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Nikola Jokic is right: the Denver Nuggets need changes
It was a grim exit from the NBA Playoffs for the Denver Nuggets. Nikola Jokic knew it too. While he urged against panic, the greatest player in the game today said change is needed. That’s easy to say but making it happen, necessary as it is, won’t be easy, writes Emmet Ryan. The Denver Nuggets […]
Rudy Gobert’s calm intensity drives Timberwolves to series lead
It’s only a few short days since I proclaimed the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t be hanging around long in the NBA Playoffs. Rudy Gobert gave me reason to rethink that in a devastatingly impressive display against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. If you’re feeling generous, I shouldn’t take the L just yet. The Denver Nuggets […]
Nikola Jokic delivers as Nuggets take strange Game 1 win
That was definitely a game that happened. Despite his early struggles and never reaching his peak game, Nikola Jokic once again delivered big for the Denver Nuggets as they took down the Minnesota Timberwolves. The greatest player alive today is now 1-0 in the NBA Playoffs. Emmet Ryan on a predictably strange encounter. Game 1 […]
It still starts with Nikola Jokic
In the second part of our look ahead at the Euros in the NBA Playoffs, it’s the turn of Nikola Jokic to come under the microscope. He’s done it all for the Denver Nuggets already. He’s being asked to do it again. The Serbian big man is looking for an extended wait before meeting his […]
Jonas Valanciunas shows his value as Lithuania’s anchor at EuroBasket
Jonas Valanciunas took care of business early as Lithuania swept Montenegro aside at EuroBasket 2025. The fate of Lithuania in this tournament rests on the shoulders of the Denver Nuggets man. Emmet Ryan on how JV delivered while also keeping something in reserve. Lithuania had a plan. Get the absolute most out of Jonas Valanciunas […]
Nikola Jokic Delivers in Brutal Playoff Battle With Ivica Zubac
We expected a heavyweight battle between Nikola Jokic and Ivica Zubac. What we got was a traditional heavyweight style fight between all of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Emmet Ryan on a Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs that spoke to the tone of the series to come. Keeping it in the tank […]
Dario Saric and the search for The Homie
It hasn’t been a dream start for Dario Saric with the Denver Nuggets. Two irrelevant outings to start the NBA season don’t bode well. Emmet Ryan believes the Croat can get back to his best basketball. Saric just needs to find The Homie. This isn’t working. Whether that’s the present tense or habitual present tense […]
Nikola Jokic impresses but he needs more from his minions
There was a lot to like from Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Still, despite Jokic bullying Rui Hachimura, Emmet Ryan felt there were clear areas of improvement for the Nuggets and one slight point of concern When the fourth quarter came along, it […]
A title is far more relevant to Jokic now than MVP
With it looking increasingly like that Nikola Jokic, despite his extraordinary feats, won’t win a third consecutive NBA MVP, Emmet Ryan writes about how the Serbia and Denver Nuggets big man should consider that motivation more than anything else Let’s start with some years and players, I’m pretty certain you’ll get my point right away. […]
Titanfall: Why the NBA’s biggest stars failed at EuroBasket
With the big three of EuroBasket 2022 not even making it to the medal round, Emmet Ryan breaks down how changing cultures in basketball have been behind the shocking exists of Antetkounmpo, Doncic, Jokic, and more There’s a poster just inside the media entrance of the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The main promo for EuroBasket and similar […]
NBA Schedule – European Viewing Essentials
This NBA 2017/18 schedule is upon us, and after a few days consideration were looking at the games every European basketball fans need to watch. With approx 1300 games to choose from we have picked the most Euro focused games we could possibly think of. Wednesday 18th Oct – Opening night sees the battle of the bigs kick […]
Danilo Gallinari’s Italian curse
It was one of the dumbest injuries in recent times and one that could seriously hinder Italy’s hopes at EuroBasket this September. Nicolò Origgi looks at how Danilo Gallinari’s moment of madness was a rare moment of his issues in a blue jersey being of his own making The latest chapter of Danilo Gallinari’s troubled […]