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While one of Nikola Jokic’s new teammates, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook, enters his 16th NBA season, Denver Nuggets’ reigning Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic is entering his tenth. Westbrook doesn’t want a triple-double battle with Jokic in 2024-25, just as Jokic is sick and tired of the league’s annual media day. One decade into […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this week for his comments on superstar Luka Doncic. In a guest appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Cuban said he sees many similarities between Doncic’s game and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. To Cuban, if you saw either Doncic or Jokic on the street, you wouldn’t […]

The Boston Celtics just won the NBA Finals, so the team rewarded Jayson Tatum with the largest contract in NBA history. The team extended their star player’s contract for five years and $315 million. This massive deal comes only a year after his teammate, Jaylen Brown, signed a contract extension that was the biggest deal […]

Although Nike, Adidas, and Jordan have been the biggest brands when it comes to sneaker deals in the NBA, Chinese sports brands are giving NBA players more options to cash in. Furthermore, since entering the NBA, it’s safe to say that their respective brands have grown exponentially. In fact, some of the biggest NBA stars […]

Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic have both shattered the stereotype of the “soft European”. They might not be the most athletic professional basketball players on the planet, but they have more than made up for it with their top-tier basketball IQ, incredible touch from all scoring levels, as well as their ball skills that make […]

Gilbert Arenas was a talented basketball player during his playing years. However, he was also one of the most controversial figures in the league thanks to his antics and shenanigans. Although he’s now retired, Arenas continues to make his presence felt as an analyst. But while his experience could bring plenty to the table, some […]

While fans are locking in their record predictions for the upcoming Denver Nuggets season, one has to wonder if the team got better, worse, or stayed the same. With the bevy of predictions for the Nuggets this season, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas gave some of his own on his self-titled show that could cause […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum did it all this summer. He won an NBA championship in June, graced the cover of NBA 2K25 in July, and took home a gold medal in August. In May though, there was one accolade he missed out on. During the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić […]

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA. Before Jokic, the NBA went through a phase where many of the best players were wings or guards. However, Jokic, along with Joel Embiid, has helped to bring the stardom of the big man back to the league. Jokic has been incredible throughout his career, […]

Failure to reach the Western Conference Finals in an attempt to defend their 2023 title has resulted in the Denver Nuggets going through changes this offseason. While Nikola Jokic remains the face of the Nuggets, this organization saw key veterans such as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Reggie Jackson, and Justin Holiday all walk out the door in […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Denver Nuggets players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the Nuggets’ history, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. With that in mind, here are the 10 all-time highest-ranked Nuggets players in NBA 2K25. Nikola Jokic (97 OVR) […]

It’s not often you get to write about someone finding a loophole that actually involves literal loops and holes, but leave it to creative NBA bigman Nikola Jokic to shatter expectations once again. The Denver Nuggets superstar continues to endear himself to romantics everywhere by wearing a banned item at every NBA game he plays in […]

Not only are the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic the best players on their teams, but they are also close friends off the court. As a result, fans have speculated that one day perhaps the two European stars might suit up for the same NBA team, but for the moment […]

The debate about who the best player in the NBA is hasn’t died down for years. Is it Nikola Jokic? Is it Joel Embiid? Is it Luka Doncic? With NBA 2K25 set to release soon, the game is wrapping up its top 100 NBA 2K player ratings, with the top 10 announced on Monday. Following […]

On Sunday, several NBA stars were in attendance for recently retired guard Goran Dragic’s “Night of the Dragon” game, which took place in Slovenia. Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic were two of the names in the house for Dragic’s celebration, which also included former NBA legends […]

Will Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, who are known for their friendship in addition to being NBA superstars, ever join forces in the league? And if so, will it be with the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets or elsewhere? Well, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki unsurprisingly would prefer for it to occur in Dallas, via Cesare Milanti […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic purchased Rolex watches as gifts for the Serbian national team members who competed in the 2024 Olympic Games and secured the bronze medal, as reported by Blic. The Rolex model Jokic selected for his teammates is priced at $32,500 each. Altogether, the Nuggets center spent $375,500 on eleven watches. The […]

Strahinja Jokic, the oldest brother of Denver Nuggets superstar and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, has been charged with third-degree assault stemming from an incident in April during a Nuggets home playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. After the Nuggets defeated the Lakers to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, a […]

Nikola Jokic’s Serbian team was close to defeating Team USA in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, and one of the reasons was because of Aleksa Avramovic. The sharpshooter couldn’t miss at one point, and three-pointers are valuable in the NBA. That’s why it was no surprise that Avramovic received interest from teams in the […]

Nemanja and Strahinja Jokic, the older siblings of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, are well-known for attending numerous games to support their younger brother. The Denver Nuggets superstar’s sibling has had multiple run-ins with Denver law enforcement. Strahinja Jokic recently appeared in Denver County Court on Wednesday for a misdemeanor assault charge and was issued […]

