Denver Nuggets
High-altitude warriors bringing championship glory to the Rocky Mountains.
The Denver Nuggets are a franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently in their 49th season (2024–25). They play in the Western Conference. The Nuggets drew an average home attendance of 19,783, the 5th-highest of all NBA teams. Their 2024–25 season included notable events such as Nikola Jokić becoming the first player in NBA history to record a 30–20–20 game, the firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, and a playoff run that ended in a seven-game loss to the eventual Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Quick Facts
- Conference
- Western
- Division
- Northwest
- Founded
- 1967
- History
- Denver Rockets
- 1967–1974 (ABA)
- Denver Nuggets
- 1974–1976 (ABA)
- 1976–present (NBA)
- Arena
- Ball Arena
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Sponsor
- Ibotta
- Ceo
- Josh Kroenke
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Lore & Background
The 2024–25 season saw the Nuggets clinch their seventh straight playoff berth on April 13 after defeating the Houston Rockets. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games, which included a buzzer-beating game-winning putback dunk from Aaron Gordon in Game 4. They subsequently lost to the eventual Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder in 7 games, despite a game-winning three-pointer from Gordon in Game 1. Nikola Jokić was voted second in MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder. On March 7, 2025, center Nikola Jokić became the first player in NBA history to record a 30–20–20 game, in an overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns. On April 8, with three games remaining in the regular season, the Nuggets announced they had fired both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, with Booth's contract not being renewed by that date. Their combined firings were made in relation to both Malone and Booth not getting along with each other well behind the scenes.
Reader's Guide
Ball Arena offers a distinct, intimate atmosphere where fans are close to the action, often creating a deafening wall of sound during crucial moments. The venue's design emphasizes sightlines and energy, making every game feel like a high-stakes event. The rivalry with Phoenix has seen memorable shifts in momentum over the years. From the classic duels of the 1990s featuring Hall of Famers to modern clashes between superstar guards and centers, these games are defined by physical intensity and strategic adjustments. Key moments often involve buzzer-beaters or dominant defensive performances that decide divisional standings. Fans recall specific playoff series where the Nuggets' home-court advantage proved decisive, with the crowd's energy seemingly lifting the team in the fourth quarter.
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