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For the entirety of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race boiled down to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Thus, every matchup of theirs have become must-see television. That is, of course, when Embiid doesn’t end up sitting out an all important clash against the peer closest to him […]

Going into Tuesday night’s much-hyped clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, expectations were somewhat tempered. Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury the previous night after being sidelined for 10 days, so a second game of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions could have understandably gone poorly. Instead, he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) played the Denver Nuggets (28-14) in a highly anticipated showdown. The first matchup of the season between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was a masterful game that the Sixers won by a score of 126-121. Let’s break down the latest chapter of the Embiid-Jokic story. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning that statuses for players are less certain. The possibility that Joel Embiid, who recently missed three games due to swelling in his left knee, would miss his showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic lingers over the nationally televised […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers get their first look at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic facing off always makes for must-see TV, though the bigger picture looms over two of the NBA’s best talents going head-to-head. The 76ers will see the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, […]

The Denver Nuggets remain one of the top teams in the NBA currently, as their 28-13 record at the halfway point of the season is good for third place in the Western Conference. They have a big game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, but Nikola Jokic and the entire starting five might not […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the race for the NBA MVP award seems to be between the three names that have sat at the top of the rankings week after week. Denver Nuggets two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Philadelphia 76ers reigning MVP Joel Embiid, and Oklahoma City Thunder rising superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three […]

On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets notched their 14th win in 18 games with a 117-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers came into Denver as one of the hottest offensive teams in the NBA. The Nuggets had a bit of a sloppy defensive showing, giving up a season-high 21 turnovers and 14 offensive rebounds. […]

Bruce Brown will always hold a special place in Denver Nuggets history. The Indiana Pacers guard returned to the Mile High City on Sunday for a matchup with his former team, the first time he’s been in Denver since helping the Nuggets win their first championship in franchise history last season. Brown received an unsurprisingly […]

I present to you, without comment, Nikola Jokic, a basketball genius: He's different 🃏 pic.twitter.com/Zu425oBizw — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 13, 2024 To be honest with you, I don’t even know what to say. I know it’s my job, as a writer, to conjure up the right combination of words to properly analyze not only […]

Before Nikola Jokic took over, Carmelo Anthony was the franchise superstar for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony bannered the Nuggets colors proud while rocking the number 15. Until they apparently gave it to Jokic when he entered the league in 2015. In the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, as presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, […]

Another week of fan voting for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game has concluded. Much like the previous voting results, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the way as the top vote getters in the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively. The league officially revealed the up-to-date results for the […]

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets faced a brutal 124-111 beatdown by their division rival Utah Jazz. That final score might not seem like a beatdown, but for a good chunk of the game, the Jazz had a double-digit lead over the Nuggets, and afterward, head coach Michael Malone gave Nikola Jokic and the team […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to climb the all-time NBA ranks, and he’s doing so at such a rapid pace that it’s not too hard to envision him finishing as one of the greatest stat-sheet stuffers of all time. In need of just four points to cross the 13,000 mark for his career, Jokic […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (22-15) are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Willie Green’s squad has posted an 11-5 record over the last month, winning tough games comfortably even when a key contributor or two is unavailable. Lady Luck has even beaten away most of the injury bug blues for once, […]

The Denver Nuggets are 26-12 this season and are on their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The Nuggets are playing at a high level and will be buyers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who impacts the game in many ways. Jokic is putting […]

There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

The Denver Nuggets spared no mercy for the struggling Detroit Pistons. Michael Malone did not want his squad to be the team that lost to one of the most historically bad ensembles in league history. Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, knew that it was not going to happen in any way, shape, or form. […]

Watching Nikola Jokic play basketball is truly an experience. In an era where fancy moves and dribble combos go viral, the Denver Nuggets superstar plays the game in the most basic way possible. His moves are not always eye-popping, but they’re efficient and they work almost every time. It’s always a treat watching the two-time […]

Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the best centers to ever play in the NBA. He is a two-time league MVP, a five-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and a Finals MVP. Jokic is also within the top five in the all-time triple-doubles list. But while Jokic is one of the most skilled players […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is capable of the most dazzling feats on an NBA court. On Thursday night, against the Golden State Warriors, he made arguably the most impossible shot of his career when he nailed a bank shot near the halfcourt line right over the outstretched arms of Kevon Looney to complete the […]

In what was perhaps the best game of the 2023-24 NBA season, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stole one away from Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors Thursday night with an epic fourth-quarter comeback. Down 18 points with under seven minutes left in regulation, the Nuggets closed the game on a 25-3 run […]

The Golden State Warriors have once again collapsed at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. It was not a pretty sight to see for the Stephen Curry-led squad, especially because they lost to a low-percentage halfcourt heave which was well-contested. However, they did have a huge lead at one point entering the clutch but it […]

On Thursday night, Nikola Jokic showed that he stands alone in the NBA when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an unbelievable game-winner — a three-pointer just past half court — to complete an 18-point fourth quarter comeback and secure a 130-127 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Golden State Warriors: Jokic. […]

Nikola Jokic may be the most unguardable player in the NBA. On Thursday night, he showed that there may not be a player in today’s NBA who’s as capable as he is when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an astounding game-winner — a 3-pointer along the hash line — to […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

On Thursday, the Denver Nuggets were on the winning end of a blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, beating them 142-105. The following night on Friday, the Nuggets found themselves on the losing end of a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 119-93. The loss to the Thunder also snapped the Nuggets’ six-game […]

All it took for Nikola Jokic to catch Joel Embiid as the betting favorite to win MVP this season? A perfect triple-double for the Denver Nuggets superstar coupled with his Philadelphia 76ers foil missing multiple games due to injury. Both Jokic and Embiid are now +250 odds to win basketball’s highest individual honor, per FanDuel […]

The NBA is the best basketball league in the world. As a result, every season is ultimately grueling both physically and mentally for NBA players. Given that the league is highly competitive, it’s safe to assume that every NBA player must be in the best shape possible in order to succeed. With the goal of […]

It doesn’t necessarily take a great basketball player to know a great basketball player, but if you have arguably the best basketball player alive singing your praises, you’re clearly doing something right. That’s the position that Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in after OKC went into Ball Arena and thoroughly outclassed the defending […]

Nikola Jokic was quickly brought back to the ground after having a perfect scoring outburst. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved that his Oklahoma City Thunder squad can clearly outgun the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets. It was a smooth-sailing win to keep them atop the Western Conference contenders. Players like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also came […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided being part of the teams with double-digit losses in their season record. A large contributor to this triumph was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA MVP-calibre masterclass on the offensive end. Everyone else on the squad was able to carry out the defensive load and score above their averages. All of which culminated […]

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 […]