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What happened to Nikola Jokic? Live injury updates for Nuggets vs. Heat on 12/29/25

What happened to Nikola Jokic? Live injury updates for Nuggets vs. Heat on 12/29/25

Denver Nuggets NBA News

Updated:

By: Ciaran Doyle

UPDATE: Jokic will not return tonight, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.

UPDATE: Jokic is questionable to return with a knee injury.

Right before halftime in Monday’s game against the Heat, Nikola Jokic limped to the locker room with either a leg or knee injury. Jokic was stepped on by teammate Spencer Jones and was visibly in pain after the play.

Before exiting, Jokic played 19 minutes while scoring 21 points. He also added five rebounds and eight assists. Nuggets fans will be holding their breath that this injury is nothing serious and that he can return sooner rather than later. Jonas Valanciunas is the backup C for Denver.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on his injury.

Ciaran Doyle
Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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