<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/pelicans-news-new-orleans-bringing-in-veteran-deandre-jordan-on-one-year-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pelicans bringing in veteran DeAndre Jordan on one-year deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DeAndre-Jordan-warms-up.jpg"><figcaption>Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Pelicans bringing in veteran DeAndre Jordan on one-year deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T08:28:47-07:00">October 24th, 8:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-24T08:28:47-07:00">October 24th, 8:28am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/pelicans-zion-williamson-issues-playful-warning-ja-morant-after-grizzlies-loss">New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Memphis Grizzlies</a>, 128-122, the team would go ahead and make a move that fans are likely to be excited about. As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/pelicans-zion-williamson-laughing-hysterically-before-grizzlies-game">Zion Williamson and the Pelicans after the Grizzlies’ loss</a> are looking to exceed expectations, the team signed veteran center DeAndre Jordan, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.</p><p>Jordan is <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1981737655147851886" rel="noopener">signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million</a> as he will be entering the 18th season of his NBA career, where he was on an All-NBA team once and won a championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. He broke out with the Los Angeles Clippers to start Jordan’s career as he was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft.</p><p>“Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN. The one-time All-NBA big man and 2023 champion enters his 18th season in the league,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Having been with the Nuggets for the last three seasons, Jordan took to Instagram to post his goodbye message, saying his time with the team was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQIeTtrD38i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener">“unforgettable.”</a></p><p>“Grateful for 3 unforgettable seasons with the Nuggets,” Jordan wrote. “Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, staff, and the INCREDIBLE fans who made Denver a home. I have gained so much from this city and made lifelong friendships that I will keep forever. It’s been an amazing ride, from day one to bringing home a championship together. Nothing but love and respect. Excited for what’s next.”</p><h2><b>DeAndre Jordan is looking to make an impact with the Pelicans</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DeAndre-Jordan-reacts-to-a-shot.jpg"><figcaption>Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>While fans are locking in their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/3-zion-williamson-bold-predictions-2025-26-pelicans-season">bold predictions on the Pelicans and even Williamson</a> specifically, Jordan could be a veteran voice in the locker room that could help someone like the 25-year-old. At 37 years old, Jordan still has the determination to play, even with the limited usage, as last season, he averaged 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while shooting 65 percent from the field in 12.3 minutes per game.</p><p>Jordan made light of his playing career in an Instagram post, with a narrator over a video saying “This is DeAndre Jordan – a retired NBA veteran,” but he interrupts, saying <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNB9So-ywn2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="noopener">“No, I’m not – I’m still playing.”</a></p><p>With the caption of “firing my narrator for this,” there is no doubt that Jordan understands that he is in the twilight years of his career, though he can still impact the game, despite the limited minutes. He looks to do the same with New Orleans this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pelicans bringing in veteran DeAndre Jordan on one-year deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-sent-deandre-jordan-selfie-with-horse-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic sent DeAndre Jordan a selfie with horse during offseason');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nikola-Jokic-sent-DeAndre-Jordan-a-selfie-with-a-horse-during-offseason.jpg"><figcaption>Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic sent DeAndre Jordan a selfie with horse during offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-13T09:42:47-07:00">June 13th, 9:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-13T13:44:34-07:00">June 13th, 1:44pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets endured an emotionally draining 2024-25 NBA season, one that included endless speculation and a number of exhilarating moments. When the 2025 NBA Finals conclude, it is possible this squad will have come within one win from eliminating the champions in the playoffs. And yet, there are still trying roster issues that management must address this summer. The players are not focused on that just yet, though.</p><p>This is a time to decompress after a long campaign. You don’t have to tell Jokic. The 2023 Finals MVP and three-time regular season MVP knows how to make the most of his NBA hiatus, as he lets loose in his native Serbia. The man is passionate about his family, friends, culture, and of course, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nikola-jokic-passion-for-horse-racing-once-made-him-quit-basketball">his beloved horses</a>.</p><p>When chatting with FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back,” upcoming Nuggets free agent and veteran center DeAndre Jordan revealed <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1933542946919379133" rel="noopener">the last contact he made</a> with Jokic.</p><p>“I talked to him maybe like a week or so ago — he sent me a picture of him with a horse,” the 2016 All-NBA First-Team selection said, via ClutchPoints. “Like a selfie of him and the horse together. And I was like ‘alright, have fun brother.'”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"He sent me a picture of him with a horse. A selfie, him and the horse together. I was like, 'Alright have fun, brother.'"</p><p>DeAndre Jordan on Nikola Jokic's summer in Serbia so far 😅🐎</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/RunItBackFDTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RunItBackFDTV</a>)<a href="https://t.co/aC9wyry7Qn">pic.twitter.com/aC9wyry7Qn</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1933542946919379133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic lives it up in Serbia</b></h2><p>What appeals to fans most about Jokic, at least from a non-basketball standpoint, is his authenticity. His personality does not fit the mold of what the league and public expects from the face of the NBA, which is why the search for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/ranking-players-to-be-next-face-of-nba">LeBron James’ successor</a> is ongoing, but the sensational seven-footer is a multifaceted individual.</p><p>Despite his understated nature in front of the cameras, Nikola Jokic is clearly committed to every challenge he tackles. He led Denver through an erratic season that saw the organization fire head coach Michael Malone less than two weeks before the playoffs started. The five-time All-NBA First-Teamer pushed through the ups and downs, performing at a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-historic-larry-bird-company-mvp-snub">historically magnificent level</a> for most of the year — averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 41.7 percent from 3-point range.</p><p>But when the season ends, Jokic is able to compartmentalize and enjoy what else life has to offer. The Nuggets need their franchise keystone to feel rejuvenated once the new campaign begins, for they know how heavy a workload he must carry in order for them to reach their ceiling. If his correspondence with DeAndre Jordan is any indication, it seems like Jokic will come into training camp emotionally recharged.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic sent DeAndre Jordan a selfie with horse during offseason

