The Denver Nuggets got an update today on Superstar big man Nikola Jokic who will be re-evaluated in a weeks time. The Thunder take on Denver on Sunday but this also impacts superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case.

Among the finite number of ways a basketball game can end, this one was about as unusual and irreplicable as they get.

Tuesday night in the NBA delivered drama, big performances, and tight finishes. Several teams snapped losing streaks, while others struggled to close games. Young stars made noise and veterans stepped up when needed.

The Denver Nuggets have gone 9-5 since Nikola Jokić suffered a hyperextended left knee Dec. 29 against the Miami Heat that led to a bone bruise.

They lost a 109-107 heartbreaker to Detroit on Tuesday night at Ball Arena when Jamal Murray made just three of six free throws — his final miss was intentional — in the final 3.5 seconds of the game. Twice, Murray put up a desperation 3-pointer in the closing seconds and twice drew fouls by Javonte Green, sending Murray to the line.

Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider Trade buzz has been decreased by a string of injuries. Many of the biggest names potentially on the market – including Giannis Antetokounmpo,

Peyton Watson is one of the breakout players of the 2025-26 NBA season, and beyond Jamal Murray, likely the biggest reason the Nuggets have been able to stay afloat with Nikola Jokić injured. Thursday was just the latest step in his star turn.

Nuggets star Jamal Murray continues to truck along as one of the best guards in the NBA even if he's dealing with injury woes of his own.