Nikola Jokic enters season 12 triple-doubles from all-time record

He trails Russell Westbrook's mark of 209.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

JOKER: 12 TRIPLE-DOUBLES FROM THE ALL-TIME RECORD 🃏 Russell Westbrook: 209 Nikola Jokić: 198 The 3x Kia NBA MVP opens Via @NBA on X

What happened: Nikola Jokic begins his 12th NBA season with 198 career triple-doubles. The total puts him 12 behind Russell Westbrook for the most in league history.

Why it matters: Westbrook retired in August after 18 seasons. That leaves his final tally of 209 as the next milestone for the three-time MVP to chase this year.

What to watch: He opens the 2026-27 schedule on Oct. 22 on ESPN.

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@NBA 2026-10-09T18:02:06.256190+00:00

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