Denver Nuggets 2023-24 roster, statistics, injury report, mascot, and more

Denver Nuggets 2023-24 roster, statistics, injury report, mascot, and more

Samuel Lisubila, Adrianna Simwa
updated at October 23, 2023 at 10:03 AM

The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver, USA. The team participates in the top basketball league globally, the National Basketball Association. Get to know the Denver Nuggets roster, coach, stadium, owner, and more here.

Denver Nuggets roster
The Denver Nuggets players. Photo: @nuggets (modified by author)
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The franchise was founded in 1967 as an expansion team. Over the years, the Nuggets have had various periods of success, including making multiple playoff appearances and winning division titles.

Profile Summary

Full name

Denver Nuggets

Founded on

1967

Division

Northwest

Stadium/Arena

Ball Arena

Team colours

Midnight blue, Sunshine yellow, Flatirons red, Skyline blue

Ownership

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

President

Josh Kroenke

General manager

Calvin Booth

Head coach

Michael Malone

Division titles

12

Denver Nuggets roster, statistics, injury report, mascot, and more

The Nuggets have had several standout players in their history. Here is all the information you need to know about the team.

2023-24 roster

The following table presents the roster of players set to participate in the 2023-24 season.

Number

Name

Position

Height

Weight

Age as of (2023)

0

Christian Braun

Guard

6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)

220 lb (100 kg)

22 years old

5

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Guard

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

204 lb (93 kg)

30 years old

31

Vlatko Cancar

Forwards

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

236 lb (107 kg)

26 years old

21

Collin Gillespie

Guard

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

195 lb (88 kg)

24 years old

50

Aaron Gordon

Forward

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

235 lb (107 kg)

27 years old

-

Jay Huff

Center

7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)

240 lb (109 kg)

24 years old

7

Reggie Jackson

Guard

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

208 lb (94 kg)

33 years old

15

Nikola Jokic

Center

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

284 lb (129 kg)

28 years old

6

DeAndre Jordan

Center

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

265 lb (120 kg)

35 years old

-

Braxton Key

Forward

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

225 lb (102 kg)

26 years old

27

Jamal Murray

Guard

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

215 lb (98 kg)

26 years old

22

Zeke Nnaji

Forward

6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

240 lb (109 kg)

22 years old

-

Jalen Pickett

Guard

6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

202 lb (92 kg)

23 years old

1

Michael Porter Jr.

Forward

6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)

218 lb (99 kg)

25 years old

14

Ish Smith

Guard

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

175 lb (79 kg)

35 years old

-

Julian Strawther

Guard

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

205 lb (93 kg)

21 years old

-

Hunter Tyson

Forward

6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

215 lb (98 kg)

23 years old

8

Peyton Watson

Forward

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

200 lb (91 kg)

20 years old

Denver Nuggets starting lineup

The starting lineup players are typically considered to be some of the team's best and are on the court at the beginning of each quarter or half. Below is the 2023-24 starting lineup for this team.

Number

Name

Position

Guard

Jamal Murray

27

Guard

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5

Forward

Michael Porter Jr.

1

Forward

Aaron Gordon

50

Center

Nikola Jokic

15

Denver Nuggets' coach

Michael Malone has been the team's head coach since 2015. He is the son of Brendan Malone, a former NBA head coach from 1967. Under his leadership, the team experienced significant improvement and made multiple playoff appearances. He was known for his emphasis on defence and player development.

Denver Nuggets' coach
Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone shouts at the referee during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Warriors at Chase Center on April 27, 2022. Photo: Ezra Shaw
Source: Getty Images

Team ownership and management

The team is owned by Enos Stanley Kroenke, a billionaire businessman. His sports empire extends to the Los Angeles Ram football club, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids and Arsenal FC, which he manages under his Sports holdings company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

The team has distinctively used five logos since its establishment. The recent one has been used, with modifications since 1994. Two main themes have always inspired the team's visual identity: Maxie the Miner, the club's mascot, and the mountain peaks, celebrating the motherland state of the club and its landscape.

Denver Nuggets' mascot

The Denver Nuggets mascot is named Rocky the Mountain Lion. The character is known for entertaining fans during Nuggets' games and events. Rocky is a beloved figure among Nuggets fans and often participates in various entertaining antics and interactions with the crowd at games. Denver Nuggets' mascot's salary is averaged to be $625,000.

Denver Nuggets NBA playoffs
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Nikola Jokic during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 27, 2022. Photo: Ezra Shaw
Source: Getty Images

Denver Nuggets' statistics

The Denver Nuggets have won one championship. They beat the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA finals in 2023. Below is a summary of their 2022–23 regular season stats.

Category

Average points

Games played

82

Points per game

115.8

Rebounds per game

43.0

Assists per game

28.9

Field goal percentage

50.4

Average 3-point field goals made

11.8

Average free throws made

16.8

Denver Nuggets' arena

The team's arena is the Ball Arena, located in Colorado. It is home to the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team and the Colorado Mammoth lacrosse team. It was formerly known as the Pepsi Center but still serves its purpose as one of the nation's finest sports and entertainment facilities.

Denver Nuggets arena
General view of Ball Arena prior to the Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues Game on May 17, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. Photo: Michael Martin
Source: Getty Images

Before acquiring the arena, the team used McNichols Sports Arena, located in Denver, Colorado.

Denver Nuggets trade rumours

Recent rumours suggest that the team is in talks to acquire the "least favourable" of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024 first-round picks, along with a 2024 second-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick (No. 37 overall). In return, they would be giving up a protected 2029 first-round pick.

Denver Nuggets' injury report

The team has recorded one injury during the 2022-23 season, where Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL and will be out for a lengthy period.

Social media profiles

The team is active on various social media platforms. Here are the club's verified accounts and followers as of writing.

Platform

Handle

Followers

Instagram

@nuggets

2.4 million

X (Formerly Twitter)

@nuggets

1.4 million

Facebook

Denver Nuggets

2.2 million

YouTube

Denver Nuggets

80.3k

TikTok

@nuggets

855.8k

Who is the star player of Denver Nuggets?

Nikola Jokic is the team's star, having received the Most Valuable Player Award. Nikola Jokic finished the game with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists. He assisted in winning the Denver Nuggets championships in 2023.

Are there 7 feet+ players on Denver Nuggets?

Only one player, Jay Huff. He is 7 feet 1 inch (216 cm) and weighs 240 pounds (109 kg). Jay is on a two-way contract with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League.

Who is the number 35 on Nuggets' roster?

The team currently does not have a number 35 on their roster. Kenneth Faried, who played for the Nuggets from 2011 to 2018, was one of the players who wore number 35.

Many have been anticipating the new Denver Nuggets roster for the 2023-24 season. The players are among the top in the league. With their star player, Nikola Jokic, aiming to retain the title of the league, there is a lot to look out for in this season.

Denver Nuggets
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Source: UGC

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Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Sports Brief, where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years.