Nikola Jokic's Injury Status for Nuggets vs Kings

The Denver Nuggets listed Nikola Jokic on the injury report against the Sacramento Kings

Jan 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

After a disappointing loss against the Boston Celtics, the Denver Nuggets have a chance to push themselves back toward the second seed against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Currently, Denver is dealing with a plethora of injuries, but the situation seems to be getting worse. They may be entering Wednesday's game against the Kings without their most important player.

The Denver Nuggets listed Nikola Jokic as questionable against the Sacramento Kings due to left ankle inflammation.

𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: Nikola Jokic (left ankle inflammation) is questionable tomorrow vs. Kings pic.twitter.com/Bu6I9pf3qv

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) March 4, 2025

It's been very rare for Jokic to miss basketball games throughout the majority of his career, including this season; Jokic has played in 55 out of 61 total games this season. Through those 55 games, Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists, and 1.8 steals on 58/44/82 shooting from the field.

Nikola Jokic turns 30
The 3 x MVP is having one of the greatest statistical seasons ever!

29.8 PTS (Career High)
12.6 REB (2nd Highest)
10.2 AST (Career High)
2 3PT (Career High)
45% 3PT (Career High)
1.8 STL (Career High)
33.4 PER (1st in NBA history)pic.twitter.com/oAWmpFIFQ4

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 19, 2025

What Jokic is doing this season is arguably better than anything he's done during his three MVP seasons. However, as long as the Oklahoma City Thunder are the first seed, it feels like it's a safe bet to predict Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the 2025 NBA MVP.

Whether or not Jokic plays, the Nuggets have to take the Sacramento Kings very seriously. The Kings are currently on a four-game winning streak and have found newfound life after trading for Zach LaVine. The Nuggets currently have a 2-0 regular season series lead over the Kings.

Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) runs back up the court after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings face off at 9:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday.

Related Articles

Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Mavericks

Latest Update on Denver Nuggets Potentially Signing Ex-Lakers Player

Nikola Jokic's Brutally Honest Statement on Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers