Nikola Jokić reportedly in ‘ramp-up’ for Nuggets return from knee injury, to be reevaluated in ‘about a week’

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokić is reportedly ramping up for his return from a knee injury that’s sidelined him for 14 games.

That’s according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported Tuesday that the Nuggets intend to reevaluate Jokić’s injury in “about a week.” The report doesn’t include a precise timeline. But it sounds like the three-time MVP isn’t long from his return to the court. Jokić hasn’t played since hyperextending his left knee on Dec. 29 against the Miami Heat.

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Per Charania, the Nuggets won’t rush Jokić back. They’re prioritizing his long-term health and availability for the postseason over Jokić’s eligibility for end-of-season honors such as MVP and All-NBA. Per a rule instituted in the 2023-24 season, players must play a minimum of 65 games to be eligible for end-of-season awards. If Jokić misses five more games, he won’t be eligible.

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Author : Jason Owens

Publish date : 2026-01-27 21:26:00

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