They replaced the "5,280/300" marker that sat on the sideline with "Mile High Basketball." But they didn't stray too far from their roots, placing a darkened "5,280" silhouette inside free throw ...

Denver is famously nicknamed the "Mile High City" for its elevation. Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday ...

Running up and down a basketball court in the thin air of Denver takes some getting used to. While the Miami Heat insist altitude wasn't a factor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, it's a real thing.

Droves of NBA fans are just now discovering the meaning behind the Denver Nuggets' City Edition '5280' uniforms, which have drawn mixed reviews this basketball season ...

Shop at NBA Store. The 2024-25 Denver Nuggets City Edition uniform is an evolution of the 5280 theme introduced during the 2023-24 season. This year’s uniform will feature design elements from ...

They replaced the "5,280/300" marker that sat on the sideline with "Mile High Basketball." But they didn't stray too far from their roots, placing a darkened "5,280" silhouette inside free throw ...