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Is new Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic the NBA version of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani when it comes to economic impact? When the Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers, one of the first things people focused on was the money he’d be losing. The amount was staggering. $117 million. That’s how much […]

Luka Doncic was recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest trades that the NBA has ever seen, and he made his debut with his new team on Monday night. Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Utah Jazz, and they cruised to a 132-113 victory. Doncic and LeBron James combined for […]

Welcome back to NBA MVP Mondays on ClutchPoints as we break down the latest rankings among the top players in the league to see who will be taking home the illustrious end-of-season award. After a week-long break due to the NBA trade deadline, we are back in full force to discuss the ongoing debate between […]

The Denver Nuggets, and the rest of the NBA, were rocked by this weekend’s blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Now anything feels possible before the conclusion of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. One Nuggets player shared his feelings about the recent flurry of moves in the NBA. Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic did not hold back […]

The Denver Nuggets have been quiet off the court as the trade deadline approaches, but their play on the court has been very loud. On Wednesday night, the Nuggets won their fourth game in a row with a dominant second half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-119. Nikola Jokic was his usual dominant self […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was stunned when he heard about the trade of his good friend Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers landed Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. In return, the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. The […]

Alley-oop finishes are some of the best plays in the NBA. Although hard to execute, some duos make it look effortless. In the wake of the Lakers trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, Davis could very well create a dynamic alley-oop NBA duo with Kyrie Irving. However, since the blockbuster trade […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Denver Nuggets, 107-104, in nail-biting fashion. Down 104-100 with 55 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets managed to go on a 7-0 run to close out the game. MVP candidate Nikola Jokic played a big part in the comeback effort, crashing the offensive glass for an and-1 […]

Former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard has not forgotten the way he kept Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in check during the Los Angeles Lakers’ title run in 2020. He believes that would still be the case, especially in his prime. Howard featured as a special guest on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Saturday. Part […]

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, but ultimately, Nikola Jokic’s late-game heroics proved too much. The reigning three-time MVP led Denver to a 137-134 victory despite Maxey’s stellar 42-point performance. With the 76ers leading 128-125 with under two minutes remaining, Jokic took over. He scored 11 […]

The 2022-23 season was defined by the heated MVP race between eventual winner Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic; the discourse surrounding them turned rather toxic, with some media members weaponizing racial bias and causing the discussion to be blown way out of proportion. But don’t let that fool anyone into thinking that these two incredible […]

The Denver Nuggets took on the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on Friday night. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made one of the game’s top plays, delivering an impressive pass to Jamal Murray. Jokic has been good as usual for the Nuggets, whose 28-19 record places them No. 2 in the Western Conference. The 6-foot-11 center […]

Karl-Anthony Towns forced Nikola Jokic into early foul trouble, while Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks’ late surge to secure their fifth straight victory. With the three-time NBA MVP sidelined, the Knicks ran away with a 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The performance has gained Jokic’s […]

The New York Knicks built leads throughout the night but never fully pulled away from the Denver Nuggets. However, Jalen Brunson capitalized on every open look and delivered key hustle plays, helping the Knicks grind out a 122-112 victory Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Brunson wrapped up the night with 30 points on 10-of-16 shooting, […]

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins delivered his take on this year’s NBA MVP race, focusing on Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Jokic is averaging a triple-double in 2024-25, but Perkins explained why he’s still picking Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as this year’s Most Valuable Player.  Alongside ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, Perkins explained why Jokic isn’t […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic went off again with another crazy performance, but it wasn’t enough to help his team get over the line as they lost against the Chicago Bulls, 129-121. Jokic was unstoppable, putting up a triple-double with 33 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. That makes 21 triple-doubles for him this […]

As we approach the halfway point of the 2024-25 NBA season, it has become clear that the NBA MVP race is between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. While others like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum remain in the hunt, what Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic have done to this point warrants them being in a category of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic drew Wilt Chamberlain comparisons when he secured his fifth consecutive triple-double in a 132-123 win against the Sacramento Kings, which Hall of Fame Kevin Garnett agreed with. Averaging 29.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and shooting at a 47.9% clip from deep, Jokic is in the top three […]

Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook was signed by the Denver Nuggets to help pad their bench and provide some additional veteran leadership. Things haven’t entirely gone according to plan, but not in a bad way. Due to on-and-off injuries to Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, Westbrook has […]

Nikola Jokic put on a Wilt Chamberlain-like performance against the Sacramento Kings, racking up 35 points on 12-of-19 shooting, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists to secure his fifth consecutive triple-double in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-123 win on Thursday. Nikola Jokic sharing a record with Wilt Chamberlain Nikola Jokic just dropped the SECOND-EVER 35/20/15 game in […]

