No matter who ends up winning the NBA MVP this season, there's no denying that Nikola Jokic's value to the Denver Nuggets can't be overlooked. Even though the t

It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook.

Nuggets head coach took a shot at all of the critics bashing Nikola Jokic for sitting out key games due to various injuries.

And Nikola Jokic, making his return from a five-game absence caused by elbow and ankle injuries, tallied 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. If there was any doubt as to his health, he seemed to alleviate them by throwing down his usual pregame dunk — then by slamming another in the first quarter.

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Nikola Jokić rejected the dribble handoff, spun quickly and blew right by Brook Lopez. The explosive first step, the one that had been missing in the last few weeks, got Jokić into the lane with ease.

Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokić has missed four straight games, but coach Michael Malone says the center will play in Denver sometime after Monday.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone addressed the growing rumors surrounding Nikola Jokic's absence, shutting down claims that the team is resting their star without legitimate cause.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 14 rebounds before sitting the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 129-93 on Friday night to pad their lead in the fight for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.