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Nikola Jokic unhappy with one word used to describe his triple-double, ‘stop saying that…’

Nikola Jokic has recorded a triple-double in every game he has played this season. Yes, you read that right. As Victor Wembanyama vies to be the best player alive, Nikola Jokic is reminding everyone that the three-time MVP isn’t going to give up his throne without a fight.

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Aaron Gordon's Defense on Zion Williamson in Nuggets-Pelicans Turns Heads

The Denver Nuggets matched up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, and despite being winless at 0-4, the Pelicans are capable of putting up a good fight.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 30

Nikola Jokic Speaks On Peyton Watson's Improvements After Contract Dilemma

The Denver Nuggets had a big decision to make with young wing Peyton Watson, as they had to choose whether to extend his contract or let him hit the open market next offseason.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic gives humble response about ‘effortless’ play style

Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets superstar center, continues to rewrite the record books while maintaining his trademark humility. After leading his team to a dominant win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Jokic responded to a reporter’s question suggesting that his historic performances appear to come so easily to him.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic pokes fun at DeAndre Jordan after Pelicans reunion

The Denver Nuggets extended their undefeated start to the 2025-26 NBA season with a dominant 122-88 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, and even amid the blowout, Nikola Jokic found time to enjoy the lighter side of basketball.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / October 30

Jokic on cusp of a streak never achieved in 79-year NBA history

Nikola Jokic on the cusp of a streak never achieved in 79-year NBA history

Jokic on Wednesday became the third player ever to start a season with four consecutive triple-doubles, joining Oscar Robertson (1961-62) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) in exclusive company.

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic matches NBA legend with monster game

Nuggets star Jamal Murray promises help for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

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Denver Nuggets News / EasySportz / October 30

Nikola Jokić’s Greatness on Full Display as Nuggets Star Opens Season with Triple-Doubles in First 4 Games

The three-time MVP isn’t easing in — he’s dominating early and making history look routine. Four games. Four triple-doubles. The NBA hasn’t even settled into its rhythm yet, and Nikola Jokić is already operating like it’s May.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / October 29

Nikola Jokic's 4th straight triple-double lifts Nuggets over Pelicans

Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to extend his triple-double streak to four games to start the season, and the host Denver Nuggets used a 29-2 run to start the third quarter and beat the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-88 on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / October 29

Nuggets ground the Pelicans with 29-2 third-quarter run

The game started on a feel-good note with DeAndre Jordan receiving a stand-up ovation as he was introduced for the Pelicans, and both Zion Williamson and Cam Johnson started for their respective teams despite being questionable.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / October 29

Nuggets Suffer Unexpected Drop in ESPN NBA Power Rankings

The Denver Nuggets have had a near-ideal start to their 2025-26 campaign, winning back-to-back games after losing their season opener against the Golden State Warriors.

Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Respect Pours In for Jamal Murray After $5Bn Tragedy

Hurricane Melissa roared into Jamaica as a Category 5 monster, leaving heartbreak in its wake. With winds raging at 185 miles per hour, it became the strongest hurricane ever to strike the island.

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Biggest Storyline From Nuggets' 127-114 Win vs. Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic just opened the season with three straight triple-doubles, joining only Oscar Robertson and former Denver Nugget Russell Westbrook as players to ever start a season that way.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Nuggets star Jamal Murray promises help for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

After Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane, one NBA star is pledging to help the country with its recovery.

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Nuggets Announce Cameron Johnson News After Leaving Timberwolves Game

Cameron Johnson is off to a slow start in his first season with the Denver Nuggets. The 29-year-old forward arrived in the offseason via trade after spending three years with the Brooklyn Nets.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic matches NBA legend with monster game

Jokic's statistical marvel of a game has only been duplicated by one other player, a legend in his own right, since field goal percentage was first tracked in 1956-57.

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