The Nuggets’ preseason opener was one of those games where Nikola Jokic seemed almost determined not to shoot. It was with a purpose, David Adelman explained afterward.

Observations and injury updates from the Nuggets’ preseason opener against the Utah Jazz in Boulder:

Why Spencer Jones had to travel more than 15,000 miles to sort out his new contract with the Nuggets this offseason.

Scouting Alpha Diallo was a three-year process for the Nuggets that spanned from Monaco to Angola. Here’s why they felt confident taking a chance on the EuroLeague veteran.

Nobody is going to tell Jokic what to do at this point. But he is more likely to tell his teammates. And clearly he took the feedback from the Timberwolves’ exit, and refined his approach.

Nathan MacKinnon is now Nathan Mac-K.O.

David Adelman wants to start the season 10-deep, Ryan Nembhard has joined the Nuggets and more notes from training camp in Boulder.

“You know how the D-back jams the wide receiver at the line of scrimmage? When you create that contact, it’s kind of like that.” Why a football analogy makes sense for the Nuggets’ new transition defense principle.