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DEN • Center • #15
1 day ago
Jokić needs to play at least 15 minutes in Sunday’s game to be eligible for postseason awards. So, even with the questionable tag, fantasy managers in active leagues should assume that the three-time MVP will play. However, don’t expect Jokić to play starters’ minutes since the Nuggets other key contributors all sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
3 days ago
In a rematch of last season’s seven-game Western Conference Semifinals, the Nuggets could be without their best player. Jokić showed on Thursday’s injury report with a wrist injury. If unable to go, Denver will lose its leading scorer, rebounder, and passer in a game that could affect the standings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
4 days ago
Jokić didn’t look for his shot much on Wednesday, taking fewer than 10 shot attempts for the game. He made most of his attempts and was productive enough at the free-throw line to work his way into double figures as a scorer. However, his game-high 15 rebounds and 10 assists were arguably the more impressive stats on this night. Jokić is averaging a triple-double on the season for the second consecutive season. He’ll have a chance at collecting another MVP award.
DEN • Center • #15
6 days ago
Jokić added to his triple-double collection on Monday with another big performance. He led all players in steals, rebounds, assists, and blocks in the overtime win, in which he showed up with a productive fourth quarter to help the Nuggets mount a comeback. Jokić has arguably done as well throughout this year as he did in his MVP seasons. He’ll have a chance to close the regular season strong with games remaining against Memphis, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio.
DEN • Center • #15
8 days ago
If Saturday’s overtime thriller was a harbinger of what’s to come in the playoffs, NBA fans are in for a great spring. Jokić outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a matchup of two of the candidates for league MVP, with the three-time winner of the award finishing two boards shy of a triple-double. The Joker shot 52 percent from the field and did not commit a turnover in the Nuggets’ final game of Week 23. Fantasy managers rostering Jokić may have received a league-winning performance on Saturday.
DEN • Center • #15
11 days ago
Jokić only needed 33 minutes to add to his collection of triple-doubles. Interestingly, he finished with more rebounds than points, and although he had double-digit assists, he gave the ball away five times. Still, the former Finals MVP ended with a dominant line, which is expected of him at this point. Fantasy managers will hope Jokić can stay productive on Saturday against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
DEN • Center • #15
14 days ago
Jokić finished Sunday’s 116-93 victory two assists shy of a triple-double, shooting 50 percent from the field. The three-time MVP has recorded a triple-double in five consecutive games, matching his longest run of the season. The negative for fantasy managers is that the Nuggets play two games in Week 23. While Jokić can certainly provide elite fantasy value in those games, it would be a lot better if Denver were scheduled to play three or four games.
DEN • Center • #15
16 days ago
Jokić recorded his fourth-straight double-double in this game, though this was the first one where he scored at least 30 points, and he was incredibly efficient while going about it. That was enough to give Denver a fifth straight win, and they’re getting closer to catching up to the Lakers for third place in the West. Jokić will look to stay hot in their final game of the week against the Warriors on Sunday, though they only play two games next week.
DEN • Center • #15
18 days ago
Jokić recorded his 194th triple-double of his career against the Mavericks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old center was coming off a massive triple-double against the Suns on Tuesday, giving him 46 points, 38 rebounds and 36 assists combined over the last two days. Jokić is still the top player in fantasy when healthy. His managers will also benefit from the Nuggets having two more games this week.
DEN • Center • #15
19 days ago
Jokić got off to an incredible start to this game, and he nearly recorded a triple-double before halftime, as he entered the break with 15 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists. Over his last two games, Jokić has averaged 22.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game. He continues to fill up the box score in a way that nobody else can, and he still has three more games this week.
DEN • Center • #15
21 days ago
Jokić finished Sunday’s victory with his 28th triple-double of the season, and his first since going on a run of four straight triple-doubles less than two weeks ago. The three-time MVP was responsible for five turnovers, but the overall production compensates for that deficiency. The Nuggets open a four-game Week 22 in Phoenix on Tuesday.
DEN • Center • #15
23 days ago
While there’s no shortage of Jokić managers in playoff matchups who have been looking for his usual triple-double mastery, Friday’s stat line was solid. The three-time MVP made over 50 percent of his shots and recorded a complete stat line. And Jokić will have one more chance to put up a big stat line during Week 21, as the Nuggets face the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #15
25 days ago
The three-time MVP had highs and lows in Wednesday’s loss. He scored the ball efficiently and produced well from both inside and outside the arc, while also finishing with a team-high in rebounds before coming up an assist shy of a triple-double. Yet, much of his production is overshadowed by how much he struggled to take care of the basketball. Jokić’s 10 turnovers marked a season high, and his three fourth-quarter giveaways marked a quarter of Denver’s 12 as a team in the closing period. The Nuggets find themselves dangerously close to the Play-In Tournament, which suggests Jokić could log heavy minutes down the stretch to help keep his team in the top six in the Western Conference.
DEN • Center • #15
26 days ago
This game was a blowout early, with the Nuggets taking a 32-point lead into halftime. That led to Jokić only playing 25 minutes, and he certainly wasn’t aggressive as a scorer when he was on the floor. Still, this was the fifth straight game that he dished out at least 12 assists, which helped make up for the lack of production in other areas. They head to Memphis for Wednesday’s game, which will hopefully lead to a more dominant outing from Jokić.
DEN • Center • #15
29 days ago
Jokić recorded his 27th triple-double of the season on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to get the Nuggets the overtime victory in Los Angeles. To no one’s surprise, the three-time MVP remains the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball, regardless of league format. And for those whose leagues start playoffs in Week 21, they’ll be pleased to see Jokić and the Nuggets scheduled to play four games.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Despite appearing a bit fatigued to begin Thursday’s game, which was their second in as many nights, the Nuggets rallied in the second half to pick up one of their best wins of the season. Jokić recorded another elite stat line, posting his 27th triple-double of the season. Also, this was the 10th triple-double of his career in which the three-time MVP accounted for at least 30 points and 20 rebounds. The Nuggets play once more in Week 20, Saturday night against the Lakers.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Obviously, Jokić has recorded far more robust stat lines than the one he produced in Wednesday’s 36-point victory. However, the three-time MVP had his triple-double by the end of the third quarter, the 83rd time in his career that The Joker has accomplished this feat. The Nuggets play two more games in Week 20, starting with the Spurs on Thursday, so getting a little extra rest was a good deal for Jokić.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić nearly helped get the Nuggets to overtime on Monday, as his three-pointer combined with a Jamal Murray free throw for a foul off the ball tied the game with 8.4 seconds remaining. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had other ideas, however, as his three-pointer gave the Thunder their second win over the Nuggets in less than two weeks. However, fantasy managers will be focused more on Jokić recording his 24th triple-double of the season than on the result. The Nuggets play three more games in Week 20, all against teams fighting for playoff seeding in the West.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić put up a gaudy points tally against the Knicks, who were able to limit his influence as a rebounder and playmaker. A major issue for The Joker and his teammates was three-point shooting, as the Nuggets shot 8-of-40 on the night. Fantasy managers who have Jokić on their rosters are likely pleased by the output, even if he missed out on a triple-double.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
For the 23rd time this season, Jokić was able to record a triple-double, though he nearly made it an unpleasant quadruple-double. His nine turnovers matched his season high, and this was actually the third time this year that he recorded a triple-double while turning it over exactly nine times. Managers can typically live with Jokić making some mistakes because he fills up the box score, which is exactly what happened in this game. He’ll look to keep it going against the Knicks on Friday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Fantasy managers hoping for an explosive performance from Jokić in his first game of Week 19 were left disappointed, even with the three-time MVP recording a solid line. Utah used smaller players to defend The Joker for most of the night, and that appeared to give him some trouble. Jokić did record another double-double, but fantasy managers were likely expecting more with the Jazz headed for the draft lottery.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić continues his absolute dominance on the court despite the loss to the Timberwolves. The 31-year-old center had at least 30 points for the fourth time in his last five games while also recording at least 12 rebounds for the fifth time in his last six games. Jokić is the top player in per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. The Nuggets have three games in the upcoming week, starting with a matchup against the Jazz on Monday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Jokić finished Friday’s overtime defeat with his third double-double in six games and 22nd of the season. He didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, making two of his ten three-point attempts, but fantasy managers will live with that thanks to The Joker’s points, rebounds and assists. Jokić and the Nuggets have one more game in Week 18, as they host the Timberwolves on Sunday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Jokić wasn’t as efficient as he could be on Wednesday, but he still recorded a 30-point double-double. The Nuggets center, who has continued to play through multiple injuries, remains the top-ranked player in category leagues, regardless of format. The Nuggets play two more games in Week 18, starting with Friday’s game against the Thunder.
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Jokić had five turnovers, but otherwise completely dominated this game from a fantasy perspective. He had a triple-double with 35 points and 20 rebounds in addition to three steals and two blocks on the defensive end. Jokić appeared at full strength as he played 36 minutes on Sunday. The Nuggets have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Celtics on Wednesday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Despite Friday’s contest coming on the second night of a back-to-back, Jokić performed more like his usual self than he did on Thursday. The three-time MVP shot efficiently and tallied more points than he did minutes. He cut back on his turnovers, contributed as a rebounder and passer, per usual, and even led Denver in steals. Limited minutes were the only thing to get in Jokić’s way on Friday.
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Jokić posted a good stat line on Thursday, but it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride to reach his final numbers. The former Finals MVP missed all six of his three-point attempts en route to finishing with one of his least efficient shooting performances of the season. He also committed six turnovers in his 36 minutes of game action. Still, he flirted with a 20-point, 20-rebound game and almost led Denver to a win. He’ll take the floor again on Friday against the Trail Blazers.
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
He was only one turnover away from this being an unglamorous quadruple-double. It certainly wasn’t an efficient performance for Jokić. He struggled from the floor and the free throw line as well to go with the abundance of turnovers. Still, it was a fourth straight triple-double, and it was enough to get a win, which is a great way to enter the All-Star break. He’ll continue to be the best player in fantasy basketball over the final two months of the regular season.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Jokić will be good to go after initially being listed as probable. He has recorded a triple-double in three straight games and will look to extend that streak against Memphis.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokić and Braun are on the injury report for Wednesday night, but the probable tags suggest that they’ll be good to go. Both played in Monday’s loss to the Cavaliers, with the former recording a triple-double and the latter scoring 20 points and knocking down four three-pointers.
Source: NBA Lineups