JOKER DEFIES ANKLE SCARE: Nuggets Get Full Firepower Back as Jokić, Murray & Johnson ALL CLEARED for Kings Clash

Breaking: Nikola Jokic is back! Nuggets' MVP finally ready to return from  injury

Denver, CO – Nov 4, 2025 | 8:47 AM MST

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE – The Denver Nuggets just dropped a bombshell injury report that has Sacramento Kings fans sweating bullets: Nikola Jokić is PLAYING.

Despite a questionable tag on his right ankle after a nasty roll in Friday’s loss to Portland, the two-time MVP was officially upgraded to PROBABLE at 10:12 AM ET and CONFIRMED ACTIVE for tonight’s 7:00 PM MST tip-off at Ball Arena.

But wait—it gets scarier for the Kings.

Jamal Murray (hamstring tightness) and Cameron Johnson (right shoulder soreness)—both listed QUESTIONABLE less than 12 hours ago—have been CLEARED TO SUIT UP, per league sources.

That means Denver is rolling out its full starting five for the first time since Opening Night.

“We’re not holding anything back,” a Nuggets insider told The Denver Post this morning. “Jokić told coaches at shootaround: ‘Tape it, shoot it up, I’m good.’”

NIKOLA JOKIĆ NAMED NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH | Denver  Nuggets

The Jokić Factor: 5 Straight Triple-Doubles on the Line

The Serbian superstar is averaging 29.4 points, 13.8 rebounds, 11.2 assists over his last five games—all triple-doubles. Another tonight would tie Russell Westbrook’s record for most consecutive triple-doubles to start a season.

And he’s doing it on a bum ankle.

Murray’s Revenge Game?

After missing two practices with hamstring soreness, Murray was seen draining step-back threes in pregame warmups. Kings guard De’Aaron Fox—who torched Denver for 36 last meeting—better bring body armor.

Cameron Johnson: X-Factor Unleashed

The sharpshooter (42.9% from three) was a game-time decision after aggravating his shoulder in the Pelicans blowout. His return gives Denver four 20-PPG threats on the floor at once.

FINAL WORD FROM COACH MALONE (via Altitude TV, 9:03 AM MST):

“We’ve got our guys. All of them. Sacramento’s in trouble.”

Kings enter 2-4. Nuggets enter 3-2… and fully loaded.

Tip-off: 7:00 PM MST | Ball Arena | TNT / Altitude

Will Jokić make history? Will Murray silence the doubters?

Drop your bold predictions below—because tonight, Denver’s about to remind the league who runs the West.