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Breaking: Nikola Jokic to return tonight vs Los Angeles Clippers

Jan 29, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) watches game play in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Well, it’s finally happening. Nikola Jokic is returning for the Denver Nuggets.

While it was initially assumed Jokic would wait another week before getting back on the floor, the Nuggets will get serious reinforcements on the second night of a back-to-back vs a Los Angeles Clippers squad that has won 16 of their last 19 games. Jokic will likely be on a minutes restriction, but it shouldn’t matter. adding his minutes back to the mix will elevate the entire group.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets clutch win last night over the Brooklyn Nets in which Michael Porter Jr. made his return to Denver. Jamal Murray made big shots, Tim Hardaway Jr. shined off the bench, and the Nuggets got it done. Ryan discusses the game before he is so pleasantly interrupted live about the news of Nikola Jokic’s return to the court. He previews tonight’s game vs the Los Angeles Clippers and how Jokic will impact the contest.

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