The Denver Nuggets were recently encouraged to target a low-cost eight-year veteran in NBA free agency this offseason.

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As the Denver Nuggets look to remain competitive, the veteran forward DeMar DeRozan was listed as an ideal fit for the team.

The Denver Broncos signed head coach Sean Payton to a five-year contract extension through the 2030 season. Payton has led the Broncos to a significant turnaround, including a 14-win season and an AFC championship game appearance in 2025.

LeBron James won’t be naming the Mile High City his next home. The Denver Nuggets have reportedly been removed from James’ list of potential destinations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The 2023 NBA champions reached out to James when the veteran informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the upcoming season.

[Editor’s note: The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2026 NFL Preview magazine. Order your issue online today, or grab a copy at newsstands and retail racks nationwide.] It is Super Bo or bust.

Think of Saturday’s rugby match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park as a very physical audition. The Nations Cup showdown between the USA Men’s Eagles and Portugal on the Fourth of July is another chance for Denver — long an epicenter for American growth in the sport — to showcase itself as a host city for the 2031 World Cup.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has largely been a success so far, with one of the biggest positives being the ways that host cities have been highlighted and appreciated by international fans. Those not paying close attention beforehand fully expected to see cities like Los Angeles,