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Nuggets' Jonas Valanciunas Leaves vs Raptors With Injury

The Denver Nuggets have seemingly been hit with another injury to a critical piece of their rotation. During the Nuggets' third quarter of action vs. the Toronto Raptors, center Jonas Valanciunas went down with an apparent calf injury and would head to the locker room.

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Predicting Nuggets' Record for Every Game Without Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets will have at least 16 games on their regular season calendar in which they won't have Nikola Jokic on the floor, as he recovers from his hyperextended left knee suffered against the Miami Heat.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Why The Nuggets’ Cameron Johnson Trade Looks Smarter With Jokic Out

DENVER – The Nuggets have weathered an injury storm in the top-heavy Western Conference. They sit third in the West with a 22–10 record. They have missed starters for most of the season.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

Nuggets slapped with harsh trade reality after Nikola Jokic injury

The Denver Nuggets navigated what could have been a disastrous transition period last season after firing both general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone in April.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Who Steps Up As Nuggets Survive Nikola Jokic’s Absence

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets have found ways to stay relevant in a top-heavy Western Conference. They have done so despite missing starters for most of the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 30

Raptors enjoying depth that injury-ravaged Nuggets crave

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.

Denver Nuggets News / EssentiallySports / December 30

Shams Charania’s Latest Nikola Jokic Injury Update Provides Relief to Nuggets

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.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 30

NBA Champion Calls Out Nikola Jokic for Flopping

The Denver Nuggets are now expected to be without three-time MVP Nikola Jokic for at least the next four weeks with a hyperextended knee, but the superstar center is already getting disrespected at the beginning of his absence.

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Nikola Jokic News / Hoops Wire / December 30

Latest on Nikola Jokic

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.