The Denver Nuggets have a problem when it comes to hanging on to a center that can confidently backup Nikola Jokic.

Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 15 assists, OG Anunoby scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 122-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28.

After starting Wednesday's loss to Houston, Jordan will head back to Denver's bench in the return of Nikola Jokic (illness) on Friday. Over his past five games (two starts), Jordan is averaging 5.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.3 minutes.

If the Denver Nuggets do make a deal ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, fixing this one issue should not be a priority.

If the Nuggets make a move at the NBA trade deadline, what type of player should they prioritize? Can they improve their rotation without losing Michael Porter Jr.?

Nikola Jokic ‘s teammate, DeAndre Jordan, disclosed last week ... Ridding a three-game winning streak, Denver Nuggets currently sits at fourth place in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.

Despite saying his calf is no longer an issue, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon continued to come off the bench for Monday's game in Chicago.

Jokic suggested the idea as the "NBA on TNT" crew asked him to sing the rap song on air in their postgame interview. “I don’t know (the lyrics) anymore, but I’m going to (learn) it. Maybe I’m going to perform,” Jokic said. The crew then reacted to Jokic’s suggestion, proposing it to happen during the All-Star game in February.

Aaron Gordon has been key to an improved Nuggets bench. Even when he returns to the starting lineup, Denver will need more of him when Nikola Jokic is off the court.

CHICAGO — Nikola Jokic went for 33 points and 14 assists, but the Nuggets dropped their second ... ending a 25-game streak of games played for DeAndre Jordan with Aaron Gordon at the backup ...

Jimmy Butler and De'Aaron Fox potentially about to be moved, it's easy to lose track of some of the league's other storylines as this juncture of the calendar.  No worries. We've got you covered with a look at where the MVP rankings stand entering play on Jan.