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Denver Nuggets cornerstone and proud Serbian Nikola Jokic is deeply passionate about horses and horse racing, but he is not the most animated individual when speaking in front of a camera. That dichotomy between his personal life and public life was on display during a media session at NBA All-Star Weekend. When asked by a […]

The All-Star Game has received a lot of criticism over the past few years because the lack of effort. The league has changed the format once again in USA vs. World playing style, and the hope is that can change things. Kevin Durant has already been broken up in his team since there are two […]

Update: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will start vs. the Grizzlies, according to the Denver Nuggets. On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets will hit the floor for the final time before the All-Star break for a home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are on the injury report for this […]

The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic enjoyed another stellar night in Chicago as they emerged victorious 136-120, as the Serbian produced his 182nd triple-double of his career. However, it is not everyday that the leading story about Jokic comes from off the court, especially on a day he produced 36 points, 14 rebounds and 17 […]

Watching the Denver Nuggets operate in the Nikola Jokic era has always required a dual lens. First, fans must trust the Serbian superstar’s generational brilliance. Next, fans must also recognize how thin the margins are around him. Championships demand depth, durability, and timely aggression. Yet at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Denver opted for restraint. […]

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […]

The Denver Nuggets host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid injury concerns, as both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray appear on the team’s injury report. Denver is coming off a 136-120 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday that ended a three-game losing streak, but health remains a concern as the All-Star break approaches. […]

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets continued their winning ways with a comfortable road win over the Chicago Bulls. While things were looking dicey entering the final frame, the Nuggets were able to outscore the Bulls by 23 points in the fourth quarter to emerge with the victory. It was a monster game for Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets continue to watch Nikola Jokic stack accolade after accolade. He even fought off a lengthy knee injury to face the Chicago Bulls. Now he just climbed up the all-time triple-doubles list. With dropping 22 points, dishing out 17 assists and grabbing 14 rebounds, here’s where Jokic lands on the said list: Nikola […]

Update: Nikola Jokic is available to play against the Chicago Bulls, according to the Denver Nuggets. Looking to end a three-game skid, the Denver Nuggets head east to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Denver is praying Nikola Jokic will remain in the lineup, with the three-time MVP remaining on the injury report […]

The transition from the Denver Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets has given Michael Porter Jr. plenty of time to reflect on his journey in the Mile High City. During a recent appearance on a popular basketball podcast, the sharpshooting forward shared a candid story about his early days in Denver and his shocking first impression […]

The Denver Nuggets may be playing at Madison Square Garden, but Nikola Jokic is having fun after a long absence.  In the middle of a gritty Wednesday night battle against the New York Knicks, the three-time MVP reminded everyone why he’s the most dangerous passer in the world. With just over nine minutes left in […]

Together playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks will face off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. This is their first meeting in 2025-26. The Knicks will enter this contest sporting a three-game home winning streak against the Nuggets. New York also swept last season’s two-game series against […]

The Denver Nuggets are finding out the hard way that life on the road in the NBA often comes with some questionable whistles. Following a gritty 124-121 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, Nuggets acting head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back, calling out a perceived officiating double standard that left three-time MVP […]

Are we in store for another Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic MVP race? Now that Jokic is back on the court from his knee injury, it appears as if these two superstars will be battling one another through the end of the 2025-26 NBA season for the MVP award. Luckily for Jokic, his knee hyperextension […]

Despite losing the MVP race last season and potentially again this year due to missed time, there is no questioning that Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. The three-time MVP and former NBA Finals MVP is averaging 29.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star just returned […]

The Denver Nuggets looked immediately re-centered with Nikola Jokic back in the lineup, who led them to a 122–109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. After a month away with a left knee bone bruise, Jokic didn’t ease in, delivering 31 points and 12 rebounds in what was his 29th double-double of the season. And […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center and three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who has missed 16 straight games after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, is expected to return and play on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jokic was recently upgraded to probable on the team’s injury report, and ESPN reports he plans […]

While the San Antonio Spurs made a statement by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in December, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are NBA analyst Charles Barkley’s favorite to win this year’s title. Although Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs beat the Rockets and have the second-best record in the Western Conference (32-15), trailing […]

