The Denver Nuggets are optimistic that Nikola Jokic will return from his knee injury by the All-Star break at the latest, with the three-time MVP already well underway in his rehabilitation.
The Denver Nuggets are optimistic that superstar center Nikola Jokic will return no later than the All-Star break, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles is scheduled for February 13–15.
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Jokic suffered a left knee injury on December 29 against the Miami Heat and was later ruled out for at least four weeks.
In addition to a hyperextended knee, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the three-time MVP also sustained a bone bruise.
He is currently undergoing rest and treatment as part of the team's rehabilitation plan.
"The good news is the Nuggets are optimistic about Jokic's recovery," Jones wrote. "According to team sources, the hope is that Jokic is back and playing by, at worst, the All-Star break.
"On Sunday night in Brooklyn, Jokic was in Denver's locker room in good spirits," the NBA insider added. "While he hasn't returned to the court yet, he's well underway in his rehabilitation and has been able to be aggressive with it."
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This season, Jokic is averaging 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11.0 assists per game.
The Nuggets, currently 24–12, sit fourth in the Western Conference standings.
Denver defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday despite being without Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Christian Braun, and Jonas Valanciunas.
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