The Denver Nuggets have seen some career-best play out of veteran guard Jamal Murray through the first half of this NBA season, so much so that he could be en route to a first-time All-Star selection to join Nikola Jokic as the first pair of Nuggets to be named an All-Star in a single season since 2009-10.

Lakers linked to trade for 27-year-old ex-Nuggets NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. An unexpected Los Angeles Lakers trade target emerged on Tuesday.

Adelman described the state of Jokic’s recovery from a knee injury as “kind of up and down” before Denver hosted the Lakers. It was the team’s 12th game without him and 11th without either center. Valanciunas has been sidelined by a right calf strain. Jokic hyperextended his left knee, resulting in a bone bruise.

The Denver Nuggets have had some great players in their franchise's long history, but nobody as legendary as Nikola Jokic. On Monday, the NBA announced its All-Star starters for this year's game, adding yet another accolade to Jokic's impressive resume.

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Denver Nuggets clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. The match will tip off at 10:00 pm ET on Tuesday. The De.

Tuesday night brings a packed NBA schedule with seven games spread across both conferences. Some teams are fighting to stay in the playoff picture, while others are trying to build momentum midway through the season.