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There are new rules and criteria in place for end-of-season awards and accolades in the NBA this season. To qualify for this season’s MVP award, a player must appear in at least 65 games. Pretty much every player in the NBA MVP rankings has been available all season long, some missing just a game or […]

The Denver Nuggets spared no mercy for the struggling Detroit Pistons. Michael Malone did not want his squad to be the team that lost to one of the most historically bad ensembles in league history. Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, knew that it was not going to happen in any way, shape, or form. […]

Watching Nikola Jokic play basketball is truly an experience. In an era where fancy moves and dribble combos go viral, the Denver Nuggets superstar plays the game in the most basic way possible. His moves are not always eye-popping, but they’re efficient and they work almost every time. It’s always a treat watching the two-time […]

Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the best centers to ever play in the NBA. He is a two-time league MVP, a five-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and a Finals MVP. Jokic is also within the top five in the all-time triple-doubles list. But while Jokic is one of the most skilled players […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is capable of the most dazzling feats on an NBA court. On Thursday night, against the Golden State Warriors, he made arguably the most impossible shot of his career when he nailed a bank shot near the halfcourt line right over the outstretched arms of Kevon Looney to complete the […]

In what was perhaps the best game of the 2023-24 NBA season, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stole one away from Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors Thursday night with an epic fourth-quarter comeback. Down 18 points with under seven minutes left in regulation, the Nuggets closed the game on a 25-3 run […]

The Golden State Warriors have once again collapsed at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. It was not a pretty sight to see for the Stephen Curry-led squad, especially because they lost to a low-percentage halfcourt heave which was well-contested. However, they did have a huge lead at one point entering the clutch but it […]

On Thursday night, Nikola Jokic showed that he stands alone in the NBA when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an unbelievable game-winner — a three-pointer just past half court — to complete an 18-point fourth quarter comeback and secure a 130-127 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Golden State Warriors: Jokic. […]

Nikola Jokic may be the most unguardable player in the NBA. On Thursday night, he showed that there may not be a player in today’s NBA who’s as capable as he is when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an astounding game-winner — a 3-pointer along the hash line — to […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

When you think about the MVP race in the NBA, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic are the first two names that come to mind. Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022, while Embiid is the reigning MVP after winning it in 2023. There’s no denying that these big men are two of the best […]

On Thursday, the Denver Nuggets were on the winning end of a blowout victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, beating them 142-105. The following night on Friday, the Nuggets found themselves on the losing end of a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 119-93. The loss to the Thunder also snapped the Nuggets’ six-game […]

All it took for Nikola Jokic to catch Joel Embiid as the betting favorite to win MVP this season? A perfect triple-double for the Denver Nuggets superstar coupled with his Philadelphia 76ers foil missing multiple games due to injury. Both Jokic and Embiid are now +250 odds to win basketball’s highest individual honor, per FanDuel […]

The NBA is the best basketball league in the world. As a result, every season is ultimately grueling both physically and mentally for NBA players. Given that the league is highly competitive, it’s safe to assume that every NBA player must be in the best shape possible in order to succeed. With the goal of […]

It doesn’t necessarily take a great basketball player to know a great basketball player, but if you have arguably the best basketball player alive singing your praises, you’re clearly doing something right. That’s the position that Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in after OKC went into Ball Arena and thoroughly outclassed the defending […]

Nikola Jokic was quickly brought back to the ground after having a perfect scoring outburst. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved that his Oklahoma City Thunder squad can clearly outgun the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets. It was a smooth-sailing win to keep them atop the Western Conference contenders. Players like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also came […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided being part of the teams with double-digit losses in their season record. A large contributor to this triumph was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA MVP-calibre masterclass on the offensive end. Everyone else on the squad was able to carry out the defensive load and score above their averages. All of which culminated […]

The Denver Nuggets continue to add to their winning record with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The team was once again led by their superstar duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. For head coach Michael Malone, however, one player’s performance continues to show how he’s slowly becoming a key piece for […]

Not a lot of players in NBA history play like Nikola Jokic. Big men are often too centered on grabbing rebounds and crashing inside the paint for easy baskets. But, the Denver Nuggets legend is different and has a knack for creating better opportunities for his teammates. He just notched a perfect game against the […]

The Denver Nuggets snapped the Memphis Grizzlies’ four-game win streak on Thursday night with a dominating 142-105 win. The Nuggets, on the other hand, extended their win streak to six games. The Nuggets’ offensive surge was powered by the electrifying duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The two gave fans a glimpse at what […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was recently asked who he thinks are the top five best players in the NBA. However, the question comes with a caveat, as Jokic was asked to name the top five aside from himself, via SPORTSRADIO 94WIP of Audacy. “I think there is a lot of talent,” Jokic said. “I’m […]

