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Nikola Jokic News / Hardwood Heroics / June 4

'I Literally Couldn’t Say Jokic Fast Enough': Nikola Jokic’s Nickname ‘The Joker’ Gets Origin Revealed By LeBron James Teammate

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has always been dubbed “The Joker,” but where did the moniker come from? Jokic’s former teammates recently revealed the story behind the nickname that struck with the Serbian star.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / June 3

Having Dubbed ‘Joker’ Nickname for Nikola Jokic, 2x NBA Champ Recalls His Failed Moniker for Pau Gasol

The word “Joker” has become synonymous with the name Nikola Jokic over the past decade. But it was only recently that the original source of the legendary nickname revealed himself.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / June 3

Calling Rookie Nikola Jokic a ‘Fat, Ugly Kid,’ 2x NBA Champion Explains What Made Him Believe He Was Nuggets’ Best Player

Mike Miller was a locker room veteran with the Denver Nuggets during his last two NBA seasons and got to witness Nikola Jokic’s generational talent from the start.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 3

Alex Caruso's Strong Nikola Jokic Admission Before NBA Finals

Perhaps the single most impactful coaching decision of the entire NBA playoffs so far came in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.

David Adelman News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Coach Adelman More Than Earned His Promotion

Few things in life unfold exactly as planned. For David Adelman, becoming an NBA head coach was likely a lifelong dream. It would allow him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 2

Untold Story of How Nikola Jokic Received 'Joker' Nickname

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is now one of the most recognizable stars in the NBA today. The three-time MVP and one-time NBA Finals MVP has taken the league by storm over the last few years, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists this past season.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 2

Novak Djokovic shuts down ‘fake’ Nikola Jokic narrative

The country of Serbia has been very prominent in the sports world over the last decade, with tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and Denver Nuggets standout Nikola Jokic dominating their respective sports.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / June 2

'He Was Just Different': 2x All-Star Relives Russell Westbrook’s Iconic 50-Point Triple-Double, Opens Up on His MVP Season

Once a force to be reckoned with, Russell Westbrook—an MVP and the NBA’s all-time triple-double king—has seen his career take a different turn in recent years.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 1

Novak Djokovic responds ‘truthfully’ to what people say about Nikola Jokic’s private life

Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA, and every season since he has been in the league the Serbian has proven that with his elite performances.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Russell Westbrook Shares Personal Announcement on Sunday

It has now been over two weeks since Russell Westbrook last took the court in the NBA. This was on May 18, when the Denver Nuggets suffered a heartbreaking,

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / June 1

Ex-Nuggets Executive Unlikely to Return Despite Vacancy

The Denver Nuggets are searching for a new general manager after dismissing Calvin Booth at the end of the season. The roster has been poorly managed over the last few years, giving the team little to no depth this season, and that came back to bite them in the playoffs.

Denver Nuggets News / Fadeaway World / June 1

Gilbert Arenas Would Swap Bill Russell For Nikola Jokic In His All-Time Center Rankings

Gilbert Arenas has never been one to shy away from bold opinions, and his latest take might be his most controversial yet. In a recent interview with Vlad

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Three-Time All-NBA Star Announces Decision on Retirement

The Denver Nuggets' 2024-25 campaign concluded with a hard-fought seven-game series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 31

Celtics Legend Makes Wild Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O'Neal Statement

Despite winning three NBA MVPs and the 2021 NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic hasn't always gotten the respect he deserves from the game's elders.

Russell Westbrook News / The SportsRush / May 31

Has Russell Westbrook Played His Last Game as a Nugget? NBA Insider Explains His Reasoning for Believing So

The Denver Nuggets boast one of the NBA’s most well-rounded starting lineups. But the team’s second-round loss proved that rosters go beyond the players who start the game.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

2023 Champion An Option To Return To The Denver Nuggets?

In 2023, the Denver Nuggets won the franchise’s first NBA championship. Of course, they were led by now three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, but many played a role in that title.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

Nuggets cleaning house with coaching staff

The Denver Nuggets have made David Adelman their new head coach, and they are making big changes to the rest of the team’s coaching staff. Denver is not bringing back four assistant coaches next season, according to reporter Chris Haynes.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Denver Nuggets Get Major Coaching News on Friday

There have been quite a few coaching moves made around the NBA thus far during the postseason from teams who either did not make the playoffs or were eliminated from title contention.

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / May 30

Nuggets parting ways with several assistant coaches

The Nuggets will not renew the contracts for several assistants on their coaching staff, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter)

Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / May 29

Nuggets’ David Adelman Emphasizing Conditioning, Cohesion And Fresh Start

Already, things are different in Denver. Jamal Murray stood in the back of the room, Julian Strawther took a seat up front, and the message from newly named Nuggets head coach David Adelman was unmistakably clear: better shape, sharper execution, and open minds.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29

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David Adelman News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Nuggets HC Adelman plans style changes for team next season

Nuggets HC David Adelman plans style changes for team next season

David Adelman talked about changes in philosophy and style of play at an introductory news conference Wednesday to officially make him the Nuggets‘ permanent head coach, writes Pat Graham of The Associated Press.

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Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27