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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Receives New Expected Return Date for Knee Injury

The Denver Nuggets are just 3-4 since Nikola Jokic suffered a hyperextension in his right knee, compared to their 22-9 record when he plays. There is no question that the Nuggets desperately want Jokic on the floor, but rushing him back from injury will not help anyone.

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The Denver Nuggets' next task that lies ahead for their regular season is the challenge of the Milwaukee Bucks and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 10

Nuggets' David Adelman Weighs In on Christian Braun’s Struggles

It hasn't been the smoothest start for Denver Nuggets wing Christian Braun in the three games he's had under his belt since returning from his ankle sprain.

Nikola Jokic News / Total Pro Sports / January 10

Nuggets Coach Voices Frustration Over League Rule Impacting Nikola Jokic’s Season

Durability has long defined Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. For nearly a decade, Jokic showed up nightly, rarely missing games. That reliability now sits at the center of a growing debate tied to health, timing, and league policy.

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Nuggets Navigating Illness Concerns in Locker Room

It looks like the injury issues for the Denver Nuggets have now shifted into some new illness concerns. According to Brendan Vogt of DNVR, there appears

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 10

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Raptors, RJ Barrett, Pacers

There’s no mystery about Nikola Jokic wanting back on the floor. Nuggets coach David Adelman said prior to Friday’s game in Atlanta that the three-time MVP remains limited as he works back from a hyperextended left knee, largely confined to weight-room work for now, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.

Nikola Jokic News / Fadeaway World / January 9

Nuggets Coach Provides Crucial Update On Nikola Jokic, Says He’s Antsy To Return

As the Denver Nuggets await the return of Nikola Jokic, the superstar big man is growing increasingly impatient with the recovery process. In arguably the first major setback of his career, Jokic is navigating unfamiliar territory as he takes it one day at a time.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 9

What We Learned From Nuggets' Blowout Loss to Hawks

The Denver Nuggets closed out their seven-game road trip with two consecutive wins, but in their first game back home since Christmas, they fell well short.

NBA News / Denver Stiffs / January 9

Denver Nuggets run out of gas in the fourth, loses 110-87 to the Atlanta Hawks

The Denver Nuggets fell to the Atlanta Hawks 110-87 Friday night. It was Denver’s first game back in Ball Arena after a grueling seven game road trip, and the Nuggets just ran out of gas despite having a one-point lead after three quarters.

Nikola Jokic News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Nuggets HC Reveals Nikola Jokic’s Mental State as NBA Rule Threatens MVP Bid

It would be a perfect world where Victor Wembanyama would be able to recover from injuries without worrying about his DPOY eligibility. Or fans could count on Stephen Curry to make an MVP case while the Warriors get to rest him.

Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 9

Nikola Jokic Lands at Surprising Spot on NBA MVP Ladder

Despite missing some extended time for the Denver Nuggets with a hyperextended left knee, three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic is still atop the current leaderboard to take home the award once again this season.

Spencer Jones News / The Lead / January 9

Spencer Jones Is Emerging as an Unsung Hero for the Nuggets

In the midst of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Denver Nuggets have navigated a wave of injuries to key contributors. This includes Nikola Jokić (knee), Cameron Johnson (knee), and Jonas Valančiūnas (calf), along with recent returns and restrictions for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.

Jamal Murray News / Hardwood Heroics / January 8

'We Couldn’t Ask for a Better Point Guard' – Denver Nuggets Forward Drops Massive NBA All-Star Endorsement for Jamal Murray

Jamal Murray put up his best Nikola Jokic impersonation on Wednesday night, as the Denver Nuggets floor general had 22 points, eight rebounds, and 17 assists on 8-for-18 shooting from the field in their 114-110 road win against the Boston Celtics.

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Peyton Watson News / Field Level Media / January 7

Peyton Watson shoots lights out to lead Nuggets past Celtics

Peyton Watson scored 30 points and Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight rebounds and a career-high 17 assists to lead the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Spencer Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Nuggets’ Spencer Jones takes LinkedIn aura farming to new heights after 76ers upset

The Denver Nuggets have needed unsung heroes to step up as of late amid Nikola Jokic’s injury issues. But all season long, two-way player Spencer Jones has answered the call.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Nuggets player had amazing LinkedIn post about beating 76ers

One Denver Nuggets player hilariously commemorated his team’s huge upset with a stereotypical post on LinkedIn. Nuggets forward Spencer Jones was in the starting lineup Monday for what was shaping up to be a blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6

Pickett's charge: Nuggets upset Sixers in Philly behind third-year guard

The Denver Nuggets had seven rotation players out Monday night, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. They leaned on Jalen Pickett and a group of reserves to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 125-124.

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