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With a win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets have won their last five games and remain in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 31-18 record. The team’s trade deadline acquisition of forward Aaron Gordon has paid dividends so far, with Gordon emerging as one of their top contributors. So […]

Nikola Jokic continues to cement his case on being one of the best big men to ever play in the NBA. He had another historic performance on Sunday as he led the Denver Nuggets to an impressive come-from-behind win against the Orlando Magic, 119-109. Jokic was deep in his bag and dropped 16 assists to […]

It’s not every day that you’ll see Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic lose his cool in a game. That changed on Sunday as The Joker was clearly frustrated after he charged to an official to complain an obvious non-call. Having a 6-foot-11 monster running towards you is a scary sight, so it’s hard to blame […]

The Denver Nuggets are beginning a five-game homestand on Sunday as they battle the Orlando Magic. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Nuggets are in the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 30-18 after winning eight of their […]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams had quite a special night in their 118-102 win over the Houston Rockets. Williams scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out eight assists, while shooting 9-of-9 from the field on Friday night. The 6-foot-8 lefty’s performance put him in the same breathe as Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets were already rolling prior to acquiring Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic. Three games into Gordon’s arrival, these new-look Nuggets are looking even more deadly and are an even greater threat in the loaded Western Conference. Aaron Gordon made some pretty bold claims just after his Nuggets debut, where he scored 13 […]

The 2020-21 NBA MVP race could be shrinking in part because of injuries to LeBron James and Joel Embiid in recent weeks. Two names, in particular, could be emerging as the frontrunners in the final 20-plus games of the regular season. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been playing some incredible basketball all season. Nets […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is continuing his impressive performance in the 2020-21 season to keep himself in the mix of the ongoing MVP race. His strong production has caught everyone’s attention, so much so that he has already earned the approval of a Nuggets legend in Alex English. The eight-time All-Star claimed that […]

It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is a tremendous passer. So much so, that there have been more than a few folks out there that have made the claim that he is the best passing big man of all time. As it turns out, Jokic does actually have a claim to this […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was beyond impressed with his new teammate Aaron Gordon, who made his debut against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The 25-year-old high-flyer looked comfortable in his new situation from the get-go, pitching in 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the Nuggets’ 126-102 blowout victory. Apart from Gordon’s impressive numbers, The […]

The NBA trade deadline is over. This means that, for the most part, how teams look now is likely how they’ll look entering the postseason. Because of this, sorting out who will be where once the postseason rolls around has started to gain focus and plenty of hype. Last year, the Miami Heat made an […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson erupted for a career-high 39 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while shooting 16-of-19 from the field on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson’s career outing placed him in the same stratosphere as that of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. According to Justin […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic continues to perform feats that no 7-footer should be capable of doing. Against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, The Joker once again went deep into his bag of tricks for this game-sealing, highlight play. With 1:05 left in regulation, Jokic put defender Steven Adams in the spin cycle on […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, many players will be thinking about whether or not they will still be on the same team tomorrow. According to Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic, there is no place for such speculation in his locker room. Asked Nikola Jokic whether he thought any of his teammates were distracted […]

With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, the clock is ticking on the Denver Nuggets to make a season-altering move. The Nuggets are at 26-18 and currently sit in fifth place in the Western Conference. With that said, they could really use reinforcements to leap the standings. After reaching the 2020 West […]

There’s a current frontrunner for the NBA’s MVP trophy this season and no, he doesn’t play for the Los Angeles Lakers nor the Philadelphia 76ers. He’s Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ own triple-double machine. Jokic has been the Nuggets’ MVP throughout the season and continues to put up excellent numbers night in and out.  How […]

A hefty fine will likely be heading the way of Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray after publicly criticizing officials on Sunday. The Nuggets duo did not hide their displeasure in the aftermath of the team’s close 113-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Both players cited the huge free throw disparity between […]

There are legitimate frontrunners for NBA MVP this season, but Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is making a strong case for his candidacy thus far. According to The Denver Post, the Serbian big man currently holds a Win Share tally of 9.5, which is well ahead of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 6.9 second-place mark. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain on Saturday in their game against the Atlanta Hawks and is reportedly out indefinitely. James’ ankle injury is going to drive the wedge even further into the MVP conversation this season, especially after fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers went down […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes Nikola Jokic deserves to be an  MVP candidate, no matter what critics say about his game. Before Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Malone addressed Jokic’s MVP candidacy and took aim at the criticisms about the big man’s defense. The Nuggets coach emphasized he doesn’t believe The Joker […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made franchise history on Wednesday night in their blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets, passing Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo for the team’s all-time lead in double-doubles. The man just keeps making 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘.#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/flNZRkgtGv — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 18, 2021 Dikembe Mutombo was able to accrue his 227 Nuggets […]

