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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was ejected with 3:47 left in regulation against the lottery-bound Washington Wizards, resulting in a costly 95-90 loss that now puts them a full game behind the Golden State Warriors for the top seed in the West. Jokic, who has traded barbs with officials in the past, revealed the exchange […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t the only one who got tossed on Sunday. Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic also went ballistic at the referees. Forbes SportsMoney Denver Nuggets contributing writer Joel Rush tweeted a video of Jokic yapping at the officials during a game against the visiting Washington Wizards on March 31. […]

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets got a shot off with just one second left to beat the halftime buzzer. In their game against the Detroit Pistons, the Nuggets ran a baseline inbound pass for Jokic. His defender was draped all over him but the big man managed to create some space, catch the ball […]

It’s safe to say Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is a big fan of Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. While speaking to reporters on Thursday before the Wizards-Nuggets game, Brooks said Jokic “makes passes that Magic Johnson didn’t even make.” Brooks: "All their bigs are great passers." Called Millsap "phenomenal" and added, "Jokic, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has unleashed a new set of challenges to a couple of prominent NBA stars in what has been coined as 2019’s edition of the Mamba Mentality Challenge. A couple of years back, Bryant set his sights on the likes of John Wall and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the inaugural edition […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone made Nikola Jokic’s MVP case after some late-action heroics against the Dallas Mavericks, sealing a 100-99 win with a 10-foot floater over Dwight Powell to carry his team to a win as time expired. “Nikola’s tired, man. He’s been carrying this team all season,” said Malone, according to Nick […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic did just about everything he could to lead his team to victory during Thursday’s showdown with the Denver Nuggets, collecting 24 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists across his 35 minutes. With the game hanging in the balance after having put his team ahead by one point, Doncic had to […]

All-Star center Nikola Jokic lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Dallas Mavericks with a game-winner on Thursday in front of a raucous Mile High crowd. The Serbian sensation converted on a push shot near the free-throw circle against the outstretched arms of Dwight Powell. Jokic’s heroics spoiled the huge poster slam in clutch courtesy of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is unquestionably one of the top big men in the game today. However, as it turns out, the 23-year-old actually possesses some larger-than-life aspirations. According to Jokic himself, his dream to be the great Michael Jordan. “Michael Jordan,” Jokic said when asked about the type of player he want to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is one the most versatile big men in the game today. His handles were on full display after he put Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on skates in the third quarter of their match-up on Tuesday night. Jokic looked stunned after KAT broke out the nasty between-the-legs step-back before splashing […]

Tuesday night’s contest between the Denver Nuggets and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves had huge postseason implications on the line. The Nuggets are strengthening their bid for home-court advantage in the West playoff picture, while the Timberwolves were fighting for their dear lives from outside that picture looking in. The competition was fierce early into the […]

The surprise team of the Western Conference is none other than the Denver Nuggets who didn’t make the 2018 NBA playoffs but are now one of the top teams in the league. Though they failed to show they have what it takes to take down the defending champion Golden State Warriors last Friday, the Nuggets […]

Teams have been exploiting Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins on defense, knowing fully well that the big man is still working his way back into basketball shape following a devastating Achilles injury from last season. The former All-Star has struggled with certain match-ups, especially against the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets. However, Warriors […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is surprised Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic hasn’t gotten more MVP buzz this season, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. Jokic has led the Nuggets to the second-best record in the rugged Western Conference heading into Saturday. Denver is 42-19. Just had an extended […]

Every single year the NBA community loves talking about the top MVP candidates. This season, the three top players are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, and James Harden. This trio has been putting up some of the best numbers in the league. However, some of the players that have the best seasons in the league and […]

Nikola Jokic was a true catalyst in Tuesday night’s 121-112 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver Nuggets frontcourt partner Paul Millsap lauded his center’s performance down the stretch after putting up a monster 36-point, nine-rebound, 10-assist outing. “He’s a completely different player than he was last year especially in the fourth quarter with two […]

Nikola Jokic is not your average NBA star. The Denver Nuggets center has been one of the league’s best players this season, but he’ll be the first one to pull his name out of the conversation for Most Valuable Player. He did just that following the Nuggets’ victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, […]

The Denver Nuggets are currently sitting at the number two seed in the bloodbath that is the NBA’s Western Conference. With a roster brimming with young talent and arguably the best center in the game today in Nikola Jokic, the Mile High City franchise has finally lived up to the hype of being the next […]

Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap of the Denver Nuggets have forged their way into franchise history by both notching 20-point, 15-rebound performances. Jokic and Millsap — who finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds and 21 points, 16 rebounds, respectively — reached a feat last achieved by Raef LaFrentz and Kevin Willis in 2001. Nikola Jokic (22 points, 16 rebounds) […]

Nikola Jokic constantly baffles fans. The Denver Nuggets center is always doing things he doesn’t look like he’d be able to do. One of the most common tricks done by Jokic are the superb passes. He went over the head for this one. Props all around on this dime. Sure, you’d have liked to see […]

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic wants to spend his entire career in the Mile-High City and become the Tim Duncan of Denver. Duncan spent his entire legendary career with the San Antonio Spurs. The future Hall of Famer, along with Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks), are three legends who played for […]

Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic is regarded as not only one of the best big men in the league but also one of the funniest. Frequently referred to as “Joker”, the Serbian 7 footer has certainly earned the clownish nickname with his antics on and off the court. When he was selected to be an All-Star […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic is establishing himself as one of the best players of all-time, as he’s accomplished a feat that only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and Kevin Durant can say they have done. Nikola Jokic is one of only five players in NBA history to tally at least 1,000 […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

The first half of the 2019 All-Star Game is over, and Team Giannis is leading 95-82 against Team LeBron. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company has been toying with their opponents since the first quarter. This play from Nikola Jokic is proof that Team Giannis is clearly having fun. The Joker livin' up to his name! 😂#NBAAllStar […]

Heading into tonight’s All-Star Game, Team Giannis was considered as the underdogs against Team LeBron. Well, it seems that Giannis Antetokounmpo and company are out here trying to silence their doubters. They’re currently dismantling LeBron James’ squad 53-37 at the end of the first quarter. Team Giannis used their size to gain the upper hand […]

Despite taking an “L” in the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic still appeared to be in a jovial mood following his rather impressive showing. According to the 23-year-old, the most difficult part of the entire challenge was when he had to run from one end of the court to the […]

Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green had a very interesting comparison for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling the All-Star a “big man octopus”: danny green just described nikola jokic as a “big man octopus” pic.twitter.com/i55TKfyIL3 — James Herbert (@outsidethenba) February 16, 2019 Because that’s not weird at all or anything. But obviously, Green meant it […]

The Denver Nuggets are contenders. While the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Oklahoma City Thunder have been the talk of the Western Conference this year, the Nuggets have crept up the standings. Their blueprint to winning has been team ball, but that doesn’t mean the spotlight can’t be focused on one player: Nikola Jokic. […]

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets just hit the game-winning tip-in against the Sacramento Kings. In a pick-and-roll play, Jokic was tasked to roll to the hoop en route for a possible lay-up. The Serbian missed but had enough presence of mind to jump up and tip the ball in. And he did exactly just […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic got his first look at the new and improved Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Friday, and the talented center says the Sixers have “a really dangerous team right now.” The Sixers acquired swingman Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline. Philly now has a lethal […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

For the second year in a row, LeBron James was named a captain of the NBA All-Star Game, allowing the four-time MVP to pick his teammates among a group of players selected for the event by fans, media, and coaches. Unlike last season, though, James is captaining the Western Conference squad after his summer move […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is now just around the corner with the league starting to unveil more and more details surrounding this year’s festivities. With the annual event taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina this time around, the NBA continues to add to the always popular weekend. With the league previously announcing that a few legends […]

The accolades just keep on coming for two of the most unique big men basketball has ever seen. The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic have been named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, the NBA announced on Monday. The NBA Players of the Week for Week 16's action! […]

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets recorded their sixth consecutive victory with a road 107-106 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following the game, the team was understandably in a jovial mood, as aside from the win, they were also celebrating the recent announcement of head coach Michael Malone being selected as one of the two […]

After four straight NBA Finals appearances and adding yet another All-Star to the mix, the Golden State Warriors seem like the favorites to come out on the top of the Western Conference again. But with teams all around the league being improved and posing threats to the throne, the Warriors may have a tough time […]

On Saturday night, Philadelphia 76ers veteran Wilson Chandler made his way back to his old stomping ground. The Sixers were visiting the Denver Nuggets, and it was a homecoming of sorts for the 31-year-old, who spent seven seasons with the organization. In an endearing moment prior to tip-off, Chandler made his way to former coach […]

The NBA league office has suspended Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for one game without pay after leaving the bench during an altercation between teammate Mason Plumlee and Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors that saw both men ejected on Wednesday, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. There was plenty of speculation regarding the league’s decision […]