Nikola Jokic aims for increased game availability in 2026-2027 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic stated his intention to play in every game during the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. The veteran enters his 12th year in the league following a 2025-2026 campaign where a knee injury limited his availability to approximately 65 games. Jokic noted that while he has previously questioned the physical necessity of playing a full 82-game schedule, he feels more comfortable when maintaining a consistent playing rhythm. The center expressed frustration regarding his time spent sidelined due to injury last year. Denver is currently preparing for the new season following a first-round exit in the Western Conference Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic remains a cornerstone for the Nuggets, having earned All-Star status in every season since 2018-2019.
- •Nikola Jokic aims to play all 82 games in his 12th NBA season.
- •A knee injury restricted Jokic to 65 games during the 2025-2026 season.
- •Jokic has reached the 80-game mark twice in his professional career.
- •The Nuggets were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 Western Conference first round.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Star Nikola Jokic Gives Bold Goal For Upcoming Nuggets Season
"Heading into year 12 in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokis is setting out a strong goal for himself. Jokic wants to have a career year in the availability department, after barely making the 65-game mark in 2025-2026 due to a knee injury. NBA Star Nikola Jokic Gives Bold Goal For Upcoming Nuggets […] The post NBA Star Nikola Jokic Gives Bold Goal For Upcoming Nuggets Season appeared first on HEAVY.
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