Tag: Nikola Jokic
West Notes: Lakers, Lonnie Walker IV, Warriors, Nuggets
Lakers
Guard Lonnie Walker IV was a forgotten man in Los Angeles, then suddenly became the hoops hero who saved the day.
Thanks largely to Walker’s...
Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Should Not Be Suspended
Suns owner Mat Ishbia is taking the high road after being nudged back into his seat by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Sunday.
The incident...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Fans Can’t Try to Influence the Game
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said his minor confrontation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia really was about Ishbia standing in his way -- and nothing...
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant Shine Bright As Suns Fight Off Nuggets, Even Series
Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have just been too good for the Nuggets at home. It's just that simple.
They put that on...
Joel Embiid Becomes Fifth Sixer to Claim NBA MVP
The NBA has announced its 2022-23 league MVP award, and it's hard to argue.
After all, 76ers center Joel Embiid was indeed dominant in every...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Scrape by Suns, and Maybe it’s Time to Believe
Maybe at some point, we'll believe the Nuggets were worthy of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Actually, if you don't believe yet...
Nuggets Putting Pedal to Metal in Search of First Franchise Sweep
The Nuggets entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and their apparent mission is to show the basketball world...
West Notes: Kings, Harrison Barnes, Nuggets, Lakers
Kings
Forward Harrison Barnes indicated that the Kings fear no one, as they lead their series vs. the Warriors by a 2-0 count.
“The whole time...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Nuggets, Rockets, Ime Udoka
Grizzlies
Star point guard Ja Morant will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. the Lakers on Wednesday, coach Taylor...
West Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Nuggets, Jazz
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard suggested that people may not appreciate his loyalty to the organization, adding that it isn't likely to change.
"If you're...
Is Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo the Real MVP?
A lot of NBA fans have been holding an NBA MVP debate -- Nuggets center Nikola Jokic or 76ers center Joel Embiid?
Embiid has even...
West Notes: Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr, Lakers, Pelicans
Nuggets
Small forward Michael Porter Jr. seemed unhappy that he has not been playing at the end of some close games, as the West-leading Nuggets...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Warriors, Timberwolves
Nuggets
The Nuggets were the only Western Conference team to crack NBA.com's top six in this week's power rankings, put together by John Schuhmann.
They sat...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Blazers, Rockets
Nuggets
Reigning back-to-back league MVP and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said he isn't focused on chasing awards.
“To be honest, the MVP trophy might mean a...
