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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is off to a blistering start this season. After a couple of stellar individual performances in their first two games, The Joker came up huge once again on Monday against the Houston Rockets as he led his team to their first win this season. Jokic had insane numbers against Houston, […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic recently lauded the talent of their third-year wing Michael Porter Jr. The two-time All-Star then expressed his desire for Porter to ease into a larger role and get more involved within the team’s system for this season, per DNVR Sports‘ Harrison Wind. Nikola Jokic on his chemistry with MPJ: […]

Nikola…yoked? Joked? The weight room may not be the first thing you associate with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, but maybe you should. Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke on Jokic’s leadership qualities, and shared how the Serbian star sets an example, both on the court and in the weight room. “I really respect Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets began their preseason schedule on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors and some players were impressed with one player in particular. Despite losing the game, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were dazzled by rookie Facundo Campazzo. “I’m just sad that there’s no fans,” Jokic said, via the Denver Post’s Mike Singer. […]

The LA Clippers still aren’t over their loss to the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 Western Conference semifinals. After building a commanding 3-1 lead, LA dropped three games in a row and were eliminated from contention. The loss stung the organization enough to make significant changes at the top starting with head coach Doc Rivers, […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a season in which they finished with the third seed in the Western Conference and played in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009. Along the way, they made history by coming back from 3-1 series deficits in the first round against the Utah Jazz and […]

The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a virtual Media Week with none other than superstar Luka Doncic. There were more than a few topics of discussion, but one of the subjects that stood out was Doncic teasing about a potential future team-up on the Mavs with current Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Doncic was jokingly asked to […]

While it’s all just speculation at the moment, Denver Nuggets fans can’t help but gush at the potential of Blake Griffin joining Nikola Jokic in the team’s starting unit next season. Nuggets free agents Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee have come to terms on separate deals with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Eagled-eyed fans were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a huge splash in the free agency market by signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Winner Montrezl Harrell. It wasn’t exactly the best of news for Los Angeles Clippers supporters, but as it turns out, it has Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic fans jumping for joy. We came […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic recently married his girlfriend, Natalija Mačešić. Congratulations to Nikola Jokic on his wedding day with long-time girlfriend Natalija Mačešić. Sorry world, the Joker is taken. 🙅🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/u5Q2QQUolE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 24, 2020 Nikola Jokic singing and dancing at his wedding is the best thing you'll watch today (via […]

The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Finals with a completely different team than the last time they made it six years ago, save for Erik Spoelstra and Udonis Haslem. Now the Heat are lead by Jimmy Butler, but their production comes by a committee and Bam Adebayo might just be the head chair. […]

The family of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard suffered a deeply unfortunate tragedy during the hiatus when the mother of Howard’s 6-year-old son unexpectedly passed away. According to Howard, her death was related to complications from epilepsy. After the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Howard spoke […]

It was clear from the beginning of Game 5 that something was bothering Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray. The Canadian didn’t seem to have the same kind of explosion he had through the first four games of the Western Conference Finals. After Denver’s 117-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Canadian guard revealed that […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers went to the NBA about LeBron James’ lack of free-throw attempts in the Western Conference Finals, now it’s the Denver Nuggets’ turn. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said that the team sent videos to the league of plays where they believe there were missed calls by the officials. Via Harrison […]

After Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone delivered a snide remark on the officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, his star big man Nikola Jokic was a little more diplomatic. As reported by Mike Singer of the Denver Post, the two-time All-Star said the Nuggets also shot themselves in the foot with […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was interviewed by a hologram after their Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. While Jokic showed professionalism, he admitted that he was creeped out by the “weird” hologram interview. Peep a clip of the interview below. Notice how Jokic seemed to hold […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is going to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and he is regarded by many as the best European player ever. Yet, Dirk is jealous of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s court vision and is honored by the comparisons made between the two: “Damn,” Nowitzki said of […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has been trash-talking Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic through the first three games of the Western Conference Finals, so many believe Howard doesn’t like Jokic. However, that’s not the case at all. During an interview with Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports, Howard admitted he enjoys competing […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard primary role in the Western Conference Finals has been to irritate Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. He’s had varying degrees of success doing so through three games, but in Denver’s 114-106 Game 3 win on Tuesday, Howard nearly took his new enforcer role too far. Midway through the second […]

