Tag: Nikola Jokic
East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Bucks, Damian Lillard, Hawks
Celtics
Guard/forward Jayson Tatum may just be the best player in the NBA -- or a least, the best American-born player, according to Celtics legend...
Nuggets Notes: Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jamal Murray
The Nuggets had to find a way to get it done without Nikola Jokic or coach Michael Malone for much of the game, but...
Dribbles: Cavs use total team effort to frustrate Jokic, dominate defending champs
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' impressive 121-109 home over the Nuggets on Sunday.
1. You're facing the defending NBA champions. You don't have...
West Notes: Rockets, Jalen Green, Jazz, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic
Rockets
The Rockets are already looking like a different team, as evidenced by their blowout win over the Lakers on Wednesday. Jalen Green led the...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Clippers, Lakers
Nuggets
Newsflash: The defending champion Nuggets are still very good, and John Hollinger of The Athletic took a deep dive into what's been working.
Of course,...
Michael Malone Likes the Energy, as Unbeaten Nuggets Silence Thunder
It's a new season, but the defending champion Nuggets look as good as ever.
Maybe better.
That could be seen on Sunday, when Denver went on...
Nuggets Display Championship Form in Rematch Win Over Lakers
The Denver Nuggets started the night off by receiving their 2022-23 world championship rings, and straightaway they came out strong, reminding the league of...
Tension Builds Ahead of Nuggets-Lakers Rematch on Opening Night
LOS ANGELES -- As the Denver Nuggets are set to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers to tip off the 2023-24 NBA season,...
NBA GMs: Bucks, Celtics Make NBA’s Best Offseason Moves
The Bucks and Celtics are the offseason's two big winners, according to a survey of NBA general managers, conducted annually by John Schuhmann of...
Anthony Davis Wanted Lakers to Bring in Help at Center
The Lakers recently signed big man Christian Wood, and that's likely especially pleasing to Anthony Davis.
Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Davis was hoping the...
Key Matchups to Watch on Lakers’ 2023-2024 Schedule
As the new schedules have been released for the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will play in more than 40 nationally televised games....
The Hype of Being a Generational Talent: Will Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Take Over League?
As the new NBA season approaches, all eyes are on 7-foot-4 teenager Victor Wembanyama. Undoubtedly, being the No. 1 overall pick comes with a...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Trae Young, James Harden, Bulls
Lakers
The Lakers have had Hawks guard Trae Young on their radar, as relayed by Jovan Buha of The Athletic, though the rise of Austin...
World Cup Preview: Team USA, NBA Players Participating, Schedule
It's FIBA World Cup time -- which may not mean much to sports fans in general, but it sure gives basketball fans something to...
