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On Monday, the Denver Nuggets beat their division rival, the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-114. The win was powered by dynamic performances from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Jokic, the three-time MVP, made history alongside Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson, becoming only the third player in NBA history to post triple-doubles in each of his first three […]

If the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season is an indication of anything, it’s that this will be some MVP race over the course of the 82-game season. The level of competition in the NBA is at an all-time high right now, and that is reflected through the many historic performances we’ve witnessed over […]

Nikola Jokic is channeling Peaky Blinders again, following the Denver Nuggets beating the Phoenix Suns on Saturday (Oct. 25), 133-111. Jokic managed to have 14 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, and 3 steals in the Nuggets’ home opener last night. Reporters asked if Jovic had any sense of relief when Jonas Valanciunas came onto the […]

Aaron Gordon turned back the clock and delivered another reminder of why he’s one of the best dunkers the NBA has ever seen. During Saturday night’s Denver Nuggets matchup against the Phoenix Suns, Gordon threw down a jaw-dropping 360 dunk that immediately sent NBA fans into a frenzy, and his postgame reaction was pure gold. […]

The Denver Nuggets were in a title battle against the Golden State Warriors that went into overtime, but they were not able to walk away with the win, losing 137-131. Despite an otherworldly game from Aaron Gordon, who scored 50 points and made 10 of his 11 3-pointers, it wasn’t enough. While Gordon made 10 […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon had an insane performance on Thursday, but it wasn’t enough to fend off the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Warriors star Stephen Curry exploded for 22 of his team-high 42 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Nuggets, 137-131, in overtime. Golden State survived the career night of […]

After missing much of the 2024-25 NBA season with yet another knee injury, Joel Embiid is officially back and made his regular season return in the Philadelphia 76ers nail-biter of a win over the Boston Celtics. While the 76ers didn’t get much out of Embiid in the game, with VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey instead […]

The Denver Nuggets are just days away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a road game against the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets enter this season with legitimate championship expectations after retooling in the offseason around superstar Nikola Jokic. Earlier this week, the Nuggets followed in the footsteps of a recent viral moment […]

A lot of change happened across the NBA last season, as a new era began with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder cementing themselves as the team to beat in the league. The Thunder captured their first NBA championship, Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the MVP award, and this young team in Oklahoma City isn’t going anywhere […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Three-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic is one of the best players the NBA has ever seen. The Nuggets center’s elite combination of size, scoring and playmaking has allowed him to finish in the top-2 in MVP voting each of the last five years. However, if Bill Simmons is to be believed, Jokic is not just […]

The Denver Nuggets head into the 2025-26 season with familiar aspirations: a 50-plus win campaign, Nikola Jokić in MVP form, and another deep postseason run. It’s become the new normal in Denver, sustained excellence underpinned by one of the league’s most unique superstars. But after an offseason where the Nuggets retooled their rotation, bolstered their […]

With fans locking in their predictions on Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he will play in the upcoming 2025-26 season, there is another discussion on him being the face of the NBA. As the Thunder finished up their first week of preseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is no doubt ready to succeed once again this […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic stole the show during preseason highlights and addressed the champion Oklahoma City Thunder being favored in the Western Conference. Jokic and the Nuggets were the only Western Conference team to push the Thunder to the brink of elimination in their competitive semifinals series last season. Denver made offseason tweaks, which […]

The older brother of Denver Nuggets superstar and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Strahinja Jokic, has pleaded guilty to one count of trespassing and one count of disorderly conduct in connection with a viral fight that occurred during a Nuggets–Lakers playoff game at Ball Arena in April 2024, according to Shelly Bradbury of The Denver […]

Nikola Jokic is arguably the best player in the NBA right now, and the Denver Nuggets look primed to capitalize on the three-time MVP’s greatness by putting together perhaps their best team around him yet. Jokic, in particular, appears to be cherishing the presence of new teammate Cam Johnson, who was acquired from the Brooklyn […]

Throughout their history, the Denver Nuggets have been a consistent presence in the postseason, though until very recently of course, that had never translated into the ultimate success. But that hasn’t stopped them being home to some incredibly good NBA players over the course of their more-than-50 years in the league. Numerous NBA greats have […]

The NBA is a star-driven league. In order to find success, teams need their best players to step up. Teams that employ some of the best players in the league are likely to contend for championships, whereas teams without a bona fide top option will likely rebuild until they find one. The 2025-26 season will […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season retooled, reenergized, and perhaps more dangerous than they’ve been since their championship run in 2023. While much of the attention has centered around the front office shakeups, the Michael Porter Jr. trade, and the welcome return of Bruce Brown, the real gravitational pull remains Nikola Jokić. The […]

