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.

Just under four weeks ago, on an otherwise inconspicuous Friday, Nikola Jokic had a stat line that no other player in NBA history had ever accomplished. 31 points, 21 rebounds, 22 assists.

Nikola Jokic is already cemented his place as the best passing big man in NBA history, and passes like the one he dished on Wednesday night are examples why. The awareness and basketball IQ to ...

Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic are warming up. Asked Malone if Milwaukee’s availability impacts decision on questionable guys. He says Nuggets can’t consider that this time of year given ...

Nikola Jokic is known for his incredible passing skills, but he still left fans stunned with an incredible dime he dropped on Wednesday night. Jokic’s Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127 ...

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a big win in his return to the court -- all while continuing to cement his place in franchise history. The reigning league MVP scored 39 points in a 127-117 ...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday night and immediately made an impact, recording his 30th triple-double of the season in a 127-117 win over the ...