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After the Denver Nuggets finished practice on Friday, Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic was asked by reporters about some of the players he grew up watching. Jokic said Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of them, and he added that he thinks Shaq is the most dominant player in NBA history: Nikola Jokic called […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have been the surprise story of the NBA over the first two months of the season, running out to a 21-9 record and sitting in first place in the Western Conference at the start of play on Thursday night. It has been due in large part to a balanced […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has never been a serious MVP contender before, but head coach Michael Malone believes that needs to change. Strapped with the best record in the West and the right system and pieces to take his game to the next level, Malone can’t say enough about his centerpiece star. “I think […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is quite a character, always good for a funny quote on a daily basis. Once in a while, it’s intentional. Sometimes, it’s completely accidental. Like not knowing Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic’s first name, for example. Today Steven Adams learned: Nikola Jokic’s first name: pic.twitter.com/iWcXKbMLhf — Royce […]

The Denver Nuggets were avidly looking for answers at the start of the 2016-17 season, hoping to pair two skilled big men in Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic, kickstarting a twin tower experiment in the frontcourt. While coach Mike Malone ultimately decided to make Jokic his starter at center, relegating Nurkic to the bench, it […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes star big man Nikola Jokic will be an NBA Hall of Famer one day. Nikola Jokic is one of the most versatile players in the league. Not only is he a great scorer and rebounder, but he’s arguably one of the best passers in the game. Entering Thursday, Nikola Jokic […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic enters Saturday averaging 7.7 assists per game. If the Nuggets’ star center can keep this up and finish the entire season averaging more than seven assists per game, Jokic will join the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the only seven-footers in NBA history to average 7+ assists per game during a single-season. […]

Thanks in large part to the efforts of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets walked away from Monday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors with a 106-103 victory. Following the win, Murray gave a comical assessment of Nikola’s style of play. “He does everything,” Murray told Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. “He […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is one of the best passing big men in the league today. Ever since he came to the league in 2015, he has recorded a total of 1,179 assists, which is incredibly impressive for a center in his first four years. Above all, Nikola Jokic is the only center to […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic hit one of the craziest shots of the NBA season in Monday night’s win against the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately for Jokic’s stats, the shot didn’t actually count. The 7-footer received an inbounds pass with seven seconds to go in a one-point game, and just as he was hit in the […]

The triple-double is one of the most impressive feats to achieve in the NBA. Most players go their entire career without ever getting one, as it requires extreme versatility. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is one of these versatile players that might be seven feet tall, but still has the passing ability of a […]

Denver Nuggets multi-faceted center Nikola Jokic thinks that Mason Plumlee is the most underrated player in the NBA. Plumlee, 22, has been an excellent backup for Jokic at the center position. Mike Singer of The Denver Post wrote about Plumlee’s influence on the Nuggets, including Jokic’s heap of praise for his frontcourt partner. “I think […]

Sending a fax message is considered as an outdated form of communicating. In reality it might be out of the spotlight in the coming years. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are the ones frequently used by people today because of the services that it offered. Also, sending a text message or dialling up […]

Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets just sent Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets in circles after a spate of dribbling moves. Check out the clip below as posted by NBA TV: .@CP3 had him on skates! 🔥#Rockets pic.twitter.com/fC81szBzoF — NBA TV (@NBATV) November 14, 2018 Chris Paul ended up in an isolation against Jokic. […]

It was an historic evening for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic on Friday. The 23-year-old went absolutely nuts in his team’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, and in the process, joined Alonzo Mourning and Bill Walton in a very specific statistical category. According to a redditor that goes by the name r/moneyball, Jokic joined a […]

Denver Nuggets injured swingman Will Barton says big man Nikola Jokic is not in a slump, but that the 23-year-old is just not shooting the ball. Jokic has scored in single digits the last four games and has taken a total of 18 shots. The strangest stat line came in the Nuggets’ loss to the […]

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 […]