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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, gestures to fans after the team's 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Jokic, Djokovic place Serbia sports front and center at NBA Finals, French Open

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, right, celebrates with forward Jimmy Butler after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Heat dominate Nuggets in 4th quarter of NBA Finals again, and this time get the win

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Stan Kroenke, left, owner of the Denver Nuggets, and his son Josh Kroenke watch during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs on March 23, 2011, in Denver. Stan Kroenke's deal to purchase the Nuggets, along with the Colorado Avalanche and their home arena for $450 million, included a clause that tethered the NBA franchise to Denver for the ensuing 25 years. These days, the Nuggets are estimated by Forbes to be worth $1.93 billion. And all talk of them relocating no longer exists. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Kroenke bought Nuggets, kept team in Denver, now hoping to deliver an NBA title

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) celebrates with guard Christian Braun (0) after scoring against the Miami Heat during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets disappear in second half against Heat, suffer first home loss since March 30

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. jokes with teammates during practice ahead of Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals against the Miami Heat Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Once a risky pick, Porter turns in big rewards for Nuggets team making debut in NBA Finals with win

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent reacts while talking to reporters after Game 1 of the basketball team's NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

For Heat, the familiar challenge of navigating a rocky road awaits

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to reporters before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

David Silver: NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots while defended by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic, right, during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, Pool)

Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Bobby Jones, second left, Nets' Julius Erving, fourth left, and New York Nets' Jim Eakins, right, battle for a rebound during the ABA championship playoff game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on May 14, 1976. The Denver Nuggets are the last of the four ABA teams that merged with the NBA to reach the Finals and is stirring up fond memories of the defunct league. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Nuggets run to the NBA Finals stirs up memories of wonderful wackiness in the ABA

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the second half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics Monday, May 29, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa )

NBA Finals are set: Rested Nuggets host underdog Heat as series for title begins

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) celebrates after Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, missed a layup attempt as time expired in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. Denver won 113-111 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nuggets perfect the drama-free path to their spot on NBA’s big stage

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus watches his 49-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Broncos severed ties with McManus on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, releasing the last holdover player from the team that captured Super Bowl 50. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) **FILE**

Jaguars sign ex-Broncos PK Brandon McManus, waive Riley Patterson

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Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, left, congratulates relief pitcher Pierce Johnson after the team's win over the Miami Marlins in a baseball game Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Charlie Blackmon doubles in 4-run 5th, Rockies beat Marlins 5-4

By Michael Kelly - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, is hugged by head coach Michael Malone after Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, May 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, center, shakes hands with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Final series against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Nuggets credit teamwork for dominant run through NBA playoffs

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 132-126. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets’ Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

By Pat Graham and Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) argues a call during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoot over Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet, right, and forward Torrey Craig, center, during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. The Nuggets eliminated the Sun in their 125-100 win. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rolling with Jokic-Murray combo, Nuggets prepare for Western Conference finals

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, and Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne battle for the ball during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) smiles while walking down court with James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jokic, Nuggets, Embiid, 76ers on brink of conference finals in Game 6

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press