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Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic continues to prove why he is the best passing big man of this generation. Jokic used his body and busted out a click wrap-around pass to give Gary Harris an easy layup during Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joker just got it like that. 😤#MileHighBasketball https://t.co/39yBKqqi5Z — Denver […]

The NBA L2M report says the offensive foul called on Sixers star Joel Embiid should have actually been a foul on Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic instead. Here is the play from Friday night: Nikola Jokic draws the offensive foul on Joel Embiid on the #Sixers' final inbound play to effectively seal the #Nuggets' […]

Going into Friday night, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic had been struggling — well, by his standards, at least. Yes, he had already tallied a pair of triple-doubles. But he wasn’t shooting the ball particularly well, and he was only averaging 14.9 points per game, which is simply not enough for a No. 1 […]

Nikola Jokic put on his hero cape for the Denver Nuggets and saved the team against the Philadelphia 76ers. With the Sixers leading 97-96 with less than 10 seconds remaining in the game, the Sertbian All-Star stepped up for the Nuggets and drilled the game-winning shot to stun the visitors. As Paul Millsap failed to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to square off with the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Both are powerhouse teams who boast a 5-2 record this season. Fans are also excited to see the matchup between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, two of the best centers in the NBA right now. Sixers head coach Brett Brown […]

The first time we heard the nickname “Unicorn” in the NBA was when it was given to Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis during his time with the New York Knicks. But Porzingis isn’t the only player in the league deserving of that nickname. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown says that Denver Nuggets center […]

The Denver Nuggets leaned on superstar Nikola Jokic to close out the Orlando Magic on the road. With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth and the shot clock winding down, Jokic drained a fadeaway high-looper to extend their lead at a crucial part of the game. Watch the Dirk-esque turnaround from The Joker […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows star big man Nikola Jokic needs to be more aggressive on offense for Denver to win games. That’s why Malone had a chat with Jokic and told the center he needs to take at least 15 shots on Saturday against the Orlando Magic: Michael Malone said he talked […]

While Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic is often praised for is savant-like skills on offense, the Serbian big man is also frequently criticized for his lack of intimidation on defense, including poor rim protection and overweight appearance. Through a handful of games into the 2019-20 NBA season, opponents are shooting 80% at the rim […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may not be the picture of athleticism as far as NBA players go, but he is posing as the picture of health in his native country. Jokic is gracing the cover of Men’s Health in Serbia: Nikola Jokic on the frontpage of Men's Health Serbia. pic.twitter.com/DqPTC5HPMK — HoopsHype (@hoopshype) October […]

The Denver Nuggets turned a lot of heads last season by successfully securing the second-best record in the Western Conference. A huge reason behind that is the emergence of Nikola Jokic, who has cemented his status as one of the best players in the NBA. Jokic averaged 20.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in […]

Damian Lillard was impressed with Hassan Whiteside’s defensive abilities and amazed at how his new teammate was able to check Nikola Jokic through the course of their season opener against the Denver Nuggets. The new Portland Trail Blazers center dominated at both ends of the floor, putting up 16 points on a strong 6-of-7 shooting […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone sees some LeBron James in All-Star center Nikola Jokic, and for a good and valid reason. While talking to reporters about how Jerami Grant fits in with the Nuggets, Malone threw out some praise for Jokic. According to Malone, it’s great to have a player like Jokic who can […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic has been hailed as the NBA’s best center, according to the recently released GM survey results, per NBA.com. Who is the best center in the NBA? 1. Nikola Jokic, Denver — 48% 2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia — 28% 3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers — 17% Also receiving votes: […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic is a gift that just keeps on giving — literally. Recently, the 24-year-old tried a spectacular dunk attempt during practice, which quickly and inadvertently turned into an assist. To say that Jokic possesses a pass-first mentality would be an understatement based on this brief clip, and his true […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic won’t play in the team’s preseason opener on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic will get ramped up in the last three games, according to Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. Nikola Jokic will not play tomorrow night against the Blazers. He is just resting. Malone said he will ramp […]

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic expects small forward Michael Porter Jr. to help Denver’s offense immensely this season. Porter will make his NBA debut for the Nuggets this season after missing his entire rookie year recovering from back surgery. Nikola Jokic can’t wait to see the youngster in action. “He’s a really good […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. is just beginning to scratch the surface of learning how to play off the ball at the next level, and he’s still in need of constant assistance from his teammates. However, the main assist-man in this area of knowledge isn’t Gary Harris, Torrey Craig, Malik Beasley, or even fellow […]

After what was a breakthrough campaign from Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic last season, much of the same is expected from him again this coming year. However, despite many expecting the 24-year-old to have yet another run at the MVP title this season, Jokic himself downplayed this angle. According to the 7-foot center, […]

The older brother of Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic was arrested in Denver due to an assault allegation. According to Elise Schmelzer of Denver Post, Strahinja Jokic allegedly choked and pushed a woman in a Denver apartment. Strahinja Jokic, 37, had been drinking Thursday night and was with a woman in a Denver apartment, […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone revealed his preseason plan for star big man Nikola Jokic on Tuesday. Jokic will play in two games, possibly three, but not all four. The All-Star had a long summer with Team Serbia, so Malone and the Nuggets want to monitor Jokic’s health during training camp and preseason action. […]

Before the start of every NBA season, players are asked about the goals that they want to achieve. However, for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, setting goals is something that would just put pressure on him. With that said, he’d rather just do his best than focus on what he wants to achieve, per Harrison […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic took advantage of his vacation to film a hilarious cracker commercial in his home country of Serbia. As you’ll see in the video, Jokic appeared to be having a throwback moment in his room. While on his computer, he saw a screenshot of a post he made back in 2011, […]

Nikola Jokic laid out a candid session during an interview with Sportklub’s show “Putevima Sporta” in which the Denver Nuggets center spoke about the constant media attention he’s faced since he’s been in the NBA. Translation by Yiannis Bouranis of TalkBasket.net: “Anywhere we go, people want to take pictures, we’re like some animals in a […]

It’s not every day that you see a basketball player engaging in other sports. This is why fans were probably mesmerized with the fantastic table tennis game that Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray showcased one night in Denver. Monte Morris was out and about with the franchise player and the starting point guard when they […]

The Denver Nuggets made an underrated acquisition this summer while keeping most of their core from last season intact. The trade that brought in Jerami Grant was in fact not merely amassing frontcourt talent, but snatching a three-and-D player that can hide some of Nikola Jokic’s woes as a player. President of basketball operations Tim […]

The Denver Nuggets narrowly missed out on the top playoff seed in the Western Conference last season, and they are adding two potential impact players to one of the youngest, deepest rosters in basketball. Where does that leave them entering the most wide-open season in nearly a decade? Here’s what to know, watch, and expect […]

Somehow, the basketball world still underrates Nikola Jokic. Even after a First Team All-NBA season that culminated in one of the most impressive playoff debuts in recent memory, the Denver Nuggets franchise player is still broadly considered a borderline top-10 player at best, an assessment that fails to account for his all-encompassing influence on a […]

With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to bounce back from a rather forgettable 2018-19 season, the team appear to be determined on developing a new role for cornerstone superstar Karl-Anthony Towns. Recently, Wolves team president Gersson Rosas spoke about how the team envisions Towns’ new function for the team this coming season, and as it turns […]

The Denver Nuggets were one of the most pleasant surprises in the NBA this past season, winning 54 games and making it to the second round of the playoffs before falling to the Portland Trail Blazers in seven games. In spite of so much player movement occurring this summer, the Nuggets largely remained the same, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic was ejected for screaming at the ref after disagreeing with a jump ball call during Serbia’s FIBA World Cup matchup against Spain on Sunday: After disagreeing with a jump ball call, Nikola Jokic screamed at the ref and was ejected from Serbia's game against Spain. pic.twitter.com/G3XDcr7ogE — NBA on […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has kept an extremely hot hand at this year’s FIBA World Cup. In fact, “The Joker,” as he’s come to be known, has recorded an 83.3 percent mark from the field through Serbia’s first three games of the tournament. As further proof of his outstanding play at this year’s […]

There is no doubt that Nikola Jokic was the star of the show for the Denver Nuggets last season. The Serbian national produced a gem of a campaign, which allowed him to enter the MVP conversation, albeit in a limited capacity. Nevertheless, 6-foot-4 guard Jamal Murray also had his part to play in Denver’s success […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter says Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic “is already a nightmare” and would be “unstoppable” if he lost 15 to 20 pounds. Jokic is pretty chubby, according to Kanter, and isn’t athletic at all. However, the Nuggets star has established himself as a tremendous passer and one of the […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is a gift that just keeps on giving. Recently, his infamous old passport — which contains a photo of a young and healthy Jokic — was the center of attention in a new Serbian add. This brief clip should serve as a bit of a mood-booster to anyone who […]

CLUTCH Summary: The 2019 NBA All-Star game featured five first-time All-Stars. Four of those players — Khris Middleton, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic and D’Angelo Russell — came from the Eastern Conference. Nikola Jokic was the lone first-time All-Star from the Western Conference. Guys like Pascal Siakam, Jamal Murray, CJ McCollum, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum […]

With the FIBA World Cup in China right around the corner, multiple teams are gearing up to take a run at a Team USA squad that is widely regarded as fairly vulnerable for the first time in years. After the recent losses to a select team, the featured numerous unsigned free agents, Two-Way players, and […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign is still two months away, but we already know the prime candidates for the MVP award. Your Kawhi Leonards, Giannis Antetokounmpos, James Hardens, that sort of thing. But there are some players who you wouldn’t normally consider to be top MVP candidates who actually do have a shot of winning the […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray just signed a five-year, $170 million max extension.  Murray has looked like a star at times, but playing with Nikola Jokic has artificially inflated his value.  Murray has a lot of work to do to truly become a star and live up to his big contract.  Jamal Murray […]