FI:E–Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets. Joshua Gateley/Getty Images/AFP DENVER — The NBA MVP race just became a little more wide open now that Joel Embiid’s chances at a repeat have ended. The Philadelphia 76ers big man was the odds-on favorite at … Read more
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free throw … Read more
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after he was ejected from the game by referee Mousa Dagher #28 (not pictured) against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP CHICAGO— Nikola Jokic chose his words carefully. At least he did … Read more
Is there anyone out there who can guard Nikola Jokic? That is the question that every team with title aspirations have to be asking themselves, particularly the ones out West who will likely have to go through Jokic in order to reach the Finals. Jokic made mincemeat out of every defender that he faced during … Read more
With the start of the 2023-24 regular season just a few days away, it’s time for our favorite annual exercise. The Sporting News staff is back for another round of NBA player rankings. The last time we put this list together, Nikola Jokic secured the No. 1 spot after winning the first championship ring and … Read more
The newest NBA HoopGrids puzzle has been launched. With the league nonetheless within the offseason, followers have had enjoyable testing their basketball data with this each day trivia quiz. The grid has change into a success, notably amongst hardcore hoop fanatics, because it stretches the boundaries of their familiarity with gamers and groups. Day-after-day brings … Read more
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to etch his title within the NBA historical past books. The 2-time MVP was magnificent in a pivotal Sport 5 in opposition to the Suns, going off for a triple-double of 29 factors, 13 rebounds and 12 assists to guide Denver to a 3-2 sequence lead. Recording his tenth profession … Read more
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reaches for the basketball after pushing off Phoenix Suns proprietor Mat Ishbia (L) through the first half of Recreation 4 of the NBA Western Convention Semifinals at Footprint Heart on Might 07, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Photos/AFP Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has escaped suspension after … Read more
PHOENIX (AP) — Denver Nuggets All-Star heart Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul within the second quarter of Recreation 4 on Sunday after an altercation with Phoenix Suns proprietor Mat Ishbia. Late within the second quarter, Suns guard Josh Okogie crashed into the seats whereas attempting to avoid wasting a unfastened ball. He landed … Read more