Nikola Jokic: “The whole MVP conversation is getting out of control”

In a showdown against the Sacramento Kings (6-4), the Los Angeles Lakers (6-6), led by LeBron James’ 108th career triple-double, faced a formidable trio of Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, and Kevin Huerter, resulting in a 125-110 defeat for the Purple and Gold. Despite James’ impressive triple-double performance with 28 points,…

In a major trade, the Toronto Raptors sent OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons. Despite this, NBA executives speculate that the Raptors may not be done dealing. During the summer,…

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Andre Jackson isn’t shying away from guarding the NBA’s most talented players. (via Milwaukee Bucks): “I love to compete. I’m never hiding from that. I’m never running from that. [Tyrese] Haliburton, I was excited to play against him. We lost against them (the Indiana Pacers) twice in…

Nikola Jokic has reportedly signed the richest deal in NBA history on Thursday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fifth…

Photo: SI Pacers/X Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle says that players and coaches need to start doing a better job (lost 114-110 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at home). (via Indiana Pacers): “We have got to mature as an entire group, and I put myself in the…

J.R. Smith is on to the next chapter of his life as he’s evolved from a two-time champion to a college student-athlete at NC A&T, where he earned a 4.0 GPA during his first semester of college and was named the Academic Athlete of the Year at the North Carolina…