Jokic (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Nuggets are rolling out a skeleton crew against the Bucks. Without Jokic in the frontcourt, more minutes should be available for Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan, Jeff Green and Vlatko Cancar.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable Wednesday
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Jokic (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Jokic returned from a two-game absence Tuesday against the Pelicans and posted 25 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal in 36 minutes. However, he's still dealing with a tight left hamstring ahead of the second half of the back-to-back set. Zeke Nnaji would likely see increased run Wednesday if Jokic is unavailable, but the two-time MVP's role against the Pelicans suggests that he's unlikely to have many limitations if he's given the green light to play against Milwaukee.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in return
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Jokic (hamstring) chipped in 25 points (11-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 victory over the Pelicans.
After sitting out the Nuggets' last two games, Jokic picked right up where he left off in his return to the lineup Tuesday, recording his 15th triple-double of the season. While the two-time MVP could get some more rest as the season progresses, neither the hamstring injury or a prior wrist issue that cost him time appear to be anything serious. With Tuesday's victory, the Nuggets now sit just one win behind the Celtics for the best record in the league.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Available Tuesday
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Jokic (hamstring) will play Tuesday against the Pelicans, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Jokic had been trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed his availability. He figures to see his name in the starting lineup after missing Denver's last two contests due to a left hamstring injury.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Trending toward playing Tuesday
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Head coach Michael Malone suggested Tuesday that Jokic (hamstring) is "trending toward probable" for the evening's contest versus the Pelicans, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Jokic seems to be in line for his return from a two-game absence due to right hamstring tightness and will likely resume his usual starring role in the Nuggets' frontcourt. Jokic's return should send Zeke Nnaji back to a bench role and should mean far fewer added minutes are available in Denver's frontcourt for the reserves who have added some extra work over the past two games.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable Tuesday
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Jokic (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Jokic has missed the last two games due to left hamstring tightness, and it's not yet clear whether he'll suit up against New Orleans. He was on a tear prior to his absence, averaging 24.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 12.0 assists in 33.0 minutes per game over his last six appearances. If he's sidelined once again, Zeke Nnaji and Jeff Green should continue to see increased run.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out Sunday
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Jokic (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.
Jokic continues to deal with a hamstring issue, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Zeke Nnaji, DeAndre Jordan and Jeff Green will likely see increased run in the frontcourt once again Sunday, while Jokic's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Pelicans.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable for Sunday
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Jokic (hamstring) has been termed questionable to don the uniform Sunday versus the Thunder.
Jokic skipped Friday's affair against the Pacers due to hamstring tightness, and it's unclear if the issue will subside enough for the star big man to give it a go. The coaching and medical staff will likely take every precaution with Jokic to ensure his hamstring issue doesn't turn into something that will cost him extended time. Zeke Nnaji would likely receive another starting nod Sunday if Jokic is unable to suit up.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Out Friday
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Jokic (hamstring) will not play in Friday's game against the Pacers.
Jokic was a late addition to Friday's injury report with a hamstring issue, and it is severe enough to keep him sidelined. He will now have a few days to recover before Sunday's matchup with the Thunder. In his absence, Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan are candidates to see more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dealing with hamstring tightness
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Jokic is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left hamstring tightness.
Jokic was a late addition to the injury report Friday and is now in danger of missing his fifth contest of the season. The MVP candidate has posted three straight triple-doubles and five over his past six appearances, but it appears he's dealing with hamstring tightness following Wednesday's win over Minnesota. Denver will presumably be extremely cautious with its star player, so fantasy managers must monitor Jokic's status closely ahead of Friday's 9:00 PM EST tip.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Goes off with another triple-double
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Jokic posted 31 points (12-20 FG, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 victory over Minnesota.
Incredibly, Jokic has rattled off six consecutive triple-double performances, and although his competition during the run has been soft, the feat is impressive nonetheless. Jokic's dime-dropping ability is the key to achieving the milestone, and the All-Star has recorded double-digit assist totals in 21 games this season.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Stays on triple-double train
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Jokic recorded 36 points (13-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 122-113 win over Portland.
Jokic was simply amazing in the victory, racking up his fourth triple-double in five games and achieving his scoring with mind-blowing efficiency. There isn't much more to say about the reigning two-time NBA MVP, who still ranks behind Anthony Davis when it comes to per-game value in nine-category leagues but has been more valuable overall by virtue of playing in all but four of Denver's 44 games to date. With his true shooting percentage (69.8) now cresting at a career-best level and with the 27-year-old now within an eyelash of averaging a triple-double for the season (25.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 9.8 assists), Jokic has a realistic chance at becoming the first player since Celtics legend Larry Bird to win three consecutive MVP awards.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Another triple-double in win
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Jokic amassed 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 119-116 win over Orlando.
As has become the norm, Jokic was on his way to a triple-double by halftime, scoring 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field to go along with nine assists and seven rebounds. He made only three more shots over the final two quarters for seven points but chipped in another five dimes and three boards to notch his third double-double in his last four games. Jokic also led the contest in assists (14) and rebounds (10) and continues to make his case for a third-consecutive MVP award following the 2022-23 season.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Absent from injury report
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Jokic (wrist) will be active for Sunday's tilt against the Magic.
Jokic will return from a one-game absence due to a right wrist injury. DeAndre Jordan got the start Thursday but should be expected to return to the bench Sunday. In the three games leading up to his absence, Jokic averaged 21.0 points, 14.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists in 32.9 minutes.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially ruled out
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Jokic (wrist) won't play in Friday's game versus the Clippers.
Jokic has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a right wrist injury, as expected. DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji are in line to receive increased roles in the superstar big man's absence, with Jamal Murray (ankle) likely to take over the offensive workload. Jokic's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Orlando.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Unlikely to play Friday
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Jokic (wrist) is unlikely to play Friday against the Clippers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Jokic was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup due to right wrist injury management, but it appears the MVP candidate is trending toward sitting out. If that's the case, the MVP candidate's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Magic. In Jokic's expected absence, Zeke Nnaji would presumably draw the start, while DeAndre Jordan could work his way back into the rotation as the primary backup center.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Questionable Friday
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Jokic is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to right wrist injury management.
Jokic hasn't missed any games since Nov. 20, but the Nuggets could rest him after averaging 21.0 points, 14.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists in 32.7 minutes per game over his last three appearances. If he's held out against the Clippers, Zeke Nnaji would likely see increased playing time.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates glass with 18 boards
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Jokic produced 21 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 FT), 18 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 126-97 victory over the Suns.
Jokic was well on his way to yet another triple-double by halftime with 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and six assists. The reigning MVP added nine points, nine boards and three dimes in the third quarter, falling just one assist shy of notching his 12th triple-double of the season after sitting for all of the final period. Jokic posted game highs in rebounds (18) and assists (9) and has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 11 contests.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Doesn't miss in 11th triple-double
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Jokic accumulated 14 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, 16 assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 122-109 victory over the Lakers.
Jokic took only five shots in the contest, but he made them all -- along with all three of his free-throw attempts -- to finish with 14 points. The big man also grabbed 11 boards and dished 16 assists to record his fourth triple-double across his past six games. Jokic is now up to 11 triple-doubles on the campaign, two ahead of Luka Doncic for the NBA lead. For good measure, The Joker has 87 career triple-doubles, sixth-most all-time and third among active players behind Russell Westbrook (197) and LeBron James (105). His dominant recent all-around play says all anyone needs to know about why Jokic was a frequent first-overall pick in fantasy leagues this season, and he has certainly justified that status so far.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles again in win
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Jokic finished with 28 points (10-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 121-108 victory over the Cavaliers.
Jokic recorded yet another triple-double in the victory, which is basically an every-night occurrence for the reigning MVP. There is very little that needs to be said when dissecting Jokic and his nightly production. He is currently the second-ranked player in standard formats, although there is a strong possibility he will end as the number one player yet again once all is said and done.
