Hoops Rumors

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who has been out since December 29 due to a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, will be reevaluated in about one week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday’s episode of NBA Today (Twitter video link). Charania suggested a couple weeks ago that the Nuggets were optimistic about Jokic’s odds of returning to action before the end of the month. … [Read more...] about Latest On Nikola Jokic’s Injury Recovery

Sunday’s game between the Nuggets and Grizzlies has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Memphis area, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The game will be rescheduled, though the date has yet to be determined, per the league. A major winter storm has been impacting a large portion of North America since Saturday night and is expected to continue through Monday. The … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nuggets-Grizzlies Game Postponed Due To Weather

David Adelman says Aaron Gordon is hopeful his latest right hamstring strain isn’t as severe as when he initially injured it in late November, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. However, the Nuggets‘ head coach also acknowledged Gordon’s status remains uncertain. “I feel for him,” Adelman said. “He’s optimistic it’s not as bad as it was, the last one. But we won’t know … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Gordon, Valanciunas, Watson, Jokic, More

Bad news for Nuggets fans: Aaron Gordon re-injured his right hamstring strain on Friday in Milwaukee and was eventually ruled out for the second half, the team announced (Twitter link). Gordon was playing on both ends of a back-to-back for the second time since he initially strained his hamstring in November, an injury which caused him to miss six weeks. “I feel good. Better … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Gordon, Davis, Gafford, Claxton, Towns

The Nuggets have been without their top two centers since the calendar turned to 2026, but they appear on the verge of getting one of them back on the floor. According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link), Jonas Valanciunas has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday’s matchup with Washington. After star center Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury on December … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Valanciunas, Wolves, Markkanen, Thunder