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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is a three-time NBA MVP.
The Denver Nuggets are getting ready to conclude their 2025-2026 NBA regular season on Sunday. The San Antonio Spurs are hosting the Nuggets and several key players could suit up for the finale.
Nikola Jokic is on the injury report for Sunday’s action.
The Nuggets listed the star center as questionable for the game. According to the Nuggets’ report, Jokic is managing a right wrist issue. Considering he hasn’t been on the injury report lately, an absence would simply be viewed as a rest night for the MVP candidate.
What Are Jokic’s Chances Of Playing?
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 24: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 24, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 125-123. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Nuggets aren’t locked into the Western Conference’s third seed just yet. And Jokic needs another 15-plus minutes of playing time to satisfy his 65-game minimum to become eligible for NBA awards.
There is a legitimate reason to roll out Jokic for Sunday’s action. According to the Denver Post’s Nuggets insider Bennett Durando, Jokic is “expected” to play in Sunday’s action to check off those boxes.
via Bennett Durando Denver Post: Four of Denver’s starters are out tomorrow. The lone exception is Nikola Jokic, who’s listed as questionable. As I wrote last night, he’s expected to play the 15+ minutes required to meet the 65-game awards threshold, per sources.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokić #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets react during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on November 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
This season, Jokic has appeared in 64 games for the Nuggets. He will finish the season with the fewest number of games played throughout the year in his career. The previous career low was 69 games in 2022-2023.
Jokic’s absences were a result of a knee injury that he suffered back in December. He went on to miss all but one game in January. Jokic returned to the court on January 30. His next absence didn’t come until Friday night’s action against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jokic got the night off.
The Nuggets and the Spurs are slated for an 8:30 PM ET tip on Sunday night. While Jokic remains the only starter as questionable, all signs point to him playing against San Antonio.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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