MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three years after Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to the NBA championship, the peak looked awfully distant for the team from the Mile High City and the three-time MVP award winner.

The Los Angeles Lakers have received a major update about their Nikola Jokic dreams after the Nuggets' playoff loss.

Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels share respectful moment after Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets in heated playoff series.

Bad blood and a closeout game. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves were waiting for the tension to crack.

The Nuggets surrounded Nikola Jokic and their core with renewed depth, including Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas, also dealing Michael Porter Jr. for Cameron Johnson. While they closed the regular season strong, the ultimate goal wasn't reached. What could come next?

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic explained his viral moment against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Monday night.

Kendrick Perkins goes off on the "soft" criticism of Nikola Jokic compared to NBA legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry. Discover why Perk says the Joker's legacy is officially on the line.