Would adding Jimmy Butler make the Nuggets good enough to win another championship ... they would have to wait until the end of the league year. Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. He turns 30 years old in a little over a month.

After an alarming last-minute injury scratch from the lineup on Wednesday, Nikola Jokic was able to play with a sprained right elbow in Miami. It did not seem to bother him. He completed his 16th triple-double of the season late in the third quarter with one of his most delicious highlights of the year.

Despite Jimmy Butler's return, the Miami Heat were unable to take down the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Miami ended up falling to Denver by the final

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed the team's expectations for Jimmy Butler's performance following his return to the NBA after serving his suspension. Miami Heat are navigating a turbulent stretch as franchise drama continues to cast a shadow over their season.

Jimmy Butler could be back in the Miami Heat's starting lineup two weeks after the team announced they plan to listen to trade offers for him. Butler

The Denver Nuggets continue to stand as an insurmountable challenge for the Miami Heat, exposing glaring weaknesses that cannot be ignored (The Nuggets have won 10 regular season matchups in a row vs Miami and also beat Miami 4-1 in the 2023 NBA Finals).

Tuesday in Rivalry Week included the Knicks barely outlasting the Nets in Brooklyn, Jimmy Butler wearing a Suns colorway shoe while losing to Portland at home and Nikola Jokić getting a triple-double in three quarters as the 76ers continue to play like they want Nick Nurse to be fired. It’s NBA Rivalry Week!

Jimmy Butler will rejoin the Miami Heat for Friday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets with the end of his seven-game suspension. He's expected to be in the Heat's starting lineup, reports Chris Haynes.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

The All-Star starters announcement is almost upon us and the NBA has changed the format completely in an effort to revive the game.For first time in All-Star history, the format will be a mini-tourn

The Golden State Warriors have emerged as a potential suitor for Vučević ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to an ESPN report. The Warriors are engaging in initial trade conversations as the Bulls take calls on offers for both Vučević and Zach LaVine.

Rookie Stephon Castle impressed with 20 points of his own for San Antonio. Devin Vassell chipped in 21 while Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 12 boards and six blocks. The team falls to 19-21 on the season and have now lost five of their last six games.