Tag: Nikola Jokic
A brother of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct Friday in connection with a viral gameday fight at Ball Arena last year. The incident occurred on April 22, 2024, following the Nuggets’ 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. […]
Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […]
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic received a special request from the Portland Trail Blazers’ newly drafted Yang Hansen. The Chinese center was asked about Jokic at Las Vegas Summer League and called the Serbian his idol. When asked what Hansen would ask Jokic if and when he gets the chance to interact with him in […]
Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […]
Speaking at a league event in Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner Adam Silver shared that the association is still years away from a competition that involves Europe in some capacity. Back in March, Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis announced plans to form a new league in Europe. The NBA speaks directly with the EuroLeague […]
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman wants his team to be in much better shape for the start of next season. The newly promoted head coach is wasting no time in setting his standards. Since taking over with three games remaining in the regular season, Adelman has made a strong impression. What looked a season […]
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair two fractures to his right hand. He confirmed the news himself using his newsletter Word of Westbrook. It is believed he sustained the injuries during the regular season. “I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at […]
All-NBA teams were named on Friday night and the First Team had no surprises. In fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum all earned unanimous selections. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell made the cut as well, earning 61 First Team votes. Antetokounmpo has now earned seven straight All-NBA First Team selections, […]
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made it clear that Nikola Jokic is his MVP choice, if he had a vote. Joining the ESPN broadcast for the Western Conference Finals, Malone got himself in a bit of hot water. When complimenting Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s skills after Game 1, he said that […]
David Adelman’s successful playoff run with the Denver Nuggets has earned him a promotion from interim to full-time head coach. He had stepped into the role with just three games remaining in the regular season. With plenty of tension and frustration in the locker room, Adelman was tasked with lifting the mood and level of […]
