Tag: Nikola Jokic
Nuggets seeking consistency, particular defensively, as playoffs loom
When it comes to the Denver Nuggets, you never know which team you're going to get.
Are they championship contenders? Or first-round playoff fodder? Well,...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Mavs, Anthony Davis, Clippers
Nuggets
The Nuggets may not be at full strength, as evidenced by their mixed performance with their opening night starting lineup, noted Kevin Pelton of...
Don’t look now but the Washington Wizards are on a roll
This probably wasn't supposed to be the case in March, or anytime, but the Washington Wizards are on an NBA roll.
Hey, when you're the...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Hawks
Thunder
The Thunder are listed at No. 2 in the latest NBA power rankings, behind only the Cavaliers. And there's no shame in that --...
We probably still don’t know the real MVP after two straight days of Thunder-Nuggets
The Thunder and Nuggets played two straight days, Sunday and Monday, in Oklahoma City. These are the top two teams in the Western Conference,...
Thunder Focused On Back-To-Backs vs. Nuggets, Not MVP Narrative
While Oklahoma City has hosted its fair share of notable games, the Sunday matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets stands out, writes NBA...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Lakers’ LeBron James Named Players Of Month
Two men with Northeast Ohio ties have earned NBA honors yet again. That would be none other than Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Lakers...
NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Hornets, Nuggets, Jamal Murray
Cavaliers
Surprise, surprise, the Cavaliers are riding high yet again. In fact, they've won 10 straight and sport the NBA's best record at 50-10.
All of...
NBA Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin
Suns
The Suns are facing a tough reality as their season continues to unravel. Sitting 11th in the Western Conference with a roster that includes...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Sets Career High In Win Over Pacers, As ‘An Assist Makes Two People Happy’
Nikola Jokic was in a sharing mood Monday night, and his Nuggets teammates were more than happy to receive.
The NBA MVP candidate set a...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: Maybe We Tricked Ourselves Into Thinking We Were Playing Well
After the Nuggets’ nine-game winning streak came to a halt against the Lakers on Saturday, Nikola Jokic raised some doubts about the legitimacy of...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Pacers, Jahlil Okafor, Reggie Miller
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic turned 30 on Wednesday, and while his Nuggets teammates serenaded him with an off-key rendition of “Happy Birthday,” the three-time NBA MVP...
International Players Voice Strong Support For USA vs. World All-Star Format
As the NBA explores ways to revitalize interest in its All-Star Game, the idea of a U.S. vs. World format has gained traction, with...
NBA Notes: Nikola Jokic, Mavericks, Knicks, Heat, Tyler Herro
MAVERICKS
Without a doubt, Luka Doncic was blindsided by his trade away from the Mavericks earlier this month. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, a longtime friend...
