The Denver Nuggets might be set to welcome back Nikola Jokic soon after the star center missed the last four games with an ankle injury. Head coach Michael Malone confirmed Jokic’s impending return during the team’s upcoming five-game homestand, though an exact date remains unclear. The Nuggets superstar is listed as GTD for an ankle injury and might be available tonight.
Is Nikola Jokic playing tonight? Denver Nuggets injury report for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bulls (March 24, 2025)
Nikola Jokic might be available tonight against the Chicago Bulls. He is listed as GTD on the team’s injury report due to an ankle injury. Doncic sat out Denver’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and Malone indicated he’s unlikely to play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. “He’s going to play in Denver, the five-game homestand,” Malone said. “He’ll play at some point, hopefully in that five-game homestand. Obviously, he’s not playing [Sunday]. I don’t think he’ll play [Monday]. We’re just trying to get home and kind of see where he’s at.”(Quotes have been lifted directly from the official NBA website)
The Denver Nuggets’ homestand includes matchups against the Bulls (Monday), Milwaukee Bucks (Wednesday), Utah Jazz (Friday), and a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs next week.
Nuggets injury report March 24 (Image via NBA)
Nikola Jokic has been battling ankle and elbow injuries but has largely played through them. When asked about limping during a recent game, he quipped, “Yeah, I’ve limped basically the past 14 years.” His toughness was on display again when Malone suggested resting him during a back-to-back—Jokic responded, “Hell no.”
Despite his durability, the Denver Nuggets have managed his workload carefully. Over his last eight games, Jokic averaged nearly 40 minutes per night, a heavy burden that contributed to a 4-4 record. Without him, Denver has gone 2-2, including a blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Currently averaging a triple-double (29.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.3 assists), Nikola Jokic remains a top MVP candidate alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Nuggets (45-27) sit third in the West, one game behind Houston and one ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers.
While Denver’s seeding battle is tight, ensuring Jokic’s health for the playoffs takes priority. His return will be crucial as the Denver Nuggets push for a deeper postseason run.
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