Nuggets, Spurs Stars Questionable for Season Finale

Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama dealing with injuries ahead of Sunday's matchup

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The anticipated clash between two of the NBA's biggest stars, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, hangs in the balance as injuries cloud the season finale.Denver Today

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama are both listed as questionable for Sunday's regular season finale due to injuries. The Nuggets have already ruled out several key players for the game, which has major playoff implications for Denver.

Why it matters

This game will determine the Nuggets' playoff seeding, with a win locking up the 3rd seed and a matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, or a loss potentially dropping them to 4th and facing a different first-round opponent. The availability of Jokic and Wembanyama will be crucial in deciding the outcome.

The details

Jokic is listed as questionable with right wrist injury management, while Wembanyama is questionable due to left ribcage soreness. The Nuggets have already ruled out several rotation players, including Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Tim Hardaway Jr. The Spurs also have Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell listed as questionable.

  • The Nuggets-Spurs game is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm ET.
  • Jokic and Wembanyama's injury statuses will be determined closer to tipoff.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The two-time NBA MVP and centerpiece of the Denver Nuggets.

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted rookie sensation for the San Antonio Spurs.

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What’s next

The Nuggets and Spurs will provide updates on the playing status of Jokic and Wembanyama closer to Sunday's 8:30 pm ET tipoff.

The takeaway

The availability of these two superstar big men will be crucial in determining the outcome of this regular season finale, which has major playoff implications for the Nuggets. Fans will be eagerly awaiting word on whether Jokic and Wembanyama are able to suit up for this highly anticipated matchup.