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LeBron James has retaken the top spot as MVP favorite after Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the next couple weeks. James is at +115 odds to win league MVP, per BetOnline.ag. Nikola Jokic has the second-best odds at +250, while Embiid has slipped to third (+600). […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray may have been struggling as of late but Nikola Jokic remained optimistic that he will get his groove back sooner than later. The All-Star big man insisted that Murray is still making the right plays on the floor, even if his shots are failing to find the bottom of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic once again showed why he’s the greatest passing big man to ever grace the NBA floor on Saturday night. This time, he literally made it happen on the floor and nonchalantly delivered a perfect pass to Jamal Murray while laying on the hardwood. Watch the casual find from The Joker: […]

Nikola Jokic wants to be an NBA champion, but he would rather win it with the Denver Nuggets than any other team. After leading the Nuggets to a narrow victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the Serbian All-Star reaffirmed his commitment with the franchise that drafted him in 2014. “If I win it with […]

Foul, or no foul? That is the question. In the closing seconds of Friday night’s back-and-forth 103-102 Denver win at Memphis, Grizzlies second-year phenom Ja Morant shook loose for what would’ve been either a game-winning basket or game-winning free throws — a fine finish after erasing a 12-point, third-quarter deficit. Ja didn’t get the foul […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, 103-102. But if you ask star sophomore Ja Morant, it shouldn’t have ended that way. Morant had the ball with the game virtually in the balance with just over six ticks left on the clock. Down just one point, he did what every coach […]

Jamal Murray submitted his entry for Dime of the Year in the first half of the Denver Nuggets‘ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Pitted against one of the league’s most electrifying talent in Ja Morant, Murray was not to be outdone when he found Nikola Jokic cutting to the basket. Give credit to the defense […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out all the moves in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The reigning two-time MVP was a monster for Team LeBron as he took it upon himself to dominate and showcase his incredible arsenal which helped him win his first All-Star Game MVP trophy. But apparently, The Greek Freak […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a good weekend as he suited up as a starter for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He was also delighted to be around Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic who saw action in the starting lineup of LeBron James’ squad as well. After the game, it […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is not backing down, on and off the court. During the NBA All-Star Game, he proved as much to his Team LeBron teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. While sitting on the bench during the game, Antetokounmpo seemingly encouraged Jokic to dance. The Nuggets big man obliged, surprising the Milwaukee Bucks forward with […]

Nikola Jokic has evolved into one of the most dominant players in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets this season, putting him in the MVP race. While Jokic continues to make his case for MVP, Jokic’s path to success this season can partly be credited to Tom Brady. Felipe Eichenberger, the head strength-and-conditioning coach for […]

It’s safe to say that the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is happy that he’s suiting up for Team LeBron. Jokic was selected by LeBron James as part of his starting unit for this Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta. He’ll be alongside James as well as fellow all-star starters Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, and Giannis […]

It sure looks like Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has already mapped out his plans for the upcoming All-Star break. The Joker has been selected as a starter for Team LeBron in this year’s All-Star Game on March 7 which means his break won’t be as long as everyone else’s. With that being said, Jokic […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had an extra pep in his step as he uncharacteristically threw down a trifecta of dunks in their 128-97 drubbing of the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. After submitting his official mixtape for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Jokic expressed wishful thinking that his audition could finally get him in. […]

Nikola Jokic just keeps on doing Nikola Jokic things. The Denver Nuggets star big man achieved several milestones after another huge game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Jokic finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, notching yet another triple-double. With his latest performance, he joined the late Wilt Chamberlain as the only […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may have just earned the highest of praises from his head coach Michael Malone after the Serbian’s dominant performance in their 118-112 win over the Chicago Bulls. Malone suggested that the Nuggets franchise superstar was like San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, in that both of them carry themselves in […]

Jamal Murray warned Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine that he should start double-teaming Nikola Jokic during their pick-and-roll sequence. LaVine, even though he’s aware of the Denver Nuggets star’s capabilities, did not heed Murray’s advice at all. Per Ryan Blackburn of the Denver Stiffs, Murray shared the hilarious exchange between him and LaVine. The Bulls […]

Nikola Jokic has forged himself beside Carmelo Anthony in the Denver Nuggets’ record books. The Serbian is the first player since Melo in the 2009-10 season to score 35 points or more in at least 10 games in a season. Jokic unlocked the milestone in their 118-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. He […]

The Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder during Saturday night’s matchup. After winning by 30 points, superstar center, Nikola Jokic was asked about how fun it is to dominate the game with his passing abilities. Jokic gave an answer most were not expecting. Asked Nikola Jokic how much fun it is to dominate a […]

