Denver Nuggets receive Mile High send-off for season opener

The 2025-26 campaign begins at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 48m1 min read

Time for #MileHighBasketball 🏀 Good luck this season, @Nuggets! https://t.co/4O5sjRxuO6 Via @Broncos on X

What happened: Cross-sport well-wishes greeted the Denver Nuggets under the #MileHighBasketball banner entering opening night. The franchise rallied around its #DigDeep slogan ahead of tip-off.

Why it matters: Local support has converged around the Denver Nuggets ahead of their season opener following a 133-128 preseason finale. The opening week sets the early baseline before NBA Cup action starts on Oct. 30 across 30 new courts.

What to watch: Live coverage also streams on the ESPN App, with the NBA Cup final scheduled for Hinkle Fieldhouse on Dec. 11.

Sources

@Broncos 2026-10-23T00:15:10.303640+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NBAPreviewDenver Nuggets

Follow NBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →