Why Lakers Game Will Be Biggest Test Yet for Jokic-less Nuggets

The shorthanded Denver Nuggets will have their hands full against the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers.

Nuggets injury updates: Nikola Jokic ‘up and down’ as Jonas Valanciunas tracking to return first

Adelman described the state of Jokic’s recovery from a knee injury as “kind of up and down” before Denver hosted the Lakers.

Nuggets reportedly optimistic Nikola Jokic will be back playing by the All-Star break

Jokic hyperextended his left knee and the injuries from that were expected to keep him out for at least a month.

Where Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Finished in 2026 NBA All-Star Voting

The Denver Nuggets had two stars receive votes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight vs the Atlanta Hawks? Latest update on the Denver Nuggets star's injury report (January 9, 2026)

Denver Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic is sidelined for at least four weeks with a left knee hyperextension, impacting their ...
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Nikola Jokic exits with knee injury as Heat handle Nuggets

Denver's three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sustained a left knee injury as the Miami Heat defeated the visiting Nuggets 147-123 on Monday. Norman Powell scored 25 points while Nikola Jovic added ...