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The Denver Nuggets Were Built to Last
Not every franchise can be so lucky as to draft the best player in the game, but any can afford to be patient—and the Nuggets’ long, steady march carried them all the way to the NBA title
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The Denver Nuggets Have Reached the NBA’s Summit
Game 5 of the Finals was a fitting capper to an utterly dominant postseason run for the Nuggets, who completed their mission to deliver Denver its first NBA title
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Where Does a Title Put Nikola Jokic in NBA History?
The Denver Nuggets star has reached rarefied air after bringing a championship to the Mile High City. Is he already one of the game’s 20 best players ever? "He’s one of the all-time greats and still 28 years old. There’s so much more to go," says Nuggets GM Calvin Booth.
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The Offer Sheet: Who’s in the Mix for FVV?
Fred VanVleet has officially declined his player option for next season, and suitors—perhaps too many—are already lining up. Check out our offseason tracker for the latest on VanVleet, the latest James Harden sign-and-trade scenario, and more.
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The Defense of Nikola Jokic’s Defense
Casuals rarely get past the eye test. Critics try to label it as his one flaw. But ask anyone around the NBA, and they will tell you: Jokic is much better than people realize. "We’re just trying to change the narrative that he doesn’t play defense," says Jamal Murray.
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The Hundred: Looking Back at Our 100 Best NBA Bets
The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals. More importantly, we made some money along the way. Check out the ‘Ringer Gambling Show’ betting guide to see the results.
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Seven NBA Observations on Chris Paul, Damian Lillard’s Future, and the 2023 Draft
What are the best landing spots for CP3? Is Dame headed east? And who is the biggest riser in this month’s draft? From the Finals to free agency, here are seven thoughts as the NBA calendar shifts into overdrive.
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The Ringer’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide
The NBA draft is less than two weeks away. Get all caught up with our two-round mock draft, updated Big Board, and biggest needs for all 30 teams.
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Is This the Beginning of the Next Great NBA Team?
Plus, Seerat and Tyler discuss Tyler’s new book, ‘A Little Blood and Dancing’!
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Nuggets Are NBA Champs and the Future of the Jokic-Murray Combo With Austin Rivers, Plus Kyle’s Wedding Recap
Austin Rivers joins to talk about what it was like to play with Nikola Jokic, why he thinks Jamal Murray is a top guard in the West, and what the future holds for this Nuggets core
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Doc Rivers on Denver’s First Title, the Zombie Heat, Jokic Vs. the Greats, and Why It Wasn’t Philly
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by NBA champion head coach Doc Rivers to recap the Denver Nuggets’ first title win in franchise history, over the Miami Heat in five games
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Nuggets Win NBA Finals: A Dynasty in the Making? Plus, Miami Offseason Preview, Playoff Lessons Learned.
Verno and KOC congratulate the Denver Nuggets for winning their first NBA title and recap Game 5, which went down to the wire
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The Dominance of the Denver Nuggets, Why Understanding Your Role as a Pro Is Essential, and Why NBA Players Love to Golf
Logan and Raja talk about what the Denver Nuggets have done to shut down the Miami Heat’s offense through four games of the 2023 NBA Finals
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NBA Game 5 Betting Preview, and Raheem Closes Out The Hundred
The East Coast Bias boys discuss how good Denver is and whether this could be the start of a dynasty, and they all share their favorite Game 5 bets
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There’s Still a Chance
Jason shouts out Jimmy Butler, breaks down the player contract landscape around the NBA, talks the history of Michael Jordan’s relationship with the media, and shares his concerns about Tim Anderson’s future with the White Sox
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The Sox-Yankees Series and Another Chris Sale Injury With Lou Merloni
Plus, the best Boston sports offseasons
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The Jokic Effect, a Murray What-If Game, a Most-Likely-to-Be-Traded Draft, and Kyle’s Wedding With Ryen Russillo
Bill and Ryen discuss the Nuggets’ impressive Game 4 showing and whether Jamal Murray’s ACL injury prevented them from potentially winning a championship sooner
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Trends and Lessons From the 2023 NBA Finals
Justin, Rob and Wos debate what trends and lessons teams will take from the 2023 Finals, beginning with how the Nuggets and Heat were built
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The Heat Have No Answer for the Aaron Gordon Problem
Miami held Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to a series-low 38 points combined, but Gordon more than picked up the slack, scoring inside and out, hounding Jimmy Butler, filling in ably for Jokic at the 5, and ultimately rendering every Heat strategy untenable
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The Nuggets Proved Their Championship Mettle With Their MVP off the Floor
When Nikola Jokic went to the bench with foul trouble in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Denver’s role players kept their poise, kept the lead, and brought the Nuggets to the brink of the first title in franchise history
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Jokic-Murray the Best Two-Man Game Ever? Plus, Chris Paul’s Potential New Team and Mailbag Time!
