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United States' Anthony Davis scores a basket during a men's quarterfinal game against Brazil at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (Jamie Squire/Pool Photo via AP)

Paris basketball rematches: U.S. takes on Serbia, Germany faces France

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA MVP Award that will be announced Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Jokic wins his third NBA MVP award in past four seasons

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, questions an out of bounds call as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson looks on during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, front left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, pulls in a rebound between Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to MVP favorites with Joel Embiid out with knee injury

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, pulls in a rebound between Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, and Denver forward Aaron Gordon in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic posts 15th triple-double of season as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, left, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ruled out for game at Oklahoma City due to lower back pain

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, tries to keep away from Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126-121

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic calls for a foul call after he scored a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nikola Jokic has another triple-double against New Orleans, Nuggets beat Pelicans 125-113

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from the free throw line as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) drives past Toronto Raptors' O.G. Anunoby (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jokic has 31 points and 15 boards, Nuggets beat Raptors 113-104 for 5th win in 6 games

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Nuggets Nikola Jokic ejected in second quarter against Bulls

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) walks to the locker room afte his second technical foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Reggie Jackson leads Nuggets past Pistons for 107-103 win after Nikola Jokic ejected

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone holds up his NBA championship ring during a ceremony before the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and a win over the Lakers

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Serbia guard Marko Guduric, right, prepares to shoot as Canada guard Luguentz Dort, center, is held back during a Basketball World Cup semi final game in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Serbia runs past Canada 95-86 and reaches the gold medal game at the Basketball World Cup

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center left, jokes with guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, center right, during a rally and parade to mark the team's first NBA basketball championship on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets celebrate their first NBA title with parade through downtown Denver

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

A fan holds up a cutout of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during a rally and parade to mark the Denver Nuggets first NBA basketball championship on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets ready to celebrate their 1st NBA title with parade through the streets of downtown Denver

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic talks to reporters after the team won the NBA Championship with a victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic’s hometown in Serbia celebrates Denver Nuggets’ 1st NBA title

By Dusan Stojanovic - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) listens to a question during a post game news conference after Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press