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There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray showcased his hangtime on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks in a ridiculous reverse lay-up to beat the shot clock. It was impressive. Here’s a look at Murray’s mid-air antics early in Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the mighty Bucks (h/t Dime on Twitter): Jamal Murray… how 🤯@nuggets | @BeMore27pic.twitter.com/dRPXOBfMOI — […]

In case you weren’t paying much attention, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has upped his defensive game significantly this season. A testament to this fact is that the NBA has just included the 24-year-old in its mid-season shortlist for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Murray has always been known as an explosive scorer, […]

The All-Star break is drawing nearer, but first NBA fans will be treated to a showdown between two of the league’s top teams on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks square off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as both teams look to sustain momentum and build for the second half of […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may have just earned the highest of praises from his head coach Michael Malone after the Serbian’s dominant performance in their 118-112 win over the Chicago Bulls. Malone suggested that the Nuggets franchise superstar was like San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, in that both of them carry themselves in […]

Jamal Murray warned Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine that he should start double-teaming Nikola Jokic during their pick-and-roll sequence. LaVine, even though he’s aware of the Denver Nuggets star’s capabilities, did not heed Murray’s advice at all. Per Ryan Blackburn of the Denver Stiffs, Murray shared the hilarious exchange between him and LaVine. The Bulls […]

Nikola Jokic has forged himself beside Carmelo Anthony in the Denver Nuggets’ record books. The Serbian is the first player since Melo in the 2009-10 season to score 35 points or more in at least 10 games in a season. Jokic unlocked the milestone in their 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. He […]

P.J. Tucker looks poised to be the next veteran player traded by the Houston Rockets. Tucker is in the midst of an underwhelming season from a production standpoint. Averaging just 4.6 points and 4.7 rebounds across 29.9 minutes per contest for the Rockets team, the 35-year-old forward is having the worst season of his NBA […]

The Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder during Saturday night’s matchup. After winning by 30 points, superstar center, Nikola Jokic was asked about how fun it is to dominate the game with his passing abilities. Jokic gave an answer most were not expecting. Asked Nikola Jokic how much fun it is to dominate a […]

It came down to the wire between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nuggets had a final fast-break opportunity to possibly tie the game and send it to overtime. Instead, we witnessed a completely botched play that got the attention of many in the NBA world. Denver had a three-on-one fast […]

The Denver Nuggets currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference after losing their game Thursday night to the Washington Wizards. Jamal Murray commented on the lack of inside defense, raising a concern that’s taking a subtle dig on superstar center, Nikola Jokic. “I just thought they had too many layups. Too many layups…We […]

After a horrendous start to the NBA season, things are seemingly going the Washington Wizards’ way especially after their big win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Star guard Bradley Beal is definitely happy with the turnout but confessed that he’s hungry for more victories. Their nail-biting 112-110 win over the Nuggets marked their seventh […]

Michael Porter Jr. was understandably unhappy following a blunder of epic proportions that cost the Denver Nuggets a win against the streaking Washington Wizards on Thursday. Shortly after the stinging 112-110 loss that dropped the Nuggets to 17-15 this season, MPJ lamented about his team’s poor decision-making down the stretch, per Mike Singer of The […]

Jamal Murray completely blew it in the Denver Nuggets’ last play against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Murray’s poor decision ultimately cost his team the win. He was a real trooper after the loss though and took full responsibility for his last-second error. He was quick to post a message on Twitter to all Nuggets […]

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets may be considered one of the fastest-rising guards in the league. But against the Washington Wizards on Thursday, Murray had a serious brain fart which cost them the game. Peep the clip below to witness Murray’s blunder in the clutch. The Nuggets had the golden opportunity of either tying […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal previously likened the game of Denver Nuggets to former Indiana Pacers great Rik Smits. Kendrick Perkins saw the remark from the 4-time NBA champion and could not believe those words came from O’Neal’s mouth. Shaq had to be joking!!! No way he was serious by making this Comparison. https://t.co/Az892Byw1A — […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal tried his best to say something to Nikola Jokic in the Denver Nuggets big man’s native language. While Shaq was translating his message using his phone, Jokic had a hilarious warning to the Hall of Fame center. After the Nuggets’ 111-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Jokic joined […]

The Portland Trail Blazers face off against the Denver Nuggets for the first time this season in the Mile High City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Blazers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Blazers currently hold an overall record of 18-12, and are 16-14 against the spread. Portland is coming off […]

Jamal Murray was on another level on Friday night in the Denver Nuggets’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Murray dropped a 50-piece, bringing back flashbacks from his memorable stint in the Orlando bubble. Speaking after the game, Murray shared how he was able to explode in his record-breaking night. "Once I saw a few go […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray continues to make a strong case why he deserves an All-Star spot for the Western Conference this season. On Friday, the  23-year-old Canadian reset his career-high anew, dropping 50 points in the Nuggets’ 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. 🚨50 POINT ALERT🚨 Jamal Murray just set […]

