The Nuggets' defensive pieces around Jokic have proven to be notably stout so far. Aaron Gordon hasn't lost a step as a two-way guy. Cameron Johnson, while off to a slow start offensively, is still a positive defensive player on the wing. Down the bench, Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, and Spencer Jones are doing their part as well.

Kevin Huerter and Nikola Vucevic hit big 3-pointers down the stretch and the Chicago Bulls overcame a triple-double by Nikola Jokic to hold off the Denver Nuggets 130-127 on Monday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, while Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has won the award in the East, the NBA announced on Monday.

The Denver Nuggets enter Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls with seven players on their injury report. Nikola Jokic headlines the list for the second game in a row.

Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets to a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 55 points to tie the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season.

John Wall had an interesting take after Nikola Jokic's 55-point outburst in the Nuggets' win over the Clippers.

Anthony, along with his praise for the star talent of Jokic, also gave a special nod to the depth that the Nuggets have shown in their first few games; more specifically, Bruce Brown, mentioning the comfortability he's shown that's paid off for the Nuggets' offense in a big way.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and three other players had 23 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to their seventh straight victory on Saturday night, 123-112 over the Minnesota Timberwolves.