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Nikola Jokic is coming off one of his worst performances this season after only putting up one shot in the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The head-scratching performance from Jokic warrants some skepticism from the media and Nuggets’ fan base alike. Unfortunately, Jokic was wholly uninterested in answering any of those […]

The Denver Nuggets had high expectations coming into the season. They have a young and talented backcourt with Garry Harris Jr. and Jamal Murray, they drafted Michael Porter Jr. and they re-signed some key pieces. One of those key pieces re-signed this offseason was Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets and the talented big man agreed to […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been fined $25,000 for offensive language used during a postgame press conference. The NBA has announced they've fined Denver #Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for using offensive and derogatory language in his postgame interview. pic.twitter.com/6nn7OYDyCI — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 7, 2018 Nikola Jokic used the phrase “no homo” in […]

Defense has never been a strong suit of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, and Isaiah Thomas’ son took advantage of that. The Nuggets host the Utah Jazz Saturday night at Pepsi Center, but before the game started, Nikola Jokic was playing some one-on-one with Isaiah Thomas’ son. The star big man got nutmegged by the little guy […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is putting up MVP numbers this season, but he is not concerned whether he is in the MVP chatters or not. Nikola Jokic has made quite the name for himself in recent years. His stats have increased on an impressive rate since his debut in 2015. In five games this […]

In the summer, the Denver Nuggets locked down Nikola Jokic to a 5-year max deal to the tune of $148 million, effectively handing him the keys to the franchise. This has done absolute wonders for the 23-year-old, especially with regards to his confidence level. In fact, Jokic now has so much self-assurance that he believes […]

For Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, a team does not to be loaded with a ton of stars to win a championship. As reported by Martin Rogers of USA Today, Jokic was asked what his team’s goal is for this season. Without hesitation, Jokic said that the Nuggets are aiming for the title — […]

The NBA has announced that Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic are the Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2018-19 season. Jokic guided the Nuggets to a 3-0 week while putting up monster numbers. The big man averaged 26.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists […]

Many believe that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is slated to have a huge season this year. Well, right off the bat, the 23-year-old Serbian is already making the pundits look good by notching his first triple-double of the season. However, what makes his performance even more impressive is the fact that the 7-foot big […]

As the NBA pros work really hard and prepare on their game with the season opener just right around the corner, it means only one thing for every avid rabid NBA GM enthusiast, the time for fantasy basketball is once again upon us. With each fantasy team stocking up on each position, we look at […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is dealing with a finger injury, and the Nuggets’ franchise player says the ailment is affecting his play a little bit. Jokic jammed his finger at practice prior to the start of training camp and admitted he’s still feeling some pain from the injury. Nikola Jokic tells @BSNDenver that the […]

While he may have secured a five-year, max deal worth $146.5 million with the Denver Nuggets over the summer, big man Nikola Jokic has yet to add dunking into his offensive arsenal. As proven by a recent clip making its rounds on social media, the 23-year-old is still a very long way from gaining a reputation […]

In what could be their most exciting offseason in recent years, the Denver Nuggets have been hit with a minor setback as budding superstar Nikola Jokic is suffering from a jammed finger, forcing the team to limit his activities at the start of training camp. Nick Kosmider of The Athletic tweeted out this development from […]

Coming off a career season in 2017-18 in which he averaged 18.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic was rewarded with a five-year, $147.7 million maximum contract extension from the franchise in July. Jokic, 23, is one of the best young players in the game and the unquestioned leader […]

The up-and-coming trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Gary Harris are being deemed “untouchable” by the Denver Nuggets, according to TJ McBride of Mile High Sports. The three players, all 24 or younger, are viewed as the future pillars of the franchise and the ones who will eventually rid the Mile High City of […]

When Nikola Jokic signed that multi-year max extension with the Denver Nuggets over the summer, it was the ultimate indication that he had become the team’s cornerstone superstar. However, it appears that prior to this becoming official, the 23-year-old had a bit of struggle in coming to terms with becoming the team’s alpha dog. According […]

The Western Conference has always been stacked with contenders. The 2018-2019 will prove to be no different as a lot of offseason moves make for a deeper and more competitive conference. Lebron James’ move to the Lakers instantly makes them a playoff team at the very least. The Houston Rockets have acquired the services of […]

In spite of teams utilizing more small-ball lineups in recent years, quality big men are still incredibly valuable and a fleeting resource at that. Not only are they in charge of patrolling the paint to get rebounds and anchor the interior defense, but they’re also tasked to catch lobs and make easy shots inside. The […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has taken the league by storm. Once an overweight 10-year-old child who cried during basketball practice, he is now putting up double-doubles consistently and astounding with his passing ability and feel for the game. Jokic is an inspiration to everyone in Denver, but especially to the Serbian community that has […]

