Sun Dec 11 2022 | 07:51 | Nikola Jokic Collects His Fourth Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth triple-double of the campaign Saturday versus Utah, leading his squad to a 115-110 victory with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists. He wasn't dozing defensively either, registering four blocks with one steal in 35 minutes. The Joker hit 11-for-20 from the field with one make from downtown and 8-for-10 at the charity stripe. Jokic has been close to a 30-point triple-double a couple of times lately and he was finally able to get over the line Saturday. He is the league leader in double-doubles (17) and only Luka Doncic (6) has posted more triple-doubles than him. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Dec 4 2022 | 22:30 | Nikola Jokic Falls Short Of Triple-Double In Loss To New Orleans |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic came just one assist shy of a triple-double on Sunday, but that wasn't enough as the team suffered a blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The reigning MVP put up 32 points, 16 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and one block on 13-for-19 shooting and 5-for-9 from the free-throw line. The 16 rebounds tied a season-high. Jokic continues to be an elite fantasy asset, but he really needs some help if the Nuggets want to make noise in the playoffs this season. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 23 2022 | 16:36 | Nikola Jokic Questionable On Wednesday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder. He returned to action Tuesday against Detroit after clearing health and safety protocols, but he might not be in shape to play in a second game so soon. The Joker actually looked completely fine against the Pistons and nearly posted a 30-point triple-double. DeAndre Jordan, who averaged 6.0 points and 10.7 rebounds in three starts when Jokic was out, could be set for a good night Wednesday if the two-time MVP won't play. Zeke Nnaji will be in line for extended minutes as well. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 23 2022 | 11:00 | Nikola Jokic Falls Just Short Of Triple-Double |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was just one rebound shy of another triple-double in his team's loss against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. He finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block while shooting 12-for-16 from the floor. Despite being a +13 in plus/minus and the rest of the starting five also being in the positives, the Nuggets suffered a two-point loss to the lowly Pistons. Jokic seems to be the only consistent player on this team which should at least provide relief to those that drafted him first overall. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 21 2022 | 18:29 | Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic Doubtful For Tuesday |
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and center Nikola Jokic are both considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Both players have been sidelined the last few games due to health and safety protocols. Neither player has been cleared to return yet, so fantasy managers should prepare for them to miss another contest. Bruce Brown and De'Andre Jordan would likely both move into the starting five. Brown is the better streaming option, but both have some value with the Nuggets shorthanded. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday for another update. |
Source: Harrison Wind | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 15 2022 | 21:13 | Nikola Jokic Has Entered Health And Safety Protocols |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (protocols) has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will not play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Jokic must have tested positive for COVID and must test out before being able to return to the court. Players have typically tested out within five-to-seven days which would have Jokic miss at least the next two games. With Jokic out, Aaron Gordon and DeAndre Jordan should see boosts in fantasy value. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 4 2022 | 10:02 | Nikola Jokic Collects Third Triple-Double Of The Season |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic jumped back on the triple-double train in the team's 122-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The back-to-back reigning MVP registered 15 points, 13 rebounds, 14 assists, and one steal while shooting 6-for-9 from the floor. Technically, he also dropped a quadruple-double as he had an uncharacteristic 10 turnovers in this game. Nevertheless, Jokic was still +15 in plus/minus and has provided more than enough value to prove why he was more often than not the number-one pick in fantasy leagues. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Oct 27 2022 | 09:29 | Nikola Jokic Barely Misses Triple-Double In Win |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was just one assist shy of a triple-double in their 110-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished the game with 31 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and four steals on 12-for-17 shooting. Not only was Jokic the game-high scorer, but he also boasted the best plus/minus at plus-28. The 27-year-old big man hasn't skipped a beat from last season. He's going to continue to be a steady force as Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. both get back up to speed. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Oct 20 2022 | 22:03 | Nikola Jokic Tagged As Probable For Friday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hand) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old is dealing with a minor finger sprain, so he should be able to play through it without any issues. Jokic looked strong in the season opener with 27 points in 33 minutes of action. Possibly, the Nuggets limit Jokic depending on how he's feeling, but he should suit up on Friday. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry about Jokic missing time because of this injury. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Oct 9 2022 | 21:30 | Nikola Jokic Doubtful For Monday's Preseason Contest |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is considered doubtful to play in Monday's preseason contest against the Phoenix Suns. He underwent an MRI on Friday and the team isn't concerned about a long term injury. The Nuggets are likely just being cautious here, so fantasy managers shouldn't be worried. DeAndre Jordan will likely start again if Jokic sits out on Monday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Jokic, but he should be fine for opening night. |
