Nuggets provide update on Nikola Jokić injury
Dec 30, 2025
Those a part of Nuggets Nation were likely happy to see the update on Nikola Joki's injury on Tuesday morning, giving hope that the three-time MVP would be returning to the court in about a month.The Nuggets posted the following
to social media Tuesday morning:"Injury Update: Nikola Joki suffered a Left Knee Hyperextension injury during last night's game at the Miami Heat. Nikola will be re-evaluated in four weeks."The injury occurred Monday night when a teammate accidentally stepped on his left foot in the final seconds of the second quarter. Joki dropped to the floor, grabbing his left knee.The Nuggets have been plagued by injuries this season, but are still competitive with a record of 22-10. Also out right now, Aaron Gordon with a hamstring, Christian Braun with an ankle injury, Cameron Johnson with a right knee contusion, and Tamar Bates with a foot injury.Joki is averaging 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists this season.____Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
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