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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.
Jokic (knee) won't return to Monday's game against the Heat, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.
Jokic went down late in the second quarter and limped to the locker room before eventually being ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left knee injury. He'll finish with 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight assists and five rebounds in 19 minutes. If the three-time MVP is forced to miss additional time, Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji are candidates for increased playing time. Jokic's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Raptors, and the Nuggets are expected to provide an update on his status by Tuesday night.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially questionable to return
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Jokic is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Heat due to a left knee injury.
Jokic went down at the end of the first half and was ultimately able to walk off under his own power. However, his status for the remainder of the matchup remains up in the air. Jonas Valanciunas started the third quarter in Jokic's place.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Limps to locker room Monday
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Jokic exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left knee injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Heat, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jokic went down late in the second quarter and grabbed at his left knee before limping back to the locker room. If the superstar big man is unable to return for the second half, Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Another massive triple-double
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Jokic racked up 34 points (11-22 FG, 12-13 FT), 21 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 127-126 loss to the Magic.
Jokic posted a triple-double for the third time over his last four outings, and the star big man continues to unlock new levels of dominance on a game-to-game basis. Opposing defenses have been unable to stop him, and Jokic continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court -- regardless of who he has in front of him. Jokic has six triple-doubles and four double-doubles across 12 appearances in December.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Massive outing versus Timberwolves
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Jokic finished with 56 points (15-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 22-23 FT), 16 rebounds, 15 assists and two blocks across 43 minutes during Thursday's 142-138 overtime victory over the Timberwolves.
Jokic notched a season-high scoring tally along with his 15th triple-double of the 2025-26 campaign. The star player has exceeded 40 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games and has recorded at least a double-double in all except one of his last 17 starts. Additionally, he has more than twice as many triple-doubles as any other player in the league.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Double-double in defeat
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Jokic registered 29 points (12-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 14 assists, seven rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 loss to the Mavericks.
Jokic delivered a strong all-around showing Tuesday but fell short of a triple-double and couldn't will the Nuggets to a win. The star center was active from beyond the arc, matching a season high with five made three-pointers. Jokic has tallied 26 double-doubles and 14 triple-doubles on the season, underscoring his continued dominance.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in victory
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Jokic generated 14 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and two steals across 29 minutes in Monday's 135-112 win over the Jazz.
Jokic had a limited impact in the scoring column but still stuffed the stat sheet in three quarters Monday. The three-time MVP led the Nuggets in rebounds and assists en route to his third triple-double over his last four games and 14th on the campaign. He was also productive on the defensive end, recording a game- and season-high three blocks with a game-high-tying two steals.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Pops for team-high 25 in loss
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Jokic logged 25 points (9-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 115-101 loss to the Rockets.
The perennial MVP candidate led the Nuggets in scoring on the afternoon, but he failed to record at least a double-double for only the third time in 27 games this season. Jokic's seven boards tied his season low, while his five dimes were his lowest output in that category so far in 2025-26. He has scored more than 20 points in 10 straight games, averaging 29.1 points, 10.9 boards, 10.1 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominates against Orlando
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Jokic tallied 23 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 win over the Magic.
Thursday's performance was more of the same from Jokic, who has shown no sign of slowing down after securing his second straight triple-double. Outside of his usual high level of production in points, rebounds and assists, he's now secured two steals in three straight appearances.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Powers way to triple-double
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Jokic produced 39 points (13-27 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes during Monday's 128-125 overtime win over the Rockets.
Jokic pieced together yet another monster performance across the board despite fouling out in overtime, securing his 12th triple-double of the season in the process. He's been on a tear to begin the month of December, averaging 32.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 1.2 steals through his first six appearances.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Rolls to another productive night
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Jokic chipped in 36 points (14-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 victory over the Kings.
Jokic dominated on the offensive end of the court, leading the Nuggets in scoring by drilling 87.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. He also managed to contribute across the board, ending the night just two assists shy of a triple-double. The star center is now averaging 31.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 10.6 assists and 1.0 steals over five December appearances.
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