The Denver Nuggets have made history once again, except this time it didn’t involve All-Star starter Nikola Jokic. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray combined for a record-breaking feat in the first half of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Sports Center, MPJ and Murray broke a 15-year drought of the Nuggets having […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s clutch gene was evident against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. He came up with two crucial threes on two separate occasions to give his team a fighting chance. With Denver down by three with less than 40 ticks remaining in regulation, Murray calmly sunk a transition […]

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans had the game of his life against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. He broke two personal milestones in the Wizards’ razor-close 130-128 home win, notching a career-high 35 points and most 3-pointers made with nine successful triples. Davis Bertans went OFF for a career-high in points […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. struggled on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics, going 0-of-8 from the field as Denver lost, 112-99. After the game, point guard Jamal Murray gave MPJ some sage advice, shooter to shooter. Jamal Murray on what he tells MPJ: “From shooter to shooter, ‘Just keep shooting.’” — Mike Singer (@msinger) […]

The Denver Nuggets travel to Beantown for a Tuesday night matchup with the Boston Celtics. Both teams were conference finalists just last season, but have struggled out of the gate. The Celtics (13-13) fell back to the .500 mark after losing to the Washington Wizards on Sunday, and have now lost four of their last […]

After a couple of weeks of being COVID-19 free, the league is once again dealing with a shaky situation as the San Antonio Spurs have registered four positive tests. The NBA is taking action by postponing the Spurs’ next three games (Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers), with the Charlotte Hornets’ next two games […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis re-aggravated the tendonosis above his right Achilles during the second quarter of L.A.’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, forcing him out of the 2020 Western Conference Finals rematch. Davis could be seen grabbing his right calf area after a drive against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Davis attempted […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic revealed the key factor that allowed him to play much better against the Los Angeles Lakers in their second meeting of the season. The Nuggets dispatched the reigning champions on Sunday at Pepsi Center, 122-105, snapping their seven-game winning streak in the process. Post-match, The Joker revealed that he was […]

The Denver Nuggets held a double-digit advantage over the Los Angeles Lakers at the half during their showdown at Pepsi Center on Sunday. Perhaps too overjoyed by their commanding lead over the reigning champions, they totally forgot that LeBron James is still pretty good. The Nuggets extended their lead courtesy of a one-legged fadeaway from […]

Sunday’s game versus the Denver Nuggets could be a very costly one for the Los Angeles Lakers as superstar Anthony Davis left the game in the second quarter due to an injury. Even more concerning, Davis immediately reached for his right Achilles tendon area. AD was trying to get past the defense of Nuggets center […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not spared from Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo’s trickery with the basketball. The 29-year-old playmaker deceived no less than The King himself at one point in the Nuggets’ hosting of the reigning NBA champions at Pepsi Center on Sunday. Campazzo had James’ full attention as he patiently […]

The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Denver Nuggets for the second time this season on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Lakers currently hold an overall record of 21-6, but they are only 13-14 against the spread. The Lakers are coming off a […]

The Memphis Grizzlies Extended Universe was not pleased with the officiating during Friday night’s 115-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Late in the second quarter, an Oscar (or maybe Razzie)-worthy flop by LeBron James sent both the Fox Sports Southeast broadcast team and #GrizzliesTwitter into joint frenzies. Here’s how the exchange […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got credited for a buzzer-beating halfcourt trey against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. He has OKC player Hamidou Diallo to thank for those extra three points. The 23-year-old Canadian tried to beat the horn with a desperation heave in the closing seconds of the third period. While […]

Speed isn’t exactly Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s strongest suit, but he certainly showed some agility with this heads up play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. With less than a second left in the shot clock, the Nuggets needed a quick heave before time expired in the second period. The […]

According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, when the Denver Nuggets decided to sit out the James Harden lottery a certain expectation was set—the team, especially the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, Jr. must take a step forward building on the momentum of their 2020 Western Conference Finals appearance. Per Amick: […]

Jrue Holiday was a late scratch for the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of Monday night’s game versus the Denver Nuggets due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. After helping the Bucks secure a win, Khris Middleton confirmed that Holiday produced a positive COVID-19 test, via The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Bucks declined to comment on Jrue […]

As one of the team’s leaders, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was vocal in taking accountability for their home loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. He didn’t hold back as he expressed his frustrations after another dismal showing from his team en route to absorbing their third consecutive loss. Murray further expounded that […]

The Denver Nuggets were once again not able to take advantage of a big night from superstar center Nikola Jokic, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, 125-112, on Monday night. Jokic admitted following the disappointing loss that he called out Michael Porter Jr. for taking an ill-advised shot during the fourth quarter as they looked to […]