about 2 months ago

Brian Windhorst: This Summer Will be a Loyalty Test for Nikola Jokic

Jokic passed on a $212 million extension last summer, making him eligible for $293 million now. "He did say I want to be a Nugget for life two different times," Windhorst noted after Denver's first-round exit. "If he signs it, they try to figure out how to retrofit the role players. If he doesn't, we have a five alarm fire."

By Adit Pujari

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about 2 months ago

Jeanie Buss Reveals How Rob Pelinka Pulled Off the Luka Doncic Trade in Complete Secrecy

Buss revealed trade talks began in January 2025 as LA wildfires raged. Nobody knew, not even Doncic or Davis. The Lakers won at MSG that night. "Rob Pelinka was able to do that all without it leaking to the media, because I think Mark Cuban might have jumped in front of a train to keep it from happening," she said.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Jaden McDaniels Turned Denver Series Into His Playoff Breakout

McDaniels called Minnesota’s Game 6 win and first-round upset “the best series, best game I’ve ever played,” backing up Edwards’ viral “we got Jaden McDaniels” line. He credited young teammates for staying ready and praised Gobert as “the toughest person” he has seen guard Jokic, before saying the Wolves can beat anybody if they stay together.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Chris Paul Was Rooting for the Knicks to Erase His 58-Point Nightmare

Paul said he was watching New York’s 51-point elimination blowout with family and friends, hoping Atlanta would lose by 60 and remove his 2009 Hornets from the playoff record book. “How do you lose by 50 in the playoff?” he said, recalling New Orleans’ 58-point loss to Denver still being mentioned whenever games get ugly.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. Says Nuggets Would’ve Won First Round Series if They Hadn’t Traded Him

Following Nuggets' 2-4 loss against the Timberwolves, MPJ was asked about if they would have have won if Denver didn't trade him. "Yes, shouldn't have traded me," Porter Jr. said, confident in his ability to sway the series in Nuggets' favor. Despite his concern for the Nuggets and regrets about being traded, MPJ is happy with the Nets.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Michael Porter Jr. Claims He’s “Unguardable”, Says Even Victor Wembanyama Can’t Defend Him

While on a stream with N3on, Porter Jr. explained the reasoning behind his high shot arc. "It's unguardable, you can't really contest it. Like I get to my spot and raise and somebody could be right on me and I could shoot over the top," MPJ said. "Wemby can’t block my shot." Porter Jr. is confident nobody can stop him.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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