Overview
- Jokic left Monday’s loss in Miami late in the second quarter after teammate Spencer Jones stepped on his left foot, causing the knee to hyperextend.
- The Nuggets said he will be re-evaluated in roughly four weeks, with reporting noting no ligament damage and a non–season-ending outlook focused on rest and treatment.
- Denver was already short-handed with starters Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cam Johnson sidelined, though Gordon and Braun could return during the ongoing road trip.
- Jokic’s projected absence alters award and betting landscapes, with his MVP odds dropping under the NBA’s 65-game eligibility rule and the Nuggets’ title odds lengthening.
- Before the injury, the three-time MVP had played all 32 games for the 22-10 Nuggets, averaging about 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game.