The final stat sheet shows an eight-point loss for the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday’s Game 3 matchup against the Denver Nuggets, but the game was mostly one-sided. In fact, Denver controlled the pace for much of the contest, eventually walking away with a 114-106 victory. As a result, the series now stands at 2-1 […]

The Denver Nuggets finally got on the board in the Western Conference Finals with a much-needed 114-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3. This comes after a heartbreaking defeat in Game 2, which saw them come just a couple of seconds from completing a shocking come-from-behind victory after falling behind by as […]

The Denver Nuggets came up with a huge win on Tuesday in Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets’ star pairing of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray was outstanding on the evening, and as it turns out, this dynamic duo is making history with their run. Murray […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard and Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic were jawing at each other in Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Western Conference Finals. Take a look: Dwight Howard and Nikola Jokic exchanging words after Dwight's tech 👀pic.twitter.com/vwbMNeUwcA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 23, 2020 This is what the NBA playoffs […]

Denver Nuggets main man Nikola Jokic looks like he’s a man on a mission in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals. He was aggressive right from the tipoff against the Los Angeles Lakers, pouring in 11 points in the first quarter on 5-of-7 shooting. He scored in various ways from different parts of […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was yelling, “Batman’s coming for you, Joker” to Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic during Game 3 of the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Jokic’s nickname, of course, is the Joker. "Batman coming for you, the Joker" – Dwight Howard to Nikola Jokic from the Laker bench — Dan […]

Hall of Famer Bill Walton used to be recognized as the greatest passing big man in NBA history before Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic burst onto the scene. Walton says he took pride in playing winning basketball and helping his teammates be successful during his playing career. The former MVP recently spoke to Michael Pina […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made it two wins out of two on Sunday following a memorable game-winning buzzer-beater by Anthony Davis. L.A. is now 2-0 up against the Denver Nuggets, and as it seems, the Lakers are well on their way to the NBA Finals. So what to make out of the Lakers’ Game 2 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets, but the Nuggets might have the Lakers right where they want them. This Nuggets team has been down 3-1 in both of their playoff series wins this season, seeming to learn and grow as a series goes on. On the daily Locked […]

The battle of the big men is considered to be one of the focal points in the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, with the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Denver’s Nikola Jokic both considered among the best at the position. The Lakers’ other big men, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee, […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic knows that they were one defensive stop away from tying their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, a last-minute miscommunication on defense by the young Nuggets opened the slightest of windows for Anthony Davis to convert an incredible buzzer-beating triple and hand Denver their second straight […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s impressive showing in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers went for naught after Anthony Davis buried a game-winner to give his team a 2-0 advantage in their best-of-seven Western Conference Finals series. AD’s dagger 3-pointer will no doubt be the subject of plenty of highlight videos in the coming […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suggested defending Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is sort of like defending his own star, Nikola Jokic. Malone said James is so tough to guard because he can exploit one-on-one matchups while making plays for his teammates if the defense sends an extra defender, much like Jokic can […]

Dwight Howard logged just 16 minutes on Friday for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they pummeled the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite his modest playing time, Howard played a key role for L.A.’s Game 1 victory, as he stifled Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during their time together on the […]

Nikola Jokic did not have his best outing on Friday, as the Denver Nuggets suffered a 126-114 Game 1 loss to a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers side. After the game, Jokic admitted how he was stifled by L.A.’s three bigs, who made life very difficult for him on the evening. According to Jokic, the combination […]

Heading into the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, much of the talk was focused on how the Los Angeles Clippers collapsed against the Nuggets to derail the Battle of Los Angeles that was promised since the start of the season. Despite entering another series as the underdog, Denver has proven […]

Nikola Jokic has been on the receiving end of some high praise from practically everywhere following his amazing Game 7 performance from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Jokic led his team to an astounding series-clinching victory against a heavily-favored Los Angeles Clippers side, completing an improbable 3-1 come-from-behind series win. This has led three-time NBA […]

There have been many great passing big men in NBA history. Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Arvydas Sabonis are all known for being great passers. But now, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is challenging all the aforementioned names for the title of Best Passing Big Man Ever. In Game 7 against […]

During his media session with reporters on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis talked about the challenge of guarding Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. While Davis is one of the best defenders in the NBA, he’s going to have his hands full with Jokic, who is arguably the most skilled center in […]

As part of a recent interview with ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed how he plans to slow down Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. Jokic is widely-viewed as one of the more versatile centers in the NBA. At seven feet and 280 pounds, he is a force to be reckoned with […]