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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ season didn’t end quite the way they hoped, as they were dealt a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. Fortunately for the Wolves, the start to their NBA offseason is a promising one, with a huge move announced on Monday afternoon. Denver Nuggets front office executive Tim Connelly […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big step forward this year. By advancing through the play-in tournament into the first round of the NBA playoffs,  the T-Wolves broke an 18 year playoff drought. This offseason, Minnesota could take another step towards truly competing in the NBA by hiring a top executive to bolster its front office. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the verge of making a major decision that will have a significant impact on the entire organization for the years to come. Unfortunately for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, this might not be in their best interest. According to NBA insiders Shams Charania and  Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, […]

Despite a historic season for Joel Embiid, in the end, the Sixers superstar still fell short in the MVP race. The title went back to Denver as Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic bagged back-to-back MVP honors — and deservedly so. Even Sixers head coach Doc Rivers could not agree any more with the decision to […]

Nikola Jokic has had quite a remarkable journey throughout his basketball career. From being the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft to being just one of a handful of all-time greats to win back-to-back MVP titles, there’s no doubt that the Denver Nuggets big man has been through quite a ride. Jokic recently […]

Nikola Jokic took home his second consecutive NBA MVP award. The Denver Nuggets’ superstar big man improved on his already massively impressive game and again beat out Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who was once again a runner-up with his own fantastic season. Jokic’s MVPs put him in historic company. His unreal stats (27.1 points, […]

As Trae Young said it, Nikola Jokic is a funny dude. The Denver Nuggets star showed that side once again as he talked about his MVP win on NBA on TNT. Jokic has never made a big deal about individual accolades, including the MVP award. And while he has kept the same stance after he […]

While a lot of people are questioning Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s MVP win over Joel Embiid, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young shared his belief that it’s a well-deserved award for the Serbian. Even before the NBA confirmed the MVP winner for 2021-22, there had already been leaks and reports citing Jokic’s win. True enough, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was recently named this year’s Most Valuable Player after what was another historic campaign. That’s now back-to-back title wins for the four-time All-Star as he continues to establish himself as one of the greatest big men in NBA history. The Nuggets went all the way to Jokic’s hometown in Sombor, […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while many might argue that Joel Embiid is more deserving, the votes say otherwise. After the NBA officially confirmed the recognition on Wednesday, it also released the voting tally. Sure enough, Jokic dominated with 65 first place votes for a total of 875 points. […]

It has been over two years since that fateful day in late January when Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others died in a tragic helicopter crash in California. Even so, the Los Angeles Lakers legend remains on the mind of many, including Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. The Nuggets guard tweeted overnight this simple […]

Monday brought the news that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the NBA MVP for a second consecutive season, beating out Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Jokic is fully deserving of winning the award again, the revelation brought about plenty of backlash from Sixers fans and others who […]

This season’s race for the MVP has been one of the most contested in recent history. But when everything is said and done, it’s Nikola Jokic who stood tall over Joel Embiid and all the other contenders for the said award. Rightfully so because the Denver Nuggets’ All-Star center has been playing like a transcendental […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is reportedly the 2021-22 NBA MVP, meaning Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is the runner-up once again. However, a lot of people are not happy with the result, including former league champion Stephen Jackson. Jackson went on a lengthy rant on Twitter and called for voting changes after it […]

Nikola Jokic won his second consecutive NBA MVP award on Monday. The Nuggets star enjoyed a terrific 2021-2022 campaign that saw him average 27/14/8. He led Denver against all odds to the postseason while keeping the Nuggets out of the play-in tournament despite season long injuries to stars like Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. […]

Monday was a special day for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who won his second consecutive NBA MVP award after edging out Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Of course, Twitter had their fair share of opinions on Jokic winning it over Embiid, but Bones Hyland fully came to the defense of his teammate. Man.. […]

There were several incredible individual performances around the NBA during the 2021-22 season, and each of them deserves a great deal of recognition. The NBA has gradually announced its postseason awards, with the most notable award finally being leaked on Monday morning. Many voters had publicly announced their votes for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has just been named the 2021-22 NBA MVP, and while that’s a reason to celebrate for the Serbian, his fans, countrymen, and Nuggets supporters, not everyone is thrilled over the news. At least one who isn’t is Sixers center Joel Embiid, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. […]

Denver Nuggets’ superstar Nikola Jokic has been voted as the 2021-2022 NBA MVP. With the award, Jokic becomes just the 13th player in NBA history to win the award in back-to-back seasons. Jokic finished the year with extremely impressive per game averages of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists. Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

