Nikola Jokic missed the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday due to a calf injury.
“If there was any doubt, we will err on the side of caution with seven games left,” said Michael Malone before the game.
Malone added that Jokic’s status for Friday’s game against the Suns will be determined later.
Jokic has now missed nine games on the season.