In the latest episode of his ongoing spat with the NBA, American sprinter Noah Lyles made waves once again, this time with a surprising – and some would say – disrespectful admission against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. During an appearance on the Nightcap Show, Lyles was asked by Shannon Sharpe if Nikola Jokic, […]

After winning the 2023 NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets fell well short of preseason expectations in 2024, falling in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The offseason has been a mixed bag so far for the Nuggets, with the team losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope but adding Russell Westbrook. But […]

Denver Nuggets fans might not like what three-time NBA champion Sam Cassell has said in regards to his former Houston Rockets teammate in Hakeem Olajuwon. The topic of conversation was brought up about a hypothetical battle between Nikola Jokic and the all-time great center in Olajuwon and who he thinks would come out on top. […]

Charles Barkley recently gave his honest thoughts on the Dan LeBatard Show about Team USA’s victory over Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics. The Americans narrowly escaped defeat at the hands of the Serbians coming out on top 95-91. Throughout the match, Serbia led the USA and it wasn’t until late in the […]

When you tell the story of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the players who will earn center stage are LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid… even if the “Process” earned most of his headlines for how well he was conditioned, as opposed to how well he played. Some called him […]

It’s been only 36 hours since Serbia toppled Germany to win the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but after spending the last two weeks in France, Nikola Jokic wasn’t going to waste any time before returning home to his native country in order to enjoy the sport that brings him the […]

Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP and cornerstone of the Denver Nuggets, is known for his stoic demeanor on the court. Rarely does he show much emotion, even when dominating opponents or leading his team to an NBA championship. However, a recent image of Jokic celebrating Serbia’s bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics has gone […]

Serbia claimed the bronze medal in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, overcoming Germany 93-83 in a tightly contested match. This victory not only marks Serbia’s triumphant return to the Olympic podium since their silver medal finish at the 2016 Brazil Olympics but also highlights the remarkable influence of Denver Nuggets star Nikola […]

Nikola Jokic and Serbia nearly upended Team USA in the semifinals of the Olympics, but after a close, heartwrenching loss, the Serbians bounced back to defeat Germany 93-83 and claim the bronze medal. While Jokic struggled with his three-point shot against the Americans — he missed each of his six attempts in the semifinals — […]

Kevin Durant is on another posting spree, folks! This time, it comes after Team USA squeaked out a win against Serbia in the semifinal round of the knockout stages of the 2024 Olympics. Nikola Jokic earned himself a ton of praise for leading a great effort from the Serbians, who led by as many as […]

Serbia gave Team USA everything they got, leading by 17 points in the first half and holding a 13-point advantage before the fourth quarter. But LeBron James and Steph Curry stood on their way, mounting a comeback for the history books. Although Svetislav Pesic had defeated the US in the 2002 FIBA World Cup, he […]

Rudy Tomjanovich once said, “Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion.” With four NBA titles under his belt, Stephen Curry proved Rudy T right as he turned in a historic scoring performance to lead Team USA’s comeback victory over Serbia, 95-91, keeping Team USA’s gold medal hopes alive. Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia had […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Serbia fell just short of upsetting the gold medal-favorites United States during the Men’s Basketball Semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, losing 91-95. However, Jokic was still able to make some history during the heartbreaking defeat. Jokic ended Thursday’s semifinal loss with 17 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, […]

A lot of people had to point fingers after Team USA just narrowly escaped Serbia in the Olympics semifinals. This also meant that a majority of them were blaming Steve Kerr for only winning with a 95-91 scoreline. While the head honcho for the Stars and Stripes was under much scrutiny and vitriol, he did […]

LeBron James and Team USA faced Nikola Jokic and Serbia for the third time in a month, this time with a gold medal berth on the line. Despite having defeated Serbia twice in the past three weeks—once in a friendly and once in group play – Team USA required a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to secure […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and the rest of Team USA willed the American side to a 95-91 victory over Serbia on Thursday with a late flurry of big plays including a clutch James drive-and-deuce and a crucial ‘Chef Curry’ special from beyond the three-point line. The two NBA legends who were called “old” […]

The Warriors’ Draymond Green is known for his outspoken opinions on the game of basketball. He doesn’t hold back when it comes to sharing his stance on things, including Steve Kerr’s coaching aptitude at the Olympics in Paris, France on Thursday. The United States national team trailed Nikola Jokic’s Serbia early in the second half […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the basketball tournament has showcased nothing short of exceptional talent and thrilling competition. Leading the charge are LeBron James of Team USA and Nikola Jokic of Serbia, who have positioned themselves at the top of the final FIBA MVP ladder. Their upcoming clash in the semi-finals is not just […]

Team USA put together one of its most complete performances of the summer on Tuesday, blowing out Brazil 122-87 in the Olympic quarterfinals. The only team left standing between the Americans and the gold-medal game? Nikola Jokic and old friend Serbia, which the United States has beaten by 26 points twice—first in an Abu Dhabi […]