With NBA Media Day final here, superstars around the league are giving reporters and news outlets their first looks at players in their uniforms for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. Denver Nuggets’ franchise star Nikola Jokic spent time in Serbia this offseason, along with visiting China for a tour with sponsor 361° to promote his […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference once again, and they added talent over the offseason to stay competitive. One of the players they signed was Bruce Brown, who was with the Nuggets two seasons ago when they won the NBA title. Jokic seems to be […]

While Nikola Jokic was eligible for a $206.4 million contract extension, the Denver Nuggets star decided to turn that offer down. However, Nuggets fans shouldn’t be panicking about Jokic’s future. By waiting until next offseason, Jokic will be eligible for a contract extension worth nearly $300 million. He understands the business side of the NBA […]

The NBA is full of drama, but very few names right now stir as much curiosity as Kawhi Leonard and Zion Williamson. Both men enter the season surrounded by questions that go beyond what happens on the floor. Leonard faces allegations that he received $28 million from the bankrupt company Aspiration in what has been […]

What Nikola Jokic has achieved with the Denver Nuggets since winning his first MVP award during the 2020-21 season is monumental. This level of dominance is rarely seen in the NBA, and it’s the primary reason why Jokic and the Nuggets consistently remain in the championship equation in a crowded Western Conference. Although he did […]

A lot has changed around the NBA this offseason, and all 30 teams look slightly different as training camps and the preseason begin. Whereas some teams added All-Star-level talents by way of trades and free agency, others made smaller moves to round out their rosters. Of course, there are then teams who are rebuilding and […]

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2025-26 NBA season following a Western Conference Semifinals exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They finished fourth in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record, dealing with a number of injuries and locker room issues throughout the season, including a mid-season firing of head coach Mike Malone. […]

With the Denver Nuggets preparing for the 2025-26 season, there is no denying that the team will always be in discussion to win championships as they’re led by star Nikola Jokic. As fans lock in their predictions for the Nuggets’ 2025-26 season, Aaron Gordon would make a “greatest of all time” (GOAT) claim regarding Jokic. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reflected on Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and why the three-time MVP is one of the NBA’s best players. Michael Porter Jr. revealed how Jokic’s growth impressed him throughout his time with the Nuggets. Then, Gobert discussed what makes Nikola such an elite player. Gobert says Jokic’s basketball IQ is […]

The NBA is a constantly-evolving league when compared to others. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has bigger issues to deal with right now than tweaking his league’s rules. However, there is a new change, even if NBA Insider Zach Lowe dislikes it. Half-court heaves no longer count against an individual player’s stats. That is good news […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 We are getting close to the mountaintop with only 30 names left. This grouping boasts a modern player leading the pack, a […]

The NBA has historically included several players who would be considered particularly challenging assignments on defense. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond recently claimed that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the toughest current player to guard and only second to the Oklahoma City Thunder version of Kevin Durant. “The hardest player I had to guard […]

The Denver Nuggets are exactly six weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 NBA season with a new-look team around superstar Nikola Jokic. Jokic has been keeping busy in recent weeks by representing his native country of Serbia at the ongoing EuroBasket tournament, where he has put together some mammoth stat lines to help keep […]

Finland produced the biggest shock of EuroBasket 2025, perhaps even the century, by knocking out tournament favorites Serbia 92-86 in the Round of 16 at Arena Riga on Saturday. The loss cut short Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s run, sending the three-time NBA MVP home early for the second tournament in a row. This was […]

In what could be argued as the game of the tournament so far, Turkey oulasted Serbia, 95-90, in a meeting of two undefeated teams in Group A on Wednesday. The pulsating game, which saw eight ties and 15 lead changes, was highlighted by the intense matchup between Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Serbia’s Nikola Jokic. When […]

On Wednesday’s EuroBasket 2025 action, Alperen Sengun and Turkey scored a major 95-90 upset victory over powerhouse Serbia led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Sengun, the Houston Rockets star, was such a dominant force and he even outplayed Jokic, recording 28 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists compared to just 22 points, nine rebounds, and […]

Serbia came in as the favorites for the 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s no surprise when looking at the experienced talent that they have on the team. Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the sport right now, and they also have other key players who have helped them, as seen last year in […]

Michael Porter Jr. did not hesitate when asked who he believes is the greatest basketball player of all time. The former Denver Nuggets forward went with a familiar name, his former Denver teammate Nikola Jokić. “I’m going, Nikola Jokić,” Porter Jr. said in a recent interview. “The reason I say that is because he could […]

The 2025 EuroBasket tournament is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent years, with two of the NBA’s brightest stars, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, delivering spectacular performances. Both players each scored 39 points in separate games, grabbing massive attention for their individual brilliance and adding another layer of drama to […]