Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman shifted in his chair, let loose a wry smile and shook his head. “If Nikola doesn’t win MVP, it will be the greatest season of all time to not win MVP,” he said.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
DeMar DeRozan has passed REGGIE MILLER for No. 25 all-time in scoring.
Also: Nikola Jokic moved ahead of Damon Stoudamire in assists for No. 59. He passed CHRIS WEBBER in rebounds for No. 75. – 1:37 AM
DeMar DeRozan has passed REGGIE MILLER for No. 25 all-time in scoring.
Also: Nikola Jokic moved ahead of Damon Stoudamire in assists for No. 59. He passed CHRIS WEBBER in rebounds for No. 75. – 1:37 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not the greatest basketball being played here, but two Peyton Watson dunks on assists from Jokic and Westbrook force a timeout.
Very noticeable how little Jokic is touching the ball by comparison. Also, we are getting a VERY different rotation tonight. – 9:30 PM
Not the greatest basketball being played here, but two Peyton Watson dunks on assists from Jokic and Westbrook force a timeout.
Very noticeable how little Jokic is touching the ball by comparison. Also, we are getting a VERY different rotation tonight. – 9:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets starters tonight:
Murray, Braun, Porter, Gordon, Jokic
The only one inactive tonight is DaRon Holmes II. – 8:36 PM
Nuggets starters tonight:
Murray, Braun, Porter, Gordon, Jokic
The only one inactive tonight is DaRon Holmes II. – 8:36 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Stan & Josh Kroenke low balled GM Masai Ujiri. So he signed with the Raptors & assembled a championship. Tim Connelly, after drafting Joker, signing Mike Malone & assembling primary components for Denver’s championship, became T’Wolves GM 4 more money. Know what I’m gettin’ at? – 3:51 PM
Stan & Josh Kroenke low balled GM Masai Ujiri. So he signed with the Raptors & assembled a championship. Tim Connelly, after drafting Joker, signing Mike Malone & assembling primary components for Denver’s championship, became T’Wolves GM 4 more money. Know what I’m gettin’ at? – 3:51 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
If the media members who vote for MVP take time to consider the Nuggets’ season-long (longer) utter turmoil described in The Athletics’ 100,000 (or more) word piece, Joker should be a living lock for the award for being able to average a triple double. Shai thrives in Nirvana. – 3:29 PM
If the media members who vote for MVP take time to consider the Nuggets’ season-long (longer) utter turmoil described in The Athletics’ 100,000 (or more) word piece, Joker should be a living lock for the award for being able to average a triple double. Shai thrives in Nirvana. – 3:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Looking at NBA MVP award:
Top 3 voting locks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
There are five voting slots for MVP.
Your last two?
Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry.
Someone else? #NBA – 11:17 PM
Looking at NBA MVP award:
Top 3 voting locks: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
There are five voting slots for MVP.
Your last two?
Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry.
Someone else? #NBA – 11:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic learned of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings from Josh Kroenke. “He told me, ‘We made a decision.’ So it was not a discussion. It was a decision. He told me why. I listened and I accepted it.”
More on Denver moving on with David Adelman espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:25 PM
Nikola Jokic learned of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth firings from Josh Kroenke. “He told me, ‘We made a decision.’ So it was not a discussion. It was a decision. He told me why. I listened and I accepted it.”
More on Denver moving on with David Adelman espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:25 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Nuggets latest: Nikola Jokic knew of the Michael Malone firing beforehand, owner Kroenke speaks to team
The Nuggets are 1-0 under interim coach David Adelman, beating the struggling Kings and holding on to that top-four seed.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 12:16 PM
Nuggets latest: Nikola Jokic knew of the Michael Malone firing beforehand, owner Kroenke speaks to team
The Nuggets are 1-0 under interim coach David Adelman, beating the struggling Kings and holding on to that top-four seed.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 12:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Triple-doubles this season:
33 — Nikola Jokic
30 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th place combined pic.x.com/sdM1ctxUMm – 9:51 AM
Triple-doubles this season:
33 — Nikola Jokic
30 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th place combined pic.x.com/sdM1ctxUMm – 9:51 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic powers up the Nuggets with 33rd season triple-double
🇭🇷 Ivica Zubac post first career triple-double
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:36 AM
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic powers up the Nuggets with 33rd season triple-double
🇭🇷 Ivica Zubac post first career triple-double
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:36 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀🗣️ Nikola Jokic speaks out for the first time since Coach Malone’s firing! pic.x.com/o1PMhpQETm – 1:24 AM
👀🗣️ Nikola Jokic speaks out for the first time since Coach Malone’s firing! pic.x.com/o1PMhpQETm – 1:24 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“They felt this team needed a jolt to end the season. Going into the playoffs, they want to inject this team with some life.”
@ShamsCharania shares insights on why Nuggets ownership decided to fire head coach Michael Malone, and how Nikola Jokic might respond. pic.x.com/oZ8LIh4ljQ – 8:42 PM
“They felt this team needed a jolt to end the season. Going into the playoffs, they want to inject this team with some life.”
@ShamsCharania shares insights on why Nuggets ownership decided to fire head coach Michael Malone, and how Nikola Jokic might respond. pic.x.com/oZ8LIh4ljQ – 8:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Starting Pickaxe and Roll in 15 minutes to share some insights into yesterday’s Malone-Booth firings.
Also, what does Nikola Jokic actually want?
youtube.com/live/MaJYxNmIG… pic.x.com/8P8DjRqfez – 12:46 PM
Starting Pickaxe and Roll in 15 minutes to share some insights into yesterday’s Malone-Booth firings.
Also, what does Nikola Jokic actually want?
youtube.com/live/MaJYxNmIG… pic.x.com/8P8DjRqfez – 12:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Zeljko Obradovic believes that Michael Malone’s decision to make Nikola Jokic the offensive facilitator and ball handler was a game-changer for his career 👏 pic.x.com/LUNmDRVf8i – 11:46 AM
Zeljko Obradovic believes that Michael Malone’s decision to make Nikola Jokic the offensive facilitator and ball handler was a game-changer for his career 👏 pic.x.com/LUNmDRVf8i – 11:46 AM
More on this storyline
Jorge Sierra: DeMar DeRozan has passed REGGIE MILLER for No. 25 all-time in scoring. Also: Nikola Jokic moved ahead of Damon Stoudamire in assists for No. 59. He passed CHRIS WEBBER in rebounds for No. 75. -via x.com / April 12, 2025
Despite the turmoil related to the Denver Nuggets’ shocking coaching change this week, superstar center Nikola Jokić is reportedly still expected to sign a contract extension with the team soon. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne, Jokić is eligible to sign a three-year, $212 million extension during the offseason, and the “assumption” across the NBA is that he will. -via Bleacher Report / April 12, 2025
Tim MacMahon: I’ve talked to several people within the organization. I’ve gotten a lot of, ‘Hey, really surprised by the timing,’ but I haven’t gotten people who told me, ‘This doesn’t make sense’ or ‘This shouldn’t have happened’ or ‘This was a poor decision.’ Honestly, I’ve gotten a lot of the feeling of, ‘Hey, we needed fresh air. We needed a change.’ And frankly also—optimism that David Adelman is a guy that is going to be a damn good head coach. It’s a tough situation to throw a guy into—a few games left in the regular season, on a team that has the best player in the world. But he has the respect of Joker, of Murray. Those guys like him. And there’s a feeling that maybe the roster rallies behind this guy. -via YouTube / April 12, 2025