Denver has been vague about Nikola Jokic’s knee injury, which is a hyperextension but not fully diagnosed; no ligaments are damaged. The Nuggets hope he will return by the All-Star break, as he is making good progress in rehab. His return timeline is crucial for postseason eligibility and the team’s standing in a tight Western Conference. While Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun have returned, Cam Johnson remains sidelined with a similar injury.
