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Masterful. Brilliant. Sensational. Extraordinary. We could keep rattling off words to describe what Nikola Jokic has achieved this season, but the three letters that stand out after seeing the Denver Nuggets center perform on NBA Christmas Day are MVP.  Since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Shai […]

The Denver Nuggets are once again playing good basketball, and they are once again being led by Nikola Jokic and his strong performances. It feels like Jokic is getting better every year, which is ridiculous, but it could very well be true. Every week, it seems like he’s doing something new and putting himself in […]

As NBA analysts continue to react to Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point Christmas Day classic, has he surpassed Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race? Zach Lowe believes so. After Jokic and the Nuggets’ 142-138 overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves, coupled with the Thunder’s recent string of losses to […]

The NBA owns Christmas Day, regardless of what other leagues try to do to assert their dominance on the 25th of December. That was pretty evident on Thursday, as all five Christmas Day games in the NBA delivered compelling storylines and must-see action. This marquee five-game slate Santa Claus gave us started with a two-point […]

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime on Christmas Day. But this was a game Denver could have won in regulation. Coach David Adelman talked about the plan that failed to stop Anthony Edwards from hitting the game-tying 3-pointer that added extra time to this contest, according to Nuggets beat writer Vinny […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together a Christmas performance for the ages, leading Denver to a 142-138 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, producing the first 55-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist game ever recorded in the league. The 56-point outburst was the third-highest scoring performance in […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic played Santa Claus and gifted everyone with one of the most iconic performances on Christmas Day in league history. Jokic dropped a monster triple-double of 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists to power the Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 142-138, at Ball Arena. He also had two blocks […]

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate reaches its peak as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for a Western Conference heavyweight clash. The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10) will take on the Denver Nuggets (21-8) from Ball Center in Denver, Colorado. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for the Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Minnesota Timberwolves […]

On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets dropped back into the loss column with a narrow road loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets had a chance to win this game late, down by one point with seven seconds to go, and Jamal Murray predictably dropped the ball off to superstar Nikola Jokic […]

Tuesday in the NBA continues as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference showdown. The Denver Nuggets (21-7) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (11-19) for their second meeting of the season, Dallas leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Nuggets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets are currently third […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recently earned the record for most career assists by a center in league history, surpassing NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Well, clearly, Jokic is not yet done achieving prolific milestones. Against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on Monday, the three-time MVP moved up to eighth place in the Nuggets’ all-time […]

The NBA Cup has to mean something, right? Maybe every team in the league doesn’t take it as seriously as others, but a few MVP candidates took part in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, and it was Jalen Brunson who claimed the in-season championship over Victor Wembanyama. Even though Wembanyama and his San […]

Even Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant knows the incredible basketball trajectory of Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. In his book, Jokic has already shown enough to be on his personal list of the top five players he’s ever seen play the sport. Durant let everyone know what he thinks of Jokic following the […]

During the Denver Nuggets’ 126-115 victory over the Orlando Magic, Nikola Jokic achieved another milestone in his already illustrious career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time assists leader among centers in NBA history. The three-time MVP now sits at 5,667 career assists, edging past Abdul-Jabbar’s 5,660. When asked if he experienced any joy over […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s first MVP straw poll of the 2025-26 campaign. While Gilgeous-Alexander has earned comparisons to Michael Jordan this season, he’s led the Thunder to a historic 25-2 record as defending champions. Still, Jokic isn’t far behind in ESPN’s poll. However, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Nikola Jokic has done it. The Denver Nuggets superstar big man just passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most assists by a center in league history. The historic dime, the 5661st of Jokic’s career, happened in the third period of Thursday night’s game against the visiting Orlando Magic at Mile High City, as he […]

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun delivered a historic performance Wednesday night, becoming the first pair of centers to record triple-doubles in the same game during the Denver Nuggets’ 128-125 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets. According to OptaSTATS, the milestone marked a first in NBA history, underscoring the evolving versatility of the center position. Jokic’s […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic set the record straight regarding comparisons to Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun after a 128-125 overtime win on Monday. Jokic’s 39 points led the Nuggets to victory. He also finished with 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, and two blocks as Nikola recorded another triple-double. Sengun led the Rockets with […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun walked away from Monday night’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets with mixed emotions. The defeat stung, but the matchup gave him another measuring stick against Nikola Jokic, the player he often gets compared to and the one behind his “Baby Joker” nickname. Sengun made it clear that the […]

In a barnburner of a matchup between two of the best and most physically-imposing teams in the NBA in the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets, it was the former that came out on top, 128-125, in overtime. It was a back-and-forth affair that saw incredible shot-making come from both teams, especially towards the end […]

