NIKOLA JOKIC NEWS

Abandoned in loss Jokic amassed 29 points (13-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds and eight assists over 32 minutes during Monday's 112-95 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Jokic lead the Nuggets in points, rebounds and assists on a night when the team was held to under 100 points for just the fourth time all season. Jamal Murray (leg and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) both exited the game at halftime due to respective injuries, and while both appear to be minor, the All-Star break could be coming at a convenient time for Denver.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses rebiound battle in loss Jokic racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 135-106 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Domantas Sabonis got the better of Jokic in the lopsided loss, logging nine more rebounds then the All-Star. Absences from Michael Porter (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (hamstring) had a negative effect on Denver's efficiency, and the adjusted supporting cast didn't provide much help to Jokic, who was the only Nugget to score over 20 points.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis breaks tie with Jokic for NBA triple-double lead with 16, Kings rout Nuggets 135-106

Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to break a tie with Nikola Jokic for the NBA triple-double lead with 16 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets...

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just misses triple-double Thursday Jokic closed with 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks over 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Lakers.

Impact The perennial MVP candidate nearly came away with his 16th triple-double of the season but had to settle for his 43rd double-double, second in the NBA behind Domantas Sabonis. The 24 points was Jokic's lowest output in a month -- over his last 13 games, the 28-year-old center is averaging 28.7 points, 13.5 boards, 8.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.1 threes and 1.0 blocks while shooting 62.6 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from long distance.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic battle as Kings host Nuggets Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Jokic go head-to-head with leadership of the NBA’s triple-double race at stake when the Sacramento Kings host th...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokic battle as Kings host Nuggets Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Jokic go head-to-head with leadership of the NBA’s triple-double race at stake when the Sacramento Kings host th...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jokic and Murray lead Denver's comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited...

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Jokic and Murray lead Denver's comeback as Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep of rivals

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited Portland Trail Blazers 112-103

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers get quick rematch with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The Portland Trail Blazers, young and short-handed, still put up a fight on the road in a losing cause against the Denver Nuggets on Friday...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs 15th triple-double of season Jokic ended Friday's 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers with 27 points (11-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 22 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.

Impact Jokic took the night off Wednesday against the Thunder, and the extra day of rest seemed to work wonders as the All-Star turned in a brilliant effort against the Trail Blazers. His 22 rebounds marked a season high as well as his 11th consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic's triple-double sends Nuggets past Blazers Nikola Jokic had 27 points, a season-high 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the host Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on F...

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jokic posts 15th triple-double of season as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play Friday Jokic (back) will play in Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Jokic made it through warmups without any setbacks and is set to return from a one-game absence. With Jokic back in the mix, this means Peyton Watson will likely move back to the second unit for Denver.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Jokic (back) is expected to be available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Impact Jokic has not officially been cleared, but things appear to be trending in that direction. Final confirmation should come closer to game time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokic leaps to No. 1 as injury sacks Joel Embiid Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rise while Joel Embiid's Kia MVP case teeters on the edge because of injury.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • NBA.COM

Questionable for Friday Jokic (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Jokic is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to lower back pain. If the superstar center is ruled out against Portland, Peyton Watson and DeAndre Jordan will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Games without Nikola Jokic are rare. Denver Nuggets frontcourt can learn from them Peyton Watson learns from a rare start, Aaron Gordon plays heavy minutes at center and more takeaways from the Nuggets’ second game this sea...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Nuggets battle Thunder to the end without Nikola Jokic, but poor shooting proves costly as OKC prevails OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Yes, the Nuggets missed Nikola Jokic. But they missed shots even more. In a contest between shorthanded contenders th...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic ruled out for game at Oklahoma City due to lower back pain

The Denver Nuggets have ruled out two-time NBA MVP center Nikola Jokic for their game at Oklahoma City on Wednesday night due to lower back pain

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday Jokic (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Jokic is dealing with lower back pain and will miss his first game since Nov. 27. DeAndre Jordan started in Jokic's absence during that contest and turned back the clock with 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes. Peyton Watson is also a candidate for increased playing time versus Oklahoma City, while Jokic's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Portland.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo Lost It on Stephen A. Smith for His Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic Pick This got heated.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with back pain Jokic is questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City due to lower back pain.

Impact Jokic has not missed a game since Nov. 27, although he has operated with a mammoth workload lately, averaging 36.1 minutes across his last seven games. If Jokic doesn't suit up Wednesday, DeAndre Jordan would likely start in his place, while Peyton Watson and Zeke Nnaji could earn minutes at center to face off against Chet Holmgren, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams of Oklahoma City.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Put to work Monday Jokic totaled 25 points (10-25 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and three steals across 40 minutes during Monday's 113-107 victory over the Bucks. He had t...

Impact Jokic's 27 true shot attempts marked his seventh largest workload of the season. The interior defense of Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the most formidable frontcourts in the league for defending Jokic, but he still posted a triple-double by the end of the third quarter. His two-man game with Jamal Murray (35 points) is in peak form, which is the epitome of potent offense.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE