(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets won their first championship together last season. They have done so well this year that it’s very possible they could win a second title in a matter of months. As reported by Michael Scotto via NBACentral, Murray thinks his partnership with Jokic is better than just about any other duo in the league. Murray said: “I think we’re the best duo. I think they’re in a bigger market and people have more interest in LeBron and AD in LA, or what Dame and Giannis could be, or what Luka and Kyrie could do ..read more

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is sometimes impossible to slow down, and Anthony Edwards and his Minnesota Timberwolves learned that the hard way on Wednesday night. “I don’t know, I don’t have to guard him…it looks hard,” Edwards said, via “Ball Don’t Lie.” To really stress that point, Edwards then said: “Mother——‘s unstoppable.” Anthony Edwards with high praise for Jokic’s game (via @DaneMooreNBA) pic.twitter.com/5erpSLKezq — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) April 11, 2024 That certainly seemed the case during the game between the Nuggets a ..read more

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)   Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets may be just weeks away from claiming his third MVP trophy. But no matter what happens, Jokic believes the race for that end-of-season award has become too much. “I think the whole MVP conversation is getting out of control… I think I’m playing good basketball…I think a couple guys deserve to have the award,” Jokic said, per Harrison Wind via Legion Hoops. Nikola Jokic: "I think the whole MVP conversation is getting out of control… I think I'm playing good basketball…I think a couple guys deserve to have the award." (v ..read more

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, led by another basketball masterclass from Nikola Jokic with his 41 points and 11 rebounds. This was a very significant win for the Nuggets, vaulting them back into the top seed in the West just days before the playoffs begin But even though the Timberwolves lost, they still earned “the attention and respect” of the defending champions. That is what Kendrick Perkins said on Twitter following the game. He tweeted: “Great win by Jokic and Nuggets… but Timberwolves mostly definit ..read more

(Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)   On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves were taken down by the defending champion Denver Nuggets. And once again, Nikola Jokic was a major part of the team’s victory, scoring 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Following the game, Denver’s head coach Michael Malone spoke about this star player and just how special he is. “Here in Denver, we know what we have. We have the best player in the world,” Malone said of Jokic. Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: "Here in Denver, we know what we have. We have the best player in the world.” (via @hoops ..read more

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   The Denver Nuggets got a huge win on Wednesday night. By taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’re now almost a lock to run away with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference again. That’s remarkable if you consider the fact that the Nuggets weren’t that close to the No. 1 seed in the first half of the season and how well the Timberwolves have played this year. Nonetheless, despite their solid play, Craig Carton believes there’s only one other team that could take the Nuggets down in the Western Conference, and that’s the Oklahoma City Thun ..read more

(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)   How far can the Los Angeles Lakers go in this postseason? It’s something that many people are asking as the team is once again posted to participate in the upcoming Play-In Tournament. Speaking on ESPN, Shannon Sharpe said that he thinks the Lakers can beat the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, but only the Western Conference Finals. He thinks the team will fight out of the Play-In and then storm into the postseason again. Sharpe has a lot of faith in this Lakers team, which is currently the ninth seed in the West with a 45-34 record ..read more

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)   Last season, the Denver Nuggets wiped the floor with the competition in the Western Conference as Nikola Jokic and company easily paved their way to the NBA Finals to take on the Miami Heat. Even though the Heat were proving to be one of the best underdog stories in league history, Jimmy Butler and company couldn’t keep up with the Nuggets, who were destined to win their first NBA title in franchise history. Ultimately, the Nuggets beat the Heat in five games, resulting in Jokic lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in his career, with man ..read more

(Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)   Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has a very good chance of winning this season’s MVP. In fact, most analysts agree that the prize is his to lose, meaning he will be a three-time Most Valuable Player. But some people aren’t happy with that possibility, including former player Gilbert Arenas. Speaking with Shannon Sharpe on Night Cap, Arenas had a bold claim about Jokic. “He is the worst MVP winner in the last 40 years,” Arenas said. “He is the worst MVP winner in the last 40 years.” – Gilbert Arenas on Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/5ltZhN14rn — NBACe ..read more

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Superstar Nikola Jokic of the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets is only in his ninth season in the league, but he’s already getting mentioned in the same breath as some of the greatest players to ever play the game due to what he’s been able to accomplish on the basketball floor. It seems that Jokic adds to his legacy on a nightly basis with incredible performances, most often leading the Nuggets to a victory at home or on the road, with Denver without a doubt being one of the best teams in the league this year. On Sunday, Jokic put on a show ..read more