Tag: Nikola Jokic
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...
Nuggets Aiming to Find More Defensive Help on Wing
The Nuggets are aiming to get back-to-back league MVP Nikola Jokic some more help, by perhaps trading for another player at the guard/forward positions,...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Nuggets, Timberwolves
Warriors
While things have been far from perfect for the Warriors this season, forward Draymond Green suggested he remains confident.
"I'm not concerned about anybody in...
West Notes: Lakers, Dennis Schroder, Nuggets, Warriors
Lakers
Rookie shooting guard Max Christie has entered the league's health and safety protocols, the team announced, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Christie, 19, is 6-foot-6...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Enters Health and Safety Protocols
Nuggets center and reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has entered the league's health and safety protocols, as relayed by Shams Charania of The...
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Game Preview
It's safe to say the season has gone the opposite of what the Lakers were seeking with a new coach and some roster changes.
Aside...
West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Rockets, Nuggets
Jazz
Forward Lauri Markkanen has looked like a star in the early season, wrote Sarah Todd of the Deseret News. Markkanen arrived in Utah as...
