Per Marc Stein, early February is considered the earliest possible return date of Jokic amid ongoing knee injury recovery.
As Nikola Jokic continues his recovery behind the scenes, the Denver Nuggets remain optimistic about his impending comeback to the hardwood.
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As such, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that early February stands as the earliest potential return for the three-time MVP.
"Early February increasingly looks like it could be the soonest that Nikola Jokić and Cam Johnson, both felled by recent knee injuries, can realistically return to the Nuggets' lineup," Stein reported.
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