Source: Mike Singer | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Oct 7 2022 | 21:03 | Nikola Jokic Gets Clean MRI Results |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) came out of Monday's preseason game due to an injury. Luckily, it sounds like a minor injury and the MRI results came back and showed nothing sinister, according to head coach Mike Malone. The Nuggets won't have Jokic available for Friday's preseason contest. DeAndre Jordan and Zeke Nnaji will be fighting for the backup minutes behind Jokic this season. Neither is going to have much streaming value while Jokic is healthy. Fantasy managers should expect Jokic to be fine for opening night. |
Source: Mike Singer | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 4 2022 | 20:56 | Nikola Jokic Practices On Tuesday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, according to head coach Mike Malone. The superstar big man came out of Monday's preseason contest with a wrist injury. It doesn't sound like this is a serious injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Jokic missing time. The expectation is that Jokic will be fully ready for the beginning of the season. |
Source: Mike Singer | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 30 2022 | 19:29 | Nikola Jokic Gets Super-Max Deal |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has unsurprisingly signed the super-max with the organization. The two-time MVP has agreed to five-year $254 million deal with the Nuggets. He has been an elite fantasy option over the last few seasons. There is no reason to believe Jokic will slow down anytime soon. He appears to be the obvious No. 1 pick in fantasy drafts heading into next season. The only downside is the concern of injury, but Jokic is well worth the risk. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Sun May 29 2022 | 11:47 | Nikola Jokic Expected To Sign Extension This Summer |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is coming off another MVP season. He averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists and is considered by many to be the best player in the league. It's obvious the Nuggets want to keep him, although there have been rumblings that the departure of president of basketball operations Tim Connelly would throw a snag in things. However, according to Shams Charania, the 27-year-old is expected to remain in Denver, likely inking a five-year, $260 million super-max extension this summer. Either way, Jokic will be a coveted option by fantasy managers in all formats heading into the 2022-23 campaign, and rightfully so. |
Source: Shams Charania, Sam Amick | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 11 2022 | 22:42 | Nikola Jokic Named Most Valuable Player |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named the Most Valuable Player for the second time in as many seasons. Joker was rumored to claim the award. However, it was made official on Wednesday night, capping off a fantastic year for Jokic, who averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals, all career-highs, while adding 7.9 assists. The 27-year-old should continue to be in the running for the distinction for many seasons ahead. He'll likely also be the No. 1 option for a majority of fantasy managers in drafts ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 9 2022 | 10:39 | Nikola Jokic Named MVP |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has reportedly been named Most Valuable Player for the 2021-2022 season. Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo were also MVP candidates, but the award will stay with Jokic for the second straight season. He averaged 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds, which were both career highs for Jokic. The All-Star said has mentioned he is willing to sign the supermax deal with Denver. He'll remain a logical No. 1 draft pick in fantasy leagues next season. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 28 2022 | 12:28 | Nikola Jokic Would Sign Supermax Extension |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic mentioned that he would sign a supermax extension if offered by the organization. The reigning MVP appears to enjoy it in Denver and would love to stay with the organization long term. He is eligible to receive the largest supermax contract in NBA history. The deal would be worth $254 million over five years, which is a ton of money, but Jokic is certainly worth it. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 22 2022 | 11:13 | Nikola Jokic Records 37-Point Double-Double In Defeat |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic erupted for an enormous night of production in Thursday's loss to Golden State, compiling 37 points, 18 rebounds, and five assists across his 38 minutes. The 37 points tied for the fourth most in Jokic's playoff career, as he shot 14-for-22 overall and knocked down his first two triples of the series. Even his defensive activity was up, as he added three steals to his gargantuan all-around performance. Yet, Denver will need even more from their MVP candidate if they're to climb out of a 3-0 series hole, which bodes well for Jokic's DFS appeal in Game 4 on Sunday. The 27-year-old has recorded a double-double in six consecutive playoffs outings and in 10 straight outings dating back to the regular season, giving him a stable floor despite his sizable expectations. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 19 2022 | 10:38 | Nikola Jokic Plays Well Before Ejection |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic put together a strong effort during Monday's Game 2 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Jokic was harassed all night by Draymond Green, which eventually led to his ejection. The two of them got tangled up under the basket and Jokic was there no foul called on the play. He argued his case, but apparently he did it too aggressively which earned him his second technical foul and ejection from the contest. Jokic finished the game with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in the loss. The superstar center is elite, but he might not be enough to stop the Warriors who are already up 2-0 in the series. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Apr 10 2022 | 10:25 | Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon Questionable To Play Sunday |
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) and small/power forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) have picked up questionable designations for Sunday's contest vs. the Lakers. The Nuggets will need a victory and a Jazz loss to move up to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, but with the two teams playing simultaneously Sunday, it remains to be seen whether Jokic and Co. will take the floor. A Jokic absence would pave the way for DeMarcus Cousins and JaMychal Green to see significantly elevated offensive roles, while no Gordon would open up potential for Austin Rivers and Davon Reed. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for word on who the Nuggets have at their disposal for the regular-season finale. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |