ClutchPoints 8 hours ago
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says ‘running’ was the most difficult part of the Skills Challenge
Despite taking an “L” in the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic still appeared to be in a jovial mood following his rather impressive showing. According to the 23-year-old, the most difficult part of the entire challenge was when he had to run from one end of the court to the […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says ‘running’ was the most difficult part of the Skills Challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post 10 hours ago
Joker’s wild: All-Star Nikola Jokic is “just a big, goofy kid”
When you’re the best-passing big man since Wilt Chamberlain, it’s not hard to keep your teammates happy.
The Denver Post 21 hours ago
Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic got knocked out of Skills Challenge
Nikola Jokic’s All-Star Saturday night was short-lived.
ClutchPoints Feb 16, 2019
Raptors’ Danny Green calls Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic a ‘big man octopus’
Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green had a very interesting comparison for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling the All-Star a “big man octopus”: danny green just described nikola jokic as a “big man octopus” pic.twitter.com/i55TKfyIL3 — James Herbert (@outsidethenba) February 16, 2019 Because that’s not weird at all or anything. But obviously, Green meant it […] The post Raptors’ Danny Green calls Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic a ‘big man octopus’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Feb 15, 2019
Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic coaches at Basketball Without Borders camp, says he has no future in coaching
Nikola Jokic coached in Friday's Basketball Without Borders camp on Friday, but it doesn't sound like there will be any other coaching in his future.
ClutchPoints Feb 14, 2019
Is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets a darkhorse for NBA MVP?
The Denver Nuggets are contenders. While the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and Oklahoma City Thunder have been the talk of the Western Conference this year, the Nuggets have crept up the standings. Their blueprint to winning has been team ball, but that doesn’t mean the spotlight can’t be focused on one player: Nikola Jokic. […] The post Is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets a darkhorse for NBA MVP? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Feb 13, 2019
Jokic tips in winner as Nuggets beat Kings 120-118
Nikola Jokic tipped in a basket with less than a second remaining, Isaiah Thomas hit two big 3-pointers in his long-awaited Denver debut and the Nuggets held off the Sacramento Kings 120-118 on Wednesday night.
The Denver Post Feb 13, 2019
Isaiah Thomas, Nikola Jokic rally Nuggets to a 120-118 win over Sacramento
Dug yourself a third-quarter hole? Just call on the IT Department. Isaiah Thomas scored eight points off the bench in the third period in his Nuggets debut to help Denver head into the All-Star break with a 120-118 win over the Sacramento Kings.
ClutchPoints Feb 13, 2019
Video: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hits game-winner vs. Kings
Nikola Jokic tips the ball off his own missed shot to win the game for the Denver Nuggets over the Sacramento Kings. Nikola Jokic tips it in for the @nuggets WIN! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Dqc4hEA33B — NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2019 More details to follow. The post Video: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hits game-winner vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Feb 11, 2019
The Nuggets got their groove — and their defense — back in a rout of Miami Heat
Denver used a 16-0 run in the third quarter and monster nights from Nikola Jokic, Malik Beasley and Monte Morris to whup the Miami Heat at their own game in a 103-87 victory Monday night.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Feb 11, 2019
Jokic, Beasley lead Nuggets past Heat 103-87
The Denver Nuggets snapped a three-game skid with a 103-87 win over the Miami Heat on Monday night behind 23 points and 12 rebounds from Nikola Jokic and 20 points from Malik Beasley.
The Denver Post Feb 10, 2019
How the Nuggets discovered Nikola Jokic and turned Denver into the NBA’s fastest-growing market
The Nuggets are the hottest sports ticket in town, with 18 sellouts this season, four more than all of last season. At the center of that revival is All-Star big man Nikola Jokic.
ClutchPoints Feb 9, 2019
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says Sixers have ‘a really dangerous team right now’
Denver Nuggets All-Star big man Nikola Jokic got his first look at the new and improved Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Friday, and the talented center says the Sixers have “a really dangerous team right now.” The Sixers acquired swingman Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline. Philly now has a lethal […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic says Sixers have ‘a really dangerous team right now’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Feb 8, 2019
Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and the transfer of power
As Nikola Jokic and Michael Malone join the All-Star fray, the Denver Nuggets have officially transitioned out of the Carmelo Anthony era and into better days. It’s out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new time for the Denver Nuggets. But not in every regard. The Nuggets chose to stand pat at the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline, a move highlighting supreme […] Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and the transfer of power - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
The Denver Post Feb 7, 2019
Nikola Jokic drafted by Team Giannis for NBA All-Star Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo made the Nuggets big man the third reserve selected in the draft, behind only Giannis' Bucks teammate Khris Middleton and Pelcans star Anthony Davis.
