Impact Strawther is likely to play through an illness, but his presence hasn't caused major waves in the Denver rotation. He hasn't played at least 20 minutes since the Nov. 8 win over the Pacers.
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Julian Strawther - Probable with illness Strawther is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with an illness.
Peyton Watson - Scores 11 points Watson posted 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 147-123 loss to Miami.
Impact Nikola Jokic left this game early and is expected to miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee. The Nuggets are already thin in the frontcourt, and it's likely that Watson is asked to step up offensively. Additionally, his workloads should be even more secure in the short term.
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Nikola Jovic - Pops for 22 points Jovic finished Monday's 147-123 victory over the Nuggets with 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes.
Impact With Tyler Herro (toe) still on the mend, Jovic was able to take advantage of his opportunity Monday. He's certainly trending up for Miami, posting averages of 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 23.9 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks
Nikola Jokic is set to miss a few weeks due to a hyperextended left kneeDECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press
Nikola Jokic - Out at least four weeks Jokic will miss at least four weeks with a hyperextended left knee, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Impact This is a tough blow for Denver, but it certainly could've been worse. Based on this timetable, it's likely that Jokic ends up missing all of January, but a return around the end of the month could be on the table. In the meantime, Jonas Valanciunas is likely to step into a starting role and will become a popular fantasy pickup, while guys like Bruce Brown and Zeke Nnaji could become more involved.
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Davion Mitchell - Nearly double-doubles Mitchell provided 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and one block across 32 minutes during Monday's 147-123 victory over the Nuggets.
Impact Mitchell has fared well in the backcourt for Miami this season. Through 31 regular-season appearances, he's shooting 48.3 percent from the field with averages of 9.3 points, 7.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.
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Jonas Valanciunas - Plays 16 minutes in loss Valanciunas notched six points (3-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 16 minutes during Monday's 147-123 loss to Miami.
Impact Nikola Jokic left this game with a knee injury and looked to be in a lot of discomfort. If he ends up missing any time, Valanciunas is the next man up for Denver and would likely slot in as the fill-in starter. If that happens, his per-minute upside would make him an obvious grab in fantasy hoops.
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