LaMelo Ball has shown superstar potential in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, garnering the attention of everyone across the league. Despite playing for a Hornets team that isn’t winning often, Ball can say he’s in the same conversation as James Harden and LeBron James in certain metrics, via StatMuse. Through the first 32 […]

The Denver Nuggets currently sit in eighth place in the Western Conference after losing their game Thursday night to the Washington Wizards. Jamal Murray commented on the lack of inside defense, raising a concern that’s taking a subtle dig on superstar center, Nikola Jokic. “I just thought they had too many layups. Too many layups…We […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal previously likened the game of Denver Nuggets to former Indiana Pacers great Rik Smits. Kendrick Perkins saw the remark from the 4-time NBA champion and could not believe those words came from O’Neal’s mouth. Shaq had to be joking!!! No way he was serious by making this Comparison. https://t.co/Az892Byw1A — […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal tried his best to say something to Nikola Jokic in the Denver Nuggets big man’s native language. While Shaq was translating his message using his phone, Jokic had a hilarious warning to the Hall of Fame center. After the Nuggets’ 111-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Jokic joined […]

The Denver Nuggets have made history once again, except this time it didn’t involve All-Star starter Nikola Jokic. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray combined for a record-breaking feat in the first half of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Sports Center, MPJ and Murray broke a 15-year drought of the Nuggets having […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis re-aggravated the tendonosis above his right Achilles during the second quarter of L.A.’s matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, forcing him out of the 2020 Western Conference Finals rematch. Davis could be seen grabbing his right calf area after a drive against Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Davis attempted […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic revealed the key factor that allowed him to play much better against the Los Angeles Lakers in their second meeting of the season. The Nuggets dispatched the reigning champions on Sunday at Pepsi Center, 122-105, snapping their seven-game winning streak in the process. Post-match, The Joker revealed that he was […]

The Golden State Warriors have found another capable playmaker this season in veteran forward Draymond Green. The Michigan State alum has recorded 10+ assists in each of his last five games as the starting center of the team. He now joins Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic as the only players to achieve the feat, […]

Speed isn’t exactly Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s strongest suit, but he certainly showed some agility with this heads up play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. With less than a second left in the shot clock, the Nuggets needed a quick heave before time expired in the second period. The […]

According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, when the Denver Nuggets decided to sit out the James Harden lottery a certain expectation was set—the team, especially the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, Jr. must take a step forward building on the momentum of their 2020 Western Conference Finals appearance. Per Amick: […]

The Denver Nuggets were once again not able to take advantage of a big night from superstar center Nikola Jokic, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, 125-112, on Monday night. Jokic admitted following the disappointing loss that he called out Michael Porter Jr. for taking an ill-advised shot during the fourth quarter as they looked to […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made a bit of history on Saturday, logging a 50-point double-double in a 119-114 loss to the Sacramento Kings. The All-Star big man also dished out 12 dimes against the Kings, en route to matching an NBA record that has been in place for nearly five decades. Justin Kubatko, founder […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has emerged as one of the top big men in the NBA over the past couple of years. For teammate Jamal Murray, however, he has no doubt that Jokic is currently the very best. According to Murray, he firmly believes that Jokic is currently the cream of the crop (h/t […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put together another virtuoso performance Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets, one suggestive of his status as NBA MVP frontrunner early in the season. Embiid poured in 34 points on 11-for-18 shooting from the field, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. He made 9-of-10 free throw attempts and pulled down […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic has some funny comparisons between himself and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When Katy Winge of AltitudeTV asked the Nuggets center about the similarities he sees with LeBron, Jokic couldn’t help but poke fun at himself. “The speed is there. Athletic wise…I don’t know if he can jump as […]

The modern NBA has become more and more of a perimeter-oriented league. Yet, two elite big men have established themselves as MVP frontrunners early in the 2020-21 season. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were named Conference Players of the Month in December and January. The Kia NBA Players of […]

The future of trading cards is here and it comes in the name of NBA Top Shot. NBA Top Shot is a blockchain-based platform that is taking the playing card market we all know to unprecedented heights. It’s basically your traditional concept of trading cards that uses the same principles or systems as cryptocurrency through […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was named Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 6, thus achieving a feat not accomplished by any Nugget since Carmelo Anthony. Jokic has now won back-to-back Player of the Week Awards, making him the first Nugget to do so since Anthony earned back-to-back honors in 2006. The […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s all-around talent is drawing comparisons to Larry Bird, as is his shooting form. After Jokic torched the Utah Jazz for a career-high 47 points on Sunday, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder said Jokic was “a 7-1 center shooting the ball above his head like Larry Bird,” per Joe Vardon of […]