Tag: Nikola Jokic
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, Christian Braun, G League
Nets
Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history.
“Because of...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets
Hornets
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.”
Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Pistons
Nuggets
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere.
The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer --...
East Notes: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Knicks
Heat
The Heat are bringing back a familiar face, agreeing to a one-year deal with big man Precious Achiuwa, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Anthony Chiang...
NBA Survey Roundup: Best player, LeBron James, conference picks, worst offseason
A new season is nearly here, which means the annual survey of NBA insiders is back.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps spoke with 20 coaches, scouts and...
NBA Survey: Insiders pick Cavaliers, Thunder as this season’s Finalists
The final chapter of ESPN’s annual offseason survey (via Tim Bontemps) brings us to the big questions: Who’s winning each conference, and who’s hoisting...
NBA Survey: Hawks have had best offseason, insiders say
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps asked 20 coaches, scouts and executives to weigh in on which team had the best offseason. The winner? Well, you guessed...
NBA Survey: Insiders pick Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic as best player, MVP favorite
The new NBA season is almost here, which means it’s time for predictions. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps polled 20 coaches, scouts and executives around the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Nets
Lakers
Luka Doncic isn’t talking about retirement, but he already knows how he’d like his career to end.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s...
Aaron Gordon fired up about Nuggets’ offseason moves
Aaron Gordon likes what he sees.
The Nuggets’ new-look front office made a flurry of moves this summer, and the 30-year-old forward made it clear...
West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs
Lakers
LeBron James’ future may be murky, but ESPN suggests that the Lakers are suddenly looking pretty secure.
Why? Because they swung big, trading for Luka...
Bulls officially announce Josh Giddey extension
The Bulls have officially announced they’ve reached an agreement with guard Josh Giddey on a multiyear contract extension.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed,...
NBA All-Star Game format changing yet again. Will this one stick?
The NBA is changing up the All-Star Game again.
Shams Charania of ESPN reports the 2026 showcase at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome will feature a...
NBA MVP Winners By Year
The NBA's Most Valuable Player award has honored the league's top performers for nearly seven decades. Here’s a year-by-year look at every MVP winner...
