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Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are back at the front of the MVP race, battling it out for basketball’s highest individual honor for the third straight season. Unlike the past two years, though, the Philadelphia 76ers superstar forcefully out-dueled his Denver Nuggets counterpart in front of a national audience last week, leading his squad to […]

The USA has always been the biggest producer of NBA talents. In fact, the greatest players such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and many more have ruled the game for quite some time. However, with the NBA going global, it isn’t a surprise anymore that the rest of the world is closing the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are No. 1 in the latest NBA Power Rankings and Joel Embiid is a massive reason why. The All-Star center is leading the NBA in scoring with 33.6 points per game and is fresh off a massive game against the Denver Nuggets. Be sure to stay tuned with our NBA odds series […]

After Joel Embiid exploded against the Denver Nuggets and outdueled Nikola Jokic, all the talk has been how the Philadelphia 76ers center should win MVP this 2022-23. Denver head coach Michael Malone certainly didn’t like that, especially since it’s just one game. As Malone highlighted, one game should never completely alter the MVP conversation. Jokic […]

Joel Embiid wasn’t trying to make a statement. Whether he intended to or not, the Philadelphia 76ers center let his play do the talking during the team’s 126-119 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Embiid, who finished as the MVP runner-up to Nikola Jokic the last two seasons, was the clear victor in their […]

Saturday’s edition of the NBA’s rivalry week pitted arguably the two top big men in the league today when Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers were able to score a 126-119 victory at home, and at least for this particular battle, it was clear which […]

Make no mistake, Joel Embiid is an All-Star this 2022-23 and is sure to make it to the All-Star Game this coming February. However, the Philadelphia 76ers center certainly didn’t appreciate the fact that he’s not voted as a starter from the East. Embiid is definitely one of the biggest snubs in the voting for […]

Heading into Saturday’s marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, both Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic popped up on the injury report. Thankfully, both players were able to take the court, and boy were we treated to an epic duel. In the end, it was Joel Embiid who won the battle, as […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid got the whole NBA world buzzing after he outdueled Nikola Jokic and destroyed the Denver Nuggets in their first meeting this 2022-23 season. In fact, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and several other current and former players loved the match-up and couldn’t help but heap praise on the Sixers big man. […]

Saturday’s encounter between the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets was not only a battle between two of the top teams in the league, but it was a chance for fans to see two MVP candidates in Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic go head-to-head. And just days after Embiid was snubbed of a starting spot in […]

In their second straight game under the national television spotlight, the Philadelphia 76ers (32-16) hosted the Denver Nuggets (34-16). In the showdown between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, the Sixers secured a win in comeback fashion by a score of 126-119 Let’s break down the Sixers’ huge win over the Nuggets, their seventh consecutive win. […]

Joel Embiid, who is coming off a highly-controversial All-Star Game starter snub, has gotten more bad news ahead of Saturday’s much-anticipated matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers superstar has been dealing with a lingering foot injury, which also caused him to sit out last Saturday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings. At this point, Embiid […]

Hearkening back to the old days, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been set up as the rival to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Both perennial MVP candidates, the duels between the bruising Embiid and the crafty Jokic will be replayed for decades. However, while the two may be part of a blossoming rivalry, that […]

The Denver Nuggets have been dealing with a slew of injuries of late, and unfortunately for them, it doesn’t seem like this is going to change when they face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, among others, have popped up on the injury report again as the Nuggets […]

Load management has been a strong point of contention in NBA circles. However, it’s hard to disagree with the thought process behind resting superstars on the second night of a back-to-back. After all, no one wins championships in the regular season; thus, for playoff-bound teams with championship aspirations, reaching the postseason at full strength is […]

It is quickly becoming evident that Alperen Sengun is the crown jewel of the Houston Rockets’ rebuilding efforts. This is especially true amid Jalen Green’s ride along the teeter-totter of inconsistency. And on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, Sengun showed once more just how impactful he can be, especially as he continues to develop […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets play beautiful basketball. That much is true. There is just a palpable verve in the way the Nuggets play that inevitably titillates the senses of the most highly-attuned basketball fans. And that much was evident during the Nuggets’ rousing 99-98 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. […]

The Denver Nuggets will have their hands full against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Bones Hyland and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all popped up on the pre-game injury report, per DNVR Sports’ Harrison Wind. Jokic, likely the frontrunner for the 2023 NBA MVP Award, continues to deal with the […]

The Denver Nuggets are scheduled to play the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night, and there are questions about the status of center Nikola Jokic heading into the matchup. The two-time NBA MVP has been nursing a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action in recent days. According to Joel Rush of Forbes, the […]

