The Nuggets, along with the rest of the league, have showcased the courts that this year's slate of NBA Cup matchups will be played on; four regular season-turned-tournament games to add some extra stakes in the first half of the season, now heading into its third year of action.

Here are five things to know before watching the Suns and Nuggets renew their rivalry on Saturday. The Suns head to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Here are five things to know before watching the Suns and Nuggets renew their rivalry on Saturday.

Get to know the 2025-26 team here with a breakdown of the full roster, from Nikola Jokic to Denver’s two-way players.

Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone saw his name get passed over in the latest coaching hiring cycle this offseason following his tumultuous exit from the Mile High––leaving the NBA champion head coach stuck without a team at his oversight for opening night for the first time since 2012.

The Phoenix Suns won their season opener Wednesday night to give Jordan Ott his first NBA head coaching victory.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić's talent makes Denver an elite team. Paired with a skilled supporting cast, including guard Jamal Murray and forward Aaron Gordon, it turns the Nuggets into genuine title contenders.

Aaron Gordon, in a bit of a funny coincidence, tied this embattled player's three-point record in the Nuggets' loss.