Jokic (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
As expected, Jokic will shed his probable tag due to a left ankle sprain and suit up in Denver's final game before the All-Star break. The superstar has appeared in each of the Nuggets' last six games, averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.0 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Likely to play Wednesday
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Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Jokic has been a regular on the injury report of late due to a left ankle sprain, though he's expected to suit up for a seventh straight game. The three-time MVP has racked up three consecutive triple-doubles, averaging 24.7 points, 14.0 rebounds, 12.7 assists and 2.7 combined steals-plus-blocks per game during that stretch.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Logs third straight triple-double
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Jokic had 22 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 119-117 loss to Cleveland.
Jokic is still playing through a recent ankle injury, but he's still averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9.2 assists since returning from a 17-game absence due to a knee issue. The All-Star lacks the support of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) for at least a few more weeks, requiring Jokic to carry a heavy load in the frontcourt.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Collects another triple-double
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Jokic contributed 22 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 119-117 loss to Cleveland.
Jokic posted yet another strong all-around performance, resulting in his third consecutive triple-double. The big man hasn't needed much time to acclimate after putting a 16-game absence behind him due to a left knee bone bruise, as he's averaging 24.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks since his return Jan. 30.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Available vs. Cavs
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Jokic (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against Cleveland.
Jokic was initially added to the injury report as probable, so this was the expected outcome. He's averaging 24.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last five matchups.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Probable for Monday
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Jokic (ankle) is probable to play Monday versus the Cavaliers.
Jokic is dealing with a minor ankle ailment, but it doesn't sound like he's in any danger of missing Monday's game. Check back for official confirmation on Jokic's status closer to Monday's tip.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominant performance Saturday
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Jokic closed with 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 14 rebounds, 17 assists, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 136-120 victory over Chicago.
It was another masterful performance out of the three-time MVP, who set a season high with 17 dimes en route to his league-leading 18th triple-double of the season while leading the Nuggets with a plus-36 point differential. In his five outings since returning from a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, Jokic has averaged 24.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.0 minutes per contest while connecting on 51.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Gets green light Saturday
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Jokic (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Jokic will shed his questionable tag due to a sprained left ankle and suit up Saturday. The three-time MVP has appeared in four outings following a 16-game absence with a knee injury, averaging 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.0 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Iffy for Saturday
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Jokic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
After appearing in four straight outings following a 16-game absence with a left knee bone bruise, Jokic is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest due to a sprained left ankle. If the three-time MVP is ultimately ruled out, Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji would likely see increased playing time. Over his last four games, Jokic has averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.0 minutes per tilt.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: First triple-double since return
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Jokic generated 30 points (10-27 FG, 1-13 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 14 rebounds and 10 assists across 44 minutes of Wednesday's 134-127 double overtime loss to the Knicks.
Jokic struggled to find his shot from beyond the arc despite tying his season high in three-point attempts. Still, he wound up tallying his first triple-double since returning from a 16-game absence Friday. Jokic has appeared in four games since being cleared for game action, and he's averaging 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.5 steals during that stretch.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Jokic closed Tuesday's 124-121 loss to Detroit with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
Jokic continued to ramp up his workload following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, logging his highest minute total since returning. While the assist total was modest by his standards, he still delivered across the board. With his minutes trending upward, the three-time MVP appears close to shedding any remaining restrictions, though Denver has a back-to-back set Wednesday against the Knicks, which could prompt some level of caution.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Muted performance in loss
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Jokic finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 loss to the Thunder.
The Nuggets won't take any chances with Jokic as he works his way back from injury, so a lower total shouldn't come as a huge surprise while he operates under a minutes restriction. That being said, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein defended the All-Star effectively and kept his impact to a minimum. The Nuggets have a back-to-back set looming on the schedule this week, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Jokic take a seat for one of those games.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Slated to play Sunday
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Jokic (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jokic was previously listed as probable while managing a left knee bone bruise and will suit up Sunday as expected. After missing 16 games due to his knee injury, the superstar returned Friday with a strong showing, totaling 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes in a win over the Clippers.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Likely to face OKC
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Jokic (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Jokic is likely to play in a second consecutive contest following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise. The star big man operated under a minutes restriction during his return in Friday's win over the Clippers, when he posted 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes. While he may see a slight bump in minutes if he's cleared to play Sunday, the Nuggets will likely continue to monitor his playing time.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Posts big numbers in return
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Jokic (knee) notched 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes in Friday's 122-109 win over the Clippers.
Jokic returned to action following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise and performed as well as ever despite playing less than a full workload. After the game, head coach David Adelman noted that Jokic would have been available to play three more minutes "at the most," per TheDNVR.com, but the Nuggets were able to keep the three-time MVP's playing time in check after he ran into foul trouble in the first half. The Nuggets then held a comfortable lead down the stretch, allowing Jokic to rest for the final two minutes of the double-digit win. Given Adelman's comments, Jokic seems likely to be held under 30 minutes in the Nuggets' next game Sunday versus the Thunder, but the standout center could be free of restrictions in standalone games by the end of next week.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Will play Friday
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Jokic (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
This will be Jokic's first game in over a month, so while he will start, the three-time MVP will have his minutes monitored, according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. Jonas Valanciunas will likely head back to the second unit with Jokic active, and Zeke Nnaji's minutes will see a sizable dip. Even with a minutes restriction, Jokic is a must-start option.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Plans to return Friday
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Jokic (knee) is expected to play Friday against the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jokic is officially listed as questionable on the NBA injury report, but barring a setback leading up to Friday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff, the three-time MVP looks poised to put an end to his 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, which he suffered in a Dec. 29 loss to the Heat. Charania had previously reported Tuesday that Jokic wasn't scheduled to be re-evaluated for another week, but the veteran center evidently responded to workouts better than expected over the next few days and looks like he'll be given the green light to suit up Friday. Assuming Jokic ends up playing, expect him to operate with a minutes restriction.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Re-evaluated in one week
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Jokic (knee) will be re-evaluated in about one week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
"He is making great progress; he's in the ramp-up phase of his return-to-play process," Charania added. Jokic, who hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a left knee bone bruise, was cleared for on-court workouts on Jan. 14. He has continued to trend in the right direction, setting up a potential return in early February.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Cleared for on-court work
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Jokic (knee) was cleared to resume on-court workouts Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jokic hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a left knee bone bruise and had been expected to be re-evaluated in four weeks before the Nuggets provided the next update on his status. According to Sharania, Jokic is "right on schedule, if not a little ahead of schedule" with his projected recovery timeline, potentially leaving the door open for him to return to action in late January or early February. Jokic will miss a ninth straight game Wednesday in Dallas, but if he's able to make his way back to the court in 2-to-3 weeks, he would keep himself eligible for NBA awards.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Out four-plus weeks with knee issue
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The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Jokic has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension injury and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Jokic sustained the injury in the closing seconds of the second quarter of Monday's 147-123 loss to the Heat and was unable to return for the second half. After the Nuggets sent in the three-time MVP in for further tests, Jokic appears to have avoided any major structural damage to his knee but is nonetheless expected to remain out through at least the end of January. Jonas Valanciunas opened the second half of Monday's game with the Nuggets' starters and is the most likely candidate to see his fantasy value climb in Jokic's absence, though he still played only 16 minutes in the loss to Miami. Additionally, reserve big men such as Zeke Nnaji and DaRon Holmes could become more involved in the rotation, and the Nuggets could also lean more heavily on small-ball lineups featuring Peyton Watson or, once healthy, Aaron Gordon (hamstring) at center.
