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Nikola Jokic’s carry job this seasonhas taken the NBA world by storm. More and more people are starting to realize the grim reality that without their Serbian behemoth, the Denver Nuggets wouldn’t even sniff the play-in tournament. His masterful playmaking and scoring is the only thing keeping the team afloat at this point. While it’s […]

Joel Embiid believes he’s done enough this season to be crowned MVP. Just because the Philadelphia 76ers superstar is of the opinion he deserves the league’s highest individual honor, though, hardly means he’s decrying other top-tier candidates for the award while making his case. Embiid, in fact, has long made a habit of showering his luminaries […]

Time is running out for Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray to make a return this season after tearing his ACL last April. However, even with just over two weeks remaining until the start of the playoffs, the Nuggets don’t want to rule anything out just yet when it comes to their star shooting guard. Michael […]

The Denver Nuggets are in the middle of a tight positioning battle out in the West right now. At the moment, they are sitting at the sixth spot in the conference with just six regular-season games remaining in their schedule. Unfortunately for reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and Co., star forward Michael Porter Jr. has apparently […]

The NBA has been amazing this season. There are so many teams that have a shot at the title if things go their way. Some of them are in a better position, obviously, but there are also talented squads like the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers that are in the play-in but cannot be […]

Nikola Jokic and Michael Malone helped bring the Denver Nuggets to the forefront of the Western Conference. Both of them arrived in the 2015-16 season and have made the team one of the best in the conference. Although this year may not be the year they break through to the championship, they should have plenty […]

Prior to the season, Markieff Morris was seen as an integral addition to the Miami Heat. His toughness and experience are perfect for a squad that takes pride in building a trademark culture. But things haven’t exactly gone Morris’ way in his first season with the Heat. While he contributed solid minutes off the bench […]

The Denver Nuggets have managed to stay afloat this season without two of their best players in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr, thanks to the MVP play of Nikola Jokic. They currently sit at 42-30, which is tied for seventh place in the West. With Murray still recovering from an ACL injury, Michael Malone […]

The Denver Nuggets suffered their fourth loss in six games after getting trampled on Sunday night by the Boston Celtics at home, 124-104. After a decent start, the Nuggets got limited to only 16 points in the second quarter, as the Celtics broke the game wide open. His wards’ lethargic performance wasn’t lost on Nuggets […]

After delivering an MVP-like performance on Friday for the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant opened up about the current MVP race between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, as well as his thoughts on not being in the conversation. The Nets gutted out a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers, but it wasn’t always pretty. At […]

Markieff Morris finally returned to action on March 12 after missing four months of action due to a lingering back/neck problem. Morris sustained his injury after he was shoved from behind by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during a heated altercation earlier in the season. It was Morris who ended up on the wrong end […]

Nikola Jokic has already put together quite the resume at just 27 years of age. He is a four time All-Star who won his first MVP award last season and is making a strong case to win it again this year. He recently strengthened his case for MVP by leading the Nuggets to a victory […]

The Denver Nuggets have quietly been playing really well under head coach Michael Malone. While speaking to reporters recently, Malone was asked about similarities that he saw between superstar Nikola Jokic and Kristaps Porzingis. His answer might have made that reportedly feel really stupid. According to Mile High Sports’ Ryan Blackburn, Malone made a blunt […]

All basketball players dream about playing in the NBA and going up against the stars you’ve been a fan of your entire life. A very small number of players make that dream a reality. Gonzaga star Drew Timme has a chance to make his dreams happen. Recently, Timme made an appearance on Preedictions by ClutchPoints […]

In an encouraging turn of events for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, star guard Jamal Murray is taking a significant step in his bid to return from ACL injury. According to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, Murray will practice with the Nuggets’ G League affiliate–the Grand Rapids Gold–on Wednesday before returning to Denver. He […]

The Sixers hosted the Denver Nuggets on Monday night and apart from the fact that these are two of the top teams in their respective conferences, the underlying narrative centered around the Top 2 MVP contenders so far this season in Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. It was Jokic and Co. that came out on […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic just came out with one of the best assists of the season on Monday night as his team took on the Philadelphia 76ers in Philly. The dime was so eye-popping that even Kevin Durant could not help but react to Jokic’s epicness. For starters, here’s a look at Jokic going […]

The Brooklyn Nets took a breather on Monday, so Kevin Durant had extra time to watch the other NBA teams go at it. Apparently, he chose to tune in on the game between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. Good choice for the Nets superstar. After all, it’s always a great idea to watch two […]

As we’ve reached the final stretch of the NBA regular season, debates for seasonal awards have become a daily discussion. Right now, it is essentially a two-player race for MVP, with one more not far behind them. There is no wrong answer when it comes to who should win Most Valuable Player. Joel Embiid, Nikola […]

After months of waiting, the Miami Heat may finally get back a key part of their rotation. Markieff Morris, who has been out since the early portions of the season due to a neck injury, is nearing his return to action. An anonymous source told the Associated Press that Morris has received clearance to play […]

For the second-straight season, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid finds himself in the discussion for the Most Valuable Player award. After a somewhat slow start to the year, the All-Star center has been on a tear since January. Even with the addition of James Harden to the Sixers lineup, Embiid continues to post monster stat […]

Nikola Jokic has dominated the NBA like no other player we have ever seen. This doesn’t mean that the Denver Nuggets center is far and away the best player but that his style of play is truly one-of-a-kind. With per-game averages of 26.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 8.1 assists and shooting splits of 57.4 percent […]

It won’t be long now until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins the pantheon of the league’s greats. Not longer than his name, for sure. On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 142-115, but SGA made sure that he went down fighting. SGA once again carried the torch for the Thunder, finishing with […]

With the 2021/22 NBA season winding down, the MVP race has essentially come down to Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. After an eventful night for the two where the Joker had a triple-double and Embiid went for 43 points and 14 rebounds, the Sixers center had nothing but […]

Undoubtedly, Nikola Jokic’s game has been insane lately. Even without Jamal Murray or Michael Porter Jr. in the lineup, the All-Star center has been carrying the Denver Nuggets all season long. And while he’s doing that, the Joker is putting impressive numbers at a very efficient rate. But even though he’s been off the charts […]

Nikola Jokic won MVP last season and he’s already one of the clear frontrunners to win it again in 2022 alongside Joel Embiid. After a 46-point performance on Sunday night, George Karl is ready to hail The Joker as the greatest player to ever suit up for the Denver Nuggets as well. That’s right, even […]

Nikola Jokic just reminded everyone why he’s the reigning MVP this season. The Denver Nuggets center put the team on his back on Sunday night to come roaring back against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets star imposed his will throughout every facet of the game with 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists on an […]

Nikola Jokic is a good basketball player. He powered the Denver Nuggets to another win, beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 138-130. The Joker messed around and got another monster triple-double of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. You know, just Jokic things. For good measure, as if he didn’t do enough, […]

Nikola Jokic is out for blood this season. The Denver Nuggets star seemingly isn’t satisfied with winning just one MVP, as he’s been hell-bent on carrying his team. His monstrous performances have been the saving grace of Mile High Basketball this season. Against a surging Pelicans team, the Nuggets star had to bring his A-game […]

DeMarcus Cousins is having a renaissance with the Denver Nuggets. After being signed for the rest of the season, the former Pelicans and Kings star is proving he’s still got what it takes to be a great NBA player. He’s been a vital part for the team keeping themselves afloat despite their injuries. His masterpiece, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is not going anywhere. At least that is the expectation of the Serbian big man and his agent, Misko Raznatovic, in the 2022 NBA Free Agency. Jokic is eligible for a supermax extension this offseason, and in a recent interview with the URBONUS podcast crew, Raznatovic shared that they are […]

Despite missing two of their stars, the Denver Nuggets still find themselves in the heat of the playoff race. Nikola Jokic has done a masterful job in keeping the Nuggets afloat despite missing Jamal Murray the entire campaign and Michael Porter Jr. for all but nine games. The Nuggets currently sit at 6th in the […]

Nikola Jokic has been efficiently carrying the load for the Denver Nuggets, but it looks like he’s on the verge of getting his two running mates back for a hopeful playoff run. With Michael Porter Jr nearing a return from back surgery, star point guard Jamal Murray, who tore his ACL last season, is also […]

Nikola Jokic only played 26 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. The streaking Denver Nuggets, now winners of six straight games, didn’t need him in the fourth quarter of their 124-92 victory. But if some late-game heroics were required from the reigning MVP, it’s safe to say Chauncey Billups believes his depleted […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the better teams out west despite not having two of their key playmakers in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Led by MVP candidate Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are currently sixth in the Western Conference- and very much in contention. What’s not to like? Apparently, a lot. The Nuggets […]

There have been several names being floated all season long to win the coveted Most Valuable Player award in the NBA. At some point, guys like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry were seen to win the said honor after showcasing stellar individual performances. Although the battle for MVP will end in […]

It looks like Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams made a lasting impact on Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during the NBA All-Star Game. While there are a lot that can be taken away from the festive All-Star Game–highlighted by the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony at halftime–Jokic saw his interaction with Williams as the highlight […]

Draymond Green knows a thing or two about what an MVP looks like. He’s played alongside Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the Golden State Warriors, with three Maurice Podoloff trophies between them. The current debate wages on between the same two big men who were seen as the frontrunners for last season’s award: Joel […]

Nikola Jokic is good friends with Luka Doncic, but while they have a great relationship off the court, the Denver Nuggets center is not sure how things will work out with the Dallas Mavericks guard when they play together. Both are part of Team LeBron for the All-Star Game, and clearly, Jokic has some concerns. […]