Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets lost a key piece of their team this offseason after Peyton Watson’s departure to the Cleveland Cavaliers via sign-and-trade. As a restricted free agent, the Nuggets could have matched any offer Watson received, but opted not to re-sign the young wing. Nuggets veteran forward Aaron Gordon had grown close with Watson the […] The post Why Aaron Gordon will miss ‘brother’ Peyton Watson leaving for Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Nuggets’ 2026 playoff run ended disappointingly quickly, with the team losing in six games to the Timberwolves in the first round. One reason the team struggled to gain traction was the absence of their Swiss Army Knife forward, Aaron Gordon. Gordon played just three games in that series and only reached 30 minutes in […]

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]

Nikola Jokic has faced virtually every type of defensive strategy during his NBA career, and the Denver Nuggets center believes several opponents present different challenges. When asked who defends him best, Jokic initially gave a simple answer: “Everyone.” He then explained that Ivica Zubac and Jusuf Nurkic are particularly difficult matchups because of their physical […] The post Nikola Jokic names toughest NBA defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Although Nikola Jokic has benefited from learning at the hands of veterans, he doesn't believe he should be a role model for young players.

Nikola Jokic will carry a heavy load once again in the upcoming season, as the Denver Nuggets lost key players in Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jonas Valanciunas, and Bruce Brown. The Nuggets are seeking redemption after suffering a first-round exit in last season’s playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. After their elimination, […] The post Nikola Jokic’s opinion of Rudy Gobert’s defense will turn heads appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Derik Queen is apparently still familiar with the scouting reports prior to being selected with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

The days of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant winning MVP trophies are behind us. Flash forward five years, and even the likes of Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic will likely have aged out of the MVP race.

September 8: DeRozan has officially signed with the Nuggets, per the NBA’s transaction log. August 21: Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his […]

DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass while being defended by Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic #15 looks on during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Nuggets won the game 136-134 in overtime. (Photo by...

The Denver Nuggets' horrible offseason has all but closed their championship window with Nikola Jokic.

The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.

Raptors are lurking as potential Nikola Jokic landing spot if he's traded from the Nuggets.

NBA stars have various perspectives on how they rank players from different generations or the often-asked question of who is in their top 10 all-time. Brooklyn Nets swingman Michael Porter Jr. talked about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic on his all-time lists. “I think Joker is probably… I don’t know if people would put him […] The post Michael Porter Jr. takes SGA over Iverson, ranks Jokic top 10 all-time appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

If there was ever any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s commitment to Serbia, his latest showing should put it to rest. Serbia head coach Dusan Alimpijevic revealed after Monday’s 76-64 win over Italy that the Denver Nuggets superstar had been dealing with a serious illness over the past three days, requiring multiple IV treatments while refusing […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is going through it with illness amid FIBA duties appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the best big man in the NBA currently, and is arguably the league’s best player. However, if LaVar Ball, the famed father of Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo, had his way as a coach, the three-time MVP would not even see the court. As crazy as it sounds, LaVar Ball […] The post LaVar Ball reveals wild reason Nikola Jokic wouldn’t fit his system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jason Kidd identified LeBron James and Nikola Jokic as the two current NBA players whose passing ability and basketball intelligence most closely resemble his own game during his playing career. Asked by All-Star Magazine which NBA player sees the floor as well as he did during his Hall of Fame career, Kidd initially referenced Jokic […] The post Jason Kidd says LeBron James, Nikola Jokic mirror his game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in the 2025 Draft. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jumpshot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but […]