DENVER NUGGETS NEWS

76ers vs. Nuggets: Nikola Jokic Lands on Injury Report Tuesday The Denver Nuggets could be down a star center on Wednesday.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

76ers vs. Nuggets: Nikola Jokic Lands on Injury Report Tuesday The Denver Nuggets could be down a star center on Wednesday.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What's Joel Embiid's Injury Report Status vs. Nuggets? Do the 76ers plan to play Joel Embiid against the Nuggets on Tuesday?

JANUARY 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back Joel Embiid, Sixers as slim favorites over Nikola Jokic's Nuggets Tuesday night In a MVP duel between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, here's our best bet for tonight's clash.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Likely to play Tuesday Caldwell-Pope (back/neck) has been upgraded to probable to face the 76ers on Tuesday.

Impact Denver listed all five of their starters as questionable Monday evening, but now they are all probable and on track to play against the 76ers. After Tuesday's game, the Nuggets will be off until Friday against Boston which will provide some extra rest to the team.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Now probable versus 76ers Porter (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Porter was initially labeled as questionable for Tuesday's game, along with the rest of Denver's starters. However, all five players are now probable and on track to suit up. After Tuesday's game, the Nuggets will be off until Friday against Boston.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Likely to play Tuesday Murray (legs) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Murray is dealing with general information in his lower legs, but he appears firmly on track to suit up Tuesday. Murray was joined by Nikola Jokic (hip), Aaron Gordon (heel), Michael Porter (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back) in ascending from questionable to probable.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Upgraded to probable Gordon (heel) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact All five of Denver's starters popped up as questionable on the injury report Monday evening, but all of them have since been upgraded to probable. Barring a surprise, the Nuggets will have their usual lineup active Tuesday.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Ascends to probable Jokic (hip) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Jokic is trending in the right direction to play Tuesday while dealing with a left hip strain. He has started Denver's last 20 contests and is averaging 26.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists in 31.7 minutes over his last three games.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Tyson - Recalled to Nuggets The Nuggets recalled Tyson from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Tuesday.

Impact Denver could be shorthanded for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, as their entire starting lineup is questionable with a variety of injuries. Tyson hasn't gotten many opportunities with the Nuggets, as he's appeared in eight games with an average of 2.5 minutes.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pickett - Recalled from G League Denver recalled Pickett from the G League's Grand Rapids Gold on Tuesday.

Impact Denver's entire starting lineup is considered questionable to play Tuesday with a variety of ailments, so Pickett could potentially see some minutes against the 76ers. Pickett has averaged 6.0 minutes played across 15 appearances for Denver this season.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

When Nikola Jokic visits Philly, his love for horses and hoops collide Whenever the Nuggets visit Philadelphia, Nikola Jokic gets to feed his passion for horses alongside a harness racing Hall of Famer.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • NBA.COM

Philadelphia hosts Denver following Embiid's 41-point game

Philadelphia hosts the Denver Nuggets after Joel Embiid scored 41 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 124-115 win against the Houston Rockets

JANUARY 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Julian Strawther - Absence to continue Tuesday Strawther (knee) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Impact Strawther will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a right knee contusion. His next opportunity to take the court comes Friday against Boston, but there have been no updates on Strawther ramping up activity.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Tagged as questionable Caldwell-Pope (back/neck) is questionable to play Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Impact Caldwell-Pope is dealing with a cervicothoracic strain on the right side of his neck, which is an injury he dealt with in late December upon returning from a concussion. He is joined by Nikola Jokic (hip), Aaron Gordon (heel), Michael Porter (knee) and Jamal Murray (leg) as questionable for Tuesday's game.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Listed as questionable Gordon is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a right heel strain.

Impact Gordon has appeared in seven straight contests, averaging 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 30.4 minutes per game. However, the Nuggets are listing their entire starting lineup as questionable, so they appear likely to rest at least a few key contributors.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Questionable to play Tuesday Porter is questionable to play Tuesday against Philadelphia due to left knee inflammation.

Impact Porter has yet to miss a game this season, averaging 31.1 minutes across 41 starts for Denver. If he's unable to suit up Tuesday, Justin Holiday and Christian Braun would likely be main candidates to absorb his workload.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Iffy for Tuesday Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a bilateral tibia injury.

Impact Murray and the rest of Denver's starters are considered questionable for Tuesday's game, so the Nuggets appear likely to rest a few key contributors. Murray has appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 22.1 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.8 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Tagged as questionable Jokic is questionable to play Tuesday against Philadelphia due to a left hip strain.

Impact Jokic, Aaron Gordon (heel), Michael Porter (knee), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back) and Jamal Murray (leg) all popped up on Monday evening's injury report, likely symbolizing mere maintenance for Denver's key contributors. Whether this translates to load management in Tuesday's game is unclear, but Jokic is coming off a full 33-minute workload in Sunday's win over Indiana with no in-game injury reported.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year for a record eighth time ahead of Jokic

Novak Djokovic has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the year for a record eighth time, ahead of NBA star Nikola Jokic

JANUARY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Michael Porter Jr. - Strong from deep in 25-point game Porter amassed 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-11 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Porter led all players in Sunday's contest in threes made while finishing with a team-high-tying scoring mark, ending two rebounds short of a double-double and adding a pair of blocks and a handful of assists in a balanced showing. Porter has scored 25 or more points in six games this year, connecting on at least seven threes for the second time.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Nears double-double in win Murray closed Sunday's 117-109 win over the Pacers with 25 points (11-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes.

Impact Murray tallied a team-high-tying scoring total finished second on the team in assists while ending two dimes short of a double-double in a winning effort. Murray has recorded at least 25 points in seven games this year, adding eight or more assists in two of those outings. Murray has tallied 20 or more points in four of his last five games.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic - Nears triple-double in victory Jokic finished Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Pacers with 25 points (12-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes.

Impact Jokic led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds and assists while finishing with a team-high-tying scoring mark and ending one dime short of a triple-double. Jokic, who also added a team-high-tying steals total, has finished with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 23 games this season, including in three straight contests.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE