Later on, Giannis Antetokounmpo proposed a dream of his, talking about big European players in big market teams, even naming some examples: “Okay, let’s say something funny because I took it and spoke about it very, very serious. Now that a European will be, I believe, the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, this is something new from Europe that never happened before,” Giannis started. “We had Pau Gasol, obviously he was a great player. And Sasha Vujacic, great guy, one of my close friends, but I mess up his name all the time. Now, I just love it.” “You know what I want? I want Luka to the Lakers, I want Nikola Jokic to the New York Knicks, I want all the Europeans to go to all the big markets to see something incredible,” Giannis said.
Source: BasketNews
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀🇬🇷 Giannis wants all the European stars to go to big market teams like the Knicks or Lakers pic.x.com/qiPQIwPn1n – 5:37 AM
👀🇬🇷 Giannis wants all the European stars to go to big market teams like the Knicks or Lakers pic.x.com/qiPQIwPn1n – 5:37 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted to Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers: “I thought it was fake news. It’s insane. Nobody’s safe.” 🗣
He also made a bold statement about European players in the biggest markets, wanting “Jokic to the Knicks”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:20 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo reacted to Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers: “I thought it was fake news. It’s insane. Nobody’s safe.” 🗣
He also made a bold statement about European players in the biggest markets, wanting “Jokic to the Knicks”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:20 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After tonight’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked for his thoughts on Luka Dončić getting traded by the Dallas Mavericks.
Turns out Antetokounmpo had quite a few thoughts on the matter: pic.x.com/nNWNpg1LfJ – 12:23 AM
After tonight’s game, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked for his thoughts on Luka Dončić getting traded by the Dallas Mavericks.
Turns out Antetokounmpo had quite a few thoughts on the matter: pic.x.com/nNWNpg1LfJ – 12:23 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jaren Jackson Jr. was clutch vs. Giannis in the win against the Bucks 💪 pic.x.com/BsFDlvBZHq – 11:10 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. was clutch vs. Giannis in the win against the Bucks 💪 pic.x.com/BsFDlvBZHq – 11:10 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119
– Antetokounmpo 30pts/10reb/7ast
– Middleton 20pts/2reb/4ast
– Lillard 15pts/3reb/9ast
– Lopez 15pts/2reb/2ast
– Green 14pts/3reb/2stl
– Prince 13pts/7reb/5ast
The Bucks are now 26-21 on the season. They next play tomorrow night in Oklahoma City. – 11:00 PM
FINAL: Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119
– Antetokounmpo 30pts/10reb/7ast
– Middleton 20pts/2reb/4ast
– Lillard 15pts/3reb/9ast
– Lopez 15pts/2reb/2ast
– Green 14pts/3reb/2stl
– Prince 13pts/7reb/5ast
The Bucks are now 26-21 on the season. They next play tomorrow night in Oklahoma City. – 11:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First game since March 1 with multiple made 3-pointers for Giannis Antetokounmpo – 10:42 PM
First game since March 1 with multiple made 3-pointers for Giannis Antetokounmpo – 10:42 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Giannis cashes it in from DEEP
The Greek Freak so far tonight: 21 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST
(via @Bucks)
pic.x.com/oj6pFyye2M – 10:22 PM
Giannis cashes it in from DEEP
The Greek Freak so far tonight: 21 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST
(via @Bucks)
pic.x.com/oj6pFyye2M – 10:22 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis missing free throws is bad, but the funny part is that the Bucks are weirdly good at rebounding his misses. So he’s 0/4 tonight…and yet they have 6 points off two triples on the two possessions where he went to the foul line. – 10:01 PM
Giannis missing free throws is bad, but the funny part is that the Bucks are weirdly good at rebounding his misses. So he’s 0/4 tonight…and yet they have 6 points off two triples on the two possessions where he went to the foul line. – 10:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Who’s the second-best player the Lakers could have traded the Davis-Christie-1st package for this season?
Automatic no’s, imo, on: Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Wemby, Tatum, Mitchell, Mobley, Brunson, Edwards and Curry.
Maybe Devin Booker? And that’s a big maybe? – 2:17 PM
Who’s the second-best player the Lakers could have traded the Davis-Christie-1st package for this season?
Automatic no’s, imo, on: Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Wemby, Tatum, Mitchell, Mobley, Brunson, Edwards and Curry.
Maybe Devin Booker? And that’s a big maybe? – 2:17 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
If you’re trading a player as talented and accomplished as Luka wouldn’t you first call Boston and ask about their best players? Wouldn’t you offer him to Milwaukee for Giannis or any other team with young star(s) and multiple picks?
Instead they target the Lakers and Anthony – 12:22 PM
If you’re trading a player as talented and accomplished as Luka wouldn’t you first call Boston and ask about their best players? Wouldn’t you offer him to Milwaukee for Giannis or any other team with young star(s) and multiple picks?
Instead they target the Lakers and Anthony – 12:22 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Possibly not the biggest news of the night, but DeMar DeRozan passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 28 in NBA history.
Also: Devin Booker moved ahead of Sam Cassell (No. 136) and Nikola Jokic did the same with Sam Jones and Kevin Love (No. 145). – 5:43 AM
Possibly not the biggest news of the night, but DeMar DeRozan passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 28 in NBA history.
Also: Devin Booker moved ahead of Sam Cassell (No. 136) and Nikola Jokic did the same with Sam Jones and Kevin Love (No. 145). – 5:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic takes down the Hornets with another triple-double, plus more on last night’s #NBA action
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:57 AM
Nikola Jokic takes down the Hornets with another triple-double, plus more on last night’s #NBA action
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:57 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets just went 2-3 on their road trip. It felt way worse (and was) but the 1,000 foot view says they’re still okay.
Credit to Jokic’s clutch play, CB’s relentlessness, and more.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 10:08 PM
The Nuggets just went 2-3 on their road trip. It felt way worse (and was) but the 1,000 foot view says they’re still okay.
Credit to Jokic’s clutch play, CB’s relentlessness, and more.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 10:08 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Another night, another ABSURD Nikola Jokic triple-double 🤯 pic.x.com/bDZT4CeaLg – 9:45 PM
Another night, another ABSURD Nikola Jokic triple-double 🤯 pic.x.com/bDZT4CeaLg – 9:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Hornets 107-104.
Nikola Jokic: 28-13-17-4-1 is insane lol
Christian Braun: 24 points, 11 rebounds
Jamal Murray: 20 points, 5 assists
Nuggets go 2-3 on the road trip.
30-19 pic.x.com/QfbqaSjwmf – 9:28 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Hornets 107-104.
Nikola Jokic: 28-13-17-4-1 is insane lol
Christian Braun: 24 points, 11 rebounds
Jamal Murray: 20 points, 5 assists
Nuggets go 2-3 on the road trip.
30-19 pic.x.com/QfbqaSjwmf – 9:28 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic comes up CLUTCH to pick up his league-leading 22nd triple-double vs. Charlotte
🃏: 28 PTS | 13 REB | 17 AST pic.x.com/YN5kNuGKeu – 9:27 PM
Nikola Jokic comes up CLUTCH to pick up his league-leading 22nd triple-double vs. Charlotte
🃏: 28 PTS | 13 REB | 17 AST pic.x.com/YN5kNuGKeu – 9:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
17 AST
4 STL
Nuggets are 7-0 when Jokic records 15+ AST this season. pic.x.com/v2AIzjt15E – 9:22 PM
Jokic tonight:
28 PTS
13 REB
17 AST
4 STL
Nuggets are 7-0 when Jokic records 15+ AST this season. pic.x.com/v2AIzjt15E – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Hornets 54-46.
Christian Braun: 19 points, 9 rebounds, 22 minutes
Nikola Jokic: 12-8-9
Michael Porter: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4/10 FG, 0/4 3P
Nuggets looked great for a while, got sloppy late. pic.x.com/AjdmvOoVSy – 8:10 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Hornets 54-46.
Christian Braun: 19 points, 9 rebounds, 22 minutes
Nikola Jokic: 12-8-9
Michael Porter: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4/10 FG, 0/4 3P
Nuggets looked great for a while, got sloppy late. pic.x.com/AjdmvOoVSy – 8:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ blocks the three-pointer, Jokic catches and flings it to MPJ on the fly who gets the dunk.
Denver playing well with the starters. Getting good shots every possession. – 7:26 PM
MPJ blocks the three-pointer, Jokic catches and flings it to MPJ on the fly who gets the dunk.
Denver playing well with the starters. Getting good shots every possession. – 7:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I would guess that Michael Malone goes to the 9-man rotation tonight with:
Murray, Braun, MPJ, Gordon, Jokic
Pickett, Strawther, Tyson, Jordan
Hunter Tyson went to Clemson so he probably has family in attendance tonight. – 7:01 PM
I would guess that Michael Malone goes to the 9-man rotation tonight with:
Murray, Braun, MPJ, Gordon, Jokic
Pickett, Strawther, Tyson, Jordan
Hunter Tyson went to Clemson so he probably has family in attendance tonight. – 7:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Halves with 10+ AST this season:
10 — Young
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 — Harden, Jokic, Payton pic.x.com/sruesHCa9g – 6:11 PM
Halves with 10+ AST this season:
10 — Young
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 — Harden, Jokic, Payton pic.x.com/sruesHCa9g – 6:11 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Vasilije Micic: Nikola Jokic is a great example for every NBA superstar
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 8:05 AM
Vasilije Micic: Nikola Jokic is a great example for every NBA superstar
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 8:05 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇨🇵🐻 Guerschon Yabusele had his BEST NBA GAME against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, setting a new career-high 2⃣8⃣ points!
In 36 minutes:
28 PTS
7 REB
2 AST
3 STL
12/17 FG pic.x.com/KxslDhJKBv – 1:36 AM
🇨🇵🐻 Guerschon Yabusele had his BEST NBA GAME against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, setting a new career-high 2⃣8⃣ points!
In 36 minutes:
28 PTS
7 REB
2 AST
3 STL
12/17 FG pic.x.com/KxslDhJKBv – 1:36 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It wasn’t perfect, but the Denver Nuggets ended their losing streak with a clutch win vs Philly.
Jokic, Murray, and MPJ COOKED offensively. The defense needs to improve, but the offense is as elite as ever.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/jokic-murray-d… – 11:04 PM
It wasn’t perfect, but the Denver Nuggets ended their losing streak with a clutch win vs Philly.
Jokic, Murray, and MPJ COOKED offensively. The defense needs to improve, but the offense is as elite as ever.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/jokic-murray-d… – 11:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Something I wanna mention before it gets lost.
Murray had it going all night. Could have kept shooting down the stretch.
Instead, he got off the ball, took zero shots in the clutch, set up Joker and MPJ, played good defense.
Wanna make sure he gets credit for being a teammate. – 10:23 PM
Something I wanna mention before it gets lost.
Murray had it going all night. Could have kept shooting down the stretch.
Instead, he got off the ball, took zero shots in the clutch, set up Joker and MPJ, played good defense.
Wanna make sure he gets credit for being a teammate. – 10:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat Sixers 137-134.
Nikola Jokic: 28 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 13 points in clutch time!
FroMal Murray: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, +13 in 40 minutes
Michael Porter: 24 points, 10/14 FG
Nuggets snap losing streak. 29-19. pic.x.com/6hPIfSm43E – 10:06 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat Sixers 137-134.
Nikola Jokic: 28 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 13 points in clutch time!
FroMal Murray: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, +13 in 40 minutes
Michael Porter: 24 points, 10/14 FG
Nuggets snap losing streak. 29-19. pic.x.com/6hPIfSm43E – 10:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
28 PTS
9 REB
13 AST
Dropped 8 points in the final minute. pic.x.com/cpuIrJBxzq – 10:04 PM
Jokic tonight:
28 PTS
9 REB
13 AST
Dropped 8 points in the final minute. pic.x.com/cpuIrJBxzq – 10:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Nuggets 137, Sixers 134
Denver escapes with a wild win behind 28-9-13 from Nikola Jokic, who scored or assisted on 13 straight points in the crunch time to pull out the win.
Massive game from Tyrese Maxey, who had 42 & 9, in the loss to snap Philly’s 4 game win streak. – 10:04 PM
Final: Nuggets 137, Sixers 134
Denver escapes with a wild win behind 28-9-13 from Nikola Jokic, who scored or assisted on 13 straight points in the crunch time to pull out the win.
Massive game from Tyrese Maxey, who had 42 & 9, in the loss to snap Philly’s 4 game win streak. – 10:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Nikola Jokic scored 8 points in the final minute and the Nuggets will escape with a 137-134 win over the Sixers.
– Jokic: 28/9/13
– Maxey: 42/9 on 15-26 shooting
– Yabusele: career-high 28 on 12-17 (4-7 from 3)
– Oubre Jr: 27/7/5 on 9-16.
Nuggets shot 65.9% from the field. – 10:03 PM
Nikola Jokic scored 8 points in the final minute and the Nuggets will escape with a 137-134 win over the Sixers.
– Jokic: 28/9/13
– Maxey: 42/9 on 15-26 shooting
– Yabusele: career-high 28 on 12-17 (4-7 from 3)
– Oubre Jr: 27/7/5 on 9-16.
Nuggets shot 65.9% from the field. – 10:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Insane Jokic finish lmao I don’t know what to think anymore. – 10:00 PM
Insane Jokic finish lmao I don’t know what to think anymore. – 10:00 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Just an absurd late-game takeover from Jokic, who won’t stop scoring. Sixers call their final timeout down by three points with 12.7 seconds left. – 9:59 PM
Just an absurd late-game takeover from Jokic, who won’t stop scoring. Sixers call their final timeout down by three points with 12.7 seconds left. – 9:59 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Jokic, man, good lord. Absolutely ridiculous that this player exists. – 9:58 PM
Jokic, man, good lord. Absolutely ridiculous that this player exists. – 9:58 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic with the And-1. Jamal Murray with the fist pump. Nuggets up 2 with a minute left. – 9:56 PM
Jokic with the And-1. Jamal Murray with the fist pump. Nuggets up 2 with a minute left. – 9:56 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Will be interesting to see if the Sixers close with Ricky Council IV or Justin Edwards. Nuggets have Jokic defending Council right now, Edwards being a more reliable spot-up shooter could make him a better option against that. – 9:46 PM
Will be interesting to see if the Sixers close with Ricky Council IV or Justin Edwards. Nuggets have Jokic defending Council right now, Edwards being a more reliable spot-up shooter could make him a better option against that. – 9:46 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
After three: Sixers 100, Nuggets 103.
Ricky Council IV beats the buzzer for the millionth time this season, knocking down a corner three over Jokic.
Maxey scored 16 points in the third.
This game continues to be awesome, even with a bit more defense being played in the third. – 9:28 PM
After three: Sixers 100, Nuggets 103.
Ricky Council IV beats the buzzer for the millionth time this season, knocking down a corner three over Jokic.
Maxey scored 16 points in the third.
This game continues to be awesome, even with a bit more defense being played in the third. – 9:28 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Outstanding effort from the Sixers in this first half. They don’t have much of an answer for Jokic (no one does), but they’re making him attempt to guard on defense and he has no interest. Lot of two-man game for Yabu pick-and-pop and then attack the closeout and swing the ball. – 8:34 PM
Outstanding effort from the Sixers in this first half. They don’t have much of an answer for Jokic (no one does), but they’re making him attempt to guard on defense and he has no interest. Lot of two-man game for Yabu pick-and-pop and then attack the closeout and swing the ball. – 8:34 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets up 38-36 after one. Jamal Murray leads Denver with 10 points. Nikola Jokic adds 9-6-6. Christian Braun has 8 quick points off the bench.
Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with 14 points on 5-10 FG. – 8:17 PM
Nuggets up 38-36 after one. Jamal Murray leads Denver with 10 points. Nikola Jokic adds 9-6-6. Christian Braun has 8 quick points off the bench.
Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with 14 points on 5-10 FG. – 8:17 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Julian Strawther hits a baseline J at the buzzer to give Denver a 38-36 lead after 1.
– Maxey leads both teams with 13/4 on 5-10 shooting.
– Murray (10) and Jokic (9/6/6) leading Denver.
– Nuggets are shooting 63.6% from the field, Sixers 56.5% (and 8-12 from 3). – 8:15 PM
Julian Strawther hits a baseline J at the buzzer to give Denver a 38-36 lead after 1.
– Maxey leads both teams with 13/4 on 5-10 shooting.
– Murray (10) and Jokic (9/6/6) leading Denver.
– Nuggets are shooting 63.6% from the field, Sixers 56.5% (and 8-12 from 3). – 8:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The behind-the-back pass from Jokic 😳
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/MFvtmOgnbs – 8:15 PM
The behind-the-back pass from Jokic 😳
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/MFvtmOgnbs – 8:15 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Can’t tell if Jokic is offering his best defensive effort thus far but it’s free baskets at the rim for the Sixers every time they want it. – 8:05 PM
Can’t tell if Jokic is offering his best defensive effort thus far but it’s free baskets at the rim for the Sixers every time they want it. – 8:05 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Leaders in the Clubhouse, Week 6:
MVP: SGA
DPOY: Wembanyama
ROY: Castle
MIP: Powell
6MAN: Amen Thompson
COACH: Atkinson
EXEC: Rose
CLUTCH: Jokic pic.x.com/thNBLJTD4q – 12:07 PM
Leaders in the Clubhouse, Week 6:
MVP: SGA
DPOY: Wembanyama
ROY: Castle
MIP: Powell
6MAN: Amen Thompson
COACH: Atkinson
EXEC: Rose
CLUTCH: Jokic pic.x.com/thNBLJTD4q – 12:07 PM
More on this storyline
Milwuakee Bucks’ leader had a few thoughts about the trade, as he was sure that it was fake news at first: “I thought it was fake news. It’s insane. Obviously, I’ve played against Luka a lot of times and AD and all the people that were included in the trade. This is the world we’re living in,” Giannis started. “It’s a business, you have to understand nobody’s safe, nobody’s safe. If a five-time All-NBA first-team, a 25-year-old, a guy that just made it to the Finals seven months ago, a guy that led the league in scoring, a guy that finished second or third in MVP voting…” “A guy that scored 70-something points one time, a guy that had a 60-point triple-double, a guy that knows how to play the game of basketball, I can keep going and going.” -via BasketNews / February 3, 2025
Eric Nehm: Per Bucks, these guys are all probable tonight: G. Antetokounmpo (right patella tendinopathy) D. Lillard (left groin soreness) B. Lopez (back soreness) K. Middleton (bilateral ankle injury management) T. Prince (right patella tendinopathy) G. Trent Jr. (left hip flexor soreness) -via x.com / February 2, 2025
Mike Finger: Asked Chris if he would take Giannis upon his offer: “Yeah, I don’t know if he wants to go have a glass of wine. Everybody wanna be fighters.” -via Bluesky / February 2, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Possibly not the biggest news of the night, but DeMar DeRozan passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 28 in NBA history. Also: Devin Booker moved ahead of Sam Cassell (No. 136) and Nikola Jokic did the same with Sam Jones and Kevin Love (No. 145). -via Bluesky / February 2, 2025
Keerthika Uthayakumar: Most triple-doubles this season: Nikola Jokic – 22 Nikola Jokic through 3 quarters – 15 LeBron James – 9 Domantas Sabonis – 8 Jokic has more triple-doubles through three quarters than any other player has in an entire game. -via Bluesky / February 2, 2025
Jokić was 19 years old and two months removed from being drafted in the second round by the Denver Nuggets. He had come to P3 to undergo an advanced athlete assessment. When he attempted a vertical leap, he jumped 17 inches. It was, according to Elliott, the worst vertical jump they had ever recorded. In the last decade, as Jokić grew into an NBA MVP and one of the best basketball players in the world, the story of his trip to P3 and his 17-inch jump has become a part of his lore. In many ways, it’s actually the least interesting part of the story. -via New York Times / February 2, 2025