Nikola Jokić injury update: Nuggets star set to return vs. Clippers ...
Jokić has been out since Dec. 29 with the injury
www.cbssports.comAs of today, here’s the latest on Nikola Jokić based on recent reporting:
- Return status: Reports indicate Jokić was cleared to return and played in late January 2026 after a knee bone bruise, with multiple outlets noting a scheduled return against the Los Angeles Clippers and subsequent games.[2][4]
- Recent performance: In his first game back, he posted a big line (e.g., around 30+ points, double-doubles) in limited minutes, highlighting a historic stat line for the minutes played.[5]
- MVP trajectory context: With his return, his pursuit of MVP eligibility hinged on meeting game-count thresholds, as teams and analysts tracked his season-long averages and availability.[3][8][2]
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