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2021–22 Denver Nuggets season

The 2021–22 Denver Nuggets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the franchise's 55th season of existence overall. The Nuggets entered the season after a second-round loss at the hands of the eventual Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns.[1] They finished the season 48–34. Still, they lost to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors in five games in the first round.[2] The two teams previously met in the first round of the 2013 playoffs in which the Warriors defeated the Nuggets in six games. Nikola Jokić was awarded the NBA MVP Award for the second consecutive season.[3]

Injuries marred the team as it missed two of its young core stars.[4] Jamal Murray was rumored to return from his torn ACL suffered the previous April but sat out the entire campaign, while Michael Porter Jr. would appear in only nine games before needing surgery again on his back in November.[5] Porter Jr. was set to be the secondary scoring option to Jokić in the absence of Murray.[6]

Draft

The Nuggets owned one first-round pick in the draft, having their second round pick traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder via the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors.[7]

Roster

Standings

Division

Conference

Game log

Preseason

Regular season

  1. ^ This game was originally scheduled for December 19
  2. ^ This game was originally scheduled for December 30

Playoffs

Player statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Transactions

Overview

Trades

Failed Bol Bol trade

On 10 January 2022, the Nuggets attempted to trade Bol Bol and draft compensation to the Detroit Pistons for Rodney McGruder.[11][12] The trade unraveled three days later, however, as Bol failed his physical examination. Thereafter, the transaction was voided; Bol and McGruder stayed with their respective teams.[13] On 19 January, the Nuggets traded Bol again (along with PJ Dozier), this time to the Boston Celtics, as part of a three-team deal.[14]

Free agency

Re-signed

Additions

Subtractions

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Spectators were in attendance, but the exact number was not reported.

References

  1. ^ "MVP Nikola Jokic ejected, Suns sweep Nuggets 125-118". ESPN. June 13, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  2. ^ "Nuggets go cold from 3, eliminated from playoffs in Game 5 loss to Warriors". KKTV. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "Nuggets' Nikola Jokic wins 2021-22 Kia Most Valuable Player award". NBA.com. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Michael Porter Jr.'s Third Back Surgery Puts the Nuggets' Bright Future in Jeopardy". The Ringer. November 29, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. ^ "Injury Updates Given On Jamal Murray And Michael Porter Jr". SI Fannation. July 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  6. ^ "Michael Porter Jr. Will Get His Moment … If He's Ready for It". The Ringer. October 13, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "2021 NBA draft order: Complete picks for the first and second round". ESPN. June 22, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "NBA postpones 5 upcoming games due to Health and Safety Protocols". NBA.com. December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  9. ^ "NBA postpones tonight's Warriors-Nuggets game". NBA.com. December 30, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Denver Nuggets Acquire Bryn Forbes in Three-Team Trade". NBA.com. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  11. ^ "Nuggets Acquire Rodney McGruder". NBA.com. January 10, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  12. ^ "Nuggets trade Bol Bol to Pistons for McGruder, draft pick". AP News. January 11, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  13. ^ "Report: Bol Bol fails physical, Pistons void trade with Nuggets". NBC Sports. January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  14. ^ "Report: Bol Bol to Celtics, Bryn Forbes to Nuggets in 3-Team Trade with Spurs". Bleacher Report. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  15. ^ "Denver Nuggets re-sign free agent Will Barton III". NBA.com. August 11, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Markus Howard to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 15, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  17. ^ "Denver Nuggets Re-sign JaMychal Green". NBA.com. August 19, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  18. ^ "Denver Nuggets Re-Sign Austin Rivers". NBA.com. September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  19. ^ "Denver Nuggets Extend Aaron Gordon". NBA.com. September 28, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  20. ^ "Nuggets Sign Michael Porter Jr. to Contract Extension". NBA.com. September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  21. ^ "Denver Nuggets sign Jeff Green". NBA.com. August 12, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  22. ^ "Nuggets Sign Petr Cornelie to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. September 17, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  23. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Davon Reed to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 4, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  24. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Davon Reed to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 19, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  25. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Davon Reed to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 30, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  26. ^ a b "Denver Nuggets Sign Davon Reed to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  27. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Rayjon Tucker to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. December 31, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  28. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Carlik Jones to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  29. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign James Ennis III to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  30. ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign DeMarcus Cousins to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  31. ^ "SUNS SIGN JAVALE MCGEE". NBA.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  32. ^ "BROOKLYN NETS SIGN PAUL MILLSAP". NBA.com. September 10, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  33. ^ Lauren Rosen [@LaurenMRosen] (September 27, 2021). "The @sixers make it official: The team has signed Shaquille Harrison. Harrison will wear No. 8" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ a b "NBA G League Transactions". GLeague.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2022.

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