Nikola Jokic remains out for personal reasons

Michael Scotto: Nikola Jokic is out (personal reasons) for tonight's Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, has averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists this season.

What's the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Scotto MikeAScotto Nikola Jokic is out (personal reasons) for tonight's Denver Nuggets game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic, a leading MVP candidate, has averaged 29.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 11.7 assists this season. pic.x.com/Vk9IURTBVu – 12:36 PM StatMuse statmuse NBA Cup game-highs: PTS — Jalen Brunson (45) REB — Mark Williams (24) AST — Nikola Jokic (18) STL — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) BLK — Brook Lopez (9) pic.x.com/rwXPKZQFHT – 4:40 PM Ryan Blackburn NBABlackburn NEW for Nikola Jokic is OUT tonight. Who steps up in his place? milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-o... – 3:49 PM Andrew Lopez _Andrew_Lopez The updated injury report for tonight's game now has Nikola Jokic (personal reasons) listed as OUT. The 3-time MVP will not play in tonight's NBA Cup opener between the Nuggets and Pelicans. – 1:42 PM Jim Eichenhofer Jim_Eichenhofer #Pelicans shootaround update for West Group C pool play home 7 p.m. matchup vs. Nuggets ( #NBA Cup opener for both teams; Nikola Jokic questionable due to personal reasons): neworlns.co/3URAvmE pic.x.com/JQY1T5bYFB – 1:06 PM Jim Eichenhofer Jim_Eichenhofer Nikola Jokic (personal reasons) remains listed as questionable for Nuggets vs. #Pelicans . Javonte Green on Jokic: "He's not a traditional big man. He passes, rebounds, does it all. He's (like) a 7-foot Jalen Williams." Green said Pels prepared as though Joker will play – 12:42 PM Ryan Blackburn NBABlackburn 30 minutes! Whether you care about the NBA Cup or not, it's happening. I'm gonna preview tonight's Nuggets game and discuss what happens if Jokic doesn't play. youtube.com/live/8GH4eRKEw... pic.x.com/70oLfCryIM – 11:29 AM Ryan Blackburn NBABlackburn NEW for What to Watch For in tonight's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. Including, what happens if Nikola Jokic misses the game? milehighsports.com/what-to-watch-... – 11:15 AM Michael Scotto MikeAScotto Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic is questionable for Friday's Denver Nuggets game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to personal reasons. – 6:34 PM

More on this storyline

Vinny Benedetto: Nikola Jokic is questionable (personal reasons) for Sunday's game in Memphis . Aaron Gordon remains out. Vlatko Cancar is probable with a right ankle sprain. Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett are with Grand Rapids Gold. -via Twitter / November 16, 2024 Katy Winge: Out of respect for Nikola's wishes, we aren't going to say anything more about the personal reasons he is missing tonight's game. I can confirm that he and his family are fine and there is nothing to be alarmed about! -via x.com / November 15, 2024