Nikola Jokic, NBA and Joel Embiid

Sean Keeler: Who needs Joel Embiid? Not Nuggets. Nikola Jokic-Victor Wembanyama is NBA’s marquee big man matchup now.
Out of sight, out of pined. Who needs Joel Embiid? Nikola Jokic-vs.-Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s best big man tussle now, by default. The fault, in this case, being Embiid’s bum left knee. “I always say this: I think the No.
NBA MVP Rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic for midseason No. 1? Victor Wembanyama in top five
Believe it or not, we're coming up on the halfway mark of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and a pretty clear cast of MVP candidates has emerged. The top three guys, in some order, are pretty universal right now,
When was the last time Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic matched up in Denver?
Joel Embiid can run but can't hide from Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. It's been over five years since the Embiid has played in Denver.
Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid’s absences in Denver: “People are making it a bigger story than it is”
I think that people are making it a bigger story than it is,” Jokic said after Denver’s 144-109 win Denver will visit Philadelphia on Jan. 31. The last time Embiid played at Ball Arena was Nov. 8, 2019.
Why does Joel Embiid never play Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in Denver?
For the fifth straight year, Joel Embiid is depriving NBA fans of a chance to see him play Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in Denver.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs fans up in arms over NBA All-Star reveal
Spurs fans are disappointed that Victor Wembanyama wasn't voted in as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game over LeBron James ...
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Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama is “going to be remembered forever”
Nikola Jokic holding the basketball at the free-throw line. Victor Wembanyama defending the basket and protecting a one-point lead. Nine years of age separated them as Jokic tried to get to ...
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Nikola Jokic Makes Victor Wembanyama Statement After Spurs-Nuggets
With Denver having a recent championship and the Spurs emerging from their rebuild, both teams are powered by the play of stellar international bigs Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. The ...
Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic puts final nail in Embiid debate, Russell Westbrook thrives and Aaron Gordon returns
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after ...
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Victor Wembanyama scores 35 as Spurs survive Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to start back-to-back
If it wasn’t already clear, Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama will remain appointment viewing for the duration of Jokic’s prime. Wembanyama went for 35 points and 18 rebounds as the Spurs ...
NBA All-Star starter snubs: Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards deserved spots, but old star power won out
Through that lens, the voters missed on a couple high-profile marks by naming Curry, James and Durant as starters over Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama, both of whom deserved the starter ...
NBA Fans Call Out LaMelo Ball, Victor Wembanyama Snubs as All-Star Starters Revealed
Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama stand out as the biggest snubs ...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are officially in the All-Star Game
The NBA unveils a list of ten players entering the starter pool of the Eastern and Western Conferences, heading to the 2025 ...
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Victor Wembanyama Shines As Spurs Defeat Pacers 140-110 In Paris NBA Game
Victor Wembanyama shines with 30 points as San Antonio Spurs defeat Indiana Pacers 140-110 in Paris, showcasing a strong team ...
NBA 2024-25 Wrap: Victor Wembanyama Helps Spurs Rout Pacers; Nuggets, Lakers Register Wins In Paris
Wembanyama had 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots in helping lead the Spurs to a 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Thursday ...