The Denver Nuggets attempted to acquire the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft to select Luka Doncic, per Mike Singer. The team reportedly offered Gary Harris and two first-round picks to the Sacramento Kings, banking on Vlade Divac’s lukewarm interest in Dončić. The move aimed to pair Dončić with Nikola Jokić, but the proposal ultimately fell through.
Source: Sportando
Source: Sportando
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StatMuse @statmuse
Most points per minute by a starter (min. 2 starts):
0.91 — Jared McCain
0.87 — Joel Embiid
0.82 — Luka Doncic
0.79 — Michael Jordan
Elite company. pic.x.com/2zAkqia4QX – 4:20 PM
Most points per minute by a starter (min. 2 starts):
0.91 — Jared McCain
0.87 — Joel Embiid
0.82 — Luka Doncic
0.79 — Michael Jordan
Elite company. pic.x.com/2zAkqia4QX – 4:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Last night with @HPbasketball was a good show.
As much pressure as there is on Nikola Jokic every night, there’s as much or more pressure on the Nuggets organization to not screw this thing up. pic.x.com/t1IVxrSQ0j – 2:08 PM
Last night with @HPbasketball was a good show.
As much pressure as there is on Nikola Jokic every night, there’s as much or more pressure on the Nuggets organization to not screw this thing up. pic.x.com/t1IVxrSQ0j – 2:08 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
The Denver Nuggets attempted to acquire Luka Doncic in 2018 sportando.basketball/en/the-denver-… – 10:39 AM
The Denver Nuggets attempted to acquire Luka Doncic in 2018 sportando.basketball/en/the-denver-… – 10:39 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🔙😲 Sasha Vezenkov revealed that back in 2016 both Nikola Jokic and coach Malone called him to convey to him the team’s interest in signing him. pic.x.com/GD8tYtEVvO – 7:20 AM
🔙😲 Sasha Vezenkov revealed that back in 2016 both Nikola Jokic and coach Malone called him to convey to him the team’s interest in signing him. pic.x.com/GD8tYtEVvO – 7:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic missing from NBA Sundays action
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic missing from NBA Sundays action
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this was a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
B2B. No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance shows. – 10:08 PM
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this was a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
B2B. No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance shows. – 10:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this was a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance shows. – 9:54 PM
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this was a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance shows. – 9:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Josh Hart tonight:
20 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
8-13 FG
Only Jokic, Cade and LeBron have more 8r/8a games this season. pic.x.com/NE2HHXzzYQ – 9:36 PM
Josh Hart tonight:
20 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
8-13 FG
Only Jokic, Cade and LeBron have more 8r/8a games this season. pic.x.com/NE2HHXzzYQ – 9:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this certainly is a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance – 9:31 PM
Dallas has had some bad losses — most recently 4 days ago at West-worst Utah — but this certainly is a quality victory, winning at 11-2 OKC.
No Doncic. Thompson shoots 1-for-11. PJ Washington is a certified Thunder-wrecker, though, as his 27-point, 17-rebound performance – 9:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets got bullied a bit tonight with physicality that they weren’t able to fight through.
Scoring 90 points, after scoring 94 on Friday, is a bleak reminder of Denver’s offensive dependencies.
Good thing Jokic is back soon…hopefully…
For @MileHighSports – 9:05 PM
The Nuggets got bullied a bit tonight with physicality that they weren’t able to fight through.
Scoring 90 points, after scoring 94 on Friday, is a bleak reminder of Denver’s offensive dependencies.
Good thing Jokic is back soon…hopefully…
For @MileHighSports – 9:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jarrett Allen today:
21 PTS
15 REB
6-7 FG
9-10 FT
Ties Jokic for the most 15-REB games this season. pic.x.com/rGFdFqd0AY – 8:26 PM
Jarrett Allen today:
21 PTS
15 REB
6-7 FG
9-10 FT
Ties Jokic for the most 15-REB games this season. pic.x.com/rGFdFqd0AY – 8:26 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Julian Strawther has 4 of the Nuggets’ 6 3PM as they trail 84-64 after 3 in Memphis without Jokic. – 7:54 PM
Julian Strawther has 4 of the Nuggets’ 6 3PM as they trail 84-64 after 3 in Memphis without Jokic. – 7:54 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
We don’t know how long Jokic is going to be out. What we do know is that Jamal Murray has to be better than this if Jokic isn’t playing. Frankly, he’s been atrocious tonight….. – 7:41 PM
We don’t know how long Jokic is going to be out. What we do know is that Jamal Murray has to be better than this if Jokic isn’t playing. Frankly, he’s been atrocious tonight….. – 7:41 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jamal Murray has eight points at halftime. MPJ has four….That’s just not gonna cut it for the Nuggets in a game without Nikola Jokic – 7:06 PM
Jamal Murray has eight points at halftime. MPJ has four….That’s just not gonna cut it for the Nuggets in a game without Nikola Jokic – 7:06 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) is out tonight in Oklahoma City, per the Mavericks. pic.x.com/VYzCNIUdLY – 1:55 PM
Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) is out tonight in Oklahoma City, per the Mavericks. pic.x.com/VYzCNIUdLY – 1:55 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) will sit out tonight in OKC on second night of back-to-back. – 1:41 PM
Luka Doncic (right knee contusion) will sit out tonight in OKC on second night of back-to-back. – 1:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
New for @MileHighSports
What to watch for in Nuggets @ Grizzlies without Nikola Jokic again.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 1:18 PM
New for @MileHighSports
What to watch for in Nuggets @ Grizzlies without Nikola Jokic again.
milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-… – 1:18 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to miss tonight’s game vs. Grizzlies sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 1:15 PM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to miss tonight’s game vs. Grizzlies sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 1:15 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nikola Jokic is out (personal reasons) for tonight’s Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, has averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists this season. pic.x.com/Vk9IURTBVu – 12:36 PM
Nikola Jokic is out (personal reasons) for tonight’s Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, has averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists this season. pic.x.com/Vk9IURTBVu – 12:36 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wembanyama misses the duel with Doncic
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:29 AM
Wembanyama misses the duel with Doncic
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 6:29 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Mavs by 4. DAL wins the 2Q 32-23.
Champagnie 13 pts
Spurs +12 on 3s
Spurs +8 on FTs
Luka 11 pts
Kyrie 11 pts
Gafford 10 pts
Mavs +24 on 2s
DAL 39% OFF REB % (94th percentile per CTG) – 9:37 PM
Half: Mavs by 4. DAL wins the 2Q 32-23.
Champagnie 13 pts
Spurs +12 on 3s
Spurs +8 on FTs
Luka 11 pts
Kyrie 11 pts
Gafford 10 pts
Mavs +24 on 2s
DAL 39% OFF REB % (94th percentile per CTG) – 9:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs & Mavs:
CP3 vs Luka
Castle vs Kyrie
Champagnie vs Klay
Barnes vs Kleber
Collins vs Lively II
The Mavs are favored by 13 – 8:35 PM
Starters for Spurs & Mavs:
CP3 vs Luka
Castle vs Kyrie
Champagnie vs Klay
Barnes vs Kleber
Collins vs Lively II
The Mavs are favored by 13 – 8:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic and Naji Marshall have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Spurs. – 7:21 PM
Luka Doncic and Naji Marshall have been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Spurs. – 7:21 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Top off the bounce 3 pt attemtps and percentage
1. A Edwards 101 atts 42%
2. L Doncic 95 atts 28%
3. J Tatum 93 atts 33%
4. L Ball 89 atts 40%
5. T Young 87 atts 32%
6. D Mitchell 83 att 36%
7. J Harden 83 atts 28%
8. J Green 70 atts 29% pic.x.com/KSjsBsormf – 12:31 PM
Top off the bounce 3 pt attemtps and percentage
1. A Edwards 101 atts 42%
2. L Doncic 95 atts 28%
3. J Tatum 93 atts 33%
4. L Ball 89 atts 40%
5. T Young 87 atts 32%
6. D Mitchell 83 att 36%
7. J Harden 83 atts 28%
8. J Green 70 atts 29% pic.x.com/KSjsBsormf – 12:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron has 4 straight triple-doubles for first time in his career.
Doncic triple-doubles this season: 0 – 10:06 PM
LeBron has 4 straight triple-doubles for first time in his career.
Doncic triple-doubles this season: 0 – 10:06 PM
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According to Second Spectrum data in 15 matchups last night between Luka Doncic and Kyle Filipowski, Luka took just 3 shots and the Mavericks scored 14 points on those 15 possessions overall. – 3:42 PM
According to Second Spectrum data in 15 matchups last night between Luka Doncic and Kyle Filipowski, Luka took just 3 shots and the Mavericks scored 14 points on those 15 possessions overall. – 3:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
A look at the takeaways from the Mavericks’ loss at Utah and the 0-3 road trip. Luka Doncic and Naji Marshall weigh in on why things will get better, hopefully soon.
mavs.com/jazz-mavs-take… – 1:26 PM
A look at the takeaways from the Mavericks’ loss at Utah and the 0-3 road trip. Luka Doncic and Naji Marshall weigh in on why things will get better, hopefully soon.
mavs.com/jazz-mavs-take… – 1:26 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
My book chronicling all the twists and turns the Mavs have taken while trying to build a championship team around Luka Doncic publishes March 25. Pre-orders available at this link: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tim-mac… pic.x.com/QiYJj0pTG2 – 12:08 PM
My book chronicling all the twists and turns the Mavs have taken while trying to build a championship team around Luka Doncic publishes March 25. Pre-orders available at this link: hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tim-mac… pic.x.com/QiYJj0pTG2 – 12:08 PM
More on this storyline
Michael Scotto: Nikola Jokic is out (personal reasons) for tonight’s Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, has averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists this season. -via Bluesky / November 17, 2024
Vinny Benedetto: Nikola Jokic is questionable (personal reasons) for Sunday’s game in Memphis. Aaron Gordon remains out. Vlatko Cancar is probable with a right ankle sprain. Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett are with Grand Rapids Gold. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / November 16, 2024
Katy Winge: Out of respect for Nikola’s wishes, we aren’t going to say anything more about the personal reasons he is missing tonight’s game. I can confirm that he and his family are fine and there is nothing to be alarmed about! -via x.com / November 15, 2024
Marc Stein: Dallas’ Luka Dončić is expected to miss tonight’s game at Oklahoma City, sources tell @TheSteinLine and @DLLS_Sports . Dončić, listed much of the week with a right knee contusion, conceded late Saturday that he’s a “little bit less” than 100%. More NBA: http://marcstein.substack.com -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / November 17, 2024
He was not in a good mood, and for good reason. Seven of the Mavs’ 12 games have been within five points with less than five minutes left, and they are 1-6 in those games. Worst in the league. “We’ve (lost) four straight by basically two points, or three,” Dončic said. “There’s a lot of hope, but we’ve got to get better. We can’t get a rebound. I think that’s mostly the main reason why we are losing.” -via New York Times / November 15, 2024
Ball Don’t Lie: “I was misunderstanding… that’s on me” Luka took accountability for Dallas’ loss 👀 (via @BleacherReport) pic.x.com/V8BOpdh0yv -via Twitter @Balldontlie / November 15, 2024