Nikola Jokic

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too rich to match. This is a difficult blow for Nuggets’ supporters who watched Watson develop into a solid piece for a Denver team not far removed f...

The Nuggets will use the stretch provision to spread the $2MM cap charge left on Jonas Valanciunas‘ contract across three seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Valanciunas, who has since signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, was waived by Denver last month, leaving the team on the hook for the $2MM partial guarantee […]

Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Timberwolves, which includes a player option, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania. Part of Minnesota's pitch is an expectation Kuminga will fill the vacant starting power forward slot.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has yet to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets, seemingly increasing the Los Angeles Lakers' chances of landing him.

Denver's offseason has been a disaster. And it could lead to Nikola Jokic exploring other options next summer.

The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The latest news surrounding the Denver Nuggets may clear a path for the Los Angeles Lakers to land superstar Nikola Jokic.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic renewed their budding rivalry in a two-game exhibition series, which is part of the preparations of France and Serbia for the latest window of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Serbia drew first blood, 90-87, in Belgrade on Thursday. Jokic was masterful with […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama drops Nikola Jokic revelations after battles in Europe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The uncertainty regarding the Lakers’ season outlook could impact star guard Luka Dončić’s future with the franchise. ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon indicated this during an episode of “The Hoop Collective Podcast” on Friday, as he said, “Just like Joker [Nikola Jokic] can profess his loyalty to the Nuggets, there’s still going to be teams...

Could trading Peyton Watson open the Cavaliers’ championship window and shut it for the aging Nuggets — and Nikola Jokic?

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Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources told ESPN on Friday.

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After finally resolving the franchise's biggest piece of business, what's next for Denver? We're recapping the offseason and taking an early look at 2026-27.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić had high praise for San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama after they faced off in a friendly international matchup on Thursday.

The Nuggets and Jokić have been in contract limbo.

It’s been reported that Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets may be on the rocks. Last season, the Nuggets were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. This after they finished with the third-best record in the West at 54-28. Meanwhile, former Nuggets coach George Karl is chastising the franchise for apparently […] The post George Karl takes swipe at Denver over hurting Nikola Jokic’s top-10 case appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After the game, Jokic had nothing but praise for Wembanyama.