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Nuggets Remain Confident Despite Devastating Injury Bug

The Denver Nuggets have had what's likely been the NBA's most injury-riddled season through the first two months of action. Four of five starters are currently sidelined with weeks-long injuries, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with a hyperextended knee.

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Nikola Jokic’s NBA MVP Ladder Position Emerges After Injury Update

Denver’s season took a jarring turn Monday when Nikola Jokic exited late in the first half with a left knee hyperextension during a 147-123 loss to the Miami Heat.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Days After Losing Nikola Jokic, Nuggets See Another Big Man Go Down, Who Is Next Up?

The Denver Nuggets have been hit hard by injuries recently. Already without three starters to start the season, the Nuggets lost perennial MVP candidate Nikola Jokic for about a month due to a hyperextended knee.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

1 trade Nuggets must pursue after Nikola Jokic injury

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Who Can Nuggets Sign After Jonas Valanciunas Injury? NBA Provides Good News in Free Agent Market

It’s code red in the Nuggets front court. In two consecutive games they’ve lost their star center, Nikola Jokic and their backup, Jonas Valaciunas to injuries.

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'Pressure is a Privilege' – Denver Nuggets Forward Sends Stern Warning for the Rest of the League Amid Injury Crisis

Peyton Watson is confident that the Denver Nuggets will remain competitive despite their ongoing injury crisis at the frontcourt. In case you missed it, the team will be without Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf) for several weeks, as they’re both in the medical room.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 2

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Warriors, Draymond Green, Hawks

The Nuggets will be without another key big man for an extended stretch. Center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right calf strain, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Field Level Media / January 1

Nuggets C Jonas Valanciunas (calf) to miss at least month

The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period. Jonas Valanciunas strained his right calf on Wednesday, and the team announced a day later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Denver Nuggets News / The SportsRush / January 1

NBA Analyst Explains How Nikola Jokic’s Injury Could Benefit the Nuggets in the Playoffs

The injury bug has been relentless for the Denver Nuggets this season, never letting them fully settle into a rhythm. Just when it feels like things are turning a corner, another key piece ends up sidelined.

Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Rumors / January 1

Jonas Valanciunas Out At Least Four Weeks With Calf Strain

Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a right calf strain, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 1

Bulls, Nuggets Had Serious Trade Talks to Swap Offensive Stars

The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls were reportedly deep in trade talks earlier last season for a potential swap involving Zach LaVine and Michael Porter Jr.

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Injury-riddled Nuggets visit suddenly healthy Cavaliers

Much of the luster was taken away from the Denver Nuggets' only regular-season visit to Cleveland when superstar center Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee on Monday and was ruled out until at least late January.

Jamal Murray News / NBA Analysis Network / January 1

Nuggets star Jamal Murray makes his top priority known in his 10th NBA season

Jamal Murray has his work cut out for him with the Denver Nuggets missing four starters. Nikola Jokic suffered a knee hyperextension against the Miami Heat and he will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 1

David Adelman Comments on Jonas Valanciunas' Concerning Injury

The Denver Nuggets went into Wednesday's game without four starters, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, all due to injuries. Still, though, the injury-ridden team managed to pick up a huge road win over the Toronto Raptors, but things managed to get worse for them.

Peyton Watson News / Field Level Media / December 31

Peyton Watson tallies 24 as short-handed Nuggets hold off Raptors

Peyton Watson scored 24 points and added eight rebounds on Wednesday night and the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets defeated the host Toronto Raptors 106-103.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2

Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?

With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.

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Spencer Jones News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

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