The Denver Nuggets, based in Denver, Colorado, are an NBA team competing in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Founded in 1967 as the Denver Larks and later renamed the Rockets, the team became the Nuggets in 1974. The franchise has a rich history, including qualifying for the ABA playoffs consistently before joining the NBA in 1976. They achieved their first NBA championship in 2023, led by Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, defeating the Miami Heat. The Nuggets play home games at Ball Arena, sharing it with the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) and the Colorado Mammoth (NLL).
Team Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Northwest |
| Founded | 1967 |
| History | Denver Rockets (1967–1974, ABA) Denver Nuggets (1974–1976, ABA; 1976–present, NBA) |
| Arena | Ball Arena |
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Team Colors | Midnight blue, sunshine yellow, Flatirons red, skyline blue |
| Main Sponsor | Ibotta |
| CEO | Josh Kroenke |
| President | Josh Kroenke |
| General Manager | Calvin Booth |
| Head Coach | Michael Malone |
| Ownership | Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (Stan Kroenke, Owner/Governor) |
| Affiliation(s) | Grand Rapids Gold |
| Championships | 1 (2023) |
| Conference Titles | 1 (2023) |
| Division Titles | 12 ABA: 2 (1970, 1975) NBA: 10 (1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2020, 2023) |
| Retired Numbers | 6 (2, 12, 33, 40, 44, 55, 432) |
| Website | www.nba.com/nuggets |
Team Stats
| Year | Position | Record (Points) | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1st | 53-29 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2023 | 1st | 53-29 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2022 | 6th | 48-34 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2021 | 3rd | 47-25 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2020 | 3rd | 46-27 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2019 | 2nd | 54-28 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2018 | 2nd | 46-36 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2017 | 9th | 40-42 | Michael Malone | Nikola Jokić |
| 2016 | 10th | 33-49 | Michael Malone | Danilo Gallinari |
| 2015 | 12th | 30-52 | Michael Malone | Danilo Gallinari |
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