The Nuggets were shorthanded and worn down in their loss to the Suns, but they’ll still need to make meaningful improvements this offseason to reach the NBA’s top tier of title contenders. Getting swept by a legitimate championship contender while missing three key rotation players shouldn’t send the Nuggets into crisis mode, but it should
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Credit: Nic Antaya/Getty Images After a dismal second-round exit from the playoffs, these three players won’t be back with the Denver Nuggets. The Denver Nuggets’ season ended Sunday night with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. A four-game second-round playoff sweep was completed, with MVP Nikola Jokic off the floor for them after being ejected
Nikola Jokic was ejected from Game 4 after a frustration foul on Cam Payne. With their backs against the wall in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets needed their MVP to have the game of his life to avoid the sweep. Unfortunately for the Nuggets and for Nikola
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during action against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
May 27, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots the ball during the first half of game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Derrick Rose confirms he’d like to re-sign with Knicks (Video) by Alicia de
Austin Rivers, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers. (Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) How to watch NBA Playoffs: What channel is Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5 on? by John Buhler Austin Rivers had no answer for being able to guard Damian Lillard in Game 5. Even though his Denver Nuggets won Game 5 in double
The Portland Trail Blazers stormed past the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series thanks to Norman Powell’s big night. After giving home-court advantage right back to the Denver Nuggets with a demoralizing Game 3 loss at the Moda Center, the Portland Trail Blazers badly needed to bounce back in Game 4.
Portland Trail Blazers fans inside the Moda Center sang “Happy Birthday” to Carmelo Anthony during Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Saturday was a special day for Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony. Not only was i Game 4 of Portland’s first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, but it was also Anthony’s 37th
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Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets. (Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) Here’s everything Aaron Rodgers said about the Packers during Kenny Mayne interview by Josh Hill Nikola Jokic went to bat for the awful officials in Game 2 of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets first-round playoff series. In between all the whistles by the
The Blazers and Nuggets both had elite offenses this season but reached those heights in different ways behind Damian Lillard and Nikola Jokic. Stylistic diversity in the NBA is dead, or so those not familiar with the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers’ work this season will tell you. The two teams, set to square
With the NBA season winding down, there is limited left time for rookies to make their cases for the Rookie of the Year award. In all, three rookies are leading the charge and will likely be named the top three rookies of the season. Without further ado, let’s take a look at how the race
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Terry Bradshaw calls Aaron Rodgers ‘weak’ and wants Packers to let him retire by Braulio Perez Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic doesn’t care whatsoever if he faces the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs this spring. Later this year, a postseason matchup between the Denver Nuggets
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Nikola Jokic is in the midst of a remarkable, MVP-worthy season. His numbers have been impeccable and he’s even helped keep the Denver Nuggets afloat since Jamal Murray went
The Sacramento Kings have never really had high expectations entering a season. The last time the Kings were in the playoffs, Rick Adelman guided them to 44 wins during the 2005-06 season. That team was led by Mike Bibby, Brad Miller, Peja Stojakovic and Metta World Peace. The face of the franchise now is De’Aaron
Forget Drew Lock, Nikola Jokic should be the Denver Broncos’ quarterback. It’s been well established that Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is the best passing big man in NBA history, and one of the best passers in the league, period. But in all honesty, after the dime he threw in Saturday’s game against the Houston
The MVP debate may cause Nuggets and Sixers fans to draw battle lines, but it shouldn’t distract from how great both Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid have been this season. As Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic have developed into the two best centers in the NBA, the discourse about them from Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia
The Atlanta Hawks had quite the offseason. After a dreadful 2019-20 season in which they finished 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, Travis Schlenk completely overhauled his roster. When the free agent market opened up, the Hawks dished out $158.2 million to bring in some immediate upgrades. The first big splash was the highly sought-after
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) This Julius Randle story about Kobe Bryant is going viral by John Buhler 76ers had to hide Allen Iverson’s jersey and shoes to keep him from playing hurt by Kristen Wong The Los Angeles Lakers have seen the NBA title odds increase after Jamal Murray’s
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sat far on the bench during the team’s implosion against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Denver Nuggets entered Sunday with an eight-game winning streak, looking to extend it to nine with a victory over the Boston Celtics. It sure looked like the Nuggets were heading in that direction with
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Browns: NFL Draft prospect badly wants to line up next to Myles Garrett by Steven Kubitza Paul George is having a great season, but one missed layup reminded fans of the 2020 postseason. Bubble Paul George was not the optimal version of Paul George. It happens to the best of
Though it may seem like forever ago, it has only been nine years since the Oklahoma City Thunder were playing in the NBA Finals. The young quartet of Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka was unable to stop the Miami HEAT’s “Big Three,” as the team captured their first of two consecutive
The Denver Nuggets came out of nowhere to jump the Celtics and pull-off a surprise deal to land Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic. Pieces are being moved around the NBA ahead of today’s 3 p.m. EST trade deadline. Nikola Vucevic has just been sent to the Chicago Bulls and it looks like Orlando has
Though it may seem like forever ago, it has only been nine years since the Oklahoma City Thunder were playing in the NBA Finals. The young quartet of Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka was unable to stop the Miami HEAT’s “Big Three,” as the team captured their first of two consecutive
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Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Kent Bazemore is second Warriors’ player to say he won’t get COVID vaccine by Ian Levy JaVale McGee has been surfacing in a slew of trade rumors. Now the Cavaliers have reportedly moved him to the Denver Nuggets. The Cavaliers have made the first move in their crowded frontcourt, reportedly trading
Welcome back to another edition of Deadline Watch. The trade deadline is less than a week away folks. We’ve had a few trades over the past several days that, while they may be inconsequential, it has been fun to see a few swaps go down. However, with the lack of movement that’s gone on since
With only a handful of games being played since Basketball Insiders’ last MVP ladder, one might think that there would be a lack of shake-ups in the rankings over the All-Star break. That couldn’t be further from the case, as several players are making legitimate cases while others near the top are stagnating. Furthermore, MVP-frontrunner
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) NBA trade rumors: Kings are looking into trading Marvin Bagley by John Buhler Illinois basketball vs. Ohio State live stream: Odds, channel, prediction by Mike Phillips Nikola Jokic is the most relatable 7-footer in the NBA these days. The man just wants to eat. Superstar
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