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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Emerges as MVP Front-Runner in Peers Poll
sports2 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Emerges as MVP Front-Runner in Peers Poll

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is viewed as the MVP front-runner by NBA peers in a The Athletic poll, with 39% backing him over Nikola Jokic (21.4%) and Victor Wembanyama (5%). He averages 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting with 6.6 assists, helping the Thunder post elite defensive ratings and an .800 winning percentage, while his scoring streaks and consistency bolster support. Betting odds align with the peers’ view, and a title would make him only the 14th MVP in league history.

via Thunderous Intentions|
#nba-mvp#nikola-jokic#okc-thunder
SGA Leads 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll for MVP, Jokic Close Behind
sports23 hours ago

SGA Leads 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll for MVP, Jokic Close Behind

The Athletic’s 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the MVP frontrunner, with Nikola Jokic a strong second and Luka Dončić also in the mix; Victor Wembanyama did not crack the top five. SGA is averaging 31.1 PPG for a Thunder team with the league’s best defense, while Jokic sits at 27.8 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 10.9 APG. If SGA wins, he would be the first back-to-back MVP winner since Jokic in 2021–22.

via The New York Times|
#anonymous-poll#luka-doncic#nba-mvp
Timberwolves Seize Command in West with Win Over Nuggets
sports1 month ago

Timberwolves Seize Command in West with Win Over Nuggets

Timberwolves topped the Nuggets 117-108 in Denver on national TV, riding a strong second quarter and a balanced eight-man rotation led by Anthony Edwards (21) and Jaden McDaniels (20). Nikola Jokic produced 35 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists for Denver, but Minnesota’s transition game—30 fastbreak points—helped them pull away. The win moves Minnesota one game ahead of Denver in the West (38-23 vs 37-24), tightening the race for the No. 3 seed as the Wolves head into a three-game homestand starting against the Grizzlies.

via Sports Illustrated|
#anthony-edwards#nba#nikola-jokic
Jokic Returns in Style, Drops 31 as Nuggets Edge Clippers
sports2 months ago

Jokic Returns in Style, Drops 31 as Nuggets Edge Clippers

Jokic returned from a month-long knee injury to post 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 24 minutes as the Nuggets beat the Clippers. He became the first player in NBA history to record 30-10-5 in under 25 minutes. He said he wasn’t scared to use the knee and reflected on a nerve-wracking rehab process, noting the relief of finally playing again after the longest absence of his career. Denver hosts the top-seeded Thunder next.

via The Denver Post|
#comeback#denver-nuggets#knee-injury
Availability Wins the MVP Debate in the 65-Game Era
sports2 months ago

Availability Wins the MVP Debate in the 65-Game Era

A Sports Illustrated Open Floor piece questions whether the NBA’s 65-game minimum should govern postseason awards amid Jokic and Wembanyama injuries, offering an unofficial midseason ballot that names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP front-runner and surveys contenders across Coach, Rookie, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Defensive Player of the Year, while noting that health and eligibility could shift the race as the season progresses.

via Sports Illustrated|
#midseason-awards#mvp#nba
Thunder’s must-win sparks a busy week as Jokic’s absence reshapes the West
sports2 months ago

Thunder’s must-win sparks a busy week as Jokic’s absence reshapes the West

With the Feb. 5 trade deadline looming, NBA overreactions swirl: OKC faces a must-win vs. San Antonio to prove they’re still title contenders, Jokic’s injury prompts Denver to lean on depth led by Peyton Watson and stay in playoff position, Anthony Edwards’ continued growth makes Minnesota a real threat in the West, and Ja Morant’s trade value for Memphis looks limited, cooling blockbuster expectations and reshaping the market.

via Andscape|
#basketball#ja-morant#nba
Jokić's Injury Highlights Flaws in NBA's 65-Game Rule
sports3 months ago

Jokić's Injury Highlights Flaws in NBA's 65-Game Rule

Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets star, suffered a hyperextended left knee but is expected to miss only a few weeks, avoiding a season-ending injury. His absence will impact the team, which is already short-handed, but he could return before the NBA All-Star Game. Jokić's injury occurred during a game against Miami, and he is currently leading the league in rebounds and assists, making his potential absence a significant blow to the Nuggets' playoff hopes.

via The Guardian|
#denver-nuggets#knee-injury#nba
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic suffers knee injury in Miami game
sports3 months ago

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic suffers knee injury in Miami game

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic appeared to hurt his left knee during a game in Miami and left the court in pain, with the results of an MRI pending. His injury could significantly impact the team and the NBA, given his status as a three-time MVP and key player. Jokic's durability has been notable, but this injury raises concerns about his availability moving forward.

via AP News|
#denver-nuggets#injury#miami-heat