We’re back once again with a betting prediction and pick for NBA Monday as we head to the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (16-6) will visit the Denver Nuggets (18-6) for their second meeting of the season, Denver leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Rockets-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are […]

Who says the NBA Cup means nothing to players around the league? Stars are giving maximum effort in these games, especially between reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama in their showdown during the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Wembanyama, who was making his return from a calf injury that sidelined him for 12 straight […]

Victor Wembanyama didn’t hesitate when ESPN asked him to name the NBA’s best player. The San Antonio Spurs star gave respect where it was due, calling Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic “the best offensive player,” before drawing a clear line. In Wembanyama’s eyes, the league’s top overall player comes down to two names right now. […]

The Denver Nuggets continued their strong road performance on Thursday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at Golden 1 Center in a game that showcased both efficiency and focus. After a quiet stretch of eight days with only one game, Denver came out ready, leaving no doubt about their professionalism and preparation. The Serbian star […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Danny Wolf is turning heads with his performance after cracking the team’s rotation. The former Michigan star’s impact as a ball-handler and passer has already earned him a new nickname from some: Jewish Joker. Wolf isn’t the first unorthodox big man to draw early comparisons to Jokic. Golden State Warriors star Draymond […]

It’s tough to brush off a team that has a three-time MVP in it. But curiously, that’s what’s been happening to the Denver Nuggets, as some believe that they’re not good enough compared to other teams in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 115-106, on […]

Injuries always play a major role during every NBA season, and they are directly impacting this year’s MVP race. Victor Wembanyama has already missed a handful of games as a result of his calf injury, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is also sidelined with his calf issue. Both players are in danger of missing 17 or more […]

Luka Doncic keeps turning Los Angeles Lakers games into history lessons. On Saturday night in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic dropped a ridiculous 31 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and two blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, carving out another slice of NBA history in the process. According to StatMuse, the […]

The Denver Nuggets overcame a massive 23-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133 on Friday, their largest comeback of the season and the third-largest in franchise history. It was center Nikola Jokic who led Denver’s rally, scoring 40 points and adding nine rebounds and eight assists over 36 minutes. He shot 13-of-26 from the […]

Nikola Jokic is regarded as the best center in the NBA today. At 30 years old, Jokic has already earned three NBA MVPs, one NBA championship, one Finals MVP, and seven All-Star Game appearances. While the Serbian star is already writing his name in the league’s history books, there are still milestones within his reach […]

The Denver Nuggets enter Tuesday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers with uncertainty surrounding the availability of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. As Denver (14-6) prepares to begin a four-game road trip, both players appeared on the team’s morning injury report ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Jokic was listed as […]

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks witnessed Anthony Davis in pain and Ryan Nembhard make history as they defeated the Denver Nuggets 131-121. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Also, Nikola Jokic had a triple double with 29 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. Afterward, the rookie sensation gave props to Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 131-121 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, but the scoreboard wasn’t their only concern. Star point guard Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle in the third quarter, adding to Denver’s growing list of injured starters. Murray sustained the injury early in the third period and was seen limping […]

Over the last couple of seasons, the NBA MVP race has come down to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic battling for the award in the final weeks of the season. It seems like that is where we are heading yet again, but this time, Luka Doncic is the third horseman in this race. What Luka […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets meet tonight in a Western Conference matchup featuring two teams moving in opposite directions, and both dealing with major injuries to key rotation players. Denver enters at 14-5, but despite the record, the Nuggets are trying to snap a rare three-game home losing streak. Dallas, meanwhile, continues spiraling at […]

Despite winning three MVP awards and leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic has an odd stereotype surrounding him. The Serbian center’s low-key personality and reluctance to embrace a superstar status have given NBA fans the idea that he doesn’t care about basketball. But according to his former teammate DeAndre Jordan, […]

Will Nikola Jokic play in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night? The Denver Nuggets star is listed on the injury report with a left wrist sprain ahead of the team’s game against the Phoenix Suns. So, is Jokic playing tonight? Jokic has dealt with injury questions at times this season, but he has […]

Nikola Jokic put his passing talent on full display during the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Cup matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Jokic is going through the 11th year of his NBA career, all with the Nuggets. He rose into superstardom with his elite offensive skillset, including his marvelous passing that draws viral […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their strong start to the 2025–26 season, star forward LeBron James used the latest episode of Mind the Game with co-host and Hall of Famer Steve Nash to deliver major praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic — calling him one of the most complete and dominant opponents he […]