Vinny Benedetto
@vbenedetto.bsky.social
Denver Nuggets beat writer for the Denver Gazette.
One young Nuggets fan is heading home with a pair of signed shoes courtesy of Jonas Valanciunas.
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
One young Nuggets fan is heading home with a pair of signed shoes courtesy of Jonas Valanciunas.
Looks like Denver’s headed to Sacramento on Dec. 11 and hosting Houston on Dec. 15 after failing to advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Looks like Denver’s headed to Sacramento on Dec. 11 and hosting Houston on Dec. 15 after failing to advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Asked Peyton Watson about his decision to join Klutch Sports Group. Here’s his answer:
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Asked Peyton Watson about his decision to join Klutch Sports Group. Here’s his answer:
Nuggets/Grizzlies injury report for Monday’s game in Memphis:
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Nuggets/Grizzlies injury report for Monday’s game in Memphis:
Delayed programming note: I’m off Nuggets coverage tonight to care for my Kima girl, who had a cancerous tumor removed yesterday.
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Delayed programming note: I’m off Nuggets coverage tonight to care for my Kima girl, who had a cancerous tumor removed yesterday.
My loyal friends and followers, I present you the official box score from the Nuggets' win over the Timberwolves:
November 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
My loyal friends and followers, I present you the official box score from the Nuggets' win over the Timberwolves:
Looks like Klutch Sports just announced Peyton Watson as a new client. Watson was previously represented by Excel Sports.
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Looks like Klutch Sports just announced Peyton Watson as a new client. Watson was previously represented by Excel Sports.
Full injury report:
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Full injury report:
People like these guys, too.
October 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
People like these guys, too.
It was closer than it looks.
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It was closer than it looks.
In past seasons, Nikola Jokic almost always played the entire first quarter. David Adelman has taken Jokic out around the 9-minute mark in Denver’s last few preseason games, so I asked about the tweak today and received a very DA answer.
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In past seasons, Nikola Jokic almost always played the entire first quarter. David Adelman has taken Jokic out around the 9-minute mark in Denver’s last few preseason games, so I asked about the tweak today and received a very DA answer.
Asked David Adelman about DaRon Holmes II’s first two days of camp after the Nuggets kept the Brown/Strawther/Hardaway/Watson/Valanciunas second unit together for a second straight day. Here’s DA’s full answer:
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Asked David Adelman about DaRon Holmes II’s first two days of camp after the Nuggets kept the Brown/Strawther/Hardaway/Watson/Valanciunas second unit together for a second straight day. Here’s DA’s full answer:
DaRon Holmes II, Zeke Nnaji and Spencer Jones getting shots up after the Nuggets’ second training camp practice at UC San Diego.
October 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
DaRon Holmes II, Zeke Nnaji and Spencer Jones getting shots up after the Nuggets’ second training camp practice at UC San Diego.
The Nuggets just announced David Adelman’s coaching staff for the season. I count 12 assistants:
September 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Nuggets just announced David Adelman’s coaching staff for the season. I count 12 assistants:
The Nuggets’ full schedule is here:
August 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Nuggets’ full schedule is here:
The Nuggets just announced their full preseason schedule. Only true home game at Ball Arena is Oct. 14 vs. Chicago.
August 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Nuggets just announced their full preseason schedule. Only true home game at Ball Arena is Oct. 14 vs. Chicago.
Nuggets just announced some changes to Grand Rapids Gold’s leadership. Ryan Bowen will transition roles from Nuggets assistant to head coach of the Gold. Andre Miller was the previous coach.
August 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nuggets just announced some changes to Grand Rapids Gold’s leadership. Ryan Bowen will transition roles from Nuggets assistant to head coach of the Gold. Andre Miller was the previous coach.
Cool update from @MiskoRaznatovic on Instagram: Nikola Milojevic, the son of the late Dejan, is joining the Warriors’ coaching staff this season. Dejan and Nikola Jokic were quite close.
July 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Cool update from @MiskoRaznatovic on Instagram: Nikola Milojevic, the son of the late Dejan, is joining the Warriors’ coaching staff this season. Dejan and Nikola Jokic were quite close.
I think we can consider the Bruce Brown signing official:
July 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
I think we can consider the Bruce Brown signing official:
A sampling of Bruce Brown’s Instagram posts tonight:
June 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A sampling of Bruce Brown’s Instagram posts tonight:
DeAndre Jordan takes to Instagram to reflect on his 17th NBA season. DJ’s an unrestricted free agent this summer.
May 29, 2025 at 1:12 AM
DeAndre Jordan takes to Instagram to reflect on his 17th NBA season. DJ’s an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 71 of a possible 100 first-place votes for Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic got the other 29.
May 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 71 of a possible 100 first-place votes for Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic got the other 29.