Nikola Jokic Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets has been ruled out and will not play today. Nikola was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 17th game Nikola has missed this season.
Nikola Jokic Season Averages
Nikola's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nuggets rotation. Across 64 games this season, he's averaging 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game while playing 35.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.1 | 27.8 | 12.9 | 10.9 | 17.5 |
Nuggets Performance With & Without Nikola Jokic
The numbers tell a clear story about Nikola's value to the Nuggets. With Nikola in the lineup this season, the team is 42-22. Without him, they've gone 10-6. The Nuggets's net rating is 8.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Nikola plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.3 vs 122.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 42-22 | 10-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 122.8 | 114.3 | -8.5 |
| Def Rating | 116.3 | 115.9 | -0.4 |
| Net Rating | 6.5 | -1.6 | -8.1 |
| PPG | 125.2 | 108.8 | -16.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Nikola Jokic?
When Nikola sits, other Nuggets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and Jonas Valanciunas stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Nikola has been out this season, Peyton Watson has averaged 10.4 more points per game, 7.5 additional field goal attempts and 9.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +10.4 | FGA: +7.5 | MPG: +9.1
When Nikola has been out this season, Jalen Pickett has averaged 6.3 more points per game, 5.5 additional field goal attempts, 17.0 extra minutes, 2.8 more rebounds and 2.8 more assists.
PPG: +6.3 | FGA: +5.5 | MPG: +17.0 | RPG: +2.8 | APG: +2.8
When Nikola has been out this season, Jonas Valanciunas has averaged 7.3 more points per game, 4.6 additional field goal attempts, 12.9 extra minutes and 6.4 more rebounds.
PPG: +7.3 | FGA: +4.6 | MPG: +12.9 | RPG: +6.4
Nikola Jokic Betting Trends
For bettors, Nikola's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nuggets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Nikola has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Jokic) Nuggets ML: 10-6 (+14.8u, +194 avg. line) Peyton Watson BLK OVER: 8-2 (+6.7u, 1.0 / -102 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Nikola Jokic's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nuggets @ Spurs - April 12, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun (Out) Aaron Gordon (Out) Cameron Johnson (Out) Nikola Jokic (Out) Jamal Murray (Out) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Nikola's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nuggets.