Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) will be back in action on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has upgraded his status a few times throughout the day and has now announced that Jokic is officially available. Jokic's return is great news for the Nuggets, but it's unfortunate for fantasy managers who were hoping for at least one more productive outing from DeAndre Jordan, who has started the last two games. The veteran big man could now be completely out of the rotation against the Bucks.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) will likely remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team lists him as doubtful on the injury report. This would mark his sixth consecutive absence due to an issue with his left ankle. DeAndre Jordan has started in the last two games Jokic has missed. The veteran has shown that he can still get the job done, averaging 10.5 points and 16.0 rebounds. However, Jordan may have a tougher time filling the stat sheet on Wednesday, as Milwaukee allows the fifth-fewest fantasy points in the league to opposing centers.
As expected, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) will be out of action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic has been dealing with an ankle issue and will miss his fifth consecutive contest. The Nuggets start a five-game homestand tonight, and the big man will likely return soon. Fantasy managers can expect veteran center DeAndre Jordan to start versus the Bulls. He most recently posted 11 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 38 minutes of work in a 116-111 win over the Rockets on Sunday.
Nikola Jokic Will Miss Third Consecutive Game On Friday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) has been ruled out for his third game in a row on Friday and will watch the contest against the Portland Trail Blazers from the sidelines. The three-time MVP rarely misses games, but will now miss at least three of the team's four games this week. That comes as a huge blow to many fantasy managers who are either already in the playoffs or trying to get into the fantasy postseason. Peyton Watson joined the starting five in Jokic's place on Wednesday and registered 12 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. There is no direct replacement for Jokic, so fantasy managers will likely have to aim for quantity over quality with their streaming options.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA insider Chris Haynes has announced that Jokic will sit out the game alongside Jamal Murray (ankle). This will be the second consecutive absence for both players. As a result, Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. are expected to handle the majority of the offensive work. All three players will have additional fantasy value on Wednesday.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) may miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as he has been listed as questionable for the matchup. Jokic exited the lineup for only the sixth time this season when the Nuggets faced the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Head coach Michael Malone went with a smaller lineup, bringing Hunter Tyson and Peyton Watson into the starting unit. With Jamal Murray (ankle) also out, Aaron Gordon (calf, ankle) and Russell Westbrook ran the show. If the circumstances are the same, both players should excel against the Lakers again. Gordon is dealing with a couple of health issues as well but is expected to play.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will not be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Serbian superstar will be absent for only the seventh time this season as he continues to deal with an elbow contusion and an ankle impingement. Zeke Nnaji's fantasy stock will receive a big boost with Jokic's absence, while the rest of the frontcourt is also expected to do significantly more to make up for Jokic's loss.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time MVP has been dealing with elbow and ankle issues recently. However, he has previously had a probable designation on the injury report. Jokic last missed a game on Jan. 15 against the Houston Rockets, leading to DeAndre Jordan being promoted to the starting unit. If Jokic is absent again on Monday, Jordan might return to the rotation; however, Zeke Nnaji has recently moved ahead of him on the depth chart and is likely a better fantasy option.
Nikola Jokic Cleared To Suit Up Versus The Wizards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow) will play on Saturday versus the Wizards. He was back on the injury report because of his nagging elbow injury. However, it won't keep him off the floor against one of the worst teams in the NBA. The three-time MVP had 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block in Friday's narrow win over the Lakers. Of course, Jokic is a must-start in redraft formats. But if this one gets out of hand, Jokic could spend more time on the bench, meaning DFS managers are taking a small gamble by including him in their lineups.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) will be on the court in Friday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The three-time MVP will remain in the lineup despite dealing with a couple of health issues. He had a probable tag on the initial injury report. It remains to be seen if he will also play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the miserable Washington Wizards. On Friday, Jokic has a chance to record his third streak of the season with 30-plus points in at least three consecutive games.
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