Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup during the team's upcoming 5-game homestand, according to Michael Malone. "We're just trying to get home and kind of see where he's at," said Malone. "It'd be great to have a chance to get our starting five some run together, because we haven't had a lot of opportunity to do that this season." Jokic has missed four … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic To Return To Nuggets Lineup During Upcoming Homestand
Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It’s Because He’s Hurt
The Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 … [Read more...] about Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It’s Because He’s Hurt
Nikola Jokic: I Think I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life
The 24-25 NBA Most Valuable Player race came into view on Sunday and Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets for a pair of games on back-to-back days. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to win the award, but Nikola Jokic is making an argument for winning his fourth MVP in five seasons. "This is my third or fourth year in a row, so I'm really - I … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: I Think I’m Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life
Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf Soreness
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon exited Sunday's loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder after playing just 6:44. Gordon had a flare-up of the calf soreness that has sidelined him for several game this season. Postgame, Denver coach Michael Malone said he didn't have an update as to the severity of Gordon's injury. Gordon recently returned from a three-game absence. He played 39 … [Read more...] about Aaron Gordon Exits Nuggets Loss Early Due To Calf Soreness
Nikola Jokic Has First 30/20/20 Game In NBA History
Nikola Jokic made NBA history in the Denver Nuggets overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Jokic put up the first 30/20/20 game in NBA history, as he finished with 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists. Jokic initially logged a triple-double with 10:22 left to play in the third quarter. From that point forward, the Nuggets center logged another triple-double … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Has First 30/20/20 Game In NBA History