Tag: Nikola Jokic
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, LeBron James, Rockets
Spurs
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama made his own Most Valuable Player case following a locker room conversation that began with teammate Keldon Johnson, per...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Timberwolves, Bones Hyland, Suns
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic recorded his 35th triple-double of the season and finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists, while Jamal Murray also scored...
Cade Cunningham injury puts NBA’s 65-game rule back under microscope
The NBA’s 65-game rule isn’t just unpopular. It’s reshaping the season in real time.
And now it’s hitting Detroit.
Cade Cunningham is at 60 qualifying games...
Lakers’ LeBron James On Luka Doncic Dagger: ‘Big-Time Shot By Generational Player’
The Lakers pulled out one of the most dramatic wins of the season Saturday, defeating the Nuggets, 127-125, in overtime.
The turning point came in...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says he cannot imagine playing for another NBA team
Nikola Jokic has built his career with the Denver Nuggets, and he would like to keep it that way.
Speaking recently on the Serbian basketball...
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates
The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins.
Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares...
Nikola Jokic on Lu Dort foul: ‘Unnecessary move and necessary reaction’
Tempers flared Friday night at Paycom Center.
A physical matchup between the Nuggets and Thunder escalated early in the fourth quarter when Denver star Nikola Jokic...
Thunder take down Nuggets in chippy OT showdown as SGA returns
The Thunder got their MVP back. Then they got a little extra edge to go with it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return...
Warriors Notes: Porzingis unavailable, Moody rolling, Curry still waiting
The Warriors got an early reminder of the Kristaps Porzingis experience on Sunday. Acquired at the deadline, Porzingis was a late scratch due to...
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP race even with time missed
The MVP race has been shaped as much by availability as dominance this season, and right now it still runs through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
According to...
NBA Predictions: Where each team lands in final standings
The NBA trade deadline is in the books. The buyout market will add a wrinkle or two, but for the most part, the picture...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Nets, Egor Demin, Wizards
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic picked up right where he left off.
The reigning MVP returned Friday after missing 16 games with a knee injury and made it...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nuggets
Knicks
New York’s flirtation with Giannis Antetokounmpo last offseason never gained traction.
The Knicks spoke with Milwaukee about a potential deal after Antetokounmpo identified New York...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Wizards, Kings, DeMar DeRozan
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic is still on the mend, and the vibe in Denver is patience, not panic.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jokic will be reevaluated...
