Denver Nuggets arrive for 2026-27 preseason opener

Sunday evening matchup tips off at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 49m1 min read

Nuggets arrive for their first preseason game of 2026-27 ‼️ UTA/DEN | 7:00pm/et, NBA TV https://t.co/GoZXr6sBBS Via @NBA on X

What happened: The Denver Nuggets have arrived for their first preseason game of the 2026-27 schedule. The team faces the Utah Jazz in a Sunday evening exhibition broadcast on NBA TV.

Why it matters: The matchup marks the beginning of the preseason ramp-up for Denver ahead of the new campaign. The exhibition gives the Nuggets an initial look at their rotations, with DeMar DeRozan set to make his preseason debut for the franchise.

By the numbers: Denver won both recent matchups against Utah late last regular season, claiming a 135-129 victory on March 27 and a 130-117 win on April 1.

What to watch: The Nuggets will continue their preseason evaluation period following Sunday's contest.

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