Austin and Pausha also discuss Jokic’s potential to go down as the best center ever
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LaMelo Ball’s Newest Puma Is Announced, Plus Nike and Drake Impress Again
Wos also gives his thoughts on the upcoming New Balance x Teddy Santis Made in USA collection
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Ryen Russillo on Covering the NBA Finals, Explaining Jokic’s Greatness, and Getting the Sports TV We Want
Ryen Russillo joins to discuss Nikola Jokic’s impressive performance in the 2023 NBA Finals and the media’s response to the Denver Nuggets
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Can the Heat Measure Up to the Nuggets on the Glass?
If Miami can’t grab enough rebounds or turn up enough loose balls to win the possession battle, its means of defeating Denver will vanish into thin air
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Donald Trump’s Second Indictment and Marquis “Mookie” Cook on Playing LeBron
Van and Rachel also talk about Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of President Joe Biden and Kelis’s new boyfriend
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NBA Game 4 Preview and Belmont Stakes Bets With Michael Joyce
The guys also preview the Taylor-Lopez fight
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The Action That Turned the Nuggets Into a Juggernaut
The NBA’s best two-man game has carried Denver to the Finals, but it didn’t always look like Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic were destined for greatness. Now they could go down as one of the best pick-and-roll combos in NBA history.
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Chris Paul Rumors, Zion’s Adventures, Draft Talk, and NBA Finals Game 4 Preview
Verno and KOC break down how the Nuggets won Game 3 and discuss how great Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have become as a duo in Denver
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Van Lathan on Zion Williamson’s Antics, Morant’s Potential Long-Term Suspension, and the Ever-Changing Media Landscape Around the Modern Athlete
Plus, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week!
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Nuggets Defeat Heat in Game 3, Jokic’s Legendary Stat Line, and Did Denver Figure Out Miami’s Zone?
Plus, debating the most versatile defender prospects and the biggest home-run swings in the NBA draft
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Jokic’s Historic Game 3 and Chris Paul’s Future, Plus a Wembanyama Rant and More NBA Draft Talk With Kevin O’Connor
Ryen breaks down Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat before KOC joins to talk Victor Wembanyama and the best choice at no. 2 in the NBA draft
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Odds Machine: Down 3-1, the Zombie Heat Face Their Steepest Climb Yet
Miami has beaten the odds all postseason long, but a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will be extremely difficult to overcome
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The Jokic-Murray Combo Makes History in Game 3, Plus the Chris Paul Derby Begins
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap the Denver Nuggets winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals on the road, headlined by 30-point triple-doubles for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
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Joker’s Wild in Miami, CP3’s Future, CNN Turmoil, and Streaming TV Chaos With Kevin Wildes, Dave Jacoby, and Matt Belloni
Bill, Kevin Wildes, and David Jacoby discuss the Denver Nuggets’ dominating win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic becoming the indisputable best player in the league, and the road map for Miami
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Jamal Murray Delivers an NBA Finals Performance for the Ages
The Nuggets have not one, but two stars who can do it all. In Game 3, Denver’s point guard matched his MVP teammate’s 30-point triple-double, and reminded everyone just how talented he really is.
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The Nuggets Reminded Everyone Why They’re the Favorites
Game 3 of the NBA Finals seemed poised to go down to the wire—that is, until Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray broke it open with 30-point triple-doubles and reclaimed control of the series
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NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction and Game 3 Preview. Plus, PGA-LIV Merger and MLB MVP Bets.
The East Coast Bias boys discuss Michael Porter Jr.’s play, predict how Denver will respond if it drops Game 3, and give out their favorite bets