Grand Rapids Gold
Spectator SportsMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
The Grand Rapids Gold is a professional basketball team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is owned by SSJ Group, LLC, and operates as the NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, with its inaugural season in the 2014-2015 NBA D-League era. The organization aims to offer affordable, family-friendly entertainment and a high level of basketball to the West Michigan community, along with involvement in community programs and fundraisers. The team competes within the NBA G League, the NBA's official minor league established to develop players and staff while supporting community health and education initiatives. The league comprises 29 teams, most with direct affiliations to NBA franchises, which situates Grand Rapids within a broader development ecosystem.