Nikola Jokic Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Nikola Jokic Season Averages
On the season, Nikola has appeared in 64 games for the Nuggets, averaging 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game in 35.1 minutes.
| 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 41-22. Without him, they've gone 10-6. The Nuggets's net rating is 7.9 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 122.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 41-22 | 10-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 122.5 | 114.3 | -8.3 |
| Def Rating | 116.3 | 115.9 | -0.3 |
| Net Rating | 6.3 | -1.6 | -7.9 |
| PPG | 125.0 | 108.8 | -16.2 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Nikola Jokic Sits
Nikola's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Nuggets roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
PPG: -10.4 | FGA: -7.5 | MPG: -9.1
PPG: -6.3 | FGA: -5.5 | MPG: -17.0 | RPG: -2.8 | APG: -2.8
PPG: -7.3 | FGA: -4.6 | MPG: -12.9 | RPG: -6.4
Full Injury Report — Nikola Jokic's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Thunder @ Nuggets - April 10, 2026 Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (Questionable) Nikola Jokic (Questionable) Jamal Murray (Questionable)
Nikola's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Nuggets injury report.