When is Nikola Nikola expected to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder?

Nikola Nikola is expected to play on Sunday, February 1, 2026, when the Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Why did Nikola Nikola miss games recently?

Nikola Nikola recently missed 16 straight games due to a bone bruise in his left knee.

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Nikola Nikola Set to Return Sunday vs. Thunder

Q: How will the Nuggets manage Nikola Nikola's minutes?

Denver plans to manage Nikola Nikola's minutes carefully, likely keeping him under 30 minutes and using controlled substitutions.

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Summary

Nikola Nikola is listed as 'Probable' for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
He recently returned after missing 16 games with a bone bruise.
Denver managed his minutes in his first game back, playing under 30.

Nikola Nikola Set to Return Sunday vs. Thunder

Nikola Nikola is slated to play when the Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The three-time MVP is listed as 'Probable' on the injury report, indicating he is likely to participate unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

Nikola recently returned to the court after an absence of 16 games due to a bone bruise in his left knee. The injury, sustained on December 29, initially had a recovery timeline of up to six weeks. In his first game back against the Los Angeles Clippers, he showed little rust, contributing significantly despite limited playing time.

Denver plans to manage Nikola's minutes carefully, likely keeping him under 30 minutes and utilizing controlled substitutions to avoid re-injury. This cautious approach is essential as the Nuggets face a strong Oklahoma City Thunder team, the reigning NBA champions.