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DEN • Center • #15
about 6 hours 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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
14 days 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
14 days 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
15 days 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
DEN • Center • #15
16 days ago
Jokić wasn’t able to do enough for Denver to get the win, but he was able to record his third straight triple-double. Despite a lengthy absence, Jokić has been able to pick up where he left off over these last six games. He’s back to playing his usual minutes, and he should continue to be the best player in fantasy basketball. They’ll host the Grizzlies on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
DEN • Center • #15
16 days ago
Jokić was initially listed as probable, and he’s now officially good to go against Cleveland. He has recorded a triple-double in two straight games and will look to keep that streak going in this outing.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
17 days ago
Jokić, who sprained his left ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks, logged 33 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Bulls and recorded a triple-double. Given the probable tag, fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that the three-time league MVP will play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
18 days ago
Jokić passed the great Oscar Robertson with his 182nd triple-double, moving into second place on the all-time list. The 30-year-old center also recorded his 1,000th career steal in Saturday’s win over the Bulls. Jokić had one of the best games of the season and accomplished it while playing at seemingly less than 100 percent because of an ankle injury. Despite the injuries, Jokić has come back and provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Nuggets have four games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Monday.
DEN • Center • #15
18 days ago
Jokić is good to go after appearing to tweak his left ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks. He’ll take on his usual role as the Nuggets’ offensive focal point, and while there may be a minutes restriction, the three-time MVP has blown past his limit in the last two games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
20 days ago
Jokić’s injury came in the opening quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Knicks, when he appeared to tweak his ankle. He returned to the game and scored a triple-double in the loss, but it is now uncertain to take the floor against the Bulls. He’s one of the most productive players in NBA history; his fantasy value will be hard to replace if unable to suit up on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
21 days ago
Jokić was supposedly still under a minutes restriction on Wednesday. Due to the combination of the game requiring two overtimes and Jonas Valančiūnas (two points, three rebounds and two assists) struggling with foul trouble, the three-time MVP’s restriction appeared to be nothing more than a suggestion. Jokić played 44 of a possible 58 minutes, recording his 17th triple-double of the season. There was an injury scare during the first quarter when The Joker hit the floor with a left leg injury, but he was able to return. The lone issue for him was three-point shooting, with Jokić going 1-of-13 from beyond the arc.
DEN • Center • #15
22 days ago
Minutes-wise, Jokić has progressed from 25 to 29 to 33 in his first three games since returning from a knee injury that cost him a month of the season. The 30-year-old center was excellent as usual Tuesday despite falling to the top team in the Eastern Conference on the road. The question now will be if Jokić will play and potentially how much will he play on the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Knicks on the road.
DEN • Center • #15
24 days ago
After playing 25 minutes in his first game back from a knee injury on Friday, Jokić’s playing time increased by four minutes on Sunday. However, the Thunder did a good job of keeping the three-time MVP under wraps, with Jokić committing six turnovers and only attempting nine shots. And things won’t get easier, as the Nuggets open a three-game Week 16 with a road back-to-back against the Pistons and Knicks, the top two teams in the East.
DEN • Center • #15
24 days ago
Jokić returned from nearly a month-long absence with a 31/12/5 line in 25 minutes in Friday’s win over the Clippers. The 30-year-old center was listed as probable with a knee injury Sunday, so his availability isn’t a surprise. Jokić doesn’t need to play heavy minutes to have an impact on the game, but he could see more minutes Sunday in the marquee matchup against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Thunder.
DEN • Center • #15
26 days ago
Jokić made his long-awaited return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday, needing just 25 minutes to put up 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in a win over the Clippers. He’ll likely be under a similar minutes restriction on Sunday, but the three-time MVP does not need to log heavy minutes to record an elite stat line. If Jokić can’t play, Jonas Valančiūnas would be the replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
26 days ago
Jokić was back in the lineup for the first time since December 29, and while head coach David Adelman reported that he would have his minutes restricted, that didn’t stop him from having a monster night. He only played 25 minutes, but he was able to record a 30-point double-double while remaining incredibly efficient from the floor. He was subpar from the free throw line, but he was able to get there 17 times. In the two games before he injured his knee, he took 13 and 23 free throws, and he’s shooting a career-best 7.7 free throws per game this year. Even if his minutes continue to be managed, he’ll still produce like one of the best players in fantasy basketball.
DEN • Center • #15
26 days ago
Jokić is set to return after being sidelined with a knee injury he suffered in a December 29 loss to the Heat. Nuggets coach David Adelman told reporters the 30-year-old center will start and be on a minutes restriction. Jokić’s return is a welcomed sight for fantasy managers. Jonas Valanciunas will move to the bench and lose most of his fantasy value with the three-time MVP back in the starting lineup.
DEN • Center • #15
27 days ago
Sidelined since injuring his knee during a December 29 loss to the Heat, Jokić could potentially return to the Nuggets’ lineup on Friday. Given the amount of time missed, the three-time MVP will be on a minutes restriction for at least Friday’s game. When healthy, Jonas Valančiūnas has filled the void at the center position, but he’ll lose most of his streaming value once Jokić returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
27 days ago
Jokić has been sidelined since December, but they’re hoping to have him back before they take on the Grizzlies on Feb. 11. Including Thursday’s game against the Nets, Denver has eight more games before the break. Jonas Valančiūnas should remain the starting center for now, with Zeke Nnaji starting when he is sidelined.
Source: Vic Lombardi
DEN • Center • #15
30 days ago
Jokić has missed 14 straight games, but he’s nearing a return. According to Shams, “The Denver Nuggets will re-evaluate Nikola Jokić in about a week. He is making great progress; he’s in the ramp up phase of his return to play process.” Until Joker is cleared to return, the Nuggets will fill the void through a committee approach. The majority of big man minutes should be absorbed by Jonas Valančiūnas and Zeke Nnaji.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Center • #15
about 1 month ago
Just over a week after the Nuggets’ center had reportedly begun to do some spot shooting, he’s now progressed to on-court workouts. According to Charania, Jokić is still on track for a late-January return to action, if not slightly ahead of schedule. For Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans, Aaron Gordon served as the small-ball five, with Zeke Nnaji playing 22 minutes off the bench. Shallow-league managers can consider adding Gordon, since he’s played 30 minutes or more in consecutive games for the first time since returning from his hamstring injury.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
While the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player has begun to do some spot shooting, he’s still considered to be “weeks away” from a return. In his report, Charania mentioned the end of January as a potential return window for the center. Until then, the Nuggets will continue to rely on DaRon Holmes II and Zeke Nnaji to fill the void at the five.
Source: DNVR Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Jokić’s injury is devastating for fantasy managers, as the No. 1 player in fantasy hoops was on an incredible tear. The silver lining is that he avoided a more serious injury, but his absence will cause a monumental hole in Denver’s lineup. Jonas Valančiūnas should get the nod as starting center, but he won’t be able to replicate Joker’s elite playmaking abilities. Jamal Murray should pick up the slack as a facilitator and scorer, while guys like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown should be leaned on more as well. All three of Valančiūnas, THJ and Brown are worth picking up, though it’s still unclear what Denver will look like without its three-time MVP.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
After hyperextending his left knee late in the second quarter of Monday’s game, Jokić has officially been ruled out. While it’s unlikely to be another update from the team before the center is further examined by team doctors, an extended absence would have a seismic impact on the Nuggets’ rotation and fantasy basketball. Jonas Valančiūnas entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he would be the replacement in the starting five if Jokić misses time. The three-time MVP finished with 21 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in 19 minutes.
Source: Sam Amick
DEN • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
Jokić hyperextended his left knee when teammate Spencer Jones stepped on the center’s foot while playing defense late in the second quarter. The three-time MVP limped back to the locker room and has not returned to the bench. Jonas Valančiūnas has replaced Jokić in the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
On the heels of a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist triple-double earlier this week against the Timberwolves, Jokić finished the first half just three assists shy of a triple-double and accomplished the feat by the end of the third quarter. The 30-year-old generational talent reached the 30-point plateau for the 13th time with a floater in the final two minutes. He sank a pair of free throws in the final seconds to put Denver ahead momentarily in the back-and-forth affair. Jokić leads the NBA in rebounds (12.4) and assists (11.1) and ranks fifth in scoring (29.9) through 31 games. Unreal. The Nuggets are back in action on Monday when they open a four-game week on the road against the Heat.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
The stars shine bright on Christmas Day, so it shouldn’t be surprising that Jokić got off to a dominant start to this game. He finished the first quarter with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists, which led to him making history by the end of the night. He became the first player in NBA history to finish with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. 18 of his points came in the extra frame to secure the win on Christmas Day. Jokić has once again been the best player in fantasy basketball, but even he won’t be able to replicate this performance. This was otherworldly.