It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook.

As the Denver Nuggets are fighting for a shot at the second seed in the NBA 's Western Conference, Nikola Jokić, their superstar center, is truly having a season for the ages.

Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic are warming up. Asked Malone if Milwaukee’s availability impacts decision on questionable guys. He says Nuggets can’t consider that this time of year given ...

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic produced one of the most astonishing stat lines on Friday night, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists ...

As Nikola Jokic's incredible NBA career continues to unfold, it's becoming increasingly clear that the perennial MVP-caliber superstar is a unicorn. The Denver Nuggets center plays a brand of ...

Nikola Jokic on Friday night did something that no player in NBA history has ever done, as the Denver Nuggets big man racked up 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists in his club's ...

Vinny Benedetto: Nikola Jokic and Christian Braun are probable for tonight’s game against Washington. Aaron Gordon is questionable. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / March 15, 2025 After leading the ...

If you go back and look at some of Jokic’s draft profiles, he is praised for his IQ, work ethic, passing ability and feel for the game but slammed for a number of reasons. He is described as slow, unathletic, and a defensive liability who is weak around the basket and overall not strong enough.