Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic (knee) is making progress toward returning to the Nuggets' lineup by the end of January.

Fantasy Impact

A four-week timeline was originally set for Jokic to return from the knee injury he sustained back on December 29. The three-time MVP has resumed working out, remaining on schedule for that initial target.

Nikola Jokic (knee) will miss at least the next four weeks of basketball after hyperextending his knee on Monday night against the Heat. All ligaments were intact, so at least he avoided a major injury.

Fantasy Impact

Jokic was on a tear against the Heat, well on his way to another triple double despite playing just 19 minutes before going down with injury. It’s a huge loss for fantasy managers who will have to make do without the talent center. This injury makes Jonas Valanciunas a priority add off of waivers.

Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double for the Nuggets before exiting with an apparent knee injury Monday night, dishing out eight assists, grabbing five rebounds, and scoring a team-high 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-3 FT) in a 147-123 loss to the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Jokic continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing five or more rebounds, dishing out eight or more assists, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old remains an elite option for fantasy managers in all formats while leading the Denver lineup on a nightly basis, averaging 29.9 points, 11.1 assists, and 12.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 29.1% so far this season. The center's status will need to be monitored ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Raptors.

Nikola Jokic will not return to Monday’s game against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

The Nuggets will play it safe after Jokic hyperextended his knee. Jonas Valančiūnas will slide into the starting lineup while he is sidelined. Jokic's status will need to be monitored in the coming days as he is further evaluated.

Nikola Jokic is questionable to return to Monday’s game against the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Jokic went down with a knee injury when teammate Spencer Jones stepped on his foot. Jonas Valančiūnas is in the game for him for now.