NIKOLA JOKIC NEWS

NBA round-up: Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid trumps Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets with 47 points The 76ers Joel Embiid beats Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets with 47 points and 18 rebounds; Jaylen Brown secures an overtime victory against th...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • SKY.COM

In battle of MVP front-runners, Joel Embiid outplays Nikola Jokic as Sixers beat Nuggets Embiid scored 47 points as the Sixers beat Denver 126-119 for their seventh straight win.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Teases triple-double in return Jokic amassed 24 points (8-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and two blocks across 38 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The perennial MVP candidate had missed three of the prior four games due to hamstring trouble, but Jokic wasn't going to be in street clothes for a showdown with Joel Embiid. However, the Nuggets center lost both the battle and the war as he saw his triple-double streak end at four while Embiid erupted for 47 points. Jokic will get another couple of days to rest before Denver hosts New Orleans on Tuesday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid scores 47 as 76ers beat Jokic, Nuggets 126-119

Joel Embiid won the battle of MVP candidates with 47 points and 18 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 126-119 win over Nikola Jo...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Embiid Leads 76ers to Win Over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets Joel Embiid and the 76ers snagged their seventh-straight win over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will play Saturday Jokic (hamstring) will suit up for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Jokic was listed as probable on the initial injury reports, so his clearance for the contest doesn't come as an unexpected outcome. The superstar big man returns from a one-game absence and is looking to extend an impressive streak of four straight triple-doubles in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic on Injury Report vs. Sixers on Saturday Nikola Jokic is on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the Sixers.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Weighs In on Joel Embiid's All-Star Status Nuggets star Nikola Jokic believes Joel Embiid should be starting the 2023 NBA All-Star game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid: He deserves to be an All-Star starter Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic said he was surprised Joel Embiid wasn’t named an All-Star starter: “He deserves it.”Source: Twitter @msinger W...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Likely to play Saturday Jokic (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Jokic has missed three of the last four games due to a hamstring issue, but he should be back in action for Saturday's matchup. He's posted triple-doubles in six of his previous seven outings, averaging 24.6 points, 12.6 rebounds, 11.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: It may be time to re-think NBA All-Star voting

It’s reasonable to think Chet Holmgren will be an NBA All-Star one day

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Denver Nuggets 107-99

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic won't play for short-handed Nuggets at Milwaukee

Two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic won’t play for the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night at Milwaukee as he continues to recover from a tight left hamstri...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday Jokic (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Jokic (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic's 15th triple-double saves Nuggets from collapse vs. Pelicans NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic threw passes as wild as a night out on Bourbon Street.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Triple-doubles in return Jokic 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.

Impact Jokic picked right up where he left off in the victory, recording another triple-double, which has almost become an expectation for him. It does feel as though he could get some more rest as the season progresses, although his wrist and hamstring concerns don't appear to be serious. The Nuggets now sit just one win behind the Celtics for the best record in the league.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic returns with triple-double, Nuggets top Pelicans 99-98

Nikola Jokic capped a 25-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist performance in his return from hamstring tightness with a go-ahead floater in the paint with 16.9 seconds left, and the Denver...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jokic returns to Nuggets in New Orleans after 2-game absence

Nikola Jokic was back in Denver’s starting lineup Tuesday night against New Orleans after missing the Nuggets’ previous two games because of tightness in his left hamstring

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Tuesday Jokic (hamstring) will play Tuesday against the Pelicans, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward playing Tuesday 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 repor...

Impact 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.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Trying to play good NBA defense 'wild, hot mess'

Someone will win Defensive Player of the Year this spring, even after a season where no one seems to be able to stop or even slow down anyone with the ball

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Tuesday Jokic (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis | Injuries and jumbled standings make it hard to settle on NBA all-stars Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum and Stephen Curry seem to be locks as starters. Some other spots are a little tougher to figure out.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander hits winner, lifts Thunder past Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander banked in a decisive 8-foot jumper with 9.2 seconds remaining and finished with 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped Denver’s league-leading nine-...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS