Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Nuggets' Jokic Hyperextends Knee, Out 4 Weeks
Nikola Jokic, the star player for the Denver Nuggets, hurt his left knee during a game in Miami.
The team says he has a hyperextended knee and will need about four weeks to get better.
This means he might miss around 16 games, but he should be back before the NBA All-Star Game.
Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA, leading in rebounds and assists.
The Nuggets are currently third in their conference, but they will have to play without Jokic for a while.
The team says they will support each other and keep playing hard while he recovers.
Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee during a game in Miami.
The Denver Nuggets' star center will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Jokic is expected to miss approximately 16 games but could return before the All-Star Game.
He leads the NBA in rebounds (12.2 RPG) and assists (11 APG) this season.
The Nuggets are currently third in the Western Conference with a 22-10 record.
- Who
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets' star center
- What
- Hyperextended his left knee
- When
- During a game on Monday night
- Where
- Miami, during a game against the Miami Heat
- Why
- Injury occurred while defending a drive, leading to a fall
- Player
- Nikola Jokic
- Injury
- Hyperextended left knee
- Evaluation Period
- 4 weeks
- Games Missed
- Approximately 16 games
- Team
- Denver Nuggets
- Current NBA Rank
- 3rd in Western Conference
- Jokic's Stats
- 29.6 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 11 APG