Nikola Jokic has missed the Denver Nuggets’ last two games due to a lingering hamstring injury. It sounds like it’s going to be three straight missed contests for the reigning back-to-back MVP as the Nuggets face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. It also seems like Michael Porter Jr. will be joining Jokic on […]

The Denver Nuggets are cementing their spot on top of the Western Conference pecking order. After a middling start to the year, the duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are making things work again for the team. However, both players are dealing with injuries this season. With a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The red-hot Denver Nuggets could be extremely shorthanded on Sunday when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have popped up on the injury report and both stars are now in danger of being sidelined for Sunday’s contest. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray injury status vs. Thunder Jokic, who missed […]

The Denver Nuggets currently sit atop the Western Conference standings and have the second-best record in the NBA at 33-13. They also have the best offensive rating of all-time at 118.1 (h/t Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports). Led by a two-time MVP in Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets have surrounded their star center with the […]

After initially being listed as questionable, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has now been ruled out ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers due to left hamstring tightness. Jokic is averaging a near triple-double with 25.1 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.9 assists per game this season. To state the obvious, his absence will be […]

Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the NBA’s most iconic alumni. To the point where he amassed a number of awards and accolades in an era where even Michael Jordan’s dominance wasn’t enough to mask his unique talent. Following his retirement, the two-time Finals MVP has stayed close to the game, training […]

Is there really anything out there that Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic couldn’t do on the court? During Tuesday night’s game at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, Jokic stitched together another extremely efficient performance, as he scored 36 points on 13-for-14 shooting from the floor while also making all but one of his […]

Nikola Jokic has made greatness boring. Just ask his Denver Nuggets teammate Jamal Murray, who was not shocked at all after witnessing Jokic post a dominant 30-point triple-double in a 122-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic again defied what is normal for the center position, or just any position at all. Murray has become […]

There was a bit of palpable worry among Denver Nuggets fans when Nikola Jokic appeared to suffer a wrist injury that knocked him out for their clash against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. However, Jokic has put all those concerns to rest. Following a one-game absence, Jokic proceeded to drop a triple-double and […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic had the highlight of the day against the Orlando Magic with his game-winner, but he also had the most embarrassing lowlight in the contest after Bol Bol dunked on him in the fourth quarter. With that said, though, Jokic shared that he hilariously threatened Bol the next time he dunks […]

Nikola Jokic’s game-winner for the Denver Nuggets against the Orlando Magic was incredible, but his reaction to it–or the lack thereof–made it even more amusing. With less than five seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 116-116, Jokic received the ball from Jamal Murray at the top of the key. Franz Wagner […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is set for a quick return after missing their previous game due to his worrisome wrist injury. Jokic sat out their showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday due to the injury. While the issue wasn’t deemed significant, it still raised some concerns after head coach Michael Malone admitted […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic missed Friday’s contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a wrist injury, and while his MRI in the past revealed “nothing sinister,” it is still a concerning issue. Jokic actually sustained the injury back in October during a preseason game, and head coach Michael Malone admitted that his superstar […]

The Denver Nuggets visit Crypto.com Arena on Friday for a highly anticipated matchup with the LA Clippers. The Nuggets enter the game winners of four straight at 28-13, tied atop the Western Conference with the Memphis Grizzlies. LA, meanwhile, is 22-21, just 3-7 in its last 10 games while continuing to manage a rash of […]

The Denver Nuggets could be without the two-time reigning MVP for Friday’s highly anticipated matchup with another Western Conference contender. Nikola Jokic is officially listed as questionable on the injury report for his team’s game against the LA Clippers due to management of a nagging injury to his right wrist. Jokic originally suffered the injury […]

The Denver Nuggets are playing great basketball as the start of the new year takes its toll. The Nuggets are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference as of today, and Nikola Jokic is a major part of it. Be sure to stay connected with our NBA odds series for more on betting around […]

The Denver Nuggets have all the makings of a championship contender, and it’s all thanks to Nikola Jokic’s ridiculous ability to make his teammates better. Following the returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. from major injuries during the 2021-22 season, Jokic has taken his playmaking and scoring efficiency to another level. Through 38 […]

Nikola Jokic continues to baffle George Karl, so much so that the former Denver Nuggets head coach could help but compare the Serbian to the likes of Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal. Following another MVP-caliber performance from Jokic against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Karl couldn’t help but heap praise on the big man […]

The Denver Nuggets appear to have all the makings of a championship contender, and it’s thanks in large part to Nikola Jokic’s dominance that stretches well beyond his ability to put the ball into the hoop. Jokic may not be the most athletically-gifted player, but he still impacts the game at such an MVP-level by […]

The Denver Nuggets are playing as well as any team in the NBA right now. They own a 26-13 record, the best in the Western Conference, and are winners of eight of their last ten. The Nuggets are, of course, led by two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, who’s thus far in the running to win […]