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He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Nikola Jokic has made a name for himself as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-breaks-down-scary-thunder-team-game-7-win">one of the most dominant players in the NBA</a>, but it’s his dry humor and offbeat personality that continue to make him a fan favorite. After the Denver Nuggets steamrolled the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their first-round series, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nikola-jokic-rejects-clippers-ivica-zubac-with-insane-block">Jokic added another classic moment to his collection</a> — this time off the court.</p><p>During the TNT postgame interview, Charles Barkley asked Jokic a question that caught the two-time MVP <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1918854716793954564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1918854716793954564%7Ctwgr%5E23eb74fd73550c2c8f7009a26e59044df1653df7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.clutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D3361557action%3Dedit" rel="noopener">completely off guard</a>.</p><p>“Is that the ugliest person you’ve ever kissed in your life?”</p><p>Barkley was referring to a now-viral moment when Jokic planted a celebratory smooch on teammate DeAndre Jordan after the final buzzer. Jokic’s response?</p><p>“No… Actually. Hmm.” The pause. The smirk. The confusion. It was comedy gold.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Charles Barkley: "Is that the ugliest person [DeAndre Jordan] you ever kissed in your life?"</p><p>Nikola Jokic: "No… Actually. Hmm." 😂</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBAonTNT</a>)<a href="https://t.co/ajO36AFAz8">pic.twitter.com/ajO36AFAz8</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1918854716793954564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Jokic’s reaction — both confused and amused — was shared widely on social media, with fans praising his deadpan delivery and the rare glimpse of humor in the postgame spotlight. The moment perfectly captured the quirky personality of the Serbian big man, who often shies away from media attention but never fails to entertain when he does speak.</p><h2><b>Nuggets blow out the Clippers in Game 7, head to OKC</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nikola-Jokic_a22284.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The laughter followed what was otherwise a statement win for Denver, which advances to the second round to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Jokic contributed a well-rounded performance with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, but it was a true team effort that overwhelmed the Clippers. Aaron Gordon led all scorers with 22 points, Christian Braun added 21, and six Nuggets finished in double figures in total.</p><p>“We know in the playoffs everybody needs to step up,” Jokic said postgame. “Offensively, defensively, energy-wise. Everybody who plays needs to contribute something. It was special today — the guys did that.”</p><p>While Jokic didn’t have a monster stat line by his standards, his impact was felt throughout. His leadership, vision, and calm demeanor helped steer Denver through a first-quarter deficit and into complete second-half dominance.</p><p>Braun, who had one of the best games of his career, also earned Jokic’s praise for his defense on James Harden.</p><p>“He’s aggressive. He’s annoying. And he knows what to do,” Jokic said with a smile. “He accepts the role because he’s a winner.”</p><p>Now, Denver will turn its attention to a heavyweight second-round showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder and MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. But before diving headfirst into that battle, Jokic reminded everyone that basketball doesn’t always have to be serious.</p><p>As for the kiss? Let’s just say it might be DeAndre Jordan’s most memorable playoff moment this year — and Jokic’s most awkward.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic has hilarious reaction to DeAndre Jordan kissing question

