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Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone and Denver Nuggets

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“People say that we are vulnerable, but the beast is always the strongest or the most dangerous when they’re vulnerable. Maybe he woke up the beast.”
Bleacher Report |
Westbrook's future in Denver is "uncertain" even with him holding a $3.4 million player option for next season on his contract.
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"We just had serious conversations with each other," Jordan told reporters after Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Sacramento Kings.

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Nikola Jokic says Josh Kroenke didn’t consult him before firing Michael Malone, but decision “woke up” Nuggets
People say that we are vulnerable, but the beast is always the strongest or the most dangerous when they’re vulnerable,” Jokic said. “Maybe he woke up the beast.”
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Nikola Jokic shares surprising insight on Nuggets’ decision to fire Michael Malone
After the Denver Nuggets' front office made the decision to part ways with head coach Michael Malone, the team bounced back with a victory over the Sacramento Kings. Following the game, Nikola Jokić offered a surprising insight into the situation.
Nikola Jokic finally reveals his part in Michael Malone’s firing
Everyone wants to know what the Joker was thinking when Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth were fired. Now we finally do.
Russell Westbrook Reportedly 'Uncertain' to Return to Nuggets in 2025 NBA Free Agency
Part of the Westbrook experience, though, is the volatility that he brings to the court. There are still moments when he can look like arguably the best player on the court, but t
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with team holding No. 4 seed in West
The Nuggets fired Malone on Tuesday, a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season. Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed. The Nuggets said David Adelman will be the coach for the remainder of the season.
Michael Malone firing and more beg the question: What’s up with the NBA lately?
As the dust settles after the most recent head-scratcher — the Denver Nuggets firing Malone — The Athletic NBA staff got a few writers together to discuss: Are these unusual occurrences part of new trends or just a weird season?
DeAndre Jordan Says Nuggets Had 'Serious' Talk After Michael Malone's Firing
Denver Nuggets players had "serious" conversations amongst themselves after the firing of head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth in the words of veteran center DeAndre Jordan. "We just had serious conversations with each other,
Adelman reminds Nuggets they are 'in the mix' following firing of Malone
Denver Nuggets interim coach David Adelman emphasized the need to stick together and stay focused on the postseason during his first meeting with the players since Mike Malone was fired a day earlier.
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone, GM Calvin Booth in pre-playoff shakeup
The Denver Nuggets fired coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday in a surprise move with three games left in the NBA regular season. Assistant coach David Adelman will take over as interim coach,

Lakers betting favorite for Nikola Jokic trade

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The NBA is a results-oriented business, and although Nikola Jokic is one of the best basketball players in the world, his team isn’t winning — at least not at the moment. The
Yahoo! Sports |
With the surprise firing of head coach Michael Malone, one sports odds maker thinks the Chicago Bulls is the top landing spot if the Denver Nuggets were to trade the three-time NBA MVP.

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Nikola Jokic's agent addresses Lakers trade rumors
The NBA is a results-oriented business, and although Nikola Jokic is one of the best basketball players in the world, his team isn’t winning — at least not at the moment. The
No, Nikola Jokic’s agent was not implying he wants to play for the Lakers on Instagram
In the wake of Michael Malone's firing from the Denver Nuggets, everyone immediately turned their attention to three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. After all, Malone's infighting with former Denver general manager Calvin Booth basically wasted two of Jokic's prime years.
Nikola Jokic's agent jokes about Lakers becoming favorite to land his client if he leaves Denver
It didn’t take long for the oddsmakers to predict Jokic’s next landing spot. They handed the Lakers the top spot with +500 odds to acquire the three-time MVP (via Bovada Official).
Bulls favored to land Nikola Jokic if traded, odds maker says
If the Denver Nuggets were to trade Nikola Jokic, the Chicago Bulls are the top landing spot according to Bookies.com's Adam Thompson, who gave the Bulls a +500 odds to acquire the 3-time NBA MVP.
Ex-NBA Champion Blasts Nuggets for Wasting Nikola Jokic's Prime
After firing both head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth, it's clear that the Denver Nuggets have failed Nikola Jokic. The team won a championship two ye
The Nuggets fired Michael Malone and Calvin Booth because they wasted Nikola Jokic’s greatness
Michael Malone and Calvin Booth are gone because they prioritized their fighting over maximizing Nikola Jokic.
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Nikola Jokic channels inner LeBron James after 'cold war' ended by brutal Nuggets overhaul
The Denver Nuggets made a shock coaching change this week after firing head coach Michael Malone, with one of their assistants stepping up and Nikola Jokic pitching in to draw up plays
Nikola Jokic's shrinking prime -- and the disconnect brewing inside the Denver Nuggets as they try to salvage it
Tensions have steadily risen inside the organization over perhaps the NBA's most important question: How do the Nuggets maximize what's left of Jokic's prime?
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Nikola Jokic on Denver Nuggets developments: “They woke us up”
“They woke us up,” Nikola Jokic mentioned in a postgame interview with ESPN, “We need to be woken before the Playoffs. I think if we are in there, we can mess things up. We can fight and play with everybody.”
Steve Kerr lamented how NBA fans discuss the league after historic Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry games
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was in disbelief about this apparent disconnect between fans and the unavoidable greatness presented by modern NBA stars.
Nikola Jokic hits surreal one-handed shot at halftime buzzer for his latest trick
Nikola Jokic might have a career as a quarterback with this arm. The Nuggets star, who has a crazy knack for hitting ridiculous shots from distance, did so again Friday night for Denver to close out the first half against the Jazz.
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Nikola Jokic Compares Himself To A Horse After Career-High Game Against Timberwolves
In the post-game interview, Nikola Jokic compared an athlete to a horse following his career-high game against the Timberwolves.
6-foot-11, 284-pound Nikola Jokic looks tiny next to giant brother in crazy photo
Nikola Jokic is a large human being at 6-foot-11 and 284 pounds. The Denver Nuggets star and three-time NBA MVP dominates in the paint vs. some big players. His brother, however, even makes him look small.
Shaquille O'Neal Makes Definitive Nikola Jokic Statement
As Nikola Jokic defends his third MVP trophy and is all but guaranteed to finish in the top two in voting for the fifth season in a row, O'Neal will readily admit that Jokic is one of the best ever. In fact, Shaq lists himself, Jokic, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Russell as the five best centers ever.
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