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February 5, 2026
First triple-double since return
Jokic generated 30 points (10-27 FG, 1-13 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 14 rebounds and 10 assists across 44 minutes of Wednesday's 134-127 double overtime loss to the Knicks.
Analysis
Jokic struggled to find his shot from beyond the arc despite tying his season high in three-point attempts. Still, he wound up tallying his first triple-double since returning from a 16-game absence Friday. Jokic has appeared in four games since being cleared for game action, and he's averaging 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.5 steals during that stretch.
February 4, 2026
Stuffs stat sheet in loss
Jokic closed Tuesday's 124-121 loss to Detroit with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.
Analysis
Jokic continued to ramp up his workload following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, logging his highest minute total since returning. While the assist total was modest by his standards, he still delivered across the board. With his minutes trending upward, the three-time MVP appears close to shedding any remaining restrictions, though Denver has a back-to-back set Wednesday against the Knicks, which could prompt some level of caution.
February 2, 2026
Muted performance in loss
Jokic finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis
The Nuggets won't take any chances with Jokic as he works his way back from injury, so a lower total shouldn't come as a huge surprise while he operates under a minutes restriction. That being said, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein defended the All-Star effectively and kept his impact to a minimum. The Nuggets have a back-to-back set looming on the schedule this week, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Jokic take a seat for one of those games.
February 2, 2026
Slated to play Sunday
Jokic (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis
Jokic was previously listed as probable while managing a left knee bone bruise and will suit up Sunday as expected. After missing 16 games due to his knee injury, the superstar returned Friday with a strong showing, totaling 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes in a win over the Clippers.
January 31, 2026
Likely to face OKC
Jokic (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
Jokic is likely to play in a second consecutive contest following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise. The star big man operated under a minutes restriction during his return in Friday's win over the Clippers, when he posted 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes. While he may see a slight bump in minutes if he's cleared to play Sunday, the Nuggets will likely continue to monitor his playing time.
January 31, 2026
Posts big numbers in return
Jokic (knee) notched 31 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-17 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals across 25 minutes in Friday's 122-109 win over the Clippers.
Analysis
Jokic returned to action following a 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise and performed as well as ever despite playing less than a full workload. After the game, head coach David Adelman noted that Jokic would have been available to play three more minutes "at the most," per TheDNVR.com, but the Nuggets were able to keep the three-time MVP's playing time in check after he ran into foul trouble in the first half. The Nuggets then held a comfortable lead down the stretch, allowing Jokic to rest for the final two minutes of the double-digit win. Given Adelman's comments, Jokic seems likely to be held under 30 minutes in the Nuggets' next game Sunday versus the Thunder, but the standout center could be free of restrictions in standalone games by the end of next week.
January 31, 2026
Will play Friday
Jokic (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
This will be Jokic's first game in over a month, so while he will start, the three-time MVP will have his minutes monitored, according to Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. Jonas Valanciunas will likely head back to the second unit with Jokic active, and Zeke Nnaji's minutes will see a sizable dip. Even with a minutes restriction, Jokic is a must-start option.
January 30, 2026
Plans to return Friday
Jokic (knee) is expected to play Friday against the Clippers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
Jokic is officially listed as questionable on the NBA injury report, but barring a setback leading up to Friday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff, the three-time MVP looks poised to put an end to his 16-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, which he suffered in a Dec. 29 loss to the Heat. Charania had previously reported Tuesday that Jokic wasn't scheduled to be re-evaluated for another week, but the veteran center evidently responded to workouts better than expected over the next few days and looks like he'll be given the green light to suit up Friday. Assuming Jokic ends up playing, expect him to operate with a minutes restriction.