Be careful, Bo Nix. Nikola Jokic might be gunning for the starting quarterback job after his successful full-court attempt during the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. With 1.7 seconds remaining in the third quarter as the Nuggets led 107-85, Jokic received an inbound pass from forward Aaron Gordon and immediately […]

In addition to being one of the best players in the NBA today, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is one of the most fascinating athletes. He is soft-spoken and does not exude a flashy personality off the court, but rest assured, the man is by no means boring. He has a penchant for charming analysts […]

The debate over the NBA’s current best big man has a clear winner, according to Shaquille O’Neal. In a recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary center cut through the endless comparisons and speculation by confidently naming Nikola Jokic as the best big man in the league today. It is not a brand-new sentiment. […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are always involved with the NBA All-Star Game, and this year is no different. Both superstars have once again been named starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, extending their streak of at least one of them being a starter to 21 years. The 2004 NBA All-Star Game was the […]

Basketball fans can prepare for an extraordinary cinematic experience with the release of Court of Gold. The Netflix documentary, premiering February 18, takes viewers behind the scenes of the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chronicling the journeys of the men’s teams from the United States, France, Serbia, and Canada, the series explores the […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is approaching! A total of 24 of the league’s best will pack their bags and head to San Francisco for this year’s All-Star festivities hosted by the Golden State Warriors, an event that has seen some changes compared to previous years. Unlike the traditional East versus West format, this year’s […]

Nikola Jokic has a lot of talent on the basketball court, and apparently, he has some off the court as well. A few days ago, DeAndre Jordan shared on the Run it Back show that Jokic’s favorite song is surprisingly from 50 Cent. “Peyton Watson is our locker room DJ, so anytime Nikola performs a […]

Playing in Denver is one mile-high club that Joel Embiid apparently wants no part of. How else do you explain the fact that he hasn’t played against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets at Ball Arena the past FIVE seasons?! Nikola Jokic vs Joel Embiid is the definitive big man matchup of this generation, yet for […]

With all the records Nikola Jokic breaks each season, it’s easy to understand why so many people take his talents for granted. In 36 games played this season, he’s averaging career highs in points, assists, steals, minutes, free throw attempts, 3-point attempts, and 3-point percentage. Given how the Denver Nuggets have played this season, the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings over the last several weeks. This battle between him, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been close, but now there is a wide gap between Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the field. In addition to being tied with Giannis for the league […]

The Denver Nuggets will be facing the Orlando Magic, and it’s uncertain if their star player will be on the court. Nikola Jokic is listed on the injury report with a right elbow sprain, something that he has been dealing with for the past few games, as well as an illness. Jokic continues to show […]

The Denver Nuggets received significant news regarding the statuses of their star players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray heading into Friday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET. Jokic (right elbow sprain) is slated to be questionable while Murray (left knee inflammation) is probable for the contest, according to […]

Ja Morant broke the internet on Jan. 15 in a game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a poster dunk on the best rim protector in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama. It could have been the dunk of the year, but the only problem was that it didn’t count, at least not on the box […]

The NBA has released the third results from the fan vote for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has led in the voting throughout the first two fan voting returns, is once again sitting at the top of the NBA with […]

Nikola Jokic continues to captivate fans, not just with his MVP-caliber play but with his off-court personality. Known for his laid-back demeanor and love for Serbian folk music, Jokic surprised many with his choice of a favorite American hit. According to teammate DeAndre Jordan, when Jokic steps away from his homeland’s rhythms, his go-to track […]

Every NBA fan knows that Nikola Jokic is one of the top players of this generation, and probably of all time. He has three MVPs to his name and, while he has a play style that looks easy to defend on TV, no team has ever figured him out. Everyone knows Jokic was drafted during […]

After a disappointing playoff exit last season, the Denver Nuggets have been trying to power themselves back into the championship conversation. They are currently at the fourth spot in the Western Conference with a 21-15 win-loss card. Although the Nuggets are doing pretty well, a lot of that has to do with Nikola Jokic’s heavy […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, etched his place in NBA history yet again during a dominant 118-99 master class over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The three-time MVP also delivered a triple-double performance, helping Denver extend their winning streak to four games. Nikola Jokic making more history against the Mavericks Jokic became just the second […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will host the Denver Nuggets once again on Tuesday night. Denver earned a 112-101 win against Dallas on Sunday, as the Nuggets utilized a fourth quarter comeback to seize the victory. Defending Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a difficult challenge to say the least. While talking about center Dereck Lively […]