Out of sight, out of pined. Who needs Joel Embiid? Nikola Jokic-vs.-Victor Wembanyama is the NBA’s best big man tussle now, by default. The fault, in this case, being Embiid’s bum left knee. “I always say this: I think the No.

The 3-time MVP filled up the stat sheet, totaling 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to secure his team’s 27th win of the season.

Erik Spoelstra says the San Antonio Spurs utilize Victor Wembanyama similarly as the Denver Nuggets do Nikola Jokic

Alas, Wembanyama, the far-and-away front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year, can make titans look like Spud Webb. The Spurs’ second-year stud did not block the unblockable shot. Instead, he pulled off something more impressive.

Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better.

If it wasn’t already clear, Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama will remain appointment viewing for the duration of Jokic’s prime. Wembanyama went for 35 points and 18 rebounds as the Spurs won ...

Aaron Gordon has been key to an improved Nuggets bench. Even when he returns to the starting lineup, Denver will need more of him when Nikola Jokic is off the court.

However, what about Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham ... Back-to-back big performances against Jokic also helped build Wembanyama's MVP case. In a 113-110 win over the Nuggets, Wemby had 35 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocks. After this win in ...

The NBA doubleheader on Tuesday, Jan. 21 wraps up with the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed: Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over?

Simons and Ayton lead the way, with Simons dropping 24 on 6-12 three-point shooting, adding four boards, and three assists. Ayton posted a double-double putting up 22 points, and pulling down 15 rebounds. Avdija also added a double-double, scoring 16 with 10 rebounds.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (19-22) didn’t want to leave for Paris, France riding a three-game losing streak. However, after being outscored by a combined 72 points in the second half of their last three opponent games,