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The Denver Nuggets continue to add to their winning record with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The team was once again led by their superstar duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. For head coach Michael Malone, however, one player’s performance continues to show how he’s slowly becoming a key piece for […]

Not a lot of players in NBA history play like Nikola Jokic. Big men are often too centered on grabbing rebounds and crashing inside the paint for easy baskets. But, the Denver Nuggets legend is different and has a knack for creating better opportunities for his teammates. He just notched a perfect game against the […]

The Denver Nuggets snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ four-game win streak on Thursday night with a dominating 142-105 win. The Nuggets, on the other hand, extended their win streak to six games. The Nuggets’ offensive surge was powered by the electrifying duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The two gave fans a glimpse at what […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was recently asked who he thinks are the top five best players in the NBA. However, the question comes with a caveat, as Jokic was asked to name the top five aside from himself, via SPORTSRADIO 94WIP of Audacy. “I think there is a lot of talent,” Jokic said. “I’m […]

It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is one of the most unstoppable players in today’s league. With two regular season MVPs, a championship ring and a finals MVP to boot, Jokic has been a nightmare for opposing teams, particularly the big men who are tasked to guard him. One player who’s been […]

There’s a reason why the Denver Nuggets are the reigning champion of the NBA. Even on nights where they’re not shooting the ball particularly well, they are able to find ways to put some points on the board. On Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors, the most effective way the Nuggets found was to […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic entered Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors averaging just a little under six free-throw attempts per game. During the game itself, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player had 18 attempts from the foul line, sinking each one of them. That did not sit well with Warriors head coach […]

The Golden State Warriors’ valiant attempt for a Christmas upset at mile high came up just short, ending their winning streak at five games. Here are three in-depth reactions from the Dubs’ hard-fought 120-114 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Warriors’ strength in Christmas numbers Stephen Curry wasn’t himself on Christmas, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and his wife Natalija recently dressed up as characters from the movie Frozen for a holiday party. Nikola and Natalija attended the party wearing Kristoff and Anna costumes, who are characters from the movie. Images via ClutchPoints: DeAndre Jordan is outta pocket with the D-in-the-box fit on the Nuggets’ Holiday […]

As we hit the Christmas Day checkpoint in the NBA, Joel Embiid continues to sit at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings, and for good reason. Nobody imagined Embiid being able to top his previous week by averaging 38.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, but here we are talking about the Philadelphia […]

The NBA having games on Christmas Day is a tradition unlike any other in the sport. Christmas Day games are an annual occurrence in the NBA, and the league has had games during the biggest holiday of the year on an annual basis (except during the 1998 lockout season) since 1947. NBA Christmas Day games […]

The Golden State Warriors have finally righted their wayward ship, entering Monday’s Christmas clash against Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets winners of five straight games. The Dubs’ quality of competition hasn’t exactly been stiff. Even the Boston Celtics were playing without Kristaps Porzingis, a two-way game-changer, and the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington […]

The Denver Nuggets faced the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and signs of the game’s physicality were noticed on screen. Big man Nikola Jokic in particular, suffered a deep gash in his forearm, causing blood to spill on his jersey. Nikola Jokić with a deep gash, blood all over his jersey, and only shot 4 FREE […]

Bringing a franchise their first championship is one thing but shattering the records of all the greats that have come before is another. Dan Issel and Alex English have become synonymous with the Denver Nuggets name for over three decades. Now, a new king has risen for them, Nikola Jokic. He even notched a new […]

Just as it has been over the last few seasons, the NBA MVP race is going to come down to multiple superstars. As it stands right now, the reigning winner is the betting favorite to retain his award as Sixers center Joel Embiid tops the FanDuel charts for MVP odds. Embiid is riding a hot […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a stellar start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Nuggets are 18-10 and sit third in the Western Conference. Of course, Nikola Jokic has played an integral role in Denver’s success. The superstar found more success after news broke of his deal with 361 Degrees, a Chinese sporting goods brand. […]

Despite Nikola Jokic not putting up sparkling numbers on Monday versus the Dallas Mavericks, the Denver Nuggets still dominated Luka Doncic and company for an easy 130-104 win. Jokic had an uncharacteristic production of eight points, seven assists, and nine rebounds to go with two steals in 28 minutes of action, prompting head coach Michael […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was ejected from his team’s 114-106 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after receiving a technical foul for directing “profane language” at an official. While the use of one of the magic words toward an NBA referee is an offense that absolutely deserves a tech, it usually takes two […]

The Denver Nuggets grinded out a hard-fought 114-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, and the win was made even more impressive when considering that Nikola Jokic didn’t play in the second half after he was ejected late in the first half. Jokic’s ejection was surprising, but it sounds like a specific magic […]

