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“I Guess They’re Just Bulkier”: Nikola Jokic Names Two Balkan Centers Who Guard Him Well Due to Similar Physical Traits

Few players have the tools to make Nikola Jokic’s life difficult on a basketball court. Jokic’s size, vision and shooting ability make him one of the toughest players to guard.
“I Guess They’re Just Bulkier”: Nikola Jokic Names Two Balkan Centers Who Guard Him Well Due to Similar Physical Traits

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“I Guess They’re Just Bulkier”: Nikola Jokic Names Two Balkan Centers Who Guard Him Well Due to Similar Physical Traits

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Nuggets make the Caruso-style defense on Nikola Jokic a pick-your-poison gamble

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets need to make simple adjustments with the help of their teammates to navigate the fronting guard defense.

David Adelman Fires Back At Nikola Jokic’s Defensive Criticism: ‘Much Better Than People Think’

David Adelman backs Nikola Jokic amid claims that the Nuggets star is not a good defender.

DeMarcus Cousins Says Nikola Jokic Is The “Clear-Cut” Greatest Offensive Center Ever

DeMarcus Cousins doesn't consider Nikola Jokic a top-five center of all time, but believes he has no equal on the offensive end.

David Adelman Advocates for Nikola Jokic's Defense Despite Criticism

The Nuggets coach is pushing back on one of the oldest knocks against his star center before the season starts.

Denver Nuggets Coach Pushes Back on Claims That Nikola Jokic is a Bad Defender

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman recently fired back at claims that Nikola Jokic is bad on defense in an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Adelman said that while Jokic has limitations on that side of the floor, especially since he isn’t a traditional shot-blocker, the three-time league MVP makes up for it with his [...]

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama on notice

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent the offseason training for a highly anticipated 2026-27 season and is now putting San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on notice. In a recent interview with Time, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about bouncing back from losing the Western Conference Finals […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama on notice appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nuggets' revamped second unit looks ready to weather the non-Jokic minutes

The Nuggets have always struggled without Nikola Jokic on the floor. This season could finally change that.

A'ja Wilson is so good that voter fatigue didn't stop her like it may have Jokic

Aces superstar A'ja Wilson won her third straight MVP award, which Nikola Jokic came up short of doing with the Denver Nuggets in 2022-23.

One Heat Player to Watch as Preseason Continues Against Pelicans

The burden is on a former Miami first round pick to prove he's ready for a rotation role

Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić to miss at least a month with right foot injury

A Jazz team hoping to make a leap up the Western Conference standings will be without their starting center for at least a month.

Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Issues Strong Statement About Ivica Zubac

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton issued a strong statement about center Ivica Zubac.

Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic to miss several weeks with troubling injury

The Utah Jazz will not have the services of big man Jusuf Nurkic in the early goings of the 2026-27 NBA season , at least. The veteran center is reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury that will keep him sidelined for several weeks , according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “NEWS: Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić will be sidelined for at least 4 […] The post Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic to miss several weeks with troubling injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN: Pacers' Questionable Interior Depth 'Remains a Concern'

ESPN believes the Indiana Pacers' questionable interior depth remains a concern.

Jazz Center Rotation Takes Massive Blow With Unfortunate Jusuf Nurkic News

The 2026-27 Utah Jazz season is just two weeks away as of Oct. 7.Utah is opening up the regular season facing a number of questions, including in a recent unfortunate injury development.In the midst of Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh recovering from short-term ailments, another one arose for the Jazz.Key Jazz Center Out for WeeksUtah’s […] The post Jazz Center Rotation Takes Massive Blow With Unfortunate Jusuf Nurkic News appeared first on HEAVY.

Jaxson Hayes Has Become Key Piece of Jazz Success by Default

With Jusuf Nurkic sidelined by a preseason injury, the high-flying Jaxson Hayes must now anchor Utah’s defense to keep the franchise's competitive momentum alive this season.

Jazz Injury Update: Jusuf Nurkic Sidelined For 4 Weeks Amid NBA Preseason

The Utah Jazz have reportedly lost Jusuf Nurkic to a toe injury for four weeks.

NBA top 150 player rankings Part 2 (1-10): Ranking the league's top 10 starters for the 2026-27 season

There has been a new name added to our preseason top 10.

Nuggets Have One Clear Winner From First Two Preseason Games

The Denver Nuggets' newcomer is quickly becoming one of the team's most intriguing players.

Nuggets Have Clear Front-Runner Emerging as Their Backup Center

The Denver Nuggets' rotation for this season is becoming increasingly clear.

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