Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on leg injury that sidelined him five games: “It was really painful”

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on leg injury that sidelined him five games: “It was really painful”

DENVER — It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook. Only the Joker had concealed his cards perfectly, spotting Aaron Gordon creeping behind a snoozing Bucks backline. As he spun, …

Braun: Jokic 'faster than you'd expect' after revealing pre-game race ritual

Nikola Jokić may be trailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race, but he beats teammate Christian Braun in a sprint down the court before every game. “He’s not faster than me, but he’s definitely faster than you’d expect,” said Braun in a social media post by the NBA on Friday. According to the third-year starter, he and Jokić have made racing to the far side of the court after breaking out of their pre-game huddle a tradition for over a yea…

Nikola Jokic gives response to claims of 'horrible look' after sitting out over ankle injury

The Denver Nuggets were without their main man, Nikola Jokic for the past 5 games in the NBA. On Wednesday The post Nikola Jokic gives response to claims of ‘horrible look’ after sitting out over ankle injury  appeared first on FirstSportz.

Nikola Jokić dealing with left ankle impingement, probable for March 27, 2025

Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets is dealing with a left ankle impingement. He is listed as probable for the upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 2025. The injury was reported on March 27, 2025. Nikola Jokić is dealing with a left ankle impingement. He is probable for the game against the […] The post Nikola Jokić dealing with left ankle impingement, probable for March 27, 2025 appeared first on Knup Sports.

Nikola Jokic Clears Stance on Jamal Murray’s Remark as Major Issue Triggers Nuggets HC’s Locker Room Warning

Alas for the Denver Nuggets, their trump card Nikola Jokic returned against the Milwaukee Bucks. And it instantly galvanized the team. The Joker came back from a five-game absence by dropping a 39-point triple-double, his 30th of the season. The Bucks fell short on firepower as both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missed the game. And with Jokic operating the offense, the Nuggets function like a bullet train on offense. However, there a…

But now he's back.