Although the Denver Nuggets have been without their franchise star Nikola Jokic the last month to an injury, they’re managing to keep pace at third in the Western Conference standings. While the three-time NBA MVP awaits his return, sneaker sponsor 361° shared a first look at Jokic’s second signature sneaker, the 361 Joker 2 GT. […]

The Denver Nuggets are searching for stability in their frontcourt as they continue a demanding road trip without their franchise cornerstone. Ahead of their matchup against the Washington Wizards, the team received a potential boost with veteran center Jonas Valanciunas listed as questionable following a right calf strain. Valanciunas has been a reliable interior presence […]

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. They have been fixtures in the midseason spectacle, and Doncic and Jokic have enjoyed it together as good friends, including playing pranks […]

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […]

The Denver Nuggets may regain some stability in the frontcourt as they begin a four-game road trip, even as their franchise centerpiece remains sidelined. Denver (29-15) opens the trip Thursday night against the Washington Wizards (10-32) at 7 p.m. ET on MNMT, with center Jonas Valanciunas listed as questionable on the team’s injury report due […]

The Denver Nuggets played their 12th straight game without Nikola Jokic on Tuesday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 115-107, at Ball Arena. The Nuggets failed to hold on to their halftime lead, as the Lakers rallied in the second half to capture the win. Denver fell to 29-15, including 12-8 at home. While the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to regain their rhythm as they visited the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers have been largely inconsistent recently, going 5-5 in their last 10 games before facing the Nuggets. What should have been a marquee meeting between two of the league’s elite players, Lakers guard Luka […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head back to the Western Conference for this next tilt. The Los Angeles Lakers (25-16) will visit the Denver Nuggets (29-14) as the two teams open their season series against one another. Check our NBA odds series for the Lakers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The […]

Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets have a long injury report to deal with going into their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets have dealt with multiple injuries throughout the course of the season, especially with starters Nikola Jokic and Cameron Johnson. Jokic is recovering from a hyperextended left knee while Johnson […]

A lot of basketball fans will claim that the annual NBA All-Star Weekend is getting more and more stale, despite the cast of superstars. In the past few seasons, basketball fanatics have criticized the event, calling for something new. Just recently, the league is teasing the idea of organizing a 1v1 tournament to inject some […]

The 2025-26 NBA MVP race is shaping up to be one that comes down to who actually remains eligible. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to become the 13th player in league history to win back-to-back MVP awards, while Nikola Jokic has made a very compelling case to win his fourth MVP award in the last six […]

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, and the 10 starters from the Eastern and Western Conferences have been announced. After leading their respective conferences in the fan voting over the last several weeks, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic are once again at the forefront […]

Many legends have great origin stories that underscore the extensive ground they have covered in their long and grueling journey to greatness. Nikola Jokic is no exception, but his humble beginnings come with a unique and spicy twist. The Denver Nuggets took the Serbian center with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2014 NBA […]

The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen. Derik Queen is a rookie still learning how to impose himself consistently at the professional level. And yet, inside the New Orleans […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered a major blow recently when it was announced that star big man Nikola Jokic would be sidelined due to a knee injury. Jokic initially suffered the injury during the Nuggets game against the Miami Heat a couple of weeks ago. However, there is increasing optimism around the team that Nikola Jokic […]

We’re covering the NBA with our betting prediction series, now taking a look at the continuation of this Western Conference season series. The Denver Nuggets (27-13) visit the Dallas Mavericks (15-25) as the Mavericks are 2-0 against the Nuggets this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Nuggets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Denver Nuggets are third […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

Jaylen Brown has been one of the league’s most vocal players off the court this season when it comes to advocating for himself, and he is backing up his words with high-level play. The Boston Celtics star is the clear No. 1 option this season with Jayson Tatum recovering from his Achilles tear, and Brown […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman provided a promising update on Nikola Jokic’s recovery from a hyperextended knee. According to Adelman, Jokic is very eager to get back on the court. “I know he’s antsy; he’s never been hurt,” said Adelman. “We all know what that’s like. People who have played sports and got hurt, […]

The NBA is back in action as we’re back to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next cross-conference tilt between top contenders. The Denver Nuggets (24-12) will visit the Boston Celtics (23-12) for the first of two meetings between the two squads this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Nuggets-Celtics prediction and […]