* Nikola Jokic, a past MVP winner, is a top player in the league and has a good chance to win the award again. He's known for scoring a lot of points, getting rebounds, and helping his teammates score.
* However, the article says that the Denver Nuggets had some problems last year, like players getting hurt and not having a good team. These issues might make it harder for Jokic to win the MVP award this time.