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets prevailed on the road against the Chicago Bulls in a game that’s making headlines not because of basketball highlights. With less than two minutes left in the second quarter, Nikola Jokic was suddenly ejected from the game after complaining for a foul. Addressing the media, Nuggets head coach Michael […]

Denver Nuggets fans were livid when Nikola Jokic was thrown out of Tuesday’s game. He was in the middle of dealing with the Chicago Bulls when he suddenly had the need to confront the referee. Nikola Vucevic popped off along with Coby White because of his absence. Thankfully, his teammates, through the schematics of Michael […]

The Denver Nuggets went into Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls down only one key player in Jamal Murray, who was still nursing a sore ankle. But the Nuggets would have to play the majority of the game even more shorthanded as Nikola Jokic was ejected in the second quarter. Jokic was tossed after arguing […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was supposed to be the main attraction on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. It’s Serbian Heritage Night after all. However, the superstar forward lasted just 16 minutes after he was ejected in the contest. Late in the second quarter, Jokic complained at an official after what he felt was a […]

Tyrese Haliburton was named an All-Star for the very first time in his career last season. At 23 years old, Haliburton is the face of the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James is a 19-time All-Star and is in the midst of his 21st NBA season, yet he is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. These […]

The Denver Nuggets had a 15-point lead in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. But that lead ultimately dissipated, and the Clippers came storming back for a 111-102 win over the defending champion Nuggets. This loss was also significant, as it was the Nuggets’ first loss to the Clippers since […]

Nikola Jokic didn’t have his best shooting performance on Wednesday night, going 9-for-32 in a 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Serbian superstar still managed yet another triple-double, scoring 22 points to go along with 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Still, he was confused as to why his shots weren’t […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards on Thursday by a final score of 131-126, giving the NBA world plenty of time to marvel at the success of the reigning MVP’s work on the court. The Sixers now find themselves in second place in the NBA’s Atlantic Division with a 13-7 record […]

Nikola Jokic is currently the best basketball player in the world. There really is no refuting this, as the Denver Nuggets big man followed up his back-to-back MVP seasons in 2021 and 2022 with a Finals MVP trophy this past June. Obviously, Jokic continues to dominate the NBA MVP rankings each and every week. However, […]

In a move reflecting the NBA’s commitment to curb flopping, Denver Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic found himself in the league’s crosshairs, receiving a $2,000 fine for a flopping incident during the Denver Nuggets December 2 game against the Sacramento Kings. This latest development, announced via X by the NBA, is part of the league’s ongoing […]

As we enter the month of December and prepare for the holiday season, there is no telling how the 2023-24 NBA season will play out. Nobody had the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic being two of the best teams in the league, yet here we are approaching the quarter mark of the season with these […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic just keeps making NBA history as he makes his case for his third NBA MVP Award in the 2023-24 NBA season. The Joker’s latest feat is tying Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd for the most career triple-doubles without a turnover. In a 134-124 win over the Houston Rockets […]

The Denver Nuggets have picked up where they left off from their championship-winning season. With their core starters returning, the Nuggets were expected to be among the best teams during the 2023-24 season. However, the start of their season has come with a few bumps in the road. Star point guard Jamal Murray has been […]

Zion Williamson was on the precipice of making NBA history. New Orleans Pelicans fans were cheering for their star after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He and CJ McCollum were taking advantage of the Joel Embiid-less Sixers squad that looked lost. So much so, that he was only a miss away from notching a […]

The Denver Nuggets went into Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers down three of their core players as Michael Malone was without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon who all missed the game due to injuries. But they did have Reggie Jackson. Heading into the game, a win seemed extremely improbable, especially with […]

The Denver Nuggets’ injury report on Monday before taking on the Los Angeles Clippers will make every Mile High City fan frustrated. As if Jamal Murray’s absence is not brutal enough, the team will now have to deal with the absence of Nikola Jokic as well. Denver’s superstar big man, who was initially listed as […]

We’re always quick to anoint “the next” guy. Sometimes it happens way too quick. And sometimes, guys are so unique, it’s rare we’ll see a version 2.0 any time too soon. Nikola Jokic is one of those guys. You can say Jokic has pieces of Larry Bird and Arvydas Sabonis, but the end result is […]

When you bring up Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid in the same sentence, you are probably talking about the NBA MVP race. Whether or not you are talking about this season or a previous one is a whole separate discussion because these two have consistently been No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA MVP […]

The Denver Nuggets look for a win over the Los Angeles Clippers in a competitive Western Conference matchup. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets enter Monday night’s game with a record of 11-6 after going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Denver’s prized superstar has been hit with a murky injury update ahead of the game. […]