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Despite making the Western Conference Finals in 2020, it feels as though the Denver Nuggets are flying under the radar as NBA contenders, often labeled as “dark-horse” candidates. When Nikola Jokic is on the floor, the Nuggets can be as good as any team in the league — after all, he is a back-to-back reigning […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is happy to have Jamal Murray back, but he knows very well his teammate won’t be his usual self when he plays for the first time in over a year on Wednesday night. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jokic got painfully honest about Murray’s condition. The veteran guard missed the […]

Nikola Jokic’s preparations for the new season have faced a mini road bump. According to reports, the Denver Nuggets’ second unit has been taking care of business during scrimmage, defeating the starting unit on multiple occasions. Jokic was forced to address this matter in a recent interview, and the reigning back-to-back league MVP clapped back […]

With the 2022-23 NBA season about to tip off Tuesday night, there is no better time than to showcase the 2023 NBA MVP odds, courtesy of FanDuel. For the last two years, Nikola Jokic has done wonders for the Denver Nuggets. So much so that he was named NBA MVP for back-to-back seasons. Jokic more […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to open the 2022-23 season on the road against the Utah Jazz, and it appears they’ll have their two superstars in the lineup. According to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will be available to play in the season opener. Jokic had played in […]

The Denver Nuggets did what they had to do and gave two-time MVP Nikola Jokic a supermax extension. They’re also getting Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. back from injury, which means they head into the 2022-23 NBA season with very high expectations. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Nuggets in the […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has already cemented himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history amid a highly successful run in which he has won back-to-back NBA MVPs. While Jokic is now going for an NBA MVP three-peat, there are a number of other superstars ready to stake their claim as the […]

Denver Nuggets superstar and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic didn’t travel with the team on Friday to face the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained wrist. Head coach Michael Malone actually revealed the big man had an MRI to determine the severity but said it showed “nothing sinister.” Via Mike Singer: “The MRI showed nothing sinister,” […]

The Denver Nuggets have been decimated by injuries over the past two seasons, but have still managed to stay afloat as a playoff team in the Western Conference. The main reason that has been possible is because of the emergence of Nikola Jokic. Jokic has quickly become the best all-around player in the NBA. There […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was an MVP candidate for the past two season. He ended up as a runner-up to Nikola Jokic in both occasions. According to Sixers assistant Dave Joerger, though, Embiid was robbed of the award. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Sixers’ preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, […]

Fantasy basketball season is very nearly upon us. Drafts have begun taking place across many folks leagues, and if they haven’t they will be shortly. With draft boards being set in stone, it feels like a good time to take a look at the top fantasy basketball centers for the 2022-23 season. The center position […]

Nikola Jokic reportedly does not have much concern over his right wrist ailment, per Mike Singer. However, Singer did report that Jokic admitted the wrist felt “weird.” The reigning MVP previously tweaked his wrist during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason opener. The big man fortunately seems to be alright. It should be noted that Jokic dealt […]

Joel Embiid is once again looking to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship in the 2022-23 season. But as a side quest, he is also looking to firmly establish himself as the best center in the league, which many hoops fans would claim is Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. In the NBA’s annual GM […]

Nikola Jokic’s sudden emergence as arguably the best player in the NBA has helped keep the Denver Nuggets afloat as they have dealt with a bevy of injuries over the past two seasons. Jokic’s back-to-back MVP awards are nice, but they haven’t helped Denver achieve any sort of postseason success unfortunately. Jokic’s style of play […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA has seen international success for years now, but it’s currently booming like never before. Led by the current faces in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic, the league’s best are increasingly coming and developing from overseas. In the eyes of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic, it’s a […]

It has been a remarkable Eurobasket tournament thus far, with the superstar antics of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver Nuggets reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, and Dallas Mavericks worldbeater Luka Doncic in full display. After yesterday’s slate of games in the elimination Round of 16, the Eurobasket became even more spectacular… for other reasons. The […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic pulled off quite the incredible trick shot on Sunday during Serbia’s EuroBasket Round of 16 showdown with Italy. During the third quarter of the contest, Jokic was trying to force his way to the basket before being fouled. After the whistled was called, he proceeded to complete the drive, though […]

You are probably familiar with NBA 2K’s MyCareer mode. Since NBA 2K11, the MyPlayer is asked questions after the game, and depending on one’s answer, the team chemistry and number of fans will be affected. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon definitely made the right choices when he paid Nuggets franchise cornerstone Nikola Jokic a visit […]

The Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid debate has been a popular conversation amongst NBA fans. ESPN’s Stephen A Smith recently shared his hot take on the matter, per ahnfiredigital.com. “If it’s numbers, we’re going with Jokic,” Smith said. “If it’s talent, I’m going with Embiid.” At first glance, Smith’s statement is fairly confusing. But he […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is focused on leading Slovenia to a EuroBasket championship. However, he’s also keeping tabs on other stars in the tournament. Doncic was asked which team he’s been watching when he has the time. “I watched a lot, but I think mostly I watch Serbia and Greece,” Doncic said. He was […]

