Sun Jul 23 2023 | 17:38 | Nikola Jokic To Miss World Cup |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not suit up for the Serbian national team in the FIBA World Cup. The multi-time MVP isn't injured. Instead, he'll sit out to rest, despite attempts from team captain Bogdan Bogdanovic to get him to reconsider. Jokic is coming off another stellar year, averaging nearly a triple-double and 1.3 steals. But considering he played until June to help capture the Nuggets' first NBA title, it's understandable why he'd want to take it easy for the remainder of the summer. |
Source: Eurohoops | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jun 13 2023 | 18:49 | Nikola Jokic Expected To Play In 2023 FIBA World Cup |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is fresh off of a championship and Finals MVP but will have a quick turnaround, as he's expected to play for Serbia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which starts on Aug. 25 and ends on Sept. 10. Svetislav Pesic, the Serbian National Team's head coach, said that Jokic is part of the representative list this year. In the last World Cup, Jokic averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game across eight games. He'll surely be one of the top players at this year's tournament. |
Source: EuroHoops | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jun 13 2023 | 09:35 | Nikola Jokic Voted Finals MVP |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was unanimously voted the 2023 NBA Finals MVP after the team secured the championship title with a 94-89 victory over Miami Monday. The Joker had 28 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and one block in the final game, shooting an extremely efficient 12-for-16 from the field. He averaged a sensational 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists in the series, and became the first player in history to lead all players in points, rebounds and assists during a single postseason. Jokic broke records all over the place in 2022-23 and it should continue for a long time, with the Serbian giant having turned 28 only a few months ago. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jun 10 2023 | 10:46 | Nikola Jokic Battles Through Ankle Sprain And Foul Trouble |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together another fabulous line in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Miami Friday despite hurting his right ankle and missing a large chunk of the fourth quarter with foul trouble. Jokic rolled his ankle in the first quarter when he landed on the foot of Miami's Max Strus during a battle for a rebound. He left for the locker room but didn't stay out for long and was able to log 37 minutes in the contest despite the injury. Jokic ended up notching 23 points with 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks. He became the first player in league history to post at least 500 points, 250 rebounds and 150 assists in a single postseason, and Jokic will now look to lead his troops to the Finals win in Monday's Game 5 with Denver 3-1 up in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 8 2023 | 09:06 | Nikola Jokic Logs Historic Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made history on Wednesday, becoming the first player ever with a 30-20-10 triple-double in an NBA Finals game. He went for 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting and recorded 21 rebounds and 10 assists. It's Jokic's third 30-20-10 game in the playoffs while the rest of the NBA has combined for only two such games in league history. Jokic added two blocks to complete his big line, and the former MVP is now averaging 33.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jun 2 2023 | 11:59 | Nikola Jokic Notches Another Triple-Double In Game 1 |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic registered his seventh triple-double over the last nine playoff games as Game 1 went to the home team. The superstar big man ended the game with 27 points, 14 assists, 10 rebounds, one steal, and one block while shooting 8-for-12 from the floor and 10-for-12 from the line. He continues to play at an other-worldly level throughout this postseason and just based off of the first game, it seems as though Miami doesn't have many answers for him. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 23 2023 | 09:37 | Nikola Jokic Sets Postseason Record With Eighth Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had another historic outing in Monday's Game 4 against the Lakers, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain for most triple-doubles in a single postseason campaign. The Joker cruised to 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists for his eighth triple-double of the 2023 playoffs. His line also included one steal and three blocks, with Jokic shooting 11-for-24 from the field and hitting some insane shots en route to a 3-for-6 record from deep. Five of Jokic's triple-doubles have come in the past six games, and Jokic was deservingly named as the Western Conference Finals MVP. He'll now go after the NBA Finals MVP award, entering the series averaging 29.9 points, 13.3 rebounds and 10.3 assists for this postseason. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun May 21 2023 | 09:46 | Nikola Jokic Has Big Fourth Quarter Saturday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scored 15 fourth-quarter points as the team defeated the Lakers for a third time in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. The Joker had a bit of a rough ride for most of the game, but he came alive in the final period of play to lead the team to victory. He finished with 24 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 2-for-5 from deep with a 4-for-7 effort at the line. Jokic's triple-double streak came to an end Saturday, but he still filled the box score nicely, grabbing six rebounds and recording eight assists with one steal. The Denver star is now only the second player in NBA history with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 800 assists in a single season, including the regular season and playoffs. Oscar Robertson managed these numbers first all the way back in 1961-62. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 19 2023 | 12:14 | Nikola Jokic Posts Back-To-Back Triple-Doubles |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic followed up his huge performance in Game 1 with another triple-double in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead over the Lakers. The superstar big man registered 23 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals on 9-for-21 shooting from the floor. He had a slower start to this contest than he did in the previous game, but he made up for his lesser shooting efficiency in more ways than one. He and Jamal Murray are quickly becoming the best duo this postseason if they aren't already. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 17 2023 | 10:58 | Nikola Jokic Carves Up The Lakers For Huge Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic registered another absurd stat line as he led the team to a six-point win in Game 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The two-time MVP ended the game with 34 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists, and two blocks while shooting 12-for-17 from the floor, 3-for-3 from deep, and 7-for-8 from the free throw line. Jokic was only three assists shy of his triple-double after the first half and he's already tied for third all-time in playoff triple-doubles with Russell Westbrook. The only two ahead of him are LeBron James and Magic Johnson. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 12 2023 | 09:54 | Nikola Jokic Posts Triple-Double In Game 6 |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was seemingly unstoppable during Thursday's Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns. For the first time in this series, Jokic posted a triple-double. He now has five in this postseason and 11 in his playoff career. The absence of Deandre Ayton certainly helped Jokic in this contest. However, Jokic was making easy work of the Suns defense even when Ayton was out there. Jokic finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in Thursday's win. Now, the Nuggets will wait to see who wins the Warriors versus Lakers series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 8 2023 | 10:23 | Nikola Jokic Sets New Denver Record With 53-Point Effort |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic racked up 53 points on 20-for-30 shooting in Sunday's loss to Phoenix, setting a new franchise playoff scoring record. It's also tied for the second-most points in a playoff game by a center in NBA history and only three players have scored more in a playoff loss. The Joker wrapped up a double-double with 11 assists and had four rebounds with one block. He either scored or assisted on 78 points, which marks the most by a center in NBA postseason history. It was a spectacular performance from the former MVP and it included a technical foul for a bizarre incident involving Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Late in the second quarter, the ball went out of bounds right where Ishbia was sitting and Jokic made contact with the Suns owner when he tried to take the ball away from him. The Denver star could now face a fine or even a suspension for the incident. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 2 2023 | 09:05 | Nikola Jokic Dominates Against Suns In Game 2 |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic cruised to 39 points with 17-for-30 shooting and grabbed 16 rebounds in Monday's Game 2 win over Phoenix. The Suns could do very little to slow down Jokic, who fell just five points short of setting his new playoff career high in scoring. Jokic finished 2-for-6 from deep and wrapped up another spectacular line with five assists, two steals and one block. The Joker is off to a superb start in the series, averaging 31.6 points on 51 percent shooting with 17.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 30 2023 | 09:18 | Nikola Jokic Close To 20-20 Game Saturday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had some struggles with his shot in Game 1 against the Suns Saturday, but he still made a major impact in the game by scoring 24 points and recording 19 rebounds with five assists. The reigning MVP finished with 9-for-21 shooting from the field. Jokic has now gone just 34 percent from the floor across his last two outings, but he has continued to produce great lines, and more importantly, the Nuggets have still kept winning. It's a worrying fact for the Suns, but there's definitely more to come from them in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 24 2023 | 09:18 | Nikola Jokic Ties Playoff Career High With 43 Points Sunday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was a scoring machine and tied his playoff career high with 43 points in Sunday's Game 4 loss to Minnesota. He finished 15-for-26 from the field with an 8-for-12 record at the line and dropped five three-point bombs with eight attempts. Jokic pulled down 11 rebounds and also had six assists in the game with two steals. His spectacular performance included a three-minute stretch at the end of regulation where Jokic scored or assisted on all Denver points during a 12-0 run, which helped the Nuggets force overtime in the contest. Unfortunately for Jokic & Co., they couldn't get the job done in the extra frame, but hoop heads won't complain about getting to see more basketball in the playoffs. Jokic will enter Tuesday's Game 5 averaging 25.8 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 22 2023 | 09:35 | Nikola Jokic Posts His Seventh Playoff Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic registered his seventh career triple-double in Friday's Game 3 win against Minnesota. The Timberwolves didn't have an answer to Jokic as the reigning MVP notched 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, shooting 9-for-13 from the field. Jokic also picked up one steal in 38 minutes on the floor. Wilt Chamberlain has the playoff triple-double record among centers with nine, but surely it won't remain so for much longer. Jokic is averaging 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists for the playoffs so far this season, and the Nuggets look ready to make a deep run. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 21 2023 | 20:44 | Nikola Jokic Available On Friday Night |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) will play on Friday night against Minnesota. The multi-time MVP has been plagued by a wrist issue, resulting in a miserable 13-point Game 1 performance. However, he bounced back on Wednesday for Game 2, finishing just shy of a triple-double. Jokic appears to be slowly getting better, so DFS managers should keep him in mind, even with his hefty rostering cost. |
Source: Denver Nuggets | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 19 2023 | 21:23 | Nikola Jokic Will Play In Game 2 |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) will suit up for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As expected, Jokic will be available despite dealing with a sprained wrist on his shooting arm. It would take a lot for the 28-year-old to sit out of a playoff game. This sounds like a minor injury, so his performance shouldn't be hindered by the minor wrist injury. DFS players should feel comfortable with rostering Jokic for Wednesday's slate. |
Source: Harrison Wind | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 18 2023 | 21:52 | Nikola Jokic Questionable For Wednesday Night |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is officially questionable for Wednesday's playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic is dealing with a sprained wrist in his shooting arm, but it is hard to see him sitting out of this one. If Jokic does get downgraded to out, Jeff Green and DeAndre Jordan should see increased minutes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 17 2023 | 09:21 | Nikola Jokic Quiet By His Standards In Game 1 Against Minnesota |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a quiet outing in Sunday's Game 1 win over Minnesota, posting 13 points, 14 rebounds and six assists with one steal in 28 minutes. The game turned into a blowout, but Jokic was bizarrely sent back into the game with the Nuggets up by 30 and less than eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter. The reigning MVP, who shot 6-for-12 for the night, ended up staying out there for a little over a minute, fouling out by picking up two quick fouls, including a flagrant on Anthony Edwards. He should now be well rested for Wednesday's Game 2. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |