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Nikola Jokic wins over Mexico City as Nuggets hold off Pacers • Nov. 7, 2026, 9:23 PM ET (Straits Times)
Nuggets’ Eduardo Najera was Mexican Michael Jordan before NBA games in Mexico City were normal • Nov. 7, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (The Denver Post)
Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin • Oct. 31, 2026, 1:42 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Denver Rockets
Awards And Honors National Basketball Association Championship (2023)
Date 1967 - present
Headquarters Denver
Areas Of Involvement Basketball
Related People Russell Westbrook • Spencer Haywood • Larry Brown • Carmelo Anthony • Nikola Jokić • Dikembe Mutombo

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Three-time MVP
Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant
The Denver Nuggets team celebrates around the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, wearing championship hats and shirts. Owner Stan Kroenke stands in front in a blue jacket, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a microphone.
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