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-deandre-jordan-concerning-admission-0-4-record-timberwolves');   ga('set', 'title', 'DeAndre Jordan’s concerning admission on Nuggets’ 0-4 record vs. Timberwolves');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Deandre-Jordan.jpg"><figcaption>© Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>DeAndre Jordan’s concerning admission on Nuggets’ 0-4 record vs. Timberwolves</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-03T10:05:20-07:00">April 3rd, 10:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-03T10:05:20-07:00">April 3rd, 10:05am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-defends-russell-westbrook-late-mistakes-cost-denver-vs-timberwolves">Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets</a> on Monday, it marked the fourth straight win for the Timberwolves over the Nuggets this season. Center DeAndre Jordan sees it as a problem.</p><p>Two of the Nuggets’ losses to the Timberwolves were close. 140-139 and 119-116, respectively. However, the other two were blowouts, 115-95 and 133-104.</p><p>Jordan spoke on the Run It Back FDTV show and showed <a href="https://youtu.be/aXKQqvWHRJA?t=1735" rel="noopener">his legitimate concerns</a> about the Timberwolves having the Nuggets’ number.</p><p>“I mean it should be a concern,” Jordan said. “I think anytime a team sweeps you throughout a season it’s concerning. We don’t want to overreact but we need to look in the mirror and look at film, and look at different ways we have to be successful. We’ve had success against Minnesota just not longer than they’ve had success against us throughout the game.</p><p>“So I think we have to come into it playing as close to perfect as we can for 48 minutes against a team like that. Give guys like Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, Naz Reid, different looks to throw wrenches in their game plan. Also, attack those guys defensively as well.”</p><h2><b>DeAndre Jordan hopes the Nuggets find success vs Timberwolves</b></h2><p>A 4-0 record in the regular season is not ideal by any means. However, the Timberwolves are without a crucial star. Karl-Anthony Towns was traded from Minnesota to the New York Knicks before the beginning of the season.</p><p>He was a key culprit to draw Nikola Jokic and the other Nuggets centers out to the perimeter. Now, the Timberwolves don’t have thay option.</p><p>Still, they have guys like Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid. Both have proven to be mismatches for Denver throughout the season. The <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/timberwolves-problem-inconsistency-season-042154267.html" rel="noopener">athleticism and versatility</a> might be advantageous for Minnesota.</p><p>Even though they have won four games against them this season, winning four more in the playoffs might be more of a daunting task. Denver could play with more urgency, intensity, and just play better.</p><p>At the end of the day, Jordan is a pro and has been in similar situations before. However, the Timberwolves eliminated them in the 2024 playoffs.</p><p>After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-nikola-jokic-denver-wins-first-championship-game-5-demolition-heat">Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals</a>, it was a swift exit in seven games. Revenge will taste sweet if the two teams square off again.</p><p>Having some retribution could be the answer and a crucial point of emphasis for Denver. Regardless, they will hope to close out the regular season with more wins.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

DeAndre Jordan’s concerning admission on Nuggets’ 0-4 record vs. Timberwolves

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-deandre-jordan-throws-back-reverse-poster-dunk-rockets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nuggets’ DeAndre Jordan throws it back with reverse poster dunk vs. Rockets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nuggets-news-DeAndre-Jordan-throws-it-back-with-reverse-poster-dunk-vs.-Rockets.jpg"></figure><h1>Nuggets’ DeAndre Jordan throws it back with reverse poster dunk vs. Rockets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-23T19:48:18-07:00">March 23rd, 7:48pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-23T19:48:18-07:00">March 23rd, 7:48pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Although Denver Nuggets veteran center DeAndre Jordan’s best days in the NBA are now seemingly behind him, he is still very much capable of getting attention from time to time by simply doing the stuff he’s best known for — by posterizing people on the court.</p><p>Such was the case during one moment in the third quarter of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/nuggets-vs-rockets-prediction-odds-pick-spread-3-23-2025">Sunday night’s game between the Nuggets and the Houston Rockets</a> when Jordan caught a lob pass in traffic from Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and threw it down in reverse style while getting challenged mid-air by Tari Eason.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DeAndre Jordan with the NASTY reverse slam PLUS the foul 😳👀<a href="https://t.co/fv1vLBzXgI">pic.twitter.com/fv1vLBzXgI</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1903970872903528555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Jordan, who will turn 37 years old in July, owns a long montage of highlight dunks in the NBA, perhaps <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkN2q6sUUk" rel="noopener">none was more famous than his throwdown</a> over then-Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Knight in 2013 when the big man was still suiting up for the Los Angeles Clippers.</p><p>Over a decade later, Jordan is still touching the sky when given the opportunity.</p><p>With three-time NBA Most Valuable Player <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/is-nikola-jokic-playing-tonight-nuggets-rockets-injury-report">Nikola Jokic missing his fourth game in a row</a> because of a sprained right ankle, Jordan got the start at the center position versus the Rockets.</p><p>He impressed against Houston, as he came up with a double-double of 11 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field to go along with 15 boards, four assists and a steal in 38 minutes. He entered that game averaging just 3.3 points and 4.7 boards per outing in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.</p><p>His rebound total in the Rockets game was <a href="https://x.com/statmuse/status/1903986322487828951" rel="noopener">his most since 2022</a>, per StatMuse.</p><p>Meanwhile, Murray came up huge as well for the Nuggets. He paced Denver with 39 points in the win over Houston, shooting 15-for-28 from the floor with four 3-pointers, seven assists and four rebounds through 38 minutes. Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon chipped in 17 and 13 points, respectively.</p><p>The Nuggets improved to 45-27 and sliced Houston’s lead over them for the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference standings to only just a game.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nuggets’ DeAndre Jordan throws it back with reverse poster dunk vs. Rockets

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