The intent for the Nuggets is to have some extended versatility in Johnson as opposed to what Porter Jr. provides. As a defender, working off-ball offensively, and even an improved playmaker and facilitator as shown last season during a career year in Brooklyn– all in an effort to surround this Nikola Jokic-led group with the right tools for another championship run.

Jamal Murray is off to the best start of his career, although it might not be enough for him to finally get individual accolades.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved a rare feat with his career performance against the Golden State Warriors.

Jokic's statistical marvel of a game has only been duplicated by one other player, a legend in his own right, since field goal percentage was first tracked in 1956-57.

DaRon Holmes II scores his first #NBA bucket for the #Nuggets, a transition corner 3-pointed assisted by Zeke Nnaji. He'll spend much of this season in the G League, but great for him to have this opportunity in Denver's home opener, put that notch in his belt when he could. pic.twitter.com/Bp8EDmvRXY

JJ Barea and Jared Dudley didn’t even suit up for the coaches, who still demolished the Denver media by a score of 114-16.

After Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, one NBA star is pledging to help the country with its recovery.

It's the Denver Nuggets vs the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight on Peacock NBA Monday. Tip off is at 9:30 PM ET.