Tag: Nikola Jokic
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...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder
Spurs
Yeah, the Spurs are back. And it doesn’t feel fluky, as ESPN wrote in its midseason grades.
San Antonio has navigated long stretches without De'Aaron...
NBA All-Star starter breakdown: Different format, same arguments
The NBA finally made it official, and yeah, this one landed with a thud and a shrug at the same time.
The 2026 All-Star starters...
NBA All-Star starters announced; Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James left out
The starters are set, and yes, people around the league noticed who was not on the list.
The NBA announced its All-Star starters, with Giannis...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Brandon Miller, Blazers
Lakers
The Lakers finally looked like themselves again.
Luka Doncic dropped 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 and seven, and the Lakers handled...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Clippers
Nuggets
Fourth-year forward Peyton Watson is drawing significant trade interest ahead of restricted free agency, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
The Nuggets, however, have pushed back...
NBA Rumors: Heat, Ja Morant, Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele, Nuggets
Heat
Following recent reports that Grizzlies star Ja Morant and his camp view the Heat as a potential landing spot, Anthony Chiang of The Miami...
NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr., Spurs
Suns
Help appears to be on the way. Guard Jalen Green, who has been limited to just two games this season due to a lingering...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr., Magic
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards banked in a go-ahead runner from three feet with 16.8 seconds left, lifting Minnesota to a 104-103 comeback home win over the...
NBA Notes: Bill Kennedy, Monte Morris, draft notes, All-Star voting
Officials
Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy, known leaguewide for his animated and often entertaining replay explanations, exited Friday’s game between the 76ers and Magic after...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Raptors, RJ Barrett, Pacers
Nuggets
There’s no mystery about Nikola Jokic wanting back on the floor.
Nuggets coach David Adelman said prior to Friday’s game in Atlanta that the three-time...
NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Nuggets
Magic
The Magic have been characteristically cautious when it comes to injury timelines, but head coach Jamahl Mosley offered a more detailed glimpse into where...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Nuggets
Pelicans
Asked over the weekend whether he expects Dejounte Murray to play at any point this season, Pelicans coach James Borrego wasn’t ready to commit.
“I...
Paul Pierce: Jaylen Brown not in NBA MVP conversation because everyone hates Celtics
Jaylen Brown keeps doing his job. Paul Pierce thinks that might be part of the problem.
Asked why Brown’s name hasn’t shown up more often...
NBA’s 65-game awards rule hasn’t aged like a smart idea
Nikola Jokic's hyperextended knee didn’t just knock him out for a month. It effectively knocked him out of the MVP race.
That would’ve been true...
