The intent for the Nuggets is to have some extended versatility in Johnson as opposed to what Porter Jr. provides. As a defender, working off-ball offensively, and even an improved playmaker and facilitator as shown last season during a career year in Brooklyn– all in an effort to surround this Nikola Jokic-led group with the right tools for another championship run.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved a rare feat with his career performance against the Golden State Warriors.

The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a regular season NBA game on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis.

DaRon Holmes II scores his first #NBA bucket for the #Nuggets, a transition corner 3-pointed assisted by Zeke Nnaji. He'll spend much of this season in the G League, but great for him to have this opportunity in Denver's home opener, put that notch in his belt when he could. pic.twitter.com/Bp8EDmvRXY

JJ Barea and Jared Dudley didn’t even suit up for the coaches, who still demolished the Denver media by a score of 114-16.

There was no need for a formal introduction when it was No. 11’s turn. After introducing David Adelman’s coaching staff, Kyle Speller, the Nuggets’ public address announcer, began working his way through the reserves minutes before tipoff of Saturday’s home opener against the Suns.

The Nuggets, along with the rest of the league, have showcased the courts that this year's slate of NBA Cup matchups will be played on; four regular season-turned-tournament games to add some extra stakes in the first half of the season, now heading into its third year of action.

Carmelo Anthony was impressed with the Denver Nuggets’ performance, and one player, in particular, stood out to him. The Denver Nuggets picked up their second win of the season after taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves.