Nikola Jokic's Brother Pleads Not Guilty to Assault in NBA Playoff Incident

Strahinja Jokic faces misdemeanor charges after an altercation with a fan during a Nuggets-Lakers playoff game in April 2024.

Strahinja Jokic, brother of NBA star Nikola Jokic, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in Denver County Court on January 6, 2025.
The charge stems from an April 2024 altercation at Ball Arena during a Nuggets-Lakers playoff game, where Jokic was filmed punching a fan in the face.
The fan initially declined to press charges, reportedly out of fear of retaliation, but later pursued legal action after being diagnosed with a concussion.
Strahinja Jokic claimed he acted to defend an elderly man he knew, while police described the incident as unprovoked based on witness accounts and video evidence.
Jokic's next court date is set for March 17, with a trial scheduled to begin on April 24, 2025.