Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic praised his former teammate after facing off for the first time since their split.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic shows incredible precision with his pass to Aaron Gordon that seemed to be millimeters away from hitting Domantas Sabonis in the head.

David Adelman is looking to reduce Nikola Jokic's scoring load this season as the Denver Nuggets are third in offensive rating.

In six games, the Nuggets' new forward has averaged 8.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per night on 40% shooting from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. In their most recent matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings, he had 10 points on the night, but shot an 0-5 clip from three-point range.

Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and had 14 assists, Aaron Gordon added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 130-124 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was included in the injury report ahead of their face-off with the Miami Heat.

The Joker made the Kings pay for shuffling the deck this summer. After Sacramento traded Jonas Valanciunas to Denver for Dario Saric, the Kings were left without a body built to bang with Denver’s 6-foot-11,

The Miami Heat started their four-game road trip with consecutive losses but can finish with two wins when they face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.

Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double of the season despite a quiet shooting night, Jamal Murray scored 23 points, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 133-111 in their home opener on Saturday night.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has had a historic start to the 2025-2026 season, making some NBA history on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic has already cemented himself as the best Denver Nuggets player in history, winning three MVPs and bringing Championship glory to the Mile High City.