The Nuggets have improved, coinciding with Aaron Gordon’s return. But they are in a tough spot, dependent on a streaky player. Murray knows the uncomfortable truth: For the Nuggets to win big, they need Bubble Jamal — not a player who looks like he should be encased in bubble wrap.

Jamal Murray, who signed a four-year, $208 million contract extension last year, produced his best offensive performance of the season Tuesday, scoring a season-high 45 points in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the streaking Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in the first game of their regular season series. Both teams are coming into th

Jimmy Butler could be returning to action for the Miami Heat again when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, as he isn't listed on the Heat's injury report for Friday's game.

MIAMI— Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets in the NBA, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.