Latest Nikola Jokic News

Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers

Apr. 23, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. In...

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Apr. 22, 2024 10:46 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA's main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. It's in the postseason where their paths are so different. Jokic...

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too

Apr. 21, 2024 19:02 PM EDT

Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well. The NBA revealed the finalists for most of the league's...

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 07:53 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers' pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. They turned up their offense and defense after a sputtering start, however, powering...

In character: Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic shows up to game dressed like "Gru" from "Despicable Me"

Apr. 21, 2024 00:29 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic arrived in character for a first-round playoff game Saturday night. That character was “Gru,” the protagonist from the “Despicable Me” movies. Jokic, the two-time NBA MVP for the Denver Nuggets, wore a similar outfit and signature...

It's Nuggets vs. Lakers again in Round 1, with a much different feel this time

Apr. 20, 2024 11:39 AM EDT

A year ago when the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs, they were weary and worn down. This year, it's different. That's why the Lakers feel like they have a chance — and why the Nuggets expect this to be a challenge. Nikola Jokic and the...

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Apr. 17, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four...

Defending champion Nuggets finish second in West, beating Grizzlies 126-111

Apr. 14, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 126-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The Nuggets (57-25) matched a...

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Apr. 11, 2024 02:23 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he's the best player on the planet. The odds-on favorite to win a third MVP trophy, Jokic registered his 20th...

'Pravi MVP': In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA's best player

Apr. 10, 2024 19:40 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks had a message on Wednesday night: “Pravi MVP.” Translated, that means Real MVP. And because it was coming from the Mavs, it was also pretty easy to figure out what the message on the T-shirts that players, coaches and staff wore before the game...