Nikola Jokic is the lowest draft pick to win Finals MVP in NBA history

Nikola Jokic was selected 41st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, and in Monday night’s 94-89 series-clinching win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the five-time All-Star became the lowest-drafted player in NBA history to win Finals MVP. Jokic passed Dennis Johnson, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Nuggets’ rookie Christian Braun is the 5th player to win a national title and an NBA title in consecutive years

The Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in five games to win the 2023 NBA Finals. It’s their first-ever NBA title in franchise history. Denevr’s Nikola Jokic was named the Finals MVP and he made NBA history this postseason. He’s not the only player on Denver’s roster to do so. Rookie SG Christian Braun is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
WATCH: An emotional Jamal Murray soaks it all in and describes his journey back from his ACL injury to an NBA Champion

A few years ago, Jamal Murray was in one of the darkest times of his professional career. A brutal ACL injury kept him out for the entire 2021-22 season and many wondered if he’d ever be the same. The Nuggets stayed true to Murray and helped him battle back to be at the level he’s […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
Denver’s Nikola Jokic is the 1st player in NBA history to lead all players in points, rebounds, and assists in a single postseason

It was truly a special year for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. After falling short in previous postseasons, the Nuggets have won their first-ever NBA title in franchise history. The Miami Heat fought hard in this series but they didn’t have the talent and consistency to keep up with Denver. Taking over for the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
Team USA wins 118-36 over Canada in the FIBA U16 Americas Championship 2023

Team USA defeated Canada 118-36 for the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. In youth basketball, Team USA is 43-0 in all-time international matchups and has now won eight straight gold medals since 2009. The Americans’ 82-point win in Mérida, Mexico, was their largest margin of victory (surpassing the 78-point margin against […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2023
League sources have said that Philadelphia could be a prime landing spot for Washington’s Bradley Beal this offseason

After losing to the Boston Celtics in seven games during the East Semi-Finals, the Sixers fired head coach Doc Rivers. It was Philly’s third consecutive season losing in the second round. There have been rumors all year long about James Harden potentially returning to Houston. If the ten-time all-star leaves, the team would be in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jun 2023
James Nnaji to remain in 2023 NBA Draft ahead of early entry withdrawal deadline

James Nnaji is a projected first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and the 6-foot-11, 250-pound Nigerian basketball star has decided to keep his name in next week’s draft ahead of Monday’s early entry withdrawal deadline. Draft candidates have until 5 p.m. ET to withdraw their names. The 2023 NBA Draft is next Thursday, June […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2023
If Denver wins tonight, they would become the 9th team to lose only 1 game in the semifinal and championship rounds

The 2023 postseason has been a special run for the Denver Nuggets. Through the first three rounds and four finals games, they’ve only lost four times. That’s a staggering 15-4 record during the 2023 playoffs. Denver’s success has been unmatched this postseason as the team looks to win its first-ever NBA championship. If they win […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jun 2023
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith did not hold back on Miami’s Max Strus for his struggles during the 2023 NBA Finals

The Miami Heat are on the brink of elimination tonight and they need a win to keep their season alive. Throughout the 2023 postseason, Miami’s role players have stepped up and made a huge impact. However, the Finals have been different. Max Strus was a player who elevated Miami through the East playoffs. He’s been […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jun 2023