Photographer

AAron Ontiveroz

AAron Ontiveroz has been a staff photographer at The Denver Post since 2010. Ontiveroz specializes in sports and portraiture. His work has been recognized by various organizations including the Emmy Awards, the NPPA's Best of Photojournalism, Colorado Photographer of the Year. He was a member of Denver Post staff that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Coverage in 2013 for the Aurora Theater Shooting. Ontiveroz joined the Post in 2010. Before that he worked as a photographer at the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. He is a native of Wyoming and attended Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming and the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic passes on extension, Jonas Valanciunas visits Greece and DaRon Holmes II makes Summer League return

July 16, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert dig into Nikola Jokic passing on an extension, Jonas Valanciunas flirting with Europe and DaRon Holmes II's glorious return.

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the bench for a timeout during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Rehashing the Michael Porter Jr. trade and an incredible 24 hours for execs Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace

July 3, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.

In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, Bennett Durando and Matt Schubert talk about the Michael Porter Jr. trade and a stunning 24 hours for Denver.

AAron Ontiveroz

All Stories

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic passes on extension, Jonas Valanciunas visits Greece and DaRon Holmes II makes Summer League return

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Rehashing the Michael Porter Jr. trade and an incredible 24 hours for execs Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Taking stock of Denver’s roster following David Adelman’s hire as head coach

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: What’s next after Denver is eliminated by Oklahoma City Thunder?

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets fall to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of second-round NBA Playoffs series

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets top OKC Thunder 119-107 in Game 6 of second-round NBA Playoffs series

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets fall to OKC Thunder 112-105 in Game 5 of NBA Playoffs second round series

🔊 Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic’s struggles, Aaron Gordon’s heroics and a Game 4 fade vs. Thunder

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets lose to OKC Thunder in Game 4 of second-round NBA Playoffs series

PHOTOS: Denver Nuggets outlast OKC Thunder 113-104 in OT of Game 3 of second-round NBA Playoffs series