Andre Miller is widely considered one of the greatest point guards in Denver Nuggets franchise history. This is exactly why Nuggets fans everywhere will be glad to know that he’s now back with the team. Miller, who is now 46, won’t be suiting up for the Nuggets, though. Instead, he is now being hired as […]

While the NBA is in complete hibernation mode this offseason, two of the league’s best players were waging war against each other for flag and country on the FIBA stage. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, the combined owners of the last four NBA MVP trophies, were going head-to-head as the former’s Team Greece took on […]

On Thursday, two of the top European teams faced off in the qualifying tournament for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team took on Greece, which is led by former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. As expected, these two NBA stars delivered for their […]

Let NBA stars Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Boban Marjanovic of the Houston Rockets show you how hard Serbians party. Here’s a hilarious clip of the two giants getting absolutely lit at the 30th birthday celebration of their Serbian national team teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic, who also plays for the Atlanta Hawks. The Joker […]

Experts have installed the Denver Nuggets among Western Conference’s top contenders. They received a large number of nationally broadcast games when the NBA revealed its schedule on Wednesday. The Nuggets are scheduled to play their first game in around two months. On October 19, the Nuggets will open the season against the Utah Jazz in […]

Two of the most high-profile teams in Europe faced off in an exhibition match on Wednesday, and the contest definitely lived up to expectations. Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic led Slovenia to an eye-popping overtime win against reigning back-to-back league MVP Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team. As expected, some Luka Magic was on […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2020-21 season after tearing his ACL. But, the comeback is officially going to start. While Down Under in Australia, Murray told the media that he plans to return to the court in preseason action for the Nuggets, paving the way for […]

Despite having back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets were not a match for the eventual champions Golden State Warriors. Another early-round exit begs the question if the Nuggets have the supporting cast necessary to seriously contend for an NBA title. With Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr coming back after missing the entire 2021-22 […]

DeAndre Jordan won’t be competing with Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets’ starting center spot, but it looks like he wants to take the Joker title from the Serbian superstar. In an interview with Mike Singer of the Denver Post, Jordan couldn’t help but joke about signing with the Nuggets and the role he’ll play […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the few teams guaranteed to improve their performance in the 2022 NBA season. Injuries plagued their campaign from start to finish, but that would not be a concern anymore by October. Also, the front office has strengthened the supporting cast of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. […]

DeAndre Jordan has largely been reduced to a bench player over the past few seasons, which is a far cry from the height of his career with the Los Angeles Clippers. Still, Jordan is an effective center off the bench, who can make an impact in the paint on both ends of the floor when […]

The Denver Nuggets had a fantastic 10-game stretch after acquiring Aaron Gordon two seasons ago. However, Jamal Murray’s knee and Michael Porter Jr’s back injuries have forced Denver to rely heavily on Nikola Jokic for one entire season. Being eliminated in the first round was tough, but the Nuggets are rejuvenated and primed for a […]

It’s just win after win after win for Stephen Curry after his tremendous 2021-22 campaign with the Golden State Warriors. The latest hardware the greatest shooter of all time is adding to his trophy cabinet is the ESPY Award for the Best NBA Player for 2022 — an honor that Curry had undoubtedly earned. Curry […]

The Denver Nuggets should be among the top teams in the coming 2022-2023 NBA season, but can they be considered serious title contenders? Assuming Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray fully recover from their injuries, the Nuggets should be the No. 2 team in the Western Conference behind the defending champions. The Nuggets are legitimate […]

The Denver Nuggets entered the offseason with a goal of adding depth around Nikola Jokic. Jokic shouldered most of the load last season with Jamaal Murray and Michael Porter Jr injured. And Jokic led Denver to the postseason despite the team’s injury-plagued roster. But the Nuggets understand they need players around the two-time reigning MVP […]

There’s never been an NBA player quite like Nikola Jokic. Just because the Denver Nuggets superstar is one of one on the basketball court, though, doesn’t mean his unique effectiveness extends to the dance floor. Don’t tell that to his native Serbians, though. The back-to-back MVP celebrated his recently signed five-year, $264 million supermax extension […]

At this point in his career, it’s nearly impossible to imagine Nikola Jokic wearing a jersey other than that of the Denver Nuggets. For their part, the Nuggets have made sure that this is not going to happen after they signed the reigning back-to-back MVP to a record-breaking $260 million supermax extension that will keep […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is easily one of the best players in the league after clinching the MVP two consecutive years in a row. However, his big brothers have gotten plenty of attention themselves from the sidelines. One of Jokic’s former teammates even dropped a hilarious truth bomb on The Joker’s brothers. During an […]

The Denver Nuggets have been among the early top spenders in this year’s NBA free agency period. After coming to terms with Nikola Jokic on a supermax deal, they have found his newest backup at the center position. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets have reached an agreement on a deal with DeAndre […]