It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is one of the most unstoppable players in today’s league. With two regular season MVPs, a championship ring and a finals MVP to boot, Jokic has been a nightmare for opposing teams, particularly the big men who are tasked to guard him. One player who’s been […]

There’s a reason why the Denver Nuggets are the reigning champion of the NBA. Even on nights where they’re not shooting the ball particularly well, they are able to find ways to put some points on the board. On Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors, the most effective way the Nuggets found was to […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic entered Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors averaging just a little under six free-throw attempts per game. During the game itself, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player had 18 attempts from the foul line, sinking each one of them. That did not sit well with Warriors head coach […]

The Golden State Warriors’ valiant attempt for a Christmas upset at mile high came up just short, ending their winning streak at five games. Here are three in-depth reactions from the Dubs’ hard-fought 120-114 loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Warriors’ strength in Christmas numbers Stephen Curry wasn’t himself on Christmas, […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and his wife Natalija recently dressed up as characters from the movie Frozen for a holiday party. Nikola and Natalija attended the party wearing Kristoff and Anna costumes, who are characters from the movie. Images via ClutchPoints: DeAndre Jordan is outta pocket with the D-in-the-box fit on the Nuggets’ Holiday […]

As we hit the Christmas Day checkpoint in the NBA, Joel Embiid continues to sit at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings, and for good reason. Nobody imagined Embiid being able to top his previous week by averaging 38.0 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, but here we are talking about the Philadelphia […]

The NBA having games on Christmas Day is a tradition unlike any other in the sport. Christmas Day games are an annual occurrence in the NBA, and the league has had games during the biggest holiday of the year on an annual basis (except during the 1998 lockout season) since 1947. NBA Christmas Day games […]

The Golden State Warriors have finally righted their wayward ship, entering Monday’s Christmas clash against Nikola Jokic and the defending-champion Denver Nuggets winners of five straight games. The Dubs’ quality of competition hasn’t exactly been stiff. Even the Boston Celtics were playing without Kristaps Porzingis, a two-way game-changer, and the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington […]

The Denver Nuggets faced the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and signs of the game’s physicality were noticed on screen. Big man Nikola Jokic in particular, suffered a deep gash in his forearm, causing blood to spill on his jersey. Nikola Jokić with a deep gash, blood all over his jersey, and only shot 4 FREE […]

Bringing a franchise their first championship is one thing but shattering the records of all the greats that have come before is another. Dan Issel and Alex English have become synonymous with the Denver Nuggets name for over three decades. Now, a new king has risen for them, Nikola Jokic. He even notched a new […]

Just as it has been over the last few seasons, the NBA MVP race is going to come down to multiple superstars. As it stands right now, the reigning winner is the betting favorite to retain his award as Sixers center Joel Embiid tops the FanDuel charts for MVP odds. Embiid is riding a hot […]

The Denver Nuggets have had a stellar start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Nuggets are 18-10 and sit third in the Western Conference. Of course, Nikola Jokic has played an integral role in Denver’s success. The superstar found more success after news broke of his deal with 361 Degrees, a Chinese sporting goods brand. […]

Despite Nikola Jokic not putting up sparkling numbers on Monday versus the Dallas Mavericks, the Denver Nuggets still dominated Luka Doncic and company for an easy 130-104 win. Jokic had an uncharacteristic production of eight points, seven assists, and nine rebounds to go with two steals in 28 minutes of action, prompting head coach Michael […]

There have been some great centers in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O’Neal are just a few of the legendary big men this league has seen. After claiming last season’s MVP award, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is looking to etch his name next to those who came before […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was ejected from his team’s 114-106 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after receiving a technical foul for directing “profane language” at an official. While the use of one of the magic words toward an NBA referee is an offense that absolutely deserves a tech, it usually takes two […]

The Denver Nuggets grinded out a hard-fought 114-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, and the win was made even more impressive when considering that Nikola Jokic didn’t play in the second half after he was ejected late in the first half. Jokic’s ejection was surprising, but it sounds like a specific magic […]

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets prevailed on the road against the Chicago Bulls in a game that’s making headlines not because of basketball highlights. With less than two minutes left in the second quarter, Nikola Jokic was suddenly ejected from the game after complaining for a foul. Addressing the media, Nuggets head coach Michael […]

Denver Nuggets fans were livid when Nikola Jokic was thrown out of Tuesday’s game. He was in the middle of dealing with the Chicago Bulls when he suddenly had the need to confront the referee. Nikola Vucevic popped off along with Coby White because of his absence. Thankfully, his teammates, through the schematics of Michael […]