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Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing

On the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green’s podcast, Portland Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija discussed what makes guarding Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic so difficult. After Avdija made his first playoff appearance last season against the San Antonio Spurs, he reflected on facing the Nuggets’ three-time MVP. Amid the Blazers’ potential future relocation of the team, […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s helpless Nikola Jokic admission leaves Draymond Green LOLing appeared first on Clutc...

Alpha Diallo confident his EuroLeague defense will translate to NBA

Denver Nuggets newcomer Alpha Diallo believes the defensive skills that helped him become the EuroLeague’s Best Defender can also make him effective against NBA opponents. The 29-year-old forward arrives in Denver after spending five seasons with AS Monaco, where he established himself as one of Europe’s leading perimeter defenders. Diallo’s defensive abilities are expected to […] The post Alpha Diallo confident his EuroLeague defense will translate to NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Alpha Diallo discusses his role with the Nuggets

Alpha Diallo is preparing to begin his NBA career at 29 after joining the Denver Nuggets following five successful seasons with AS Monaco. The reigning EuroLeague Best Defender is looking to earn a place in Denver’s rotation under head coach David Adelman, bringing defensive versatility and experience from European basketball. The move also represents a […] The post Alpha Diallo discusses his role with the Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic breaks silence on GOAT pass that had Aaron Gordon dropping F-bombs

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic had the pass of the year ahead of the regular season, and Aaron Gordon is calling it an all-timer. Jokic is making a very good first impression on his new Nuggets teammates and broke his silence on the preseason pass to Cam Johnson that went viral last week. Jokic says […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic breaks silence on GOAT pass that had Aaron Gordon dropping F-bombs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic casually dropping 3-quarter triple-double shows he’s ready for another MVP run

The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Furthermore, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award for the second straight season. Those two facts caused there to be dialogue, for the first time in years, about whether Nikola Jokic is or isn’t still the best player in the NBA. While […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic casually dropping 3-quarter triple-double shows he’s ready for another MVP run appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense

DeMar DeRozan can score. Nobody needs preseason basketball to prove that. The question for the Nuggets is how quickly they can make his style fit with everything else they already do. Bennett Durando of The Denver Post noted that DeRozan’s first three preseason appearances have looked somewhat awkward as Denver tries to blend his isolation-heavy […] The post DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nikola Jokic gives bold verdict on his viral pass highlight

Nikola Jokic has recently caught the internet by storm once again with a ridiculous pass. The Serbian center reacted to his impressive behind the back pass to Cameron Johnson in the Denver Nuggets ' preseason game against the Utah Jazz . Jokic ranked the pass among his career-best while speaking to reporters in the Nuggets locker room on Sunday night, via The Denver Post . "Probably was the best pass I ever passed in my NBA career. So it was a good pass," he said. "I just saw the window, and w...

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year

Aaron Gordon finally looks healthy again. That alone is a pretty encouraging development for the Nuggets. Gordon scored 25 points with six rebounds in 23 minutes Sunday against Chicago, shooting 9-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. More importantly, he moved like a player who wasn’t thinking about his body. “I’m not […] The post Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nuggets Notes: Gordon, DeRozan, Strawther, Diallo

An encouraging sight for the Nuggets in Sunday’s win over Chicago was the health of Aaron Gordon, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette writes in a subscriber-only story. The veteran forward is coming off a year in which injuries affected him throughout the regular season and playoffs, but he appears to be back to 100%. […]

Dimitris Giannakopoulos continues to dream of Nikola Jokic joining Panathinaikos

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic remains a dream signing for Panathinaikos AKTOR owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos, despite the significant obstacles surrounding a potential move to Europe. The Greek businessman has made no secret of his admiration for the Serbian center and has previously discussed the possibility of bringing him to Athens. His interest resurfaced Sunday when […] The post Dimitris Giannakopoulos continues to dream of Nikola Jokic joining Panathinaikos appeared first on Tal...

Panathinaikos owner jokes about signing Nikola Jokic

Panathinaikos AKTOR owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has once again attracted attention with his interest in Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. The 52-year-old Greek businessman shared a humorous social media post on Sunday evening, using artificial intelligence to illustrate his ambition of bringing the Serbian center to Athens. Giannakopoulos participated in a popular online trend that transforms […] The post Panathinaikos owner jokes about signing Nikola Jokic appeared first on TalkBaske...

NBA champion sends strong message to Jamal Murray over Jokic burden

Former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray still needs to take another step, particularly when the pressure rises in the postseason. "We need him to take a leap even more. We're talking All-NBA [player]," Perkins said before Denver's preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls . "At this point, Jokic is doing more than enough. When is Jamal Murray gonna continue to elevate his game consistently throughout the course of the post...

Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets rally past Bulls

Nikola Jokic recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 133-128 in a high-scoring preseason game at Ball Arena on Sunday, October 11. Aaron Gordon led Denver with 25 points, while Cameron Johnson added 15 as the Nuggets improved to 2-1 in the preseason. Denver […] The post Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets rally past Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Nikola Jokic sends clear message to critics with three-word statement

Nikola Jokic rarely broadcasts his affection for the game. Yet following the Denver Nuggets ' preseason win on Sunday, the three-time MVP made his feelings unusually clear. "I love to win the game. I love basketball," Jokic said after the Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 133-128. "I think every day details matter, especially when the young guys are playing. It's good to see how they learn, they care, and I enjoy it." Between his reserved personality and his well-known passion for horse racing, J...

Price revealed as Thunder open talks on key extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have begun negotiations on a rookie-scale contract extension, with talks starting around $25 million per year, according to The Stein Line . "Sources say talks between Wallace's camp and the Thunder have begun in the $25 million range in average annual value," Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported, adding that recent deals for Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun have helped establish the market. Wallace is ...