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DENVER — The eruptions exploded for seismic swats and audacious 3-pointers, but no Nugget elicited more of an outburst from the crowd Friday night than DeAndre Jordan.

Jamal Murray raised his arms in relief. His fourth-quarter 3-pointer both snapped his cold streak and helped put the game on ice.

Until Tim Connelly scratched a seven-year itch and abruptly ended a beautiful relationship with Michael Malone to take the money in Minnesota, they were inseparable basketball brothers, a front-office exec and fiery coach joined at the hip in the quest to make the Nuggets a legit championship contender.

DENVER — The Nuggets agreed to sign veteran backup center DeAndre Jordan on a one-year veteran’s minimum deal, a league source told The Denver Post.

Mike Stanwell, the teacher who confronted the clergy over child sexual abuse, has been remembered as a hero

Michael Singer: Josh Kroenke on Michael Porter Jr.'s contract:"We're concerned about his injuries. We're not concerned about his contract." My two cents: (They're connected). Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? Duvalier Johnson @ ...

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has earned a second straight NBA Most Valuable Player trophy to become the second consecutive international player to win two in a row

Michael Singer: Calvin Booth: I think Austin Rivers is a guy that we would look to bring back. On DeMarcus, said they'd talk to his representation and see if there's common ground. Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Singer ...

DENVER — It’d be easier, and far more satisfying, to turn the page to next season when the Nuggets can dream of a playoff run extending well into June.