Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is making rapid progress in his recovery from a hyperextended left knee injury. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Jokic has resumed on-court workouts for the team, which is ahead of schedule. The initial four-week timeline for his return was expected to be around late January, but now it seems that he could potentially return even sooner.
This positive update from Jokic's camp comes after a viral clip of him struggling with his knee injury raised concerns among fans and pundits alike. However, it appears that the Nuggets are taking a cautious approach and allowing their star player to progress at his own pace.
The team has been holding its own in Jokic's absence, going 5-3 since he went down. They remain tied for second place in the Western Conference, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder by six games. The Nuggets' recent form is a testament to the depth of their roster, with players like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. stepping up to fill the void left by Jokic's injury.
Jokic himself averaged 29.6 points on 60 percent shooting before his injury, along with 11 assists and 12 rebounds per game. His return will undoubtedly be a boost for the team, but it also highlights the challenges that lie ahead. With the playoffs looming, the Nuggets need Jokic in top form to make a deep run.
For now, however, it seems that all is well in Denver. The injury scare has subsided, and Jokic's on-court workouts are going smoothly. As one insider noted, Jokic is "making great progress" – a welcome sight for the Nuggets and their fans alike.
This positive update from Jokic's camp comes after a viral clip of him struggling with his knee injury raised concerns among fans and pundits alike. However, it appears that the Nuggets are taking a cautious approach and allowing their star player to progress at his own pace.
The team has been holding its own in Jokic's absence, going 5-3 since he went down. They remain tied for second place in the Western Conference, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder by six games. The Nuggets' recent form is a testament to the depth of their roster, with players like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. stepping up to fill the void left by Jokic's injury.
Jokic himself averaged 29.6 points on 60 percent shooting before his injury, along with 11 assists and 12 rebounds per game. His return will undoubtedly be a boost for the team, but it also highlights the challenges that lie ahead. With the playoffs looming, the Nuggets need Jokic in top form to make a deep run.
For now, however, it seems that all is well in Denver. The injury scare has subsided, and Jokic's on-court workouts are going smoothly. As one insider noted, Jokic is "making great progress" – a welcome sight for the Nuggets and their fans alike.
I'm so stoked to hear that Nikola Jokic is making rapid progress in his recovery 
! 4 weeks was already pretty optimistic but now he's looking like he might be back even sooner 
! The fact that the team is taking it easy on him and letting him get back to speed makes total sense, though - we don't want him rushing back and risking another set back 
. It's awesome to see Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. holding down the fort while Jokic is out, but let's be real... Jokic is a game-changer 
! When he gets back, watch out NBA 
i was getting worried when i saw that vid of him struggling to walk lol what's next? a viral clip of him tripping on his own feet? 
anyway, glad he's making progress and not rushing back. the nuggets have been holding their own without him so that's a plus 
still gonna miss jokic tho, he's the real mvp 
, I'm glad to see Nikola Jokic making progress in his recovery! The Nuggets have been doing pretty well without him too, it's not like they're struggling or anything 
. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are stepping up their game, which is awesome to see 
the team's holding its own without him and Jamal & MPJ are stepping up big time 
I'm cautiously optimistic about Nikola Jokic's rapid recovery from his hyperextended left knee injury 
. Holding their own in his absence despite his injury shows how well-rounded the roster is 
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. With their playoff aspirations looming large, every extra game counts 
. Still, with his on-court progress being smooth and steady, I'm hoping for a more rapid return that will put pressure on the Thunder 
That viral clip of him struggling did raise some concerns tho... glad to hear the Nuggets are being super cautious with his return. 
The team's been holding their own w/ Jamal Murray & Michael Porter Jr. doing a great job stepping up, but let's be real, Jokic is that game-changer 
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. Like, it's not like he's going to come back and dominate every game or something (lol, please). The team is holding up just fine without him, and it's actually good that they're taking a cautious approach. I mean, sure, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are stepping up the pace, but can we really rely on them to carry the team all season? Not to mention Jokic's numbers were pretty inflated before he went down anyway...
seems like the nuggets are handling this situation better than expected... 5-3 without jokic isn't bad. but let's be real, they still need him back ASAP 
that's a good sign for the team, but still gotta keep an eye on it 
but now it sounds like the team is taking a chill approach and letting him rehab at his own pace which is probably for the best considering how long he's been out already
. but for real, Jokic's return is gonna be huge for them... they need that top form to make a deep playoff run 
... like, it's not easy dealing with that kind of pain and it's awesome that he's being patient about getting back on the court 
29.6 points and 12 rebounds per game? that's crazy! 
... the playoffs can't come soon enough, though 
... Just give us some concrete info already! 