The Denver Nuggets begin at least one month without star center Nikola Jokic because of a hyperextended left knee when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The injury bug has once again come for the Denver Nuggets, this time taking down its centerpiece. Nikola Jokic went down against Denver’s loss to the Miami Heat one night ago.
The NBA world regularly watches Nikola Jokic suit up for the Denver Nuggets. In almost every game, the Serbian big man takes the lead, charges down on his rivals, and simply destroys them.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a hyperextension of his left knee. Jokic suffered the injury during Monday’s game against Miami.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic avoided the worst-case scenario regarding his knee injury, but it may still cost him significantly. Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextended knee, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Nikola Jokic is expected to miss the month of January with a hyperextended left knee, the Nuggets said on Tuesday. The superstar center underwent an MRI exam after leaving Monday's game at Miami with a knee injury thought to be serious.
DENVER – The Denver Nuggets have found ways to stay relevant in the top-heavy Western Conference. They have done so despite missing starters for most of the season.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a hyperextension of his left knee, the team announced today (Twitter link).