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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 13

Victor Wembanyama Shares Brutally Honest Take About Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets arguably have the greatest player in the world with three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, but not everyone thinks he is the best. San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama recently sat down for an interview with ESPN, and when asked who he thinks is the best player in the NBA, his answer could surprise some people.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 13

Former All-NBA Center Names Nikola Jokic His Favorite Player

It's hard not to love watching Nikola Jokic dominate the NBA game on a nightly basis. Nearly every night he takes the floor, Jokic finds his way to some

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / December 13

Wemby: Jokic the best offensive player; Giannis or SGA the best player

As Victor Wembanyama sets his sights on returning to the floor for the first time since suffering a calf injury in November, the Spurs star offered some unique insights into the NBA’s evolving MVP race and broader player hierarchy.

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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 12

Nuggets Star Gets Unexpected Nod on NBA MVP Ladder

The Denver Nuggets have been off to their best start in a season in franchise history, winning 18 of their first 24 games as they sit in second place in the Western Conference.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Nikola Jokic News / HITC / December 12

Shaquille O’Neal explains why he wouldn’t need to change his game against Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is viewed as the best player and center in the NBA right now. In fact, many have started to view Nikola Jokic as one of the best centers of all time after the Joker led the Denver Nuggets to the 2023 NBA Championship.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Nuggets Extend Franchise-Record Road Streak in Sacramento Rout 136-105

The Denver Nuggets rolled into the Golden 1 Center on Thursday night and systematically dismantled the Sacramento Kings, 136-105. While the final score suggests a blowout—and it certainly was—the underlying narrative was Denver’s ruthless consistency away from home.

Nikola Jokic News / Field Level Media / December 12

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets trounce Kings, extend road win streak

Nikola Jokic poured 23 of his game-high 36 points into a first-half runaway as the visiting Denver Nuggets crushed the Sacramento Kings 136-105 on Thursday night.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 12

Three Instant Takeaways From Nuggets' Blowout Win Over Kings

The Denver Nuggets picked up their fourth consecutive win on Thursday night on the road against the Sacramento Kings, finishing with a 31-point victory to sweep their four-game road trip.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 9

Nikola Jokic on Pace to Join Oscar Robertson in NBA History

The Denver Nuggets are putting together a historic 2025-26 campaign, as they have already had their best 23-game start to a season in franchise history.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 9

Peyton Watson Praises Nuggets' Duo Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets, through their injury troubles in the first month-plus of the season, have still managed to climb their way into putting up the best start in franchise history at 17-6– in large part due to the impressive play of both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 8

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray too much as guard-depleted Hornets fall to Denver

Coming off an excellent blowout win over the Toronto Raptors, the Charlotte Hornets found themselves matched up with one of the NBA's best: 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the 16-6 Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / December 7

Denver Nuggets pull away late to beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-106

The Denver Nuggets came into tonight on a nine game road winning streak. They stretched it to ten against the Charlotte Hornets who have now lost eight straight against the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Lakers’ Luka Doncic passes Nikola Jokic on all-time list after unreal stat line vs. 76ers

Luka Doncic keeps turning Los Angeles Lakers games into history lessons. On Saturday night in Philadelphia, Luka Doncic dropped a ridiculous 31 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and two blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, carving out another slice of NBA history in the process.

Denver Nuggets News / Total Apex Sports / December 7

Denver Nuggets Defeat Charlotte Hornets Behind Masterpieces From Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray

In a performance that can only be described as a first-quarter flamethrower, Jamal Murray decided Sunday’s game against the Hornets was his personal playground.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / December 7

Hornets look to keep momentum while hosting Jokic-led Nuggets

The Hornets (7-16) return home on Sunday, this time hosting Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets (16-6) for an intraconference clash. The Nuggets dominated the recent matchups between these teams with seven straight wins.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Nikola Jokic pours in 40 as Nuggets overtake Hawks

Nikola Jokic totaled 40 points, nine rebounds and eight assists on Friday, helping the visiting Denver Nuggets rally for a 134-133 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham earn Player of the Month honors

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham are the NBA’s Players of the Month for October/November.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / November 30

'I Didn’t Call Nikola Jokic Fat': Suns Announcer Defends Himself After Accusations of Body-Shaming

Nikola Jokic is quite possibly the best basketball player in the NBA right now. He’s a three-level scorer who’s made multiple All-NBA First Teams, won 3 MVP awards, an NBA championship, and has been a 7-time All-Star.

Denver Nuggets News / Field Level Media / November 29

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets top Suns as road win streak hits 7

Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr. tied a season high with 23 points while making a season-high seven 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets beat the host Phoenix Suns 130-112 for their seventh straight road victory Saturday.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker / November 29

Nikola Jokic receiving the highest praise amid unbelievable start to season

Jokic has long been considered one of the best players in the NBA, if not the best.

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Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / November 27

Nikola Jokic Makes Feelings Clear on Thanksgiving With Surprising 3-Word Message

Most NBA families are preparing for the upcoming holidays. The onset of Thanksgiving takes the festival into Christmas and the New Year. Usually, it’s the time to have a nice turkey, mashed potatoes, and look back at some of the fruitful memories of the year.