After extending Nikola Jokic to a five-year, $148 million contract and flirting with the luxury tax this summer, the Denver Nuggets appear to be a nearly finished team. What they have yet to master is being a team that finishes, missing the playoffs by one spot for two consecutive years.   Denver is right to be […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic can do almost everything on the court. His 6-foot-10, 253-pound frame is indeed an intimidating presence inside and outside the paint. But the rigors and demands of basketball practice can either make or break an aspiring player. In an interview with Eurohoops during the Basketball Without Borders camp in Belgrade, […]

Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic and Dallas Mavericks legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki are two of the more talented big men in the NBA that simply don’t dunk the ball as much as we would anticipate. Both standing genuinely over 6-foot-11, Jokic and Nowitzki prefer to use their finesse around the basket instead of throwing […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $148 million max deal with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 6-foot-10, 250-pound center has his team-option declined, allowing him to enter restricted free agency, and clearing the way for his first big-time NBA contract, with the Nuggets able to offer much […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

The Denver Nuggets could be in line to secure their franchise star Nikola Jokic over a five-year, $146.5 million max deal after declining his team-option earlier today. Yet it is teammate Will Barton who could fall victim to this signing, another cog due for a major raise in order to stay in the Mile High City, […]

The Denver Nuggets will decline a team-option on center Nikola Jokic, which will make him a restricted free agent next season, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Both sides are planning to reach agreement on a five-year, $146.5 million maximum contract, which will keep him in Denver for the long haul. The deal, would […]

The Denver Nuggets will decline Nikola Jokic’s player option, making him a restricted free agent. As reported by Gina Mizell of The Denver Post, the move by the Nuggets will pave the way for a max deal for Jokic: Also in this story: According to league source, as of Sunday morning the #Nuggets had not […]

The Denver Nuggets put the NBA on notice in 2016-17 boasting the league’s fifth best offense and narrowly missing the postseason. Nikola Jokic didn’t become a household name, but he established himself as one of the best bigs in the league — and a litmus test on NBA Twitter as Denver’s future. Gary Harris emerged as one of […]

Nicknames are sometimes a way of expressing fondness or adoration for someone, as well as a candid way of simply finding amusement in clowning someone based on their traits. The way the nickname strikes a chord with others shows how much adoration, amusement or awe that the person instills in others. In the NBA, there […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic will not participate in international play this summer, according to a report from T.J. McBride of milehighsports.com. Instead, the Serbian-born 23-year-old will focus on improving his game and body in the U.S. Jokic made 75 appearances with the Nuggets in the 2017-18 regular season (73 starts), averaging 18.5 points […]

Wisconson Badgers big man Ethan Happ hasn’t even decided if he wants to stay in this year’s draft, but he has drawn some rave reviews during this years draft process. Happ was asked what NBA player he tries to be like and his answer was quick, Nikola Jokic. “The Joker, honestly,” said Happ via The […]

When the Denver Nuggets drafted Nikola Jokic in the second round four years ago, they were probably hoping for a guy who could someday be a nice bench piece. What they got instead was a budding superstar that they can build a roster around. The Nuggets were only one game away from making the playoffs, […]

Following a heart-breaking loss that saw the Denver Nuggets out of the playoffs, the team will have Nikola Jokic’s future with the franchise as its No. 1 impending decision during this summer. According to Jokic’s agent, allowing his client to become an unrestricted free agent in 2019 by picking up his option this year would […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves Fighting for the Denver Nuggets playoff lives, Nikola Jokic looked like one of the NBA’s most unstoppable forces in the third quarter of his season finale agains the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic used his size and mobility to setup pull-up jumpers, turnaround fade aways, and pick-and-pop three-pointers, scoring 17 points […]

Despite two straight heartbreaking ends to the regular season for the Denver Nuggets, the team’s future remains very bright with their up-and-coming roster. For Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, the organization being able to lock up rising star center Nikola Jokic with a long-term contract extension is a huge priority going forward. According to […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone is expected to return to his post next season, according to Harrison Wind of BSN Denver. The team is now expected to prioritize efforts into securing a contract extension for franchise talisman Nikola Jokic, who is going into the fourth year of his rookie deal. The Nuggets faced yet […]

When you think of Wilt Chamberlain, you also think of Nikola Jokic. At least you should. Jokic is on pace for a rare feat in the NBA, averaging more assists as a center than any center ever since Chamberlain in 1967-68. That’s a long time. And that’s how long it’s been since the league has […]

The Denver Nuggets have a difficult decision to make during the offseason, with their franchise centerpiece Nikola Jokic in the middle of what can result in a risky play. According to Danny Leroux of The Athletic, the Nuggets are likely to decline Jokic’s fourth-year option in hopes to limit his market and keep him for […]