Nikola Jokic

Jokic (knee) will be re-evaluated in about one week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Denver Nuggets are still missing their engine, Nikola Jokic, as they host the No. 1 East-seeded Detroit Pistons tonight with many more injuries.

The Denver Nuggets finally received encouraging news before facing the Detroit Pistons. Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson are listed as probable and are expected to return after missing the last game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both were also questionable for the postponed matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, the timing feels right. Nikola Jokic, however, […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson still on injury report vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The much-awaited NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month will feature a new format and the league’s biggest names, including Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. They have been fixtures in the midseason spectacle, and Doncic and Jokic have enjoyed it together as good friends, including playing pranks […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic shares true feelings about teaming up with Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

As the NBA All-Star break inches closer, time is running out for anyone to catch Oklahoma City Thunder star and reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP rankings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama suffered setbacks due to injury, and Nikola Jokic may not qualify for the award either. However, one dark-horse candidate is making […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Can Jamal Murray take Nikola Jokic’s place? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Joel Embiid has moved up from No. 18 last week to No. 10 as the Philadelphia 76ers are now in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. NBA PER (Week 14): 1. Nikola Jokic: 35.0 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.6 4. Kawhi Leonard: 27.4 5. Victor Wembanyama: 27.3 6. Luka Doncic: 26.9 7. Zion Williamson: 23.7 8. Jalen Duren: 23.5 9. Jimmy Butler III: 23.3 10. Joel Embiid: 23.3 11. Tyrese Maxey: 22.9 12. Austin Reaves: 22.8 13. Donovan Mitchell: 22.8 14. Jaylen Brown: 22...

The Nuggets have been using Aaron Gordon off the bench since he returned from a hamstring strain to maximize the value of his limited minutes, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Coach David Adelman wants Gordon to be available to help close out games, so he’s playing him strategically the rest of the time. […]

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon injured his hamstring near the end of the second quarter and did not return for the second half of Friday's game against the Bucks.

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Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets have a long injury report to deal with going into their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets have dealt with multiple injuries throughout the course of the season, especially with starters Nikola Jokic and Cameron Johnson. Jokic is recovering from a hyperextended left knee while Johnson […] The post Nuggets’ long injury report vs. Lakers comes with sliver lining appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Denver Nuggets were relatively quiet when it came to adding talent to the roster in the years following the trade for Aaron Gordon, especially at the NBA trade deadline. That changed during the offseason. The team made a blockbuster trade flipping Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson. They followed that up with moves for […] The post Nuggets’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Nikola Jokic out appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LeBron James reflected on the respect between himself and Nikola Jokic following the Lakers’ 115-107 comeback over the Denver Nuggets. “There’s the utmost respect,” he said. “For the grace of today, for me, for all the greats that come, Jokic is one of the greatest players to ever play this game.” James described his moment […] The post LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic “one of GOATs” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

David Adelman explains Nikola Jokic’s day-to-day injury status and why the Nuggets are being cautious with his return.

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to regain their rhythm as they visited the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers have been largely inconsistent recently, going 5-5 in their last 10 games before facing the Nuggets. What should have been a marquee meeting between two of the league’s elite players, Lakers guard Luka […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets 100% real about Nuggets without Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nikola Jokic earns his eighth consecutive All-Star selection, continuing his run as one of the NBA’s most dominant forces for the Denver Nuggets.

Lakers eye road win as injury-hit Nuggets struggle without Nikola Jokic.

Los Angeles Lakers (25-16, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (29-14, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles hits the road against Denver looking to stop its three-game road skid. The Nuggets have gone 18-7 against Western Conference opponents. Denver ranks ninth in the league with 28.3 assists per game led by Nikola Jokic averaging 11.0. The Lakers are 18-11 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the W...