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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 […]

The matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat wasn’t enough for 48 minutes as the game needed an extra session to decide on the victor. Down by two, Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray worked his way to the paint for a scoop shot that failed to connect. Fortunately for Denver, big man Nikola […]

The Denver Nuggets have a star on their hands and they should do everything in their power to make him a Nugget for a very long time. I’m talking about Nikola Jokic who is breaking records left and right so far this season. The 23-year-old is having a career year with the Nuggets as he […]

For those believing there was nothing but “suburban beef” between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, things got heated once again during the final moments of a 112-103 Lakers win, as forward Julius Randle pushed Nikola Jokic on his way up the court, producing a conflict between the two big men. Jokic fell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won their rubber match against the Denver Nuggets, 112-103, at Staples Center. However, during the game’s dying seconds, Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic got into each other’s faces with what seemed like not-so-friendly words. As both teams ran down the court for a Nuggets offensive set, Jokic looked to get a […]

The Denver Nuggets have been one of the most surprising teams in the league. After failing to make the postseason last year, the Nuggets are now on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Much of their success is owed to Nikola Jokic, who has been the Nuggets’ best player. […]

Paul Millsap came in this off-season to the Denver Nuggets to be a leader for this team as they fought their way to the playoffs. He got injured early on though and he is just now returning to the court. It has led the Nuggets to not really have a true leader early on in […]

The Denver Nuggets have with them one of the best young centers in the league today in Nikola Jokic. They have built around The Joker by adding some key players who compliment his game well, which shows how much trust they have in the Serbian international. However, on Tuesday, Jokic only played in 25 minutes […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry didn’t need to make a case for his star player, Anthony Davis, who has been in a torrid run as of late; but he still did. Davis has been averaging 35.8 points, 13 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 2.8 blocks in his last five games — numbers […]

Nikola Jokic is showing himself to be one of the best players in the NBA since being snubbed from the All-Star Game. He proved on Friday night that he deserved to play with the top players in the league last weekend after notching a third straight triple-double as the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio […]

The Denver Nuggets’ rising star in Nikola Jokic didn’t get an All-Star nod for some reason. The 23-year-old clearly has the skill, production, and team record to have such a badge. That, of course, is enough to get Nuggets coach, Mike Malone, to go on a quick rant about his versatile center getting left out, […]

Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur has put his frontcourt teammate Nikola Jokic in a pedestal most third-year players don’t find themselves in. The mid-range specialist lauded the young Serbian and his unique set of skills on the court. “I know he will be a Hall-of-Famer… I played with Marc (Gasol) and they kind of have […]

Have you ever wondered how Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic used to look like when he was just a young unicorn? Well, today is your lucky day, as below is a photo of a 14-year-old Jokic attached to his passport, via Imgur. View post on imgur.com As seen on the print of the passport, […]

Need even more reasons as to why Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is an absolute beast of a player? Well, here’s another impressive statistic to add to his resume. According to a tweet on Friday morning from ESPN Stats & Info, Jokic joins only Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook as the […]

It was a historic night for the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic on Thursday night as they would continue their winning streak with a huge win against the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a high scoring game which ended in favor of the Nuggets 134-122, but one Nugget player really showed off his talents in a […]