Peyton Watson’s injury, Aaron Gordon’s song-writing chops, JJ Redick’s much-discussed game plan and more Nuggets notes from February.

Most of Zeke Nnaji’s work this season has been done in the background, after games. He’s taking advantage of a moment in the foreground now.

The Nuggets return to action Thursday (7 p.m. MT) after a seven-day hiatus. Also expected to return is Russell Westbrook, who missed the last seven games before the All-Star break with a hamstring injury that he suffered two days after Malone chose to start him over Christian Braun.

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The Denver Nuggets suffered a 123-100 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Following the matchup against the new and improved Lakers led by young star Luka Doncic, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spoke with the media.

Many players show dominance through the NBA day in and day out, but none more than Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Jokic has been the most dominant player in the league over the past handful of years,

Can’t argue there as Malone stands on the brink of a memorable career moment.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone wants to keep this party going, he won’t change his starting five once Russell Westbrook’s left hamstring is healed up.

The Denver Nuggets may be without two of their key role players in Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Friday night's matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

Nikola Jokic will play Friday against Detroit Pistons for Denver Nuggets in second game in two nights. Here's the Pistons Nuggets injury update.