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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, league sources told ClutchPoints. ESPN’s Shams Charania is also reporting Gilgeous-Alexander’s victory. After winning the MVP award for the first time in his seventh NBA season last year, Gilgeous-Alexander has now […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA announces MVP finalists, award announcement

The NBA officially announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award on Saturday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama earning the league’s top individual honor nominations. The announcement was made through the NBA’s official PR account on X, formerly known as Twitter, which also confirmed the winner will be […] The post NBA announces MVP finalists, award announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Garnett rips Paul Pierce over International vs. American players

The NBA has turned into a global league, with fans from around the world following the best players that are now coming from all corners of the world. The best players in the NBA right now are all international, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Victor Wembanyama (France), Nikola Jokic (Serbia), and Luka Doncic (Slovenia) all taking […] The post Kevin Garnett rips Paul Pierce over International vs. American players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Wilson reveals childhood admiration for Nikola Jokic

After the NBA Draft Lottery on Mother’s Day, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson is making the case for his talents at the NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena in Chicago from May 10 to 17. While there, Wilson expressed his idea of the player he wants to emulate, his idol, the face of the Denver […] The post Caleb Wilson reveals childhood admiration for Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jaylen Brown Trade Idea Gives Nikola Jokic New Co-Star on Nuggets

Anything outside of moving on from Nikola Jokic is on the table for the Denver Nuggets this summer. Teams can try to get Denver’s front office on the phone, but once the multi-time MVP’s name gets brought up, all lines are cut. Therefore, Jamal Murray could end up being the Nuggets’ most popular trade candidate […] The post Jaylen Brown Trade Idea Gives Nikola Jokic New Co-Star on Nuggets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team

Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke sent a very clear message to his team when addressing the state of the franchise on Friday. Kroenke said “everything is going to be on the table” for the Nuggets following their loss in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. While he did not rule out bringing back … The post Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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All but Nikola Jokic ‘on the table’ amid rising Nuggets offseason trade speculation

The Denver Nuggets had their playoff run cut short in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and there will be many questions surrounding the franchise this offseason. After making several moves last offseason, it seemed as if the Nuggets were in a prime position to make another championship run. Unfortunately, injuries hurt them during […] The post All but Nikola Jokic ‘on the table’ amid rising Nuggets offseason trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"This is a bad stain on a resume" – Iman Shumpert thinks the Nuggets' first-round exit tarnished Nikola Jokic's legacy – Basketball Network

"This is a bad stain on a resume" - Iman Shumpert thinks the Nuggets' first-round exit tarnished Nikola Jokic's legacy  Basketball Network

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3 best Jamal Murray trade destinations if Nuggets shockingly break up Nikola Jokic pairing

The Denver Nuggets’ loss in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves ensures the franchise will take a cold, hard look at their roster and its future together. Losing to an underdog team that suffered injuries to a handful of their best players was inexcusable. Nikola Jokic is still arguably the best player in the […] The post 3 best Jamal Murray trade destinations if Nuggets shockingly break up Nikola Jokic pairing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Paul: Klutch has lost potential clients because of NBA players’ ‘disdain’ for LeBron James

As 41-year-old LeBron James enters another postseason series as an underdog with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Rich Paul is already prepared for current and former players who will pounce if James loses to the reigning champion Thunder. James is expected to be without costar Luka Doncic for most of the second-round series against…

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Denver Nuggets Path to Kevin Durant Trade Predicted

Since the Denver Nuggets failed to make a deep run in the NBA Playoffs, any player not named Nikola Jokic is expected to be on the table for a trade. Coming off an All-Star season, Jamal Murray holds high value. While that doesn’t guarantee that Murray will be on the move, he is the top […] The post Denver Nuggets Path to Kevin Durant Trade Predicted appeared first on HEAVY.

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Scottie Barnes Has Only Reached 58% of Potential, Says Coach

Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has only reached 58% of his potential, according to head coach Darko Rajakovic. The Raptors lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but this young Raptors team showed plenty of grit as they took the veteran-laden Cavs to seven games, ultimately losing the series 4-3. […] The post Scottie Barnes Has Only Reached 58% of Potential, Says Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jalen Duren Gets Bad Look for NBA Free Agency Before Pistons-Cavs Series

The Detroit Pistons‘ presence in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is a big break for Jalen Duren. As the first round played out, and the Pistons struggled against a No. 8 seed in the Orlando Magic, Jalen Duren was easily the most-criticized player in the series. The second round can’t come soon […] The post Jalen Duren Gets Bad Look for NBA Free Agency Before Pistons-Cavs Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Nikola Jokic doesn’t want a trade, but here are 3 best destinations if Nuggets consider unthinkable

There are certain ideas in the NBA that feel almost sacrilegious to even entertain. Without a doubt, trading Nikola Jokic sits firmly at the top of that list. He is not just the face of the Denver Nuggets. This guy is the system, the identity, and the standard. By all accounts, Jokic has given no […] The post Nikola Jokic doesn’t want a trade, but here are 3 best destinations if Nuggets consider unthinkable appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster

The Denver Nuggets are obviously no strangers to pressure. They have overcome it before, but this offseason feels different. This time, they are confronting uncomfortable truths. A team once viewed as a model of continuity now finds itself forced to reconcile identity with evolution. The Western Conference has grown faster, longer, and more physically imposing. […] The post 3 best Cam Johnson trade destinations as Nuggets look to shake up roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Paul unloads on Lakers star LeBron James treatment compared to Nikola Jokic

Rich Paul believes there are similarities to how the treatment looks between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The 2026 NBA playoffs is having the second round go underway following the opening stage’s results. James and the Lakers advanced after beating the Houston Rockets in six games, while Jokic […] The post Rich Paul unloads on Lakers star LeBron James treatment compared to Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nuggets for trade mistake after shocking first-round loss

The Denver Nuggets attempted to spark their roster by trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and depth pieces last summer. Fast forward 10 months, and they suffered one of the most shocking first-round losses in recent playoff memory. Nikola Jokic and co. were sent home by a Minnesota Timberwolves squad missing Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post Michael Porter Jr. calls out Nuggets for trade mistake after shocking first-round loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Clippers’ perfect Cam Johnson trade offer to Nuggets after rumor pops up

The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the offseason filled with uncertainties after falling short of qualifying for the playoffs. Despite their talented roster, the Clippers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament, infamously blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. For what it is worth, the loss highlighted one of the […] The post Clippers’ perfect Cam Johnson trade offer to Nuggets after rumor pops up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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