Channing Frye’s assessment of Luka Dončić’s MVP candidacy was harsh, but it cut straight to the argument that has followed Dončić for years. Frye said, “I think Luka was having …
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An Early Playoff Lesson: What The Spurs Can Take From A Brilliant Loss In Denver
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe San Antonio Spurs lost a thriller in Denver on Saturday, falling 136-134 in overtime to the Nuggets in a game that felt less like a late regular-season contest and …
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Nikola Jokic Doesn’t Appreciate Former NBA Players Disrespecting Today’s Stars
by Len Werleby Len WerleNikola Jokic has never sounded especially interested in basketball’s loudest debates, but his recent appearance on X&O’s Chat offered a clear stance on one of the sport’s most familiar habits: …
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Charlie Villanueva Sees Nikola Jokić’s Loyalty As Part Of A Bigger International Pattern
by Len Werleby Len WerleNikola Jokić’s recent comments about wanting to stay with the Denver Nuggets did more than reassure one fan base. They also sparked a broader conversation about how some international stars …
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126! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-Point Streak Record
by Len Werleby Len WerleShai Gilgeous-Alexander added another remarkable chapter to his season Monday night, scoring at least 20 points for the 126th consecutive regular-season game and tying Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record in Oklahoma …
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Jeff Teague’s Modern-Day Larry Bird Take: “He Would Average 30, 10, 8”
by Len Werleby Len WerleJeff Teague has heard the familiar knock that shows up whenever older NBA film hits the timeline: not athletic enough, not fast enough, not built for today. His response is …
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Paul Pierce’s Title Case For Denver: “If You Lose To Them At Home, You’re Not Winning In Denver”
by Len Werleby Len WerlePaul Pierce believes the Denver Nuggets still have a legitimate path to winning the Western Conference, and his argument starts with the most obvious factor of all: Nikola Jokić. In …
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Short-Handed Golden State Warriors Bomb Threes, Close With A Flurry To Beat Nuggets 128–117
by Len Werleby Len WerleWhen Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets meet on the court, it’s often more than just another Western Conference game, it’s a chapter in a rivalry that’s shifted shapes multiple …
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Nikola Jokić’s latest trip to Chicago produced a milestone that normally dominates headlines: another triple-double. His 182nd. Moving him past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA’s all-time list. …
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A New NBA All-Star Era: The 2026 NBA All-Star Game Starters
by Abby Cordovaby Abby CordovaThe NBA revealed the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game on Monday night, and the list reads like a snapshot of where the league is headed: the familiar superpowers are …
