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Former NBA journeyman Darko Milicic explained why he thinks Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic should have just ignored Markieff Morris despite the dirty play. Weighing in on the hot subject, former Detroit Pistons pick Darko Milicic–who is also a foreigner in the U.S. like Jokic during his playing years–the damage could’ve been controlled. According to […]

The Denver Nuggets have started this season 8-4 despite Jamal Murray’s continued absence from an ACL injury and a troubling Michael Porter Jr. back injury cropping up. This has been a really impressive feat for Nikola Jokic and Co, and the hope is Murray and Porter will be back down the road to help make […]

A truck ad showing Nikola Jokic and his brothers was seen going around Denver, throwing a jab at the Miami Heat after their recent scuffle. The tension between the Denver Nuggets’ MVP and the Heat’s Markieff Morris has extended outside the court as the newly-born rivalry between these two competitive teams continues to heat up. […]

The last 48 hours have been pretty eventful for the Miami Heat after forward Markieff Morris had a shoving match with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic during their game the other day. Players, analysts, and fans alike have weighed in on the altercation, with Jokic getting suspended for one game and Morris getting a hefty […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, among other members of the Heat, finally spoke out on the Nikola Jokic cheap shot on Markieff Morris. "That was my 1st time ever seeing something like that live in person." -Tyler Herro and the @MiamiHEAT react to the Jokic-Morris incident.#HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/cPO6rmaziA — Bally Sports Sun: HEAT (@BallyHEAT) November […]

The Golden State Warriors have done a tremendous job building a team around Stephen Curry. But for team owner Joe Lacob, things could have been a lot better had they drafted Nikola Jokic in 2014. In every franchise, there’s always that one player team high-ups regret missing out on. In the Warriors‘ case, it’s the […]

The NBA is still reeling after the worst altercation of this season occurred during the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets game on Monday night. Heat forward Markieff Morris and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were each ejected for their involvements in the shoving match late in the fourth quarter. That got both Marcus Morris and the Jokic brothers […]

Shaquille O’Neal and the TNT crew had some words for the NBA after they found out Nikola Jokic was suspended. They were frustrated that Markeiff Morris walks off with only a fine. Charles Barkley had a lot to say, Jokic gonna lose a game check, this probably $300,000. So wait, one guy is gonna get […]

Tempers flared towards the end of the Miami Heat and Dever Nuggets’ matchup on Monday night after Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris exchanged blows at mid-court. As Jokic was about to pass the ball, Morris barrelled into the upper body of the Nuggets star. In retaliation, Jokic shoved the Heat forward that sent the latter […]

After the intense flare-up that occurred between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris during the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets showdown on Monday night, punishments from the league were a foregone conclusion. The NBA released its verdict a day after the incident, with the Nuggets star getting slapped with a one-game suspension without pay for shoving Morris. The […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been fined $30,000 for taking part in the Nikola Jokic fight. Butler was fined for attempting to escalate the altercation and failing to comply with an NBA security interview as part of the review process pertaining to an on-court matter. Butler has always had a tough guy attitude. Many […]

All-time NBA greats Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley made some comments about the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic situation. Jokic and Miami Heat player Markieff Morris got into a fight during the contest after Morris took a cheap shot on Jokic. Shaq and Barkley were both on Jokics’ side in this one. They both pointed out […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are making rounds online after a photo of them waiting for Nikola Jokic in the hallway of Ball Arena went viral. However, former NBA player and Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut couldn’t help but make fun of it. An Instagram post from Denver-based photographer Aaron Ontiveroz showed […]

Miami Heat talisman Jimmy Butler was the most heated man on the court after the scuffle between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris. Butler was caught on video jawing at Jokic right after the incident and it looked like he really wanted to inflict some pain on the reigning league MVP for his role in the […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris and Nikola Jokic’s brothers have a feud brewing. It spilled onto Twitter. Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected in the Denver Nuggets win over the Miami Heat Monday. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic took a cheap shot at Heat forward Markieff Morris. Jokic came flying from behind Morris and […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic could be facing a suspension from the NBA after his cheap shot of Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris. However, while Jokic’s shove from behind was uncalled for, he was retaliating to a rather dirty play by Morris himself. ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson made sure to point this out in his […]

On a night when Stephen Curry dropped 50 points, it was the skirmish between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris towards the end of Heat-Nuggets that dominated headlines on Tuesday night. With the Heat trailing by 17 points in the final few minutes, Keef dealt a hard foul against the Joker at center court. The Nuggets […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s brothers have come to his defense after an altercation with Miami Heat sharpshooter Markieff Morris. His brother, Marcus, fired a shot at the Joker late on Monday night with a cryptic tweet: Waited till bro turned his back smh. NOTED ✍🏾 — Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) November 9, 2021 Then the […]

Things got heated between Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Miami Heat veteran Markieff Morris on Monday night, with Jokic delivering a cheap shot to Morris after the Heat veteran gave the Nuggets center an aggressive bump as he dribbled the ball up the court. While Morris’ contact against Jokic was unnecessary, Jokic’s shove of […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic admitted he feels bad for what he did to Markieff Morris during Monday’s game against the Miami Heat. Late in the fourth quarter of the contest, Jokic shoved Morris with a shoulder into the back, causing the Heat forward to fall in pain. It came after Morris crashed on the […]

Nikola Jokic getting ejected from a game is as rare as undercooked steak, that’s why it came as a surprise to many that the Denver Nuggets star was tossed out of their match against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Jokic and Heat forward Markieff Morris got entangled late in the fourth quarter as they […]

Jimmy Butler couldn’t care less about the loss to the Denver Nuggets, but he won’t let it slide how Nikola Jokic shoved his Miami Heat teammate Markieff Morris. Late in the fourth quarter and the Nuggets leading by a huge margin, Morris fouled Jokic a bit hard while bringing the ball down to the other […]

The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets game was headed for a blowout win in favor of the Mile High squad, but a dominant performance turned ugly late in the fourth quarter thanks to Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris. With a few minutes remaining and the Nuggets leading by 17, Jokic appeared to ward off a […]

The Houston Rockets added yet another mark on the loss column, as they succumbed to the Denver Nuggets 94 – 95. In a night where the Nuggets rotation struggled, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic carried the team, as he scored 28 points on a ridiculously efficient 9-15 clip and 9-11 from the free throw line. He […]

Jae’Sean Tate and the Houston Rockets were very close to stealing a game on the road against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Down by just a point with the clock winding down, Tate went up for a layup. Jokic reacted with impressive quickness to block the shot and seal the win. Michael Malone on […]

The Denver Nuggets were just a Nikola Jokic basket away from sending the game into overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. But alas, fate wanted to go to bed early. Down by two points with only nine seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jokic attempted an 11-foot shot in hopes of extending the […]

The Denver Nuggets were told that despite hurting his knee earlier this week, Nikola Jokic is healthy enough to join the team. Halloween came early for the Nuggets after star big man Nikola Jokic hurt his knee in a scary collision with Jazz center Rudy Gobert in Denver’s 110-122 loss to Utah on Tuesday. As […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic gave fans a big scare on Tuesday after he went down with a knee injury. Fortunately, it looks like the issue is not that significant. After the game against the Utah Jazz, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone played down the injury as he doesn’t think it’s “anything too, too serious.” […]

Denver Nuggets fans held their breath in fear during the game against the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic collided with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. The contact left the Nuggets star in a heap of pain while grabbing his right knee. Prayers up to Nikola Jokic 🙏🏽 The MVP exited the game after this collision […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic went down in pain after a knee-to-knee contact with Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert. Late in the second quarter, Jokic was guarding Gobert near the basket. As the Frenchman made his move to attack the rim, he accidentally hit the Serbian’s knee. Jokic’s knee clearly gave up on him […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich had some praise for the Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic after the Spurs and Nuggets faced off last night, comparing him to Larry Bird. “Jokic is a 7 foot Larry Bird type guy. The way he passes and reads things, he’s incredible,” Popovich said. Getting praise from […]

The NBA is celebrating is 75th year anniversary by putting together a historic Top 75 All-Time list of the 75 best players to ever step foot on the NBA hardwood. On Thursday, the NBA finally completed the full list, revealing the final 26 names on Thursday night, after naming 25 each the two days prior. […]

The Denver Nuggets exacted some sort of revenge against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday after beating them in their season opener. The Suns swept the Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs last year, just in case you forgot. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic immediately recorded his first big outing of the campaign, leading […]

Nikola Jokic had a great MVP run last season. He averaged a dominant 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Winning the MVP made him the first center to do so since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000. As a result, Jokic has become one of, if not the best center in today’s game. Jokic […]

The 2021-22 NBA season will be a tricky course to navigate for the Denver Nuggets. Not only have opposing teams reemerged from the ashes with their offseason hauls, but the Nuggets will push through with the season without star guard Jamal Murray. With that in mind, here are five big questions for the team—a chunk […]

The Denver Nuggets were one of the best teams in the NBA last season, thanks in large part to Nikola Jokic’s MVP play. However, Michael Malone is growing concerned about the team’s current level of play. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Nuggets season opener against the Phoenix Suns next week, the Denver head coach […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is easily one of the best centers in the NBA. However, Towns has had to endure watching other big men lead their respective teams to the postseason in recent years. Enter Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, the top two contenders for the MVP award last season. Pound for pound, Towns […]

Adjusting to the NBA as a rookie is incredibly difficult. The competition is bigger, faster, and stronger than what you’re accustomed to. There’s nothing that can prepare you for an 82-game schedule with lots of traveling. You’re also constantly competing for a spot in the rotation with your teammates. Now imagine not speaking the language […]

Being a first-time father is a rough job. Denver Nuggets star and all-around funny man Nikola Jokic is realizing that very early into his fatherhood journey. In a media conference, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reveals the first message Jokic sent him after the latter’s wife gave birth. (via Harrison Wind) “He sent me a […]