LeBron James has retaken the top spot as MVP favorite after Joel Embiid suffered a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the next couple weeks. James is at +115 odds to win league MVP, per BetOnline.ag. Nikola Jokic has the second-best odds at +250, while Embiid has slipped to third (+600). […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray may have been struggling as of late but Nikola Jokic remained optimistic that he will get his groove back sooner than later. The All-Star big man insisted that Murray is still making the right plays on the floor, even if his shots are failing to find the bottom of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic once again showed why he’s the greatest passing big man to ever grace the NBA floor on Saturday night. This time, he literally made it happen on the floor and nonchalantly delivered a perfect pass to Jamal Murray while laying on the hardwood. Watch the casual find from The Joker: […]

Nikola Jokic wants to be an NBA champion, but he would rather win it with the Denver Nuggets than any other team. After leading the Nuggets to a narrow victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the Serbian All-Star reaffirmed his commitment with the franchise that drafted him in 2014. “If I win it with […]

Foul, or no foul? That is the question. In the closing seconds of Friday night’s back-and-forth 103-102 Denver win at Memphis, Grizzlies second-year phenom Ja Morant shook loose for what would’ve been either a game-winning basket or game-winning free throws — a fine finish after erasing a 12-point, third-quarter deficit. Ja didn’t get the foul […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, 103-102. But if you ask star sophomore Ja Morant, it shouldn’t have ended that way. Morant had the ball with the game virtually in the balance with just over six ticks left on the clock. Down just one point, he did what every coach […]

Jamal Murray submitted his entry for Dime of the Year in the first half of the Denver Nuggets‘ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Pitted against one of the league’s most electrifying talent in Ja Morant, Murray was not to be outdone when he found Nikola Jokic cutting to the basket. Give credit to the defense […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo pulled out all the moves in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The reigning two-time MVP was a monster for Team LeBron as he took it upon himself to dominate and showcase his incredible arsenal which helped him win his first All-Star Game MVP trophy. But apparently, The Greek Freak […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had a good weekend as he suited up as a starter for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He was also delighted to be around Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic who saw action in the starting lineup of LeBron James’ squad as well. After the game, it […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is not backing down, on and off the court. During the NBA All-Star Game, he proved as much to his Team LeBron teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. While sitting on the bench during the game, Antetokounmpo seemingly encouraged Jokic to dance. The Nuggets big man obliged, surprising the Milwaukee Bucks forward with […]

Nikola Jokic has evolved into one of the most dominant players in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets this season, putting him in the MVP race. While Jokic continues to make his case for MVP, Jokic’s path to success this season can partly be credited to Tom Brady. Felipe Eichenberger, the head strength-and-conditioning coach for […]

It’s safe to say that the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is happy that he’s suiting up for Team LeBron. Jokic was selected by LeBron James as part of his starting unit for this Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta. He’ll be alongside James as well as fellow all-star starters Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, and Giannis […]

It sure looks like Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has already mapped out his plans for the upcoming All-Star break. The Joker has been selected as a starter for Team LeBron in this year’s All-Star Game on March 7 which means his break won’t be as long as everyone else’s. With that being said, Jokic […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had an extra pep in his step as he uncharacteristically threw down a trifecta of dunks in their 128-97 drubbing of the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. After submitting his official mixtape for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Jokic expressed wishful thinking that his audition could finally get him in. […]

Nikola Jokic just keeps on doing Nikola Jokic things. The Denver Nuggets star big man achieved several milestones after another huge game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Jokic finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, notching yet another triple-double. With his latest performance, he joined the late Wilt Chamberlain as the only […]

There is a reason that Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is nicknamed the “Greek Freak.” The two-time reigning NBA MVP simply does things that other players cannot, which apparently includes repeatedly dunking on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. On Tuesday evening in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo managed to blow past Joki en route to a powerful slam […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may have just earned the highest of praises from his head coach Michael Malone after the Serbian’s dominant performance in their 118-112 win over the Chicago Bulls. Malone suggested that the Nuggets franchise superstar was like San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan, in that both of them carry themselves in […]

Jamal Murray warned Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine that he should start double-teaming Nikola Jokic during their pick-and-roll sequence. LaVine, even though he’s aware of the Denver Nuggets star’s capabilities, did not heed Murray’s advice at all. Per Ryan Blackburn of the Denver Stiffs, Murray shared the hilarious exchange between him and LaVine. The Bulls […]