Westbrook was hardly the only offender on these fronts, but his presence was a startling reminder of just what a step back the Nuggets -- who are only two seasons removed from an

The Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder will begin their NBA season on Thursday night. The top two seeds in the Western Conference last season will tip-off at 7:00 P

Two summers ago, Jokic’s Nuggets climbed the NBA’s summit, capturing the franchise’s first-ever championship while soft-launching dynasty discussions. The Nuggets fell short of winning back-to-back titles in May. They then fell into an offseason marked by turmoil at worst and stagnancy at best.

Westbrook’s pregame outfit paid homage to Western style, as the 35-year-old delivered a modern cowboy vibe. He rocked a relaxed white shirt paired with light-washed flared denim that perfectly blended nostalgia with contemporary flair.

With some new pieces, head coach Michael Malone may need to work through what combinations he likes the best, and he spoke on one pairing in particular after the game. Asked about the Russell Westbrook and Jamal Murray duo,

Many eyebrows were raised when the Denver Nuggets decided to allocate their limited offseason funds to signing Russell Westbrook to a two-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum. Westbrook’s stock was a