Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is tasked with the development of Victor Wembanyama this year, one of the most impressive generational prospects of basketball in recent years.
AS Monaco star guard Mike James is earning praise from NBA elites, with reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic acknowledging him as a "ruthless scorer." James is on the verge of making history, needing just 12 points to surpass Vassilis Spanoulis, the current EuroLeague's all-time leading scorer with 4455 points.
LeBron James achieved a milestone by reaching 40,000 points, but despite his historic night, the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic with 35 points and 10 rebounds, orchestrated a late surge to secure a 124-114 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
After the Denver Nuggets secured a 119-108 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, head coach Michael Malone revealed that star center Nikola Jokic took charge of calling plays during the crucial moments of the game.
The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic put up another dominant performance to lead his team to a win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1. In a 132-126 victory, Jokic finished the game with 34 points (9/14 2PT, 3/3 3PT, 7/8 FT), 21 rebounds, 14 assists, 2 blocks, and 5 turnovers.
ESPN NBA analyst Mark Jackson didn't include the Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in his MVP ballot, admitting he made a mistake. Jackson was the only voter that didn't include Jokic in his MVP ballot, giving his vote to Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Donovan Mitchell.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic stepped up when it mattered the most in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. In a convincing 118-102 victory, Jokic finished the game with 29 points (10/17 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 3/5 FT), 13 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, and 4 turnovers, giving the Nuggets a 3-2 lead in the series.
The Serbian national team has learned the names of its rivals in the first stage of the World Cup. The Balkan country will play against China, Puerto Rico and South Sudan, while in the second stage, they will be joining a group that includes Angola, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Italy.
Nikola Jokic will not be suspended, the NBA announced Monday, as a result of his physical contact with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during the Nuggets' Game 4 loss Sunday night in Phoenix. The Western Conference semifinals are tied 2-2. However, Jokic will be fined $25,000 for "making improper contact with a spectator sitting courtside," according to a news release from the league.
Nikola Jokic received a technical foul for making contact with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia on Sunday night, with 2:36 left in the first half of Game 4 between Phoenix and the Denver Nuggets for the Western Conference semifinal series.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic believes the league should protect the players after an incident with the Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. With 2:36 left in the second quarter, Suns forward Josh Okogie went off the court in an attempt to keep the ball in play.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been assessed a technical foul after making contact with the Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. With 2:36 left in the second quarter, Suns forward Josh Okogie went off the court in an attempt to keep the ball in play.
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has clear plans ahead of the NBA MVP announcement on Tuesday night. However, for that, he needs a little bit of sun. "Hopefully, it's gonna be a sunny day so I can be in the swimming pool," Jokic told Mike Singer from the Denver Post.
DeMarcus Cousins believes Nikola Jokic shouldn't win his third MVP in a row because he didn't win anything yet. The former Denver Nuggets center thinks that if Jokic becomes NBA's MVP again, he should be put in a Greatest of All-Time player conversation, which in Cousins' opinion, he doesn't deserve just yet.
Nikola Jokic's club KK Joker from his hometown of Sombor will now compete at the highest level of Serbian basketball. The team easily defeated KK Pirot 110-81 to reach their 10th victory in the playoffs. Joker will now advance from the Second Division (2.MLS) league to the First Division (KLS) as the second-placed team.
BasketNews discusses the business decisions made by NBA superstars, including investing in sports teams. The article highlights some fascinating decisions made by current and retired players, such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Marc Gasol, Tony Parker, and Dwyane Wade, among others.
A showdown between two of the top MVP candidates is over before it could begin. The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out star center Joel Embiid with right calf tightness for Monday's road game against the Denver Nuggets. The game would have pit Embiid, who has emerged as a favorite for the MVP award, against reigning two-time MVP winner Nikola Jokic.
Nikola Jokic is one of the frontrunners to win the NBA MVP trophy. If he manages to succeed, he'd become the first player since Larry Bird to win the coveted award three times in a row.
Sunday night's game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Denver Nuggets featured an unusual episode between two Nuggets players. With 6 minutes and 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic attempted a layup over Nic Claxton. The Serbian big man missed the shot but his teammate Michael Porter Jr. was there to help.
Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs ended the Denver Nuggets' 29-game win streak when Nikola Jokic records a triple-double dating back to the last season. Jokic posted his NBA-leading 26th triple-double of the season with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, but Denver stumbled on the road 128-120.
Vlatko Cancar had the privilege to play alongside both Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic in his young basketball career. He can now tell the main difference between them while being on the court together. Cancar went on the DNVR Nuggets Podcast where he detailed what he has experienced.
Charles Barkley reacted to the news about Kendrick Perkins' take on Nikola Jokic becoming back-to-back MVP, saying what Perkins said was plain stupid. "Hey man, I'm trying to work on my golf game, and you're already trying to make me talk about stupid stuff," Barkley told Altitude Sports Radio. "Come on, man. That's asinine, silly, and stupid. Pick one word."