With their 2021/2022 NBA season for the Denver Nuggets coming to a disappointing conclusion following a five-game, first-round series loss against the Golden State Warriors, the Nuggets will have difficult questions to answer during the upcoming summer. The most prevalent of those questions moving forward is, how does Denver maximize Nikola Jokic’s prime and not […]

Coming off an injury plagued season where they were playing undermanned all throughout, the Denver Nuggets fought mightily but came up short against the Golden State Warriors. Led by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and elite head coach Michael Malone, the Nuggets are due for some roster overhaul this offseason. As they await the long-anticipated returns […]

When the 2021-22 season started, many expected Jamal Murray to miss a huge chunk of the campaign as he recovers from his ACL tear. However, he ended up missing the whole campaign. Now opening up about his rehab from his significant injury, Murray admitted that his failed comeback bid was a mixture of mental and […]

Jamal Murray’s absence was bad enough for the Denver Nuggets when it was believed he would miss a big chunk of the season. He ended up missing all of it as he recovered from his ACL tear. Without him, never had little chance to advance in the NBA playoffs and lost in five games to […]

The season is over for the Denver Nuggets after the team was eliminated by the Golden State Warriors. Now, the front office has some decisions to make regarding the roster. It’s clear this team must find a way to improve, but more importantly, Nikola Jokic is looking for a massive payday. According to Harrison Wind, […]

The Denver Nuggets lost in five games to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. Despite a strong series from Nikola Jokic, the Warriors were simply better. With no Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr. to help Jokic keep up with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, the Nuggets didn’t stand a very […]

The Denver Nuggets succumbed to the Golden State Warriors in five games of the first round series in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic showcased another sensational five-game run to prove his MVP case, but not having Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for almost the whole season put a huge dent on their legitimate […]

San Francisco, CA – Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made his first start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs in their Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He joined Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green in the first unit. In the first half, the Warriors and Nuggets went back and forth. […]

With the Denver Nuggets being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, they will now focus on bolstering their roster for next season. Even in a short five-game series, Nikola Jokic cemented his MVP case with his magnificent performances for the Nuggets. Draymond Green and Kevon Looney’s defense […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The reigning MVP of the league just went to battle against someone who some call the best defender in the world. Those two players are Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. The two faced off in a five-game series, and it was everything you’d expect it […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Denver Nuggets were defeated by the Golden State Warriors for the fourth and final time this season on Wednesday night. The Warriors won the series 4-1 and now are looking forward to their next opponent. Before moving on, Steve Kerr congratulated Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on a tremendous season. […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is likely about to become a two-time MVP. Even so, there are still many who don’t fully appreciate what he brings to the table. This MVP race, and specifically his battle against Joel Embiid, has brought out a lot of nastiness from people looking to disparage him in order to […]

There’s something to be said of this next generation of superstars and the loyalty they possess. In an era defined by player movement, the league’s top MVP candidates of the past few years have stuck with the teams that drafted them. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic wants to follow that lead with the Denver Nuggets. Asked […]

Nikola Jokic is one of the finalists for the 2021-22 MVP Award alongside Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Denver Nuggets star will be happy if he wins it, he won’t have a problem about losing it either. Speaking to reporters after the Nuggets’ Game 5 loss and playoffs exit on Wednesday, Jokic highlighted […]

Nikola Jokic went all-out for the Denver Nuggets in their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors. While they lost 4-1, no one can blame the Serbian big man for it. Besides, Jokic actually played through an injury in Game 5 on Wednesday, during which he still put up monster numbers of 30 points, 19 […]

Stephen Curry went full savage mode in Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets after his clutch heroics helped the Golden State Warriors secure the win and the series. With the Dubs leading 97-94, Curry delivered a clutch layup to extend their lead to five with just 29.9 seconds left in the clock. After banking what […]

The Golden State Warriors are onto the second round of the NBA playoffs after eliminating the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. In the win, Golden State had an unexpected hero that played some big minutes and made some big plays down the stretch. I’ll give you a hint. His father is a member of the Naismith […]

It was a heartbreaking scene for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night as they saw their season come to an end after an intense 102-98 series-ending loss to Stephen Curry and the mighty Golden State Warriors. The season comes to another bitter end for the Nuggets but for his part, Jokic can […]

Things got chippy on Wednesday night as the Golden State Warriors tried to close out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. At one point in the second quarter, Dubs star Draymond Green was seen livid on the sidelines as he called out the referees for failing to act on what he believed to be […]

Things got chippy during the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Draymond Green and Aaron Gordon got tangled up as tempers flared midway through the contest. The Warriors star was on the ground when Gordon decided to flex on him a little bit, also nonchalantly hitting him with the basketball. Draymond […]