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Jokic's NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US

There’s no denying the international flavor when it comes to the NBA elite with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic poised to become the fourth straight foreign-born player to capture the league's MVP award when it's announced

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Marcus Hayes: The Sixers’ Joel Embiid got robbed of NBA MVP — again. He’s never going to win.

Joel Embiid got jobbed again. Get used to it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Al Horford on Giannis Antetokounmpo: The way he was looking at me didn’t sit right with me

Keith Smith: Al Horford on if Giannis Antetokounmpo staring him down got him motivated: "The way he was looking at me and the way he was going about things, it didn't sit right with me. And yeah, that sort of flipped a switch at that moment." Good ...

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic to win second consecutive NBA MVP, league source confirms

The 2021-22 season hadn’t even formally started when Nikola Jokic set the tone for how he planned to handle the unwanted MVP inquiries lobbed in his direction.

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Sean Keeler: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, back-to-back NBA MVP, is now greatest Denver athlete without a ring. But like John Elway, Peyton Manning, he won’t win one by himself.

Take Nikola Jokic off the Nuggets, they’re the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid can kick it to James Harden. Giannis Antetokounmpo runs with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

The Denver Post

Sean Keeler: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, back-to-back NBA MVP, is now greatest Denver athlete without a ring. But like John Elway, Peyton Manning, he won’t win one by himself.

Take Nikola Jokic off the Nuggets, they’re the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid can kick it to James Harden. Giannis Antetokounmpo runs with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

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Don’t forget the Grizzlies are 20-5 in games without Ja Morant this season

The Memphis Grizzlies will have a tough road if they have to face the Golden State Warriors without Ja Morant.

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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic expected to win second consecutive NBA MVP award

Denver’s 7-foot center was the first player in league history to eclipse 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a season.

Chicago Sun-Times

This NBA MVP awards column might be the thing bettors need to win money

The odds shifted dramatically once this story was released.

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AP source: Denver Nugget’s Nikola Jokic wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

A person familiar with the decision says Denver’s Nikola Jokic has won his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award, after a season in which he became the first player in league history to eclipse 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists mark in a single season

The Hindu

Nikola Jokic Edges Joel Embiid for Second Straight MVP

Denver’s center will become just the 13th player in NBA history to win consecutive MVP awards.

Sports Illustrated

Nikola Jokic named NBA’s MVP for second season in a row

Adrian Wojnarowski: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been voted the NBA's Most Valuable Player for a second consecutive season, sources tell ESPN. A formal announcement is expected this week. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on ...

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Are teams pushing small ball too far in these NBA playoffs?

Which kind of NBA center is the most helpful?

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Mike Singer: Despite first-round exit, Nuggets overachieved in season defined by injuries: 'We beat adversity'

DENVER — It’d be easier, and far more satisfying, to turn the page to next season when the Nuggets can dream of a playoff run extending well into June.

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Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors can’t become taller, so they’ll have to elevate their game

SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe the NBA’s regular season does matter, just a little bit.

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The Warriors’ new ‘death lineup’ didn’t look so deadly in Game 5 against the Nuggets

The Nuggets figured out the key to beating the Warriors' new lineup

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Nikola Jokic will sign supermax this summer

Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic on the potential supermax this summer: "If offer's on the table of course I'm going to accept it." Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike Vorkunov @ MikeVorkunov "I really appreciate our matchup," ...

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Nuggets offseason preview: Nikola Jokic extension, free agents and more

The Denver Nuggets went through somewhat of a gap year as they await the recoveries of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. They still remained competitive and fortified their bench by re-signing Will Barton and JaMychal Green, as well as signing ...

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Heat’s Jimmy Butler out for Game 5 that could clinch series against Hawks

MIAMI — Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, who started the day second in the NBA in playoff scoring to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, was ruled out of Tuesday night’s Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena due to right-knee inflammation.

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Led by Nikola Jokic, Nuggets survive to force Game 5 against Warriors

DENVER — Nikola Jokic spun Draymond Green into oblivion, and the Nuggets lived to fight another day.

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Dieter Kurtenbach: Warriors’ Game 3 championship character answered a huge question

Thursday was a character win for the Warriors. One of the highest order.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors taking 3-0 lead in series vs. Nuggets after another win in Game 3

Here's a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter after the Warriors took a 3-0 lead in the series against the Nuggets after holding on in Game 3.

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LAYUP LINES: Don’t use the playoffs to knock Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy

Don't let the playoffs cloud your judgement about Nikola Jokic

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Devin Booker could miss 2-3 weeks

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has suffered a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and could miss 2-3 weeks, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Thursday. Source: ESPN What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia @ Sportando Phoenix Suns Devin Booker ...

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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