April 2024 Denver Nuggets Wiretap

Nikola Jokic Has Recorded Triple-Double Against All 29 Rival Teams

Feb 23, 2024 9:34 AM

Nikola Jokic made some history by the end of the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Jokic had already put together a triple-double against the Wizards. That gave Jokic a triple-double against every NBA team, minus the Nuggets, for whom he's played his entire career.

On the accomplishment, the Nuggets star was consistent in saying that it's something he'll think about when his career is over.

"Like I always say, it’s just something that after I finish my career, it’s a legacy milestone. I’m going to look back and say, 'That’s a really cool thing to do'," Jokic said.

Jokic finished the game with 21 points (on a perfect 10-for-10 from the field), 19 rebounds and 15 assists. This was Jokic's 121st career triple-double in the regular season. He's also had 16 triple-doubles in the playoffs, including 10 in 20 games during the Nuggets title run in 2023.

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Nikola Jokic: If Luka Doncic Gets Pissed Off In Dallas, He Can Come To Denver

Feb 20, 2024 12:32 PM

After the All-Star Game on Sunday, Nikola Jokic was asked if he and Luka Doncic could someday play together. Jokic and Doncic appeared to connect as teammates on the Western Conference at the All-Star Game.

"I don't know," said Jokic in the interview translated by Miroslav Cuk. "It's possible. I don't want to leave Denver. I like it there. It's a great organization. But if Luka gets pissed off in Dallas, he can come."

The future of Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks has come into question in recent years as they missed the playoffs in 2023 after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. Doncic cannot become a free agent until 2026.

Denver owes future first round picks to the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Tags: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Finish 1st, 2nd In Latest ESPN MVP Straw Poll

Feb 13, 2024 2:45 PM

With Joel Embiid no longer eligible to win 23-24 NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic has emerged as the new leader in ESPN's latest straw poll ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jokic received 69 first place votes, 25 second, three third and three fourth to log 889 points.

Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 first place votes, 54 second, 16 third, three fourth and two fifth to have 709 points.

Antetokounmpo is a distant third followed by Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard. 

Jokic won the award in 2021 and 2022 while finishing second behind Embiid last season.

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Tags: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Award

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Nuggets Looking For Backcourt Depth, Delon Wright A Possible Trade Target

Feb 4, 2024 9:34 PM

The Denver Nuggets are looking for backcourt depth in the trade market, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The Wizards' Delon Wright is mentioned as a possible trade target.

The 31-year-old is averaging 4.4 points and 2.8 assists on the season.

The Wizards are also having discussion for Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, and Tyus Jones. 

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