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Denver, missing Nikola Jokić for the ninth straight game, visits Dallas for the third meeting of the season as both teams cope with injuries in a back-to-back: the Nuggets are 0-2 vs Dallas this year, 4-2 on back-to-backs, and 5-3 without Jokic since his knee injury, having won four of five overall (including road wins over the 76ers and Celtics); tip is 7:30 p.m. MT on ESPN.
Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets star, suffered a hyperextended left knee but is expected to miss only a few weeks, avoiding a season-ending injury. His absence will impact the team, which is already short-handed, but he could return before the NBA All-Star Game. Jokić's injury occurred during a game against Miami, and he is currently leading the league in rebounds and assists, making his potential absence a significant blow to the Nuggets' playoff hopes.
Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, suffered a knee injury during a game against the Miami Heat, with an MRI scheduled to assess the damage. He had scored 21 points and 8 assists before the injury, which occurred after a collision with teammate Spencer Jones.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic appeared to hurt his left knee during a game in Miami and left the court in pain, with the results of an MRI pending. His injury could significantly impact the team and the NBA, given his status as a three-time MVP and key player. Jokic's durability has been notable, but this injury raises concerns about his availability moving forward.
Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury during a game in Miami, leaving the game early and raising concerns about his health, with an MRI scheduled to assess the damage. The Nuggets lost the game without him, and his injury adds uncertainty to their upcoming schedule.
Nikola Jokic delivered a historic Christmas Day performance, scoring 56 points with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records and leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, solidifying his status as an all-time great and MVP front-runner.
Nikola Jokic scored a historic 56-point triple-double, breaking Steph Curry's record, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day, with Jokic becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a triple-double.
Nikola Jokić set the NBA record for career assists by a center, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 5,667 assists, highlighting his exceptional passing ability and contribution to the game, as he led the Denver Nuggets to a victory with a triple-double performance.
Steph Curry will miss the Warriors' game against the Denver Nuggets due to a lingering illness, marking his second consecutive absence, while other key players like Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are uncertain for the game.
Nikola Jokić matched an NBA record with his fourth straight triple-double to start the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a dominant win over the New Orleans Pelicans and setting the stage for a potential fifth consecutive triple-double.
The Phoenix Suns suffered their third consecutive poor first-half performance, losing 133-111 to the Denver Nuggets, with defensive struggles, inefficient shooting, and key player absences impacting their season start.
Stephen Curry scored 42 points, including a clutch game-tying 3-pointer, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets, despite Aaron Gordon’s record-tying 50-point performance and 10 three-pointers in the season opener.
The article previews the top six NBA title contenders for the 2025-26 season, highlighting their strengths, challenges, and key players, with Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets among the favorites to win.
Nikola Jokic's agent hints at a potential team-up with LeBron James in Denver in 2026, sparking speculation about James possibly joining the Nuggets to contend for a championship, especially as his current team, the Lakers, may be preparing for a rebuild and his final season with them.
The Denver Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to join the team at the start of the season, with no concerns about his reporting despite previous speculation and interest from EuroLeague. The trade for Valanciunas, acquired from Sacramento, is part of the Nuggets' successful offseason roster overhaul, and he is expected to provide backup for Nikola Jokic.