Nuggets' Jokić Questionable with Wrist Injury

Denver stars Murray, Gordon also dealing with injuries ahead of Thunder matchup

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:04am

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The Denver Nuggets have listed star center Nikola Jokić as questionable for their upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right wrist injury management. Jokić's teammates Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are also dealing with shoulder and hamstring issues, respectively, and are listed as questionable as well. Rookie Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones have been ruled out with right hamstring strains.

Why it matters

The Nuggets are hoping to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race, but will need their top players healthy to do so. Jokić's status is particularly crucial, as he is the reigning NBA MVP and the team's offensive centerpiece.

The details

Jokić has been dealing with a right wrist issue that the team is monitoring. Murray is nursing a right shoulder impingement, while Gordon is being held out for right hamstring injury management. Rookies Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones will both miss the game due to right hamstring strains.

  • The Nuggets play the Thunder on Tuesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Nikola Jokić

The Denver Nuggets' star center and reigning NBA MVP.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard who is dealing with a right shoulder issue.

Aaron Gordon

The Nuggets' starting power forward who is being held out for right hamstring injury management.

Peyton Watson

A Nuggets rookie who will miss the game due to a right hamstring strain.

Spencer Jones

Another Nuggets rookie who will miss the game due to a right hamstring strain.

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What’s next

The Nuggets will provide an update on Jokić, Murray, and Gordon's status closer to Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

The takeaway

The Nuggets are dealing with several key injuries to their top players, which could impact their ability to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race if the injuries linger. The team will need its stars to get healthy in order to make a deep postseason run.