 121–115
Utah Jazz4-0W 135–112 · W 128–125 · W 135–129 · W 130–117
Washington Wizards2-0W 121–115 · W 107–97

Regular-season results

2025-26 results 1–25 of 82, newest first
DateOppResultRecordTop scorer
Apr 12@ SASW 128–11854-28Julian Strawther 25
Apr 10vs OKCW 127–10753-28Jonas Valančiūnas 23
Apr 8vs MEMW 136–11952-28Jamal Murray 26
Apr 6vs PORW 137–132 (OT)51-28Nikola Jokić 35
Apr 4vs SASW 136–134 (OT)50-28Nikola Jokić 40
Apr 1@ UTAW 130–11749-28Jamal Murray 37
Mar 29vs GSWW 116–9348-28Nikola Jokić 25
Mar 27vs UTAW 135–12947-28Nikola Jokić 33
Mar 25vs DALW 142–13546-28Jamal Murray 53
Mar 24@ PHXW 125–12345-28Nikola Jokić 23
Mar 22vs PORW 128–11244-28Nikola Jokić 22
Mar 20vs TORW 121–11543-28Jamal Murray 31
Mar 18@ MEML 118–12542-28Nikola Jokić 29
Mar 17vs PHIW 124–9642-27Christian Braun 22
Mar 14@ LALL 125–127 (OT)41-27Aaron Gordon 27
Mar 12@ SASW 136–13141-26Jamal Murray 39
Mar 11vs HOUW 129–9340-26Jamal Murray 30
Mar 9@ OKCL 126–12939-26Nikola Jokić 32
Mar 6vs NYKL 103–14239-25Nikola Jokić 38
Mar 5vs LALW 120–11339-24Jamal Murray 28
Mar 2@ UTAW 128–12538-24Jamal Murray 45
Mar 1vs MINL 108–11737-24Nikola Jokić 35
Feb 27@ OKCL 121–127 (OT)37-23Jamal Murray 39
Feb 25vs BOSW 103–8437-22Nikola Jokić 30
Feb 22@ GSWL 117–12836-22Nikola Jokić 35

Results from whynba Game Centers (game archive and reviewed sources); records match the stored 2025-26 standings. Top scorers appear as box scores are added.

From Denver Nuggets

Articles listed on the club’s official website. Links open the original publisher; dates below are publication dates.

Official club listing · Collected Oct 9, 2026 21:18 UTC. This is a selection of club coverage, not a complete transaction record.

2025-26 league ranks

Rank among all 30 teams (1st = best; for points allowed, defensive rating and turnovers, lower is better).

CategoryValueRank
Points122.11st
Points allowed116.921st
Net rating+5.27th
Offensive rating122.21st
Defensive rating117.021st
Pace99.918th
True shooting %61.61st
3-pointers made14.111th
3P%39.61st
Rebounds44.014th
Assists28.95th
Turnovers12.23rd

Computed by whynba from team statistics.

Current roster shot profile

Collected 2025-26 regular-season shot locations for 14 of 20 current roster players, including shots taken for other teams.

25/58 (43%)4/15 (27%)18/42 (43%)20/53 (38%)5/13 (38%)4/13 (31%)11/25 (44%)0/1 (0%)1/3 (33%)4/9 (44%)1/2 (50%)12/24 (50%)22/43 (51%)5/17 (29%)17/54 (31%)8/18 (44%)2/7 (29%)2/5 (40%)7/20 (35%)2/4 (50%)18/48 (38%)0/2 (0%)6/24 (25%)6/33 (18%)4/8 (50%)4/12 (33%)2/6 (33%)20/54 (37%)6/10 (60%)5/9 (56%)16/43 (37%)7/19 (37%)5/9 (56%)7/13 (54%)10/25 (40%)2/8 (25%)4/12 (33%)2/7 (29%)2/4 (50%)7/10 (70%)18/34 (53%)8/12 (67%)18/41 (44%)6/11 (55%)11/18 (61%)0/1 (0%)6/11 (55%)9/14 (64%)4/8 (50%)13/42 (31%)5/16 (31%)4/19 (21%)11/23 (48%)6/13 (46%)1/9 (11%)6/11 (55%)8/16 (50%)2/9 (22%)6/10 (60%)10/18 (56%)1/4 (25%)14/26 (54%)11/26 (42%)9/34 (26%)11/22 (50%)10/20 (50%)10/20 (50%)12/27 (44%)8/17 (47%)9/14 (64%)5/13 (38%)0/2 (0%)12/33 (36%)38/76 (50%)10/15 (67%)17/30 (57%)13/20 (65%)10/29 (34%)12/26 (46%)6/14 (43%)25/33 (76%)0/2 (0%)4/9 (44%)12/19 (63%)101/146 (69%)115/191 (60%)12/28 (43%)5/15 (33%)9/19 (47%)28/54 (52%)22/36 (61%)12/35 (34%)13/26 (50%)4/8 (50%)14/23 (61%)5/8 (63%)9/23 (39%)380/503 (76%)241/328 (73%)46/99 (46%)50/86 (58%)32/71 (45%)8/19 (42%)18/67 (27%)19/39 (49%)15/33 (45%)8/13 (62%)10/22 (45%)20/21 (95%)3/10 (30%)24/39 (62%)1/1 (100%)128/196 (65%)152/229 (66%)21/43 (49%)11/23 (48%)12/21 (57%)6/11 (55%)13/43 (30%)2/8 (25%)31/61 (51%)10/18 (56%)6/13 (46%)10/22 (45%)22/45 (49%)44/95 (46%)24/50 (48%)20/39 (51%)12/29 (41%)13/43 (30%)11/23 (48%)5/9 (56%)6/15 (40%)12/24 (50%)5/6 (83%)1/4 (25%)4/11 (36%)7/12 (58%)11/26 (42%)11/19 (58%)10/24 (42%)12/19 (63%)10/15 (67%)13/26 (50%)13/25 (52%)1/1 (100%)8/23 (35%)1/3 (33%)1/4 (25%)3/7 (43%)1/3 (33%)8/15 (53%)4/8 (50%)6/13 (46%)1/5 (20%)2/3 (67%)15/43 (35%)4/9 (44%)2/9 (22%)1/8 (13%)13/40 (33%)4/7 (57%)4/10 (40%)4/12 (33%)5/8 (63%)2/14 (14%)0/2 (0%)5/15 (33%)1/3 (33%)20/49 (41%)11/26 (42%)8/14 (57%)2/4 (50%)4/7 (57%)2/3 (67%)2/3 (67%)2/12 (17%)1/1 (100%)5/12 (42%)15/36 (42%)8/21 (38%)4/6 (67%)7/15 (47%)4/9 (44%)18/41 (44%)11/21 (52%)6/10 (60%)5/9 (56%)1/4 (25%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)17/34 (50%)2/16 (13%)6/19 (32%)7/18 (39%)10/21 (48%)6/16 (38%)10/18 (56%)10/20 (50%)16/40 (40%)17/47 (36%)5/9 (56%)15/33 (45%)19/42 (45%)1/1 (100%)6/8 (75%)4/5 (80%)1/4 (25%)6/10 (60%)11/27 (41%)3/11 (27%)7/21 (33%)5/8 (63%)10/21 (48%)8/12 (67%)4/7 (57%)3/4 (75%)4/5 (80%)3/5 (60%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)1/3 (33%)4/6 (67%)4/12 (33%)2/5 (40%)12/15 (80%)4/7 (57%)6/11 (55%)1/1 (100%)4/9 (44%)0/2 (0%)7/14 (50%)6/20 (30%)2/9 (22%)2/9 (22%)1/3 (33%)2/3 (67%)1/4 (25%)0/2 (0%)1/5 (20%)0/1 (0%)2/2 (100%)0/3 (0%)3/4 (75%)2/9 (22%)1/3 (33%)2/5 (40%)5/16 (31%)4/7 (57%)1/3 (33%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)7/10 (70%)6/12 (50%)1/6 (17%)1/11 (9%)2/2 (100%)5/15 (33%)3/13 (23%)0/4 (0%)6/19 (32%)1/4 (25%)6/8 (75%)4/12 (33%)1/2 (50%)2/5 (40%)10/16 (63%)1/1 (100%)3/9 (33%)1/2 (50%)0/2 (0%)1/8 (13%)5/9 (56%)2/9 (22%)3/6 (50%)2/3 (67%)6/10 (60%)7/12 (58%)2/4 (50%)0/1 (0%)3/5 (60%)2/4 (50%)6/16 (38%)0/4 (0%)1/1 (100%)5/9 (56%)5/13 (38%)0/2 (0%)3/5 (60%)3/6 (50%)1/1 (100%)3/11 (27%)0/1 (0%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)3/9 (33%)1/4 (25%)1/3 (33%)3/9 (33%)5/13 (38%)1/5 (20%)4/4 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/4 (25%)1/1 (100%)1/4 (25%)1/3 (33%)2/2 (100%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/2 (100%)3/5 (60%)0/1 (0%)6/8 (75%)5/8 (63%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)3/10 (30%)1/4 (25%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)5/11 (45%)0/1 (0%)2/2 (100%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)3/9 (33%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)2/4 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/3 (33%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)2/4 (50%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)2/4 (50%)1/3 (33%)1/4 (25%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/4 (25%)
6,622 attempts. Bigger circles = more attempts.
Where the roster shoots
ZoneShareLeague shareFG%
Restricted area26.6%28.8%69.7
In the paint (non-RA)22.5%20.3%48.7
Mid-range17.1%9.8%45.8
Corner 38.3%10.8%42.4
Above the break 325.5%30.3%37.5

above typical accuracy typical below. Shot locations.

Quick answers

Who is injured on the Denver Nuggets?
1 Denver Nuggets player is listed by CBS Sports (snapshot October 9, 2026): Spencer Jones (Questionable, Hamstring).
How many championships have the Denver Nuggets won?
The Denver Nuggets have won 1 NBA championship, in 2023.
What was the record of the Denver Nuggets last season?
The Denver Nuggets finished the 2025-26 regular season 54-28, 3rd in the Western Conference.
When is the next Denver Nuggets game?
The Denver Nuggets next play the Chicago Bulls at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
Which team have the Denver Nuggets played the most?
The San Antonio Spurs: 243 meetings, with the Denver Nuggets 94-149. Their best all-time record is against the Toronto Raptors (38-22).
Which Denver Nuggets players have contracts ending in 2027?
8 players on the current roster: DeMar DeRozan ($24.75M), Cameron Johnson ($23.63M), Tyus Jones ($7.00M), Julian Strawther ($3.12M), Marvin Bagley III ($2.30M) and 3 more.
Who is the tallest player on the Denver Nuggets?
Nikola Jokić is the tallest player on the current roster at 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).
How many back-to-backs do the Denver Nuggets have in 2026-27?
The Denver Nuggets play 14 back-to-backs (4 with both games on the road); their longest road trip is 6 games.
How hard is the Denver Nuggets 2026-27 schedule?
The 19th-hardest of 30: their opponents won 0.497 of their games last season, and 50 of 80 scheduled games are against teams that finished .500 or better.
How old is the Denver Nuggets roster?
The collected roster averages 27.3 years across 19 of 19 collected players with known ages, as of today (US Eastern). It ranks No. 26 among 30 eligible collected teams by unrounded average age (youngest first). Youngest with known ages: Cam Whitmore (22); oldest with known ages: DeMar DeRozan (37). Missing ages are excluded; coverage may omit uncollected players.
Where do the Denver Nuggets play their home games?
The Denver Nuggets play home games at Ball Arena, where 41 of their 2026-27 home games are scheduled.
When is the Denver Nuggets 2026-27 season opener?
The Denver Nuggets open the regular season at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:30 pm Eastern Time.
When are the Denver Nuggets NBA Cup games?
The Denver Nuggets play 4 Emirates NBA Cup group-stage games: at the Phoenix Suns on Oct 30; vs. the Houston Rockets on Nov 20; vs. the Dallas Mavericks on Nov 24; at the Utah Jazz on Nov 27. The knockout rounds follow in December.
Who is in the Denver Nuggets NBA Cup group?
The Denver Nuggets share a group with the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets, the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz.
When do the Denver Nuggets play in Mexico City?
The Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers meet in the NBA Mexico City Game on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Arena CDMX, 4:00 pm local time (5:00 pm ET).
Who do the Denver Nuggets play in NBA Rivals Week?
The Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 9:30 pm ET. All-time: Denver Nuggets lead 102-74 in 176 games since 1989.
Do the Denver Nuggets play on Christmas Day?
Yes: the Denver Nuggets visit the Golden State Warriors on December 25, 2026 at 10:30 pm Eastern Time, one of 5 Christmas games.
Who is the best scorer on the Denver Nuggets?
On the current roster, Nikola Jokić has the highest points-per-game average among players with 20+ games: 27.7 PPG in 2025-26, followed by Jamal Murray (25.4 PPG, 2025-26) and DeMar DeRozan (18.4 PPG, 2025-26). Averages may include previous teams.
Who did the Denver Nuggets draft in 2026?
In the 2026 NBA Draft the Denver Nuggets selected Tarris Reed Jr. (No. 26, now with the San Antonio Spurs), Bryce Hopkins (No. 49).
Which head coach is listed for the Denver Nuggets in the dated reference?
David Adelman is listed for the Denver Nuggets in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2025-04-08. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment.
Which coaches appear in the collected 2025-26 game samples for the Denver Nuggets?
David Adelman appear in the saved game samples. These observations do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment.
How good were the Denver Nuggets on offense and defense?
In 2025-26 the Denver Nuggets ranked 1st in offensive rating (122.2) and 21st in defensive rating (117.0) among the 30 NBA teams, for a net rating of +5.2.

Head coach references

David AdelmanSource-listed term start: 2025-04-08 · checked 2026-10-08
David Adelman age 45 · USA2025-26 · sampled game coach
Michael Malone age 55 · USA2024-25 · sampled game coach

Game samples do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment. Team season records are not attributed to an individual coach from these samples.

Coach reference checked 2026-10-08; source revision dated 2026-06-23. Source-listed records through 2025-26; career records cover the NBA and exclude the ABA. Dates and records are reported by the source, not calculated from our game samples. Reference revision. This snapshot does not independently verify current appointments.

Depth chart

DepthPGSGSFPFC
StarterJamal MurrayChristian BraunCameron JohnsonAaron GordonNikola Jokić
#2Tyus JonesJulian StrawtherJulian StrawtherSpencer JonesMarvin Bagley III
#3KJ SimpsonSpencer JonesLonnie Walker IVAlpha DialloAaron Gordon
#4—Lonnie Walker IVAlpha DialloTrevon BrazileZeke Nnaji
#5—Tyus Jones——DaRon Holmes II

Depth chart · updated Oct 9, 2026. A player can appear at more than one position.

Roster dates · 18 players
PlayerRoster datePrevious basketball team
Nikola JokićJul 28, 2015—
Jamal MurrayJun 23, 2016—
Zeke NnajiDec 3, 2020—
Aaron GordonMar 25, 2021Orlando Magic
Cameron JohnsonJun 30, 2025Brooklyn Nets
Spencer JonesFeb 18, 2026—
Marvin Bagley IIIJul 1, 2026—
Tyus JonesJul 2, 2026—
Alpha DialloJul 12, 2026—
Lonnie Walker IVAug 5, 2026—
DeMar DeRozanAug 22, 2026Sacramento Kings
Bryce HopkinsAug 26, 2026—
Cam WhitmoreSep 18, 2026—
Dane GoodwinSep 26, 2026—
Emanuel MillerSep 26, 2026—
Ryan NembhardSep 30, 2026—
Coleman HawkinsOct 3, 2026—
KJ SimpsonOct 3, 2026—

Roster dates and previous basketball teams reported . These dates do not establish when a contract was signed; "—" means a previous basketball team is unavailable.

Payroll and roster moves

Contracts · total $208.78M (12 listed salaries)
PlayerSalaryThrough
Nikola Jokić$55.22MJun 2028
Jamal Murray$51.96MJun 2029
DeMar DeRozan$24.75MJun 2027
Cameron Johnson$23.63MJun 2027
Aaron Gordon$21.66MJun 2029
Zeke Nnaji$8.00MJun 2028
Tyus Jones$7.00MJun 2027
Cam Whitmore$3.90M—
DaRon Holmes II$3.80MJun 2028
Christian Braun$3.44MJun 2031
Julian Strawther$3.12MJun 2027
Marvin Bagley III$2.30MJun 2027

Sum of listed figures: the provider's single salary figure per player (its season is not stated; it can be a contract's average annual value). Not an official cap sheet: cap holds, dead money and unlisted contracts are not included.

Roster moves (last 12 months)
DatePlayerMoveFromTo
Oct 2, 2026KJ SimpsonSigned—Denver Nuggets
Oct 2, 2026Coleman HawkinsSigned—Denver Nuggets
Oct 2, 2026Reese Dixon-WatersRoster moveDenver Nuggets—
Oct 2, 2026David RoddyRoster moveDenver Nuggets—
Oct 2, 2026Keonte JonesRoster moveDenver Nuggets—
Sep 29, 2026Ryan NembhardSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 29, 2026KJ SimpsonLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Sep 25, 2026Dane GoodwinSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 25, 2026Emanuel MillerSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 23, 2026Kevin MillerLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Sep 21, 2026Kevin MillerSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 20, 2026Keonte JonesSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 20, 2026Reese Dixon-WatersSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 17, 2026Cam WhitmoreSigned—Denver Nuggets
Sep 1, 2026Osayi OsifoRoster moveDenver NuggetsKK Cedevita Olimpija
Aug 25, 2026Bryce HopkinsSigned—Denver Nuggets
Aug 21, 2026DeMar DeRozanSignedSacramento KingsDenver Nuggets
Aug 19, 2026Julian ReeseLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Aug 18, 2026Julian ReeseTradeWashington WizardsDenver Nuggets
Aug 18, 2026Peyton WatsonTradeDenver NuggetsCleveland Cavaliers
Aug 4, 2026Lonnie Walker IVSigned—Denver Nuggets
Jul 11, 2026Alpha DialloSigned—Denver Nuggets
Jul 7, 2026Jonas ValančiūnasLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Jul 1, 2026Tyus JonesSigned—Denver Nuggets
Jun 30, 2026Marvin Bagley IIISigned—Denver Nuggets
Jun 28, 2026Curtis JonesLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Jun 28, 2026Jalen PickettRoster moveDenver Nuggets—
Mar 3, 2026David RoddySigned—Denver Nuggets
Mar 3, 2026Tamar BatesLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Mar 1, 2026Tyus JonesSigned—Denver Nuggets
Feb 17, 2026KJ SimpsonSigned—Denver Nuggets
Feb 17, 2026Spencer JonesSignedDenver NuggetsDenver Nuggets
Feb 17, 2026Spencer JonesSignedDenver NuggetsDenver Nuggets
Feb 4, 2026Spencer JonesSignedDenver NuggetsDenver Nuggets
Feb 4, 2026Spencer JonesSignedDenver NuggetsDenver Nuggets
Feb 4, 2026Hunter TysonTradeDenver NuggetsBrooklyn Nets
Oct 17, 2025Moses BrownLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Oct 17, 2025Kessler EdwardsLeft rosterDenver Nuggets—
Oct 13, 2025James AkinjoSigned—Denver Nuggets

Move labels describe the provider's record neutrally: Trade (team to team), Signed (joined without a listed previous club), Left roster (departed without a listed new club). They are not contract terms.

Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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The story of the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. The team was originally founded as the Denver Larks in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association (ABA), but changed their name to the Rockets before the first season began due to a swift ownership change that came from the owners of the local Ringsby Rocket Truck Lines company. The Rockets then changed their name to the Nuggets on August 7, 1974, as a precautionary measure for their franchise to move from the ABA to the NBA. After the name change, the Nuggets played for the final ABA Championship title in 1976, losing to the New York Nets.

The team has had some periods of success, qualifying for the ABA playoffs in all but two seasons of the ABA's existence. The team made the 1976 ABA Finals, losing to the New York Nets. The team joined the NBA in 1976 after the ABA–NBA merger and qualified for the NBA playoffs in nine consecutive seasons in the 1980s and ten consecutive seasons from 2004 to 2013. In 2023, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, reached their first NBA Finals and defeated the Miami Heat to capture the franchise's first NBA championship. The Nuggets were the last of the four surviving former ABA teams to reach the NBA Finals, and the second former ABA team to win an NBA title (after the San Antonio Spurs). The Nuggets play their home games at Ball Arena, which they share with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL).

Founded
1967
History
Denver Rockets 1967–1974 (ABA) Denver Nuggets 1974–1976 (ABA) 1976–present (NBA)
Arena
Ball Arena
Location
Denver, Colorado
Team colors
Midnight blue, sunshine yellow, Flatirons red, skyline blue
Head coach
David Adelman
Ownership
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Stan Kroenke, Owner/Governor)
G League affiliate
Grand Rapids Gold
Championships
1 (2023)
Conference titles
1 (2023)
Division titles
12 ABA: 2 (1970, 1975) NBA: 10 (1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Retired numbers
7 (2, 12, 33, 40, 44, 55, 432)

Season by season

59 seasons · 2,471–2,306 regular-season record across all listed seasons (.517)

Listed seasons 1–20 of 59, newest first
SeasonLeagueConferenceConf.DivisionDiv.WLWin%PlayoffsAwardsHead coach
2025–26NBAWestern3rdNorthwest2nd5428.659Lost First round (Timberwolves) 4–2David Adelman
2024–25NBAWestern4thNorthwest2nd5032.610Won First round (Clippers) 4–3 Lost conference semifinals (Thunder) 4–3Michael Malone David Adelman
2023–24NBAWestern2ndNorthwest2nd5725.695Won First round (Lakers) 4–1 Lost conference semifinals (Timberwolves) 4–3Nikola Jokić (MVP)Michael Malone
2022–23NBAWestern1stNorthwest1st5329.646Won First round (Timberwolves) 4–1 Won conference semifinals (Suns) 4–2 Won conference finals (Lakers) 4–0 Won NBA Finals (Heat) 4–1Nikola Jokić (FMVP)Michael Malone
2021–22NBAWestern6thNorthwest2nd4834.585Lost First round (Warriors) 4–1Nikola Jokić (MVP)Michael Malone
2020–21NBAWestern3rdNorthwest2nd4725.653Won First round (Trail Blazers) 4–2 Lost conference semifinals (Suns) 4–0Nikola Jokić (MVP)Michael Malone
2019–20NBAWestern3rdNorthwest1st4627.630Won First round (Jazz) 4–3 Won conference semifinals (Clippers) 4–3 Lost conference finals (Lakers) 4–1—Michael Malone
2018–19NBAWestern2ndNorthwest1st5428.659Won First round (Spurs) 4–3 Lost conference semifinals (Trail Blazers) 4–3—Michael Malone
2017–18NBAWestern9thNorthwest5th4636.561——Michael Malone
2016–17NBAWestern9thNorthwest4th4042.488——Michael Malone
2015–16NBAWestern11thNorthwest4th3349.402——Michael Malone
2014–15NBAWestern12thNorthwest4th3052.366——Brian Shaw Melvin Hunt
2013–14NBAWestern11thNorthwest4th3646.439——Brian Shaw
2012–13NBAWestern3rdNorthwest2nd5725.695Lost First round (Warriors) 4–2George Karl (COY) Masai Ujiri (EOY) Kenneth Faried (JWKC)George Karl
2011–12NBAWestern6thNorthwest2nd3828.576Lost First round (Lakers) 4–3—George Karl
2010–11NBAWestern5thNorthwest2nd5032.610Lost First round (Thunder) 4–1—George Karl
2009–10NBAWestern4thNorthwest1st5329.646Lost First round (Jazz) 4–2—George Karl
2008–09NBAWestern2ndNorthwest1st5428.659Won First round (Hornets) 4–1 Won conference semifinals (Mavericks) 4–1 Lost conference finals (Lakers) 4–2Mark Warkentien (EOY) Chauncey Billups (SPOR)George Karl
2007–08NBAWestern8thNorthwest2nd5032.610Lost First round (Lakers) 4–0—George Karl
2006–07NBAWestern6thNorthwest2nd4537.549Lost First round (Spurs) 4–1Marcus Camby (DPOY)George Karl

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

All-time franchise leaders

Regular-season career totals with the franchise.

Points

  1. Alex English21,645
  2. Nikola Jokić18,009
  3. Dan Issel (16,589) Carmelo Anthony13,970
  4. David Thompson11,992
  5. Jamal Murray11,528
  6. Ralph Simpson10,130
  7. Byron Beck8,602
  8. Fat Lever8,081
  9. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf7,029
  10. Nenê6,868

Minutes played

  1. Alex English29,893 Nikola Jokić25,914
  2. Dan Issel25,198
  3. Carmelo Anthony20,521
  4. Jamal Murray19,448
  5. Byron Beck19,197
  6. T. R. Dunn18,322
  7. David Thompson16,902
  8. Fat Lever16,867
  9. Nenê16,445

Rebounds

  1. Nikola Jokić8,977
  2. Dan Issel6,630
  3. Byron Beck5,261
  4. Dikembe Mutombo4,811
  5. Alex English4,686
  6. Julius Keye4,547
  7. Marcus Camby4,117
  8. Nenê3,859
  9. Kenneth Faried3,634
  10. Fat Lever3,621

Assists

  1. Nikola Jokić6,080
  2. Alex English3,679 Fat Lever3,566
  3. Andre Miller2,978
  4. Ty Lawson2,745
  5. Jamal Murray3,044
  6. Michael Adams2,181
  7. Nick Van Exel2,047
  8. Dan Issel2,005
  9. Ralph Simpson1,950

Steals

  1. Fat Lever1,167 T. R. Dunn1,070
  2. Nikola Jokić1,041
  3. Alex English854
  4. Dan Issel798
  5. Nenê694
  6. Bobby Jones660
  7. Carmelo Anthony634
  8. Reggie Williams632
  9. Jamal Murray608

Blocks

  1. Dikembe Mutombo1,486 Marcus Camby1,126
  2. Wayne Cooper830
  3. Bobby Jones625
  4. Alex English624
  5. Chris Andersen624
  6. Antonio McDyess604
  7. Nikola Jokić589
  8. Raef LaFrentz556
  9. Nenê508

Three-pointers made

  1. Jamal Murray1,391
  2. Nikola Jokić926
  3. Michael Porter Jr.843
  4. Will Barton804
  5. J. R. Smith768
  6. Michael Adams630
  7. Gary Harris565
  8. Wilson Chandler540
  9. Danilo Gallinari535
  10. Chauncey Billups514

Head coaches

23 head coaches in franchise history · 24 coaching terms.

#CoachTermFranchiseGWLWin%Playoffs W–LAchievements
23David Adelman2025–presentDenver Nuggets855728.6717–7
22Michael Malone2015–2025Denver Nuggets798471327.59044–36NBA championship (2023)
21Melvin Hunt2015Denver Nuggets231013.435—
20Brian Shaw2013–2015Denver Nuggets1415685.397—
19George Karl2004–2013Denver Nuggets680423257.62221–382012–13 NBA Coach of the Year
18Michael Cooper2004Denver Nuggets14410.286—
17Jeff Bzdelik2002–2004Denver Nuggets19273119.3801–4
16Mike Evans2001–2002Denver Nuggets561838.321—
—Dan Issel1999–2001Denver Nuggets19084106.442—
15Mike D'Antoni1998–1999Denver Nuggets501436.280—
14Bill Hanzlik1997–1998Denver Nuggets821171.134—
13Dick Motta1996–1997Denver Nuggets691752.246—
12Bernie Bickerstaff1995–1996Denver Nuggets1275968.4650–3
11Gene Littles1995Denver Nuggets16313.188—
10Dan Issel1992–1995Denver Nuggets19896102.4856–6
9Paul Westhead1990–1992Denver Nuggets16444120.268—
8Doug Moe1980–1990Denver Nuggets789432357.54824–371987–88 NBA Coach of the Year
7Donnie Walsh1979–1980Denver Nuggets1426082.4231–2
6Larry Brown1974–1979Denver Nuggets385251134.65221–24Led team to and lost 1975–76 ABA Finals
5Alex Hannum1971–1974Denver Rockets252118134.4684–8
4Stan Albeck1970–1971Denver Rockets712744.380—
3Joe Belmont1969–1970Denver Rockets694524.6525–7
2John McLendon1969Denver Rockets28919.321—
1Bob Bass1967–1969Denver Rockets1568967.5715–7

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

2025-26 final regular season

Conference standings
54–28Wins–losses
3Conference rank
28–13Home
26–15Road

WHYNBA reorganized the records; source order is retained. Checked . Historical records, not a current-season update.

2026 postseason results

Team’s playoff path

Completed-season results. WHYNBA reorganized the source records.

2025 NBA Cup

Completed group stage: West group C · 2–2 · rank 2. Did not qualify for knockout rounds.

Cup results for Denver Nuggets.

2025-26 team statistics

Saved season averages
122.1Points per game
44Rebounds per game
Head coach
David Adelman
Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations
Ben Tenzer
Founded
1976
Division
Northwest

Basketball operations

Titles as published by each source · reviewed October 4, 2026
TitlePersonIn role sinceSource
Executive Vice President of Basketball OperationsBen TenzerNot statedNuggets staff directory checked October 4, 2026
Executive Vice President of Player PersonnelJonathan WallaceNot statedNuggets staff directory checked October 4, 2026

The Nuggets' staff directory lists no NBA general manager, so none is listed.

Each role is shown with the title its source uses. Vacant, unconfirmed or conflicting roles are not filled in.

Roster

All NBA players

24 players in the licensed roster (updated Oct 9, 2026). Training-camp rosters can include players who will not make the opening-night team.

PlayerNo.Pos.HeightAgeCountrySalaryRoster date
Jamal Murray27PG6′4″29Canada$51.96MJun 2016
KJ Simpson25PG6′2″24USA—Oct 2026
Ryan Nembhard—PG5′11″23Canada—Sep 2026
Tyus Jones5PG6′0″30USA$7.00MJul 2026
Christian Braun0SG6′6″25USA$3.44M—
Julian Strawther3SG6′6″24USA$3.12M—
Lonnie Walker IV16SG6′4″27USA—Aug 2026
Bryce Hopkins—SF6′7″25USA——
Cam Whitmore1SF6′6″22USA$3.90MSep 2026
DeMar DeRozan10SF6′6″37USA$24.75MAug 2026
Spencer Jones21SF6′7″25USA—Feb 2026
Alpha Diallo11F6′7″29USA—Jul 2026
Aaron Gordon32PF6′8″31USA$21.66MMar 2021
Cameron Johnson23PF6′8″30USA$23.63MJun 2025
DaRon Holmes II14PF6′9″24USA$3.80M—
Marvin Bagley III35PF6′10″27USA$2.30MJul 2026
Trevon Brazile7PF6′10″23USA——
Zeke Nnaji22PF6′10″25USA$8.00MDec 2020
Nikola Jokić15C6′11″31Serbia$55.22MJul 2015
Boopie Miller——6′1″————
Bryce Hopkins——————Aug 2026
Coleman Hawkins——————Oct 2026
Dane Goodwin——————Sep 2026
Emanuel Miller——————Sep 2026

Roster, positions, heights, birth dates, nationalities and salaries. Entries with unresolved team information are omitted. Roster dates do not establish a contract signing.

Games & schedule

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Recorded championship seasons

Season history

2022-23.

Verified champion records through 2025-26. Earlier team names and source records appear in the archive.

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Denver’s franchise traces its roots to the ABA before joining the NBA in 1976. Playing in the Mile High City gives the Nuggets a distinctive home setting. The team’s first NBA championship in 2023 added a major chapter to a history that also features memorable high-scoring offenses.

Visitor and coaching guide updated October 3, 2026.

Who coaches the Nuggets?

David Adelman is Denver’s head coach. Dave Joerger joined his staff as an assistant in August 2026.

Going to a Nuggets game at Ball Arena

Ball Arena is at 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver. Open the Nuggets schedule and check the listed venue before arranging travel, especially for preseason games; a Denver